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The Entrepreneurial JourneyBeing and Becoming | The Entrepreneurial JourneyTaxes can be one of the most complicated and convoluted systems any business owner or entrepreneur must navigate. This week's guest, Divakar "Diva" Vijayasarathy, Founder and CEO of DVS, helps demystify taxes. He also helps CPA firm owners escape the daily grind of client work and scale profitably—WITHOUT working longer hours or taking unnecessary financial risks.
"The Entrepreneurial Journey with Dave Wescott" is a weekly podcast airing LIVE at 9:15 a.m. PST on Dave's YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn profiles, and available ahead of your Thursday morning commute as an audio-only podcast on your favorite podcasting platform....2025-05-0147 min
Founder's StoryFrom the Slums to Global CEO: How Divakar Vijayasarathy Is Disrupting a $160B Industry | Ep. 202Divakar Vijayasarathy is the founder of DVS, a global platform revolutionizing the accounting and business services industry with a presence in the USA, India, Singapore, and Dubai. A self-described Thought Capitalist, Divakar is also the author of 16 books on taxation and a globally respected strategist in scaling professional services. His mission? To help CPAs and small firms overcome fragmentation, eliminate fear, and scale toward global impact and freedom.💬 In This Episode:What if scaling your firm wasn’t just about better tools, but about completely rethinking your mindset?In this mind-expanding episode, Divakar break...2025-04-1829 min
The RightNOW PodcastBeyond the firm mindset: Building scalable accounting practicesCPA firms who embrace automation and AI will thrive, but the rest would really struggle to be relevant to the market. In this engaging episode of the RightNOW podcast, host Derek Distin explores the evolution of accounting practices with Divakar Vijayasarathy, founder and CEO of DVS Advisory Group, examining how firms can transition from traditional structures to scalable business platforms. The conversation reveals how the conventional "firm mindset" – where individual practitioners handle every aspect of their business – often leads to burnout and limited growth. Divakar shares insights from his experience helping accounting firms scale...2025-04-1714 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarIIT, IIM & Still Confused? | Paramdeep Singh (Shorthills AI)"Process ambiguity troubles. Outcome ambiguity doesn't."This profound insight from Paramdeep Singh captures a key mindset shift discussed in this episode – how the uncertainty of what to do (process) can be paralyzing, while the uncertainty of results (outcome) becomes manageable once you're truly engaged in work you find meaningful. It highlights the difference between enduring a job and embracing the entrepreneurial journey.Paramdeep Singh is the President & Co-founder of Shorthills AI. An alumnus of IIT Delhi (B.Tech & M.Tech) and IIM Indore (MBA), he previously co-founded EdTech leader EduPristine, guiding it through 10+ years of 80%+ YoY growth before its ac...2025-04-1657 min
CPA Trendlines PodcastsDivakar Vijayasarathy: Breaking Barriers and Scaling Success | The Concierge CPA"Every problem looks big from a distance, and every opportunity looks small."The Concierge CPAWith Jackie MeyerFor CPA TrendlinesFor many, the road to success is paved with incremental progress. For Divakar Vijayasarathy, it was forged through sheer resilience, entrepreneurial grit, and an unyielding vision. In the latest episode of The Concierge CPA podcast, host Jackie Meyer sits down with the founder and CEO of DVS Advisory Group to discuss his inspiring journey from the slums of Chennai to leading a multimillion-dollar international firm operating across four...2025-04-0753 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarFrom Seeker to Purposeful Founder | Abhishek Sinha (GoodDot)"Go fly, because I too flew."This powerful advice from Abhishek Sinha encapsulates his life philosophy: embrace your path with courage and faith, so you can inspire the next generation to do the same. It reflects a journey of questioning norms, taking significant risks, and ultimately aligning life with a deeply held purpose.Abhishek Sinha is the Co-founder & CEO of GoodDot, India's leading plant-based meat company. A chemical engineer who cleared the prestigious Indian Civil Services exam twice, he served as an IRS officer for several years before taking the entrepreneurial leap to establish GoodDot. His venture, driven by...2025-04-0259 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarDr. H.P. Singh(Satin Creditcare): A Father's Dream, A Son's DestinyFrom ₹1 Lakh to IPO: Proof that Nothing is Impossible.This episode showcases the extraordinary journey of Dr. H.P. Singh, CMD of Satin Creditcare. It's a story of resilience, unwavering determination, and defying the odds to build a microfinance empire from the ground up. It's proof that with the right mindset, even the most ambitious goals can be achieved.Dr. H.P. Singh started with a mere ₹1 lakh in seed capital, provided by his father. He navigated multiple near-death experiences for the company including the demonitization crisis to build a publicly listed company with a combined AUM of ₹12,000 crores!Insigh...2025-03-2656 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarAbhay Deshpande’s (Recykal) journey from debt to $xxx mn business"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." - Abhay Deshpande. Abhay's journey highlights the importance of adaptability and embracing calculated risks to achieve significant success, even when faced with overwhelming challenges.Abhay Deshpande is the founder of Recykal, a company focused on sustainable solutions. He has navigated a staggering 6.5 crore debt to build a business valued at $45 million. His journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of perseverance. He has demonstrated exceptional a...2025-03-191h 12
Inner Journeys with DivakarDeep Bajaj (Sirona) on Doubling Down on Strengths"Weakness is given by God, but limits we set." - Deep BajajDeep Bajaj's powerful statement encapsulates a core theme: overcoming limitations and shaping our destinies through self-awareness and conscious choices. Our internal response to external challenges defines us.Deep Bajaj, 42, is the co-founder of Sirona Hygiene, a revolutionary femtech company that addressed previously ignored intimate and menstrual hygiene needs for Indian women. From a modest background, he built Sirona into a leader in its category, culminating in a ₹450 crore all-cash acquisition by the Good Glamm Group. Deep, along with his brother, stepped down to al...2025-03-1259 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarAshok Vashist (WTI Cabs) on Embracing the Discomfort"To do the right thing, you don't need power." – Ashok VashistThis powerful statement, made by Ashok Vashist during the interview, encapsulates a core principle that has guided his extraordinary journey from a small village in India to building a Rs 400+ crore transportation empire. It challenges the conventional notion that authority is necessary for positive action and highlights the power of personal conviction and integrity. It's a lesson that resonates far beyond the business world.Ashok Vashist is the founder of WTI Cabs, one of India's leading transportation solutions providers. Starting with a single car (which was promptly stolen!), Ashok bu...2025-03-0754 min
Inner Journeys with DivakarAtul Shinghal (Scripbox) on Planning for FailureIn this episode of Inner Journeys, we go behind the scenes with Atul Shinghal, the founder who scaled Scripbox to 25,000 Crore AUM. Hear his candid story of failures, triumphs, and the journey to building one of the pioneering fintechs in the wealth management space. Explore themes of resilience, humility, and the power of continuous learning. A must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone seeking inspiration.Inner Journeys is hosted by Divakar Vijayasarathy, Founder of DVS Advisory Group, a tax advisory, business advisory and PE firm that has grown to an annual revenue of $300mn.Connect:Atul Shinghal: https://www.linkedin...2025-02-261h 12
Inner Journeys with DivakarAmit Agarwal (NoBroker) - the small town boy who minted a unicornJoin Amit Agarwal on his transformative journey from IIT struggles to building the game-changing unicorn - NoBroker. In this episode of the Inner Journeys podcast, Amit reflects on his early academic challenges, pivotal moments in life, the initial struggles of launching NoBroker, the skepticism faced from investors, and the crucial mindset shifts that led to their eventual success. Inner Journeys is hosted by Divakar Vijayasarathy, Founder of DVS Advisory Group, a tax advisory, business advisory and PE firm that has grown to an annual revenue of $300mn.Connect:Amit Agarwal: https://www.linkedin...2025-02-191h 02
Inner Journeys with DivakarArjun Nair’s (Great Learning) Journey Through Tragedy and TriumphIn this inaugural episode of the Inner Journeys Podcast, I had a candid conversation with Arjun Nair, the co-founder of Great Learning, a global edtech company that has reached learners in over 150 countries and served more than three million students. Great Learning was acquired by Byju’s in an all-cash deal valued at $600 million in 2021.We delve into a different side of Arjun's story as he reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, including the profound loss of his father and the responsibility that fueled his ambitions.Tune in to be inspired by th...2025-02-121h 12
Inner Journeys with DivakarComing soon - Inner Journeys with Divakar
Inner Journeys explores the universal truths that have remained constant throughout human history and evolution, even in an age of overwhelming data, information, and AI technology.
Hosted by Divakar Vijayasarathy (Founder of DVS Advisory Group - a $300mn ARR tax advisory, business advisory and PE firm), the podcast delves into the lives of battle-tested human beings—leaders from diverse sectors of society—founders, political figures, civil society leaders, marginalized voices, intellectual bureaucrats and more. Through deep conversations, we uncover how their life experiences have shaped their reflections, helped them evolve, and ultimately revealed universal truths.
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Founder ThesisDivakar Vijayasarathy (DVS Advisory Group) on Scaling Through Value CreationIn this episode, Divakar Vijayasarathy shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from overcoming early struggles to building a global financial powerhouse. Tune in for invaluable lessons on scaling businesses, mastering tax dynamics, and creating lasting value in the professional services sector. Â Divakar is the Founder of DVS Advisory Group, a tax advisory, business advisory and PE firm that has grown to an annual revenue of $300mn and has 18,000 clients across 40 countries. Â He is a published author of 17 books related to Tax. Â Akshay Datt, a serial entrepreneur who has run ventures in employability training and hiring, hosts the...2025-01-312h 00
The Concierge CPA60 - How to Scale an Accounting Firm with Divakar Vijayasarathy of DVS Advisory GroupIn this episode of The Concierge CPA Podcast, Dr. Jackie Meyer interviews Divakar Vijayasarathy, CEO and founder of DVS Advisory Group. Divakar shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to leading a global firm, offering insights into overcoming challenges in accounting, building scalable practices, and fostering innovation. Learn how to approach partnerships, embrace cultural alignment, and redefine success in the accounting industry. Perfect for accountants, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking actionable advice to scale their businesses and achieve growth!00:03:32 Tell us a little bit about your background and where you are today.00:06:41 How did you turn...2025-01-2152 min
The Authority CompanyFrom Ex-Banker to International Taxation Expert: The Inspiring Journey of Divakar VijayasarathyJoe is thrilled to have Divakar Vijayasarathy, the founder and managing partner of DVS Advisors, on the podcast. As a renowned expert in international taxation laws, Divakar has authored over 15 books and presented more than 300 seminars on the subject. In this episode, Divakar shares his journey from being an ex-banker and chartered accountant to becoming a specialist in international taxation. He talks about the sacrifices made by his family, his experiences in the advisory practice, and how he has been responsible for strategy and growth initiatives at DVS globally. Listeners will be inspired by Divakar's passion for his work and...2023-05-0517 min