In this episode, host Mark Griffin sits down with Naveen Khugputh, Co-Founder & COO at APiRO and Co-Founder & COO at Werqwise, for a powerful founder-first conversation on resilience, leadership, and reimagining the future of work.
From his start in private equity to launching multiple ventures across London, New York, Hong Kong, and San Francisco, Naveen shares three defining “magic moments” that shaped his entrepreneurial journey:
— Business school in the south of France expanded his worldview, unlocked ambition, and sparked belief in what’s possible.
— A decade in private equity taught the toughness, intensity, and constructive conflict of elite teams—skills that built lasting discipline.
— Leading a flexible workspace company through the COVID-19 pandemic tested his grit, forced risk-taking, and validated a breakthrough technology that now powers APiRO.
These experiences underpin Naveen’s purpose: building scalable, people-centered solutions that create lasting impact—from sustainable office design to digital skill programs for underserved communities.
What You’ll Learn:
—How to reframe problems as opportunities that simply need attention
—Why authentic energy is the secret to avoiding burnout and leading sustainably
—How purpose (passion × impact × application) acts as a founder’s compass
—The future of work: flexible, tech-enabled, sustainable spaces designed for collaboration and community
Whether you’re a founder, leader, or change-maker, this episode offers practical takeaways on resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and creating meaningful impact.
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