My today's guest, Vikrant Bhargava, is a masterful businessman and an inspiring human being. Vikraint took his company public with an initial evaluation of $8.5B, which skyrocketed to $12B within just one month. Since then he's been applying his business acumen to tackle the world's biggest and nastiest problems. In our conversation, we'll delve into how and why he is pursuing this path, what brings him joy and fulfillment, and what fuels his boundless energy, curiosity, and compassion. Today is Vikrant's first public interview since the IPO 18 years ago and his first podcast interview ever.
Timestamps
00:00:00: Introduction and starting point
00:06:08: Importance of education and its relevance for children of exited founders
00:15:51: Transition from a student to a start-up founder
00:22:44: Vikrant's financial journey and perspective on "paper money"
00:23:26: Going public and financial stability
00:24:46: First public interview and going public
00:25:18: Being publicly recognized
00:26:03: Preparing for going public
00:26:22: Company's valuation and public impression
00:27:48: The moment of financial settlement
00:28:20: The impact of financial success
00:29:06: The luxury of time and money, dealing with boredom
00:30:57: Exit from business
00:31:41: Sense of Identity with financial stability
00:34:29: Post exit stagnation
00:35:21: Moving from Gibraltar to London
00:37:10: Transition in thought process about wealth
00:38:30: Managing wealth
00:41:17: Cultivating a culture of giving in India
00:43:52: Impact of philanthropic activities
00:44:01: Balance between investment and giving
00:45:02: Impact beyond material possessions
00:45:57: Discussing Old Money vs New Money
00:47:10: Learning to Say No after Wealth
00:48:06: No Loans, Only Gifts
00:49:22: Missing Running a Business Day-to-Day
00:50:17: Missing the Creativity in Business
00:52:27: Business and Philanthropy
00:53:52: Founder's Pledge and Giving Better
00:58:45: The Purpose and Meaning of Wealth
01:02:06: Concerns and Worries
01:02:38: How to be Remembered
