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Listen "103: Akshay Kothari | From Ahmedabad to Silicon Valley to cofounding Notion, $10 Billion Startup"
Episode Synopsis
Akshay Kothari is the co-founder of Notion. The connected workspace for your docs, projects, and knowledge. Notion is currently valued at $10 billion dollars.
00:00 - Top moments
01:22 - Intro
02:18 - Experiences during upbringing in India led to the move to the US.
05:24 - Detailed account of the founding journey.
12:02 - Emotions felt when selling the company.
15:30 - Current state of Notion and vision for its future.
20:44 - Key reason for joining Notion.
23:54 - Pivotal story or experience that impacted the career in the US.
27:55 - How ambitions are set and managed.
32:56 - Excitement about the developments in the Indian technology ecosystem.
37:49 - Plans for involvement in the Indian tech ecosystem and consideration of future ventures in India.
41:44 - Strongest obsession outside of work.
43:56 - Known among friends for specific traits or activities outside of work.
00:00 - Top moments
01:22 - Intro
02:18 - Experiences during upbringing in India led to the move to the US.
05:24 - Detailed account of the founding journey.
12:02 - Emotions felt when selling the company.
15:30 - Current state of Notion and vision for its future.
20:44 - Key reason for joining Notion.
23:54 - Pivotal story or experience that impacted the career in the US.
27:55 - How ambitions are set and managed.
32:56 - Excitement about the developments in the Indian technology ecosystem.
37:49 - Plans for involvement in the Indian tech ecosystem and consideration of future ventures in India.
41:44 - Strongest obsession outside of work.
43:56 - Known among friends for specific traits or activities outside of work.
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