Dhiraj Mukherjee, co-founder of Shazam, shares the founding story of the music identification app and discusses the challenges and successes of building a tech startup. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong and defensible technology, as well as the perseverance and belief in the product during the early years. Dhiraj also talks about his role as an investor and the traits he looks for in founders, including a passion for technology and a vision for making a positive impact. He encourages corporates to collaborate with startups and learn from their innovative approaches. Dhiraj's focus on tech for good and his interest in climate action are highlighted, along with his advice for validating ideas and solving real-world problems.KeywordsShazam, startup, technology, investment, perseverance, innovation, tech for good, climate actionTakeawaysBuilding a successful startup requires a strong and defensible technologyPerseverance and belief in the product are crucial during the early yearsInvestors should look for founders with a passion for technology and a vision for making a positive impactCollaboration between corporates and startups can lead to innovative solutionsTech for good and climate action are important areas of focus for entrepreneursValidating ideas involves identifying real-world problems and working backwards to find solutionsTitlesValidating Ideas: Solving Real-World ProblemsInvesting in Tech for Good: Passion and ImpactSound Bites"We were basically a mockery crew of wannabe entrepreneurs without an idea.""The technology was so advanced and we were lucky enough to protect it both with patents as well as fending off competitors in the market.""Nothing happened for years and years and years. We worked so hard to talk about the service, acquire any kind of customer. We begged them not to leave."Chapters00:00 The Founding Story of Shazam07:13 Challenges and Successes11:52 The Importance of Technology19:25 Investing in Tech for Good22:21 Collaboration between Corporates and Startups24:57 Tech for Good and Climate Action30:16 Validating Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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