In this podcast, Andrew Liew interviews Sharad Gupta, a digital business growth and product leader with a remarkable background in founding unicorns like Lazada, Zalora, and Foodpanda. With over 20 years of experience in fintech and e-commerce, Sharad shares his journey from naive thinking to building successful ventures. Discover how his curiosity, open-mindedness, and willingness to explore new opportunities led him to exponential revenue growth and pioneering work in AI and data science. Tune in to gain insights into the challenges of startups, the importance of product-market fit, and the power of perseverance in the ever-changing digital landscape.In this podcast, Andrew Liew interviews Sharad Gupta, a digital business growth and product leader with expertise in AI, machine learning, data science, and risk management. Sharad has been involved in founding successful companies like Lazada, Zalora, Foodpanda, and Tokitaki. He shares his journey and insights from his various ventures.Sharad discusses his transition from a corporate career to the startup world. He initially started a consulting firm, hoping to offer McKinsey-like services to tier two companies. However, he learned that building a reputable brand takes time and recognized the importance of brand value and reputation.Moving on to e-commerce ventures like Foodpanda, Lazada, and Zalora, Sharad emphasizes the significance of product-market fit. He highlights the need to focus on customer feedback and fulfilling genuine needs, even when the initial numbers may seem small. The trajectory of growth and the validation of solving a significant problem are crucial indicators of being on the right track.Sharad also mentions his experience with Tokitaki, a deep tech company in the financial industry. He discusses the challenges of entering an emerging market like AI and machine learning for risk and compliance in banks. Despite the lack of precedence, he relied on customer feedback and market validation to navigate the path towards success.Overall, Sharad's journey emphasizes the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to explore new opportunities in the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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