Listen "35 Rejections to Billion Dollar Tech Business Ft. Clevertap Founder Anand Jain #india #business"
Episode Synopsis
About Guest:
Anand Jain is the Co-founder of CleverTap, a mobile marketing platform that's transforming the way brands engage with their customers and run advertising campaigns. With a background in technology and a relentless passion for innovation, Anand’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and vision. In this podcast, Anand dives deep into his journey through the life of an entrepreneur who went from tinkering with old electronics to building successful tech ventures across the globe! 🚀 From founding his first company at just 16, to navigating the complexities of scaling CleverTap in a competitive global market. Journey of hustling as a teenager from streets of Ahmedabad to landing in Silicon Valley.
He also shares his approach to leadership, building strong teams, the power of curiosity in driving innovation and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing digital world. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, technology, and personal growth.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Teaser
00:01:51 - How a young boy went from struggling in school to founding a company at just 16!
00:07:14 - From train doors to building tech—how grit and hustle led to entrepreneurial success.
00:10:14 - The ‘underdog’ journey—how a no-degree, no-experience kid landed his first big break in the tech world.
00:14:00 - What happens when you're thrown into leadership? Find out the power of owning your failures.
00:16:14 - From fixing computers to discovering software: how tech was the ticket out of a small-town struggle.
00:21:29 - Taking the leap from India to the U.S.—How one techie learned that 'I don’t know' is the first step to greatness.
00:24:55 - How failure in the U.S. turned into one of the biggest lessons in leadership.
00:27:05 - The hustle and grind behind a successful tech project—And the mentors who shaped the journey.
00:30:56 - China’s tech boom and what India can learn from it. (Hint: It’s not just about technology!
00:38:00 - Building a foodie platform before Zomato—what BURP taught us about market timing and innovation.
00:43:06 - From foodies to startups: The untold story of how community-driven platforms work.
00:46:23 - Jio, Reliance, and the next big digital leap in India—Insider stories you don’t hear every day.
00:52:14 - What makes a great co-founder? The untold secrets of building the perfect startup team.
Credits:
Host: Shivank Joshi - / shivankjoshi-2001
Thumbnail: YaaS
Video Editing: YaaS
Support: Zerodha ( https://zero1byzerodha.com/network )
Disclaimer:
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