10X Growth Strategies

E90 - Surrounded by Idiots(Thomas Erikson) with Sujatha Jayagopal

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, interviewing Sujatha Jayagopal, MD Strategic Sales, Accenture. They discuss Behavioral personality types, communication strategies, leadership and management, and personal growth.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction 
00:23 First Impressions of 'Surrounded by Idiots'
01:07 Sujata's Journey and Career Background
03:37 Personality Types and Workplace Dynamics
07:59 Humor and Misunderstandings in Professional Settings
17:14 Women in Sales and Stand-Up Comedy
22:40 Empathy and Listening in Human Behavior
25:08 Conclusion and Gratitude

E89 - The Psychology of Money (Morgan Housel) with Kush Kochgaway

This episode features Madhavi Ravanan, a guest host of “10X Growth Strategies” in conversation with Kush Kochgaway - R&D Head for Enterprise Products at Nokia about the book The Psychology of Money.

“The Psychology of Money” explores the psychological factors influencing our financial decisions. The podcast delves into Kush’s insights, experiences and lessons on personal finance around the themes shared in the book. 

Topics:
00:00 Introduction 
00:49 Discussing 'The Psychology of Money'
02:39 The Power of Compounding
03:32 Personal Financial Journey
11:07 Key Takeaways from the Book
14:33 Impact of Market Crashes
19:07 Advice for the Younger Generation
21:11 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

E88 - Love and Whiskey (Fawn Weaver) with Untapped Investing | PANEL Discussion

Our VC panelists connect trailblazing, underrepresented and underserved founders with essential capital and access to world-class executives and industry leaders to unlock the exponential growth potential of their startup.The panel will also discuss the bestselling book "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel's name.

❤️"Love & Whiskey" is an epic, true story about Jack Daniel and the distillery's first master distiller Nathan "Nearest" Green; at its center, is a story about business, friendship and history. But it's also about the extraordinary Fawn Weaver; her pursuit for truth and her rise to being the first Black woman to found and lead a company worth over a billion dollars.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Unveiling 'Love and Whiskey'
02:02 Meet the Panelists
02:53 The Story Behind Untapped Investing
04:20 Parallels Between 'Love and Whiskey' and Untapped Investing
09:57 Principles and Values in Investing
17:29 Short-term Goals vs. Long-term Legacy
21:35 The Role of Resilience
25:28 Diversifying Investments for Lasting Success
30:36 Aha Moments and Final Words of Wisdom

Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Whiskey-Remarkable-Distiller-Improbable/dp/1595911340

Explore Untapped Investing: https://www.untappedinvesting.co/

E87 - The Culture Map (Erin Meyers) with Jonathan Sorenson

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Jonathan Sorenson, who advises and invests in early-stage startups, with a focus on AI and also focuses on coaching engineers and leaders to cultivate 10x engineers. Together, they explore how "The Culture Map" guides communication, leadership, trust, and decision-making across different cultures.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:13 Meet Jonathan Sorenson
01:30 Defining Culture in Business
03:12 Communication Styles in Leadership
04:52 Challenges in Global Team Communication
06:41 Decision Making Across Cultures
10:04 Navigating Feedback Across Boundaries
14:31 Case Study: Automation Project Failure
18:35 Impact of Remote Work and Generational Changes
21:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

E86 - Secrets of Sand Hill Road (Scott Kupor) with Mercedes Bankston

The podcast features Preethy Padmanabhan, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, in conversation with Mercedes Bankston, Program Director at Founder Institute to discuss the book "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" by Scott Kupor. The book covers how venture capital firms operate, what investors look for in startups, and how to navigate the funding process. The podcast delves into these key insights, offering practical advice for those looking to grow their businesses with venture capital support.

 

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Venture Investing
01:01 Meet Our Guest: Mercedes Bankston
01:51 Mercedes' Journey in the Startup World
03:12 Insights from 'Secrets of Sand Hill Road'
05:06 Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics
07:11 Global Perspectives on Startups
11:11 Impact of Venture Investing on Employment
15:16 Current VC Landscape in 2024
17:11 Market Trends and Political Factors
18:30 The Role of Founder Institute and VC Lab
20:52 Success Stories and Unique Funds
24:01 Future Outlook for Venture Investments
27:34 Advice for Entrepreneurs
28:42 Common Pitch Deck Mistakes
31:39 Final Thoughts and Resources

E85 - Emotional Intelligence (Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean Greaves) with Urvashi Tyagi

In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast, host Aarti Vijayaragavan converses with Urvashi Tyagi, Former CTO of Resmed & ADP, focusing on the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional growth. This conversation features the book " Emotional Intelligence" by Dr.Travis Bradberry and Dr.Jean Greaves. They explore how EQ helps in self-management and introspection, and its influence in organizational leadership. Urvashi shares personal anecdotes, illustrating the impact of EQ on her career and personal life, while highlighting vital skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. The discussion touches upon Urvashi's learnings from the book 'Emotional Intelligence' and its companion read 'Power' by Jeffrey Pfeffer, emphasizing that empathetic leadership fosters influence and empowerment. 

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
01:23 Meet Urvashi Tyagi: A Leader in Digital Transformation
02:21 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Personal and Professional Life
02:48 Understanding and Developing EQ Skills
04:55 The Role of Self-Awareness in Emotional Intelligence
15:21 Strategies for Self-Management and Introspection
19:15 The Power of Influence and Empathetic Leadership
25:30 Building and Maintaining Relationships
30:37 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

E84 - Essentialism (Greg McKeown) with Amanda Heyman

In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies Podcast, host Preethy Padmanabhan discusses the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown with Amanda Heyman, Managing Partner at Tundra Ventures. They delve into the key ideas from the book exploring the importance of living by design rather than by default. Amanda shares her personal journey and career highlights, emphasizing the need to focus on what truly matters. They discuss the four steps to developing an essentialist mindset: explore, eliminate, and execute, and how to make effective trade-offs in life. Amanda provides practical insights on managing cognitive load, protecting personal energy, and creating intentional systems for success.

00:00 Introduction to Essentialism
01:25 Meet Amanda Heyman: Career Journey
04:03 Amanda's Venture into Startups
06:20 Founding Tundra Ventures
09:12 Discussing the Book 'Essentialism'
13:15 Applying Essentialism in Life
21:40 Personal Systems and Adaptability
24:36 Balancing Multiple Interests
25:31 The Paradox of Success
28:46 Developing Essentialism
35:24 Making Trade-Offs
40:22 Embracing Boredom and Reflection
44:06 Final Insights and Conclusion

E83 - The Practice of Adaptive Leadership with Guayente Sanmartin

In this episode, host Saradha Sriram interviews Guayente Sanmartin, the Division President for Commercial Systems and Displaced Solutions Business at HP Inc. They delve into Guayente's journey through various global leadership roles at HP, discussing how the book 'The Practice of Adaptive Leadership' has influenced her approach to leadership. Key concepts from the book such as distinguishing between technical and adaptive problems, and the 'balcony and dance floor' analogy are explored. Guayente also shares personal experiences and offers advice for young women in STEM and business, emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and communication. The discussion provides insights into the future of adaptive leadership, especially in the context of AI and remote work.

00:00 Introduction to Adaptive Leadership
01:00 Meet Guayente Sanmartin
02:05 Guayente's Journey and Inspiration
03:44 Concepts from The Practice of Adaptive Leadership
06:39 Challenges in Implementing Adaptive Leadership
09:02 Balancing Stability and Change
11:49 Empowering Women in Leadership
15:04 Future of Adaptive Leadership
17:39 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

E82 - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital with author Andrew Romans

In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan features the book 'Masters of Corporate Venture Capital' with its author, Andrew Romans. Andrew, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at 7BC Venture Capital, shares insights from his extensive career in Silicon Valley and corporate venture capital. The discussion dives into the motivations behind writing the book, key takeaways, and common challenges faced by CVCs. Andrew also highlights notable differences between corporate and financial VCs and offers practical advice for startups looking to raise from CVCs. The episode is packed with invaluable knowledge on navigating the fast-changing world of technology and innovation in corporate ventures.

 

Topics:

00:00 Introduction and Author Background

02:06 Career Journey and Venture Capital Experience

05:22 Motivation Behind Writing the Book

12:21 Key Takeaways from the Book

20:40 Common Challenges in Corporate Venture Capital

30:39 Differences Between VCs and CVCs

36:40 Tips for Startups Raising from CVCs

45:31 Final Insights and Conclusion

 

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E81 - Biased (Jennifer L. Eberhardt) with Gayathri Radhakrishnan

In this episode, our host Saradha Sriram features the book Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt. Our guest Gayathri Radhakrishnan has over two decades of multi-disciplinary experience across domains such as product management, product marketing, corporate strategy, M&A and venture investments. She is currently a Partner at Hitachi Ventures and in her role actively invests in technology startups that are enabling digital transformation.

We explore:

• Gayathri’s role in Venture investments and her insights from the book and her decision making process around unconscious bias.
• How do we talk about biases in the workplace, family etc.
• Need for institutional change and training and Gayathri’s experiences on this