10X Growth Strategies

E96: Billion-Dollar Lessons: Avoiding Costly Corporate Mistakes with Paul Singh Oberoi

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Paul Singh, who is one of the researchers for the book Billions Dollar Lessons, and is the CEO of 1Gen, a social innovation organization with a diverse portfolio.

Paul shares his journey into studying business failures and the valuable insights gained from researching colossal business mishaps. Paul emphasizes the relevance of learning from failures and how modern businesses can avoid similar pitfalls. Tune in to discover how the Devil's Advocate approach can stress-test strategies and ensure sustainable business success.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction 
00:28 Discussing 'Billion Dollar Lessons'
03:22 The Synergy Myth
04:23 Importance of People and Culture in Mergers
06:03 Learning from Market Disruptions
09:24 The Devil's Advocate Approach
14:02 Practical Applications and Modern Context
20:02 Final Thoughts and Future Implications
25:34 Conclusion and Gratitude

E95: Teenage Chronicles - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Teenage Life—And How to Handle It

In this episode of the 10X Growth Strategies Podcast, host Arthi Vijayaraghavan introduces Saania Saxena, the young author of 'Teenage Chronicles'. Saania delves into the emotional rollercoaster experienced by teenagers, touching on themes like insecurities, love, and anxiety. 'Teenage Chronicles' has gained significant acclaim, ranking among the top 15 bestsellers in Indian airports. Saania, who has traveled to over 50 countries and is pursuing marketing at the University of Washington, Seattle, shares her journey of writing the book and learning about self-acceptance. She also discusses how interviews with friends from various cultural backgrounds contributed to the book. Arthi and Saania explore the impact of heartfelt quotes and the importance of friendships. Saania recommends two influential books, 'The Forty Rules of Love' and 'The Midnight Library,' which have shaped her philosophical outlook. The episode is a deep dive into the emotional growth and wisdom gained through writing and friendships.

 

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Saania's Background and Achievements
01:33 The Inspiration Behind Teenage Chronicles
02:53 Exploring Themes in Teenage Chronicles
05:31 Interviewing Friends and Cultural Insights
09:19 Boys vs. Girls: Emotional Expression
16:04 The Importance of Friendships
23:32 Tools for Managing Emotions
24:47 Recommended Books and Closing Remarks

E94: Creativity Inc.: The Book That Shaped Pixar with Anoop Bhaskaran

Join host Madhavi Ravanan in the latest episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast featuring Anoop Bhaskaran. Anoop shares his fascinating professional journey, his passion for reading, and delves deep into Ed Catmull's 'Creativity Inc.' Discover the intriguing backstories of Pixar’s creation, the visionary leadership of Steve Jobs, and the impactful concept of the 'Brain Trust'. A conversation filled with inspiring quotes, personal anecdotes, and actionable insights for both professional and personal growth. Don't miss this engaging episode packed with the secrets behind Pixar's stupendous success!

Topics
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:44 Anoop's Background and Career Journey
01:42 Anoop's Reading Habits
05:20 Discussion on 'Creativity Inc.'
07:04 The Pixar Story and Key Figures
21:25 The Brain Trust Concept
26:07 Favorite Quotes and Closing Thoughts

E93: Take Back Your Power by Deborah Liu with Laura Dansbury

The podcast features Arthi Vijayaraghavan, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Ms.Laura Dansbury the VP Product & UX at Study.com. They discuss the book “Take back your power” by Ms.Deborah Liu with. The book lays down ten rules for women to take back their power at work. It showcases how women knowingly or unknowingly let got of their power at work and suggests ways to take it back. 

Topics:
00:00 Introduction 
01:07 Impact of 'Take Back Your Power'
03:03 Defining Power and Personal Reflections
05:45 Revoking Free Passes: Personal Stories
13:34 Building and Acknowledging Support Networks
25:18 Reflecting on Lifelong Friendships
25:40 Building and Defining Your Legacy
28:14 Coaching and Mentoring Aspirations
30:16 Finding and Using Your Voice
41:37 Navigating Career Setbacks
47:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

E92: Transplant Tales: Hope, Healing, and New Beginnings with Jaspreet Khokhar

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Health*, interviewing Jaspreet Khokhar an IT Professional in Philadelphia. Join Jaspreet as he shares his transformative journey through organ donation – from confronting life's biggest challenges to embracing a second chance at life. It is a story of courage, hope, and new beginnings.

Topic:
00:00 Introduction 
01:05 Jaspreet's Initial Diagnosis
02:33 Emotional Journey to Acceptance
06:00 Preparing for Transplant
06:12 Living with Dialysis
18:22 Family and Support System
22:13 Clearing Misconceptions about Organ Donation
27:08 Proactive Steps for Organ Donation
31:33 Life After Transplant
35:24 Conclusion and Gratitude

E91 - Leadership Wisdom from the Mahabharata with Tatyana Mamut

Our first episode of 2025 will feature the Indian epic "Mahabharata" which is authored by Sage Vedavyasa. Our host, Preethy Padmanabhan guides an inspiring conversation with Tatyana Mamut, Co-founder and CEO of Wayfound. They discuss the concept of Dharma (duty, moral law) that plays a central role in the Mahabharata. 

Tatyana was the Board Director and Chair of Comp Committee for UserTesting's IPO on NYSE. She is a leader and builder of successful new products & businesses at Nextdoor, Amazon, Salesforce, IDEO, and Pendo. She has 15 patents & patents pending for technology inventions, including 5 for GenerativeAI innovations.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Time
00:48 Welcome to 10x Growth Strategies Podcast
01:15 Guest Introduction: Tatyana Mamut
01:54 Tatyana's Personal Journey
04:09 Exploring the Mahabharata
07:29 Leadership Lessons from the Mahabharata
10:58 Key Takeaways on Leadership
15:40 Understanding Dharma and Duty
25:07 Lessons from Arjuna
34:11 Self-Awareness and Overcoming Failures
38:40 Final Words of Wisdom

Read the book:
Amazon - https://a.co/d/gyKPLHi 
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata 

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