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10X Growth StrategiesE100 - Sail to Scale With Mona, Maria and HeatherThis episode features our host Preethy Padmanabhan in conversation with authors of the book Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit. The book is a practical guide for entrepreneurs, written by Mona Sabet, Heather Jerrehian, and Maria Fernandez Guajardo. The book draws on the authors’ collective experience as successful entrepreneurs, executives, and investors to help founders avoid the most common pitfalls that cause startups to fail
Sail to Scale is designed for prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs, as well as anyone involved in the startup ecosystem. Its lessons, though often illustrated with SaaS an...2025-05-2843 min
10X Growth StrategiesE98 - Unleashing AI startups in ClimateWe are excited to present this live panel moderated by our host Preethy Padmanabhan. "Unleashing AI startups in Climate", features the following successful entrepreneurs with a climate tech background.
Aimee Gotway Bailey, CEO, Rock Rabbit
Divya Demato, CEO, GoodOps
Reetu Gupta, Founder, Pistachio Advisory & Co-Founder Clean Table
Karan Chopra, Co-Founder, Earthena AI
AI startups are uniquely positioned to accelerate climate action, offering scalable, data-driven solutions that can reshape industries and help achieve net-zero goals. By harnessing the power of AI, these startups are not only mitigating climate risks but also unlocking new opportunities for a sustainable future
2025-04-3042 min
10X Growth StrategiesE97: Insights From Leading VCs on the Next Era of Startup Investment with Schwark & BhargaviWe are excited to present this live panel moderated by our host Preethy Padmanabhan. In this live panel "Navigating the Fintech Frontier: VC Insights for 2025 and Beyond", an insightful panel featuring prominent venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs with a fintech background.
The fintech landscape is poised for significant transformation in 2025, presenting both challenges and opportunities for venture capitalists. This panel will explore the latest trends, investment strategies, and emerging technologies shaping the future of financial technology. This panel offers a unique opportunity for founders and startup teams to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders guiding the next generation of...2025-04-1622 min
Verso Talk With Aytakin"Only 2% of venture funding goes to women, and that has to change!" Preethy Padmanabhan, InvestorThe guest speaker is Preethy Padmanabhan, an investor with Portfolia, and How Women Invest.
Preethy serves as a Board Director for Nextstem.ai and board advisor for Sendoso.
She is host of the 10X Growth Strategies podcast and has featured popular Silicon Valley CXOs and investors as guests.
We talked about
- Career transition from engineering to marketing and to investment
- Top 4 rules to follow when joining the investment world
- How to decide if your AI startup idea offers a unique solution or n...2025-02-1245 min
10X Growth StrategiesE92: Transplant Tales: Hope, Healing, and New Beginnings with Jaspreet KhokharThe podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Health*, interviewing Jaspreet Khokhar an IT Professional in Philadelphia. Join Jaspreet as he shares his transformative journey through organ donation – from confronting life's biggest challenges to embracing a second chance at life. It is a story of courage, hope, and new beginnings.
Topic:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Jaspreet's Initial Diagnosis
02:33 Emotional Journey to Acceptance
06:00 Preparing for Transplant
06:12 Living with Dialysis
18:22 Family and Support System
22:13 Clearing Misconceptions about Organ Donation
27:08 Proactive Steps for Organ Donation
31:33 Life After Transplant
35:24 Conclusion and Gratitude
2025-01-2936 min
10X Growth StrategiesE91 - Leadership Wisdom from the Mahabharata with Tatyana MamutOur first episode of 2025 will feature the Indian epic "Mahabharata" which is authored by Sage Vedavyasa. Our host, Preethy Padmanabhan guides an inspiring conversation with Tatyana Mamut, Co-founder and CEO of Wayfound. They discuss the concept of Dharma (duty, moral law) that plays a central role in the Mahabharata.
Tatyana was the Board Director and Chair of Comp Committee for UserTesting's IPO on NYSE. She is a leader and builder of successful new products & businesses at Nextdoor, Amazon, Salesforce, IDEO, and Pendo. She has 15 patents & patents pending for technology inventions, including 5 for GenerativeAI innovations.
Topics:2025-01-1542 min
10X Growth StrategiesE90 - Surrounded by Idiots(Thomas Erikson) with Sujatha JayagopalThe podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, interviewing Sujatha Jayagopal, MD Strategic Sales, Accenture. They discuss Behavioral personality types, communication strategies, leadership and management, and personal growth.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 First Impressions of 'Surrounded by Idiots'
01:07 Sujata's Journey and Career Background
03:37 Personality Types and Workplace Dynamics
07:59 Humor and Misunderstandings in Professional Settings
17:14 Women in Sales and Stand-Up Comedy
22:40 Empathy and Listening in Human Behavior
25:08 Conclusion and Gratitude
2024-12-1925 min
10X Growth StrategiesE89 - The Psychology of Money (Morgan Housel) with Kush KochgawayThis episode features Madhavi Ravanan, a guest host of “10X Growth Strategies” in conversation with Kush Kochgaway - R&D Head for Enterprise Products at Nokia about the book The Psychology of Money.
“The Psychology of Money” explores the psychological factors influencing our financial decisions. The podcast delves into Kush’s insights, experiences and lessons on personal finance around the themes shared in the book.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Discussing 'The Psychology of Money'
02:39 The Power of Compounding
03:32 Personal Financial Journey
11:07 Key Takeaways from the Book
14:33 Impact of Market Crashes
19:07 Advice for t...2024-12-0523 min
10X Growth StrategiesE88 - Love and Whiskey (Fawn Weaver) with Untapped Investing | PANEL DiscussionOur VC panelists connect trailblazing, underrepresented and underserved founders with essential capital and access to world-class executives and industry leaders to unlock the exponential growth potential of their startup.The panel will also discuss the bestselling book "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel's name.
❤️"Love & Whiskey" is an epic, true story about Jack Daniel and the distillery's firs...2024-11-2136 min
10X Growth StrategiesE87 - The Culture Map (Erin Meyers) with Jonathan SorensonThe podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Jonathan Sorenson, who advises and invests in early-stage startups, with a focus on AI and also focuses on coaching engineers and leaders to cultivate 10x engineers. Together, they explore how "The Culture Map" guides communication, leadership, trust, and decision-making across different cultures.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:13 Meet Jonathan Sorenson
01:30 Defining Culture in Business
03:12 Communication Styles in Leadership
04:52 Challenges in Global Team Communication
06:41 Decision Making Across Cultures
10:04 Navigating Feedback Across Boundaries
14:31 Case Study: Automation Project Failure
18:35 Impact...2024-11-0721 min
10X Growth StrategiesE86 - Secrets of Sand Hill Road (Scott Kupor) with Mercedes BankstonThe podcast features Preethy Padmanabhan, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, in conversation with Mercedes Bankston, Program Director at Founder Institute to discuss the book "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" by Scott Kupor. The book covers how venture capital firms operate, what investors look for in startups, and how to navigate the funding process. The podcast delves into these key insights, offering practical advice for those looking to grow their businesses with venture capital support.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Venture Investing
01:01 Meet Our Guest: Mercedes Bankston
01:51 Mercedes' Journey in the Startup World
03:12 Insights f...2024-10-2432 min
10X Growth StrategiesE85 - Emotional Intelligence (Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean Greaves) with Urvashi TyagiIn this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast, host Aarti Vijayaragavan converses with Urvashi Tyagi, Former CTO of Resmed & ADP, focusing on the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional growth. This conversation features the book " Emotional Intelligence" by Dr.Travis Bradberry and Dr.Jean Greaves. They explore how EQ helps in self-management and introspection, and its influence in organizational leadership. Urvashi shares personal anecdotes, illustrating the impact of EQ on her career and personal life, while highlighting vital skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. The discussion touches upon Urvashi's learnings from the...2024-10-1035 min
10X Growth StrategiesE84 - Essentialism (Greg McKeown) with Amanda HeymanIn this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies Podcast, host Preethy Padmanabhan discusses the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown with Amanda Heyman, Managing Partner at Tundra Ventures. They delve into the key ideas from the book exploring the importance of living by design rather than by default. Amanda shares her personal journey and career highlights, emphasizing the need to focus on what truly matters. They discuss the four steps to developing an essentialist mindset: explore, eliminate, and execute, and how to make effective trade-offs in life. Amanda provides practical insights on managing cognitive load...2024-09-2645 min
10X Growth StrategiesE83 - The Practice of Adaptive Leadership with Guayente SanmartinIn this episode, host Saradha Sriram interviews Guayente Sanmartin, the Division President for Commercial Systems and Displaced Solutions Business at HP Inc. They delve into Guayente's journey through various global leadership roles at HP, discussing how the book 'The Practice of Adaptive Leadership' has influenced her approach to leadership. Key concepts from the book such as distinguishing between technical and adaptive problems, and the 'balcony and dance floor' analogy are explored. Guayente also shares personal experiences and offers advice for young women in STEM and business, emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and communication. The discussion provides insights into...2024-09-1218 min
10X Growth StrategiesE82 - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital with author Andrew RomansIn this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan features the book 'Masters of Corporate Venture Capital' with its author, Andrew Romans. Andrew, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at 7BC Venture Capital, shares insights from his extensive career in Silicon Valley and corporate venture capital. The discussion dives into the motivations behind writing the book, key takeaways, and common challenges faced by CVCs. Andrew also highlights notable differences between corporate and financial VCs and offers practical advice for startups looking to raise from CVCs. The episode is packed with invaluable knowledge on navigating the fast-changing world of technology and innovation...2024-08-2949 min
10X Growth StrategiesE81 - Biased (Jennifer L. Eberhardt) with Gayathri RadhakrishnanIn this episode, our host Saradha Sriram features the book Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt. Our guest Gayathri Radhakrishnan has over two decades of multi-disciplinary experience across domains such as product management, product marketing, corporate strategy, M&A and venture investments. She is currently a Partner at Hitachi Ventures and in her role actively invests in technology startups that are enabling digital transformation.
We explore:
Gayathri’s role in Venture investments and her insights from the book and her decision making process around unconscious bias.
How do we talk about biases in the workplace, family etc.
Ne...2024-08-1530 min
10X Growth StrategiesE80 - The Rise of Meritocracy (Michael Young) with Zoe SamuelWe feature the book “The rise of meritocracy by Michael Young '' with our guest Zoe Samuel and host Arthi Vijayaraghavan. The book is a satire on how the creation of the so-called merit based ruling class will reshape our society in the future. Our guest Zoe is a Venture partner at Starshot capital and she has previously worked at Google. At Google she co-created Anthropocene which supports Google Climate projects such as Project sunroof, Anthro Krishi and many more.
The book presents a historical context of how the merit based society has been shaped through the las...2024-07-3041 min
The INDUStry ShowThe INDUStry Show w Preethy PadmanabhanPreethy Padmanabhan is the founder and host of the 10X Growth Strategies - a hub for discussions on leadership and business growth through books. She is currently the VP of Marketing at Bidgely - providing AI-Powered Solutions for Utilities. Preethy is also a Board Member at TiE Silicon Valley, investor in and mentor to several startups. She is a LP at How Women Invest.
2024-07-2015 min
10X Growth StrategiesE79 - The Steve Jobs Way (Jay Elliott and William L. Simon) with Sriram KrishnanIn this episode, our host Saradha Sriram features the book The Steve Jobs Way by Jay Elliot and William L. Simon. Our guest, Sriram Krishnan, a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, has over 25 years of experience developing products and solutions leveraging advanced analytics and AI in life sciences and healthcare. He is the Chief R&D officer of Carenostics, a mission-driven startup focused on underdiagnosed and undertreated patients and getting them to Guideline Driven Therapy.
We explore Steve Jobs’:
Leadership Style and Innovation
Decision Making Process
Impact on Technology and Culture
This book pr...2024-06-2725 min
10X Growth StrategiesE78 - The Startup of You (Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha) with Preetha RamIn this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a candid and insightful discussion about the book “The Startup of You”, with Preetha Ram, Managing Partner at Pier70 Ventures. Check out the episode and gain valuable tips on how to 10X your career.
"The Startup of You" by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha is a guidebook for adapting the principles of entrepreneurship to personal career development. It emphasizes treating your career as a dynamic, ever-evolving startup. The authors advocate taking calculated risks, building valuable relationships, and continuously investing in your skills and adaptability. They stress the significance of embra...2024-06-0628 min
10X Growth StrategiesE77-The Triumph framework with author Talila MillmanIn this episode, our host Arthi Vijayaraghavan discusses the book “The Triumph Framework" with author Ms.Talila Millman. Talila shares the framework which helps C-suite execs in startups, scale-ups to transform organizations through change management. Talila is a leadership expert and growth catalyst. Through her advisory service, MillmanTech, she is the secret weapon CEOs and C-suite executives of scaleups and mid-market companies rely on to fuel profit and expansion.
Tune in to listen to anecdotes shared by the author through her work and learnings. The framework will help you to drive your team towards growth and transformation.
2024-05-2934 min
10X Growth StrategiesE76 - Power Score (Geoff Smart, Randy Street, and Alan Foster) with Bhaskar KendeIn this episode, our host Saradha Sriram will feature the book ”Power Score“ by Geoff Smart, Randy Street, and Alan Foster. Our guest Bhaskar Kende is an accomplished professional who has successfully transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship. As the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Prana Life Sciences, Bhaskar is pivotal in steering the company's strategic direction and operations, Prana Life Sciences is a technology consulting firm located in the Greater Philadelphia area that predominantly serves clients in the Pharma, Biotechnology, and Medical Devices sectors throughout the United States.
In this episode, we will explore how the Powe...2024-05-0823 min
10X Growth StrategiesE75 - Multipliers (Liz Wiseman) with Lucie NewcombIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan will feature the book "Multipliers" by Liz Wiseman. Our guest today is Lucie Newcomb, the CEO and Founder of The NewComm Global Group, a leading international Advisory and Training firm specializing in Global Business Development and Global Leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and 2 related certifications. She specializes in go-to-market strategies internationally and global leadership development
"Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" by Liz Wiseman explores the characteristics and behaviors of leaders who amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams. Through extensive research and re...2024-04-1740 min
10X Growth StrategiesE74 - The Worlds I see (Fei-Fei Li) with Diane YuIn the episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan has a thought provoking discussion with Diane Yu, Co-founder & CEO of TidalWave.ai on the book “The Worlds I See" by Fei-Fei Li. The book serves as a call to action for creating compassionate and inclusive technologies that address real-world challenges and foster a deeper connection among people.
Diane shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and reflects on similarities of her experience to what Fei-Fei shares in her book. Diane’s current company TidalWave is on a mission to build the first ever generative AI application for mortgages. Before TidalWav...2024-04-0235 min
10X Growth StrategiesE73 - The Moonballer with author Nirupama Vaidyanathan SanjeevIn this episode our host Saradha Sriram discusses the book “The Moonballer” with the author Nirupama Vaidyanathan. Nirupama is a former professional tennis player, a respected media commentator, an accomplished author, and an influential coach. They explore the multifaceted world of tennis through the experiences and insights of a true veteran of the game and talk about Nirupama’s maiden book ‘The Moonballer’.
Her story of perseverance and excellence
Passion for the sport of tennis
Her comeback trail
Dive deep into the heart of the story with our podcast, where you'll hear directly from the author. It's your chanc...2024-03-2128 min
10X Growth StrategiesE72 - The Art of Strategic Execution with author Priyanka ShindeIn this episode, our host Arthi Vijayaraghavan discusses the book “The Art of Strategic Execution” with the author Ms.Priyanka Shinde. The Art of Strategic Execution dives into the intricate world of Technical Program Management (TPM) and shares the insights and wisdom she has gained through her personal journey from an introverted individual to a successful Silicon Valley TPM leader. From actionable strategies to inspiring stories, she explores the intangible aspects— mindset, communication, influence, and leadership— that set exceptional TPMs apart.
Tune in to learn more about strategic program management, the art and science behind it through this eng...2024-02-2940 min
10X Growth StrategiesE71 The Untethered Soul (Michael A. Singer) with Donna Yates FerrisIn this episode, our host Saradha Sriram discusses the book ‘The Untethered Soul’ by Michael A. Singer with Donna Yates Ferris. Donna is an MBA and CFA by designation with a yoga teaching and therapy certification. The Untethered Soul is a thought-provoking book that delves into the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of inner freedom.
Donna talks about her journey and how the practical wisdom and guidance from the book helped her during difficult times, helped with her personal growth, and built a deeper connection with her true self.
Letting Go
Living in the present momen...2024-02-0926 min
10X Growth StrategiesE70 Think Faster, Talk Smarter (Matt Abrahams) with Lakshmi BhaskaranIn this episode our host Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO and Lakshmi Bhaskaran, VP of Engineering at Metadata, discuss the book Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams. The book is a testament to the critical skill of decoding the after intimidating world of spontaneous communication and coaching us to approach it with less fear and more empathy.
Check out this engaging discussion sharing nuggets from the book, real life experiences and how we use or intend to use the frameworks. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on spontaneous communication with Ms.Lakshmi Bhaskaran.
2024-01-2540 min
10X Growth StrategiesE69 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Mark Manson) with Akila AgrawalIn this episode our host Saradha Sriram has an insightful discussion with Akila Agrawal, a leading M&A lawyer from New Delhi, about the book “The Subtle art of not giving a f*ck” by Mark Manson. Akila shared her journey of how she chose the speciality of M&A in private practice. Akila talks about how she has acquired the art of embracing life's challenges and, believe it or not, learning to let go of the things that just don't matter. The book offers a pragmatic and individualistic approach to embrace and approach life’s challenges in the pursuit...2024-01-1023 min
10X Growth StrategiesE68 Grit (Angela Duckworth) with Divya RaghavanIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a thought provoking discussion with Divya Raghavan, an early stage VC at NGP Capital. Divya shared insights on passion and perseverance among startup entrepreneurs she meets, how to cultivate grit in the workplace and learning lessons that helped her to become a successful VC. So, grab your headphones, get comfortable, and join us on this audio adventure! Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome
"Grit" by Angela Duckworth explores the concept of grit and its significance in achieving success. Duckworth argues that passion and perseverance, rather than talent alone...2023-12-1843 min
The Startup Operator227: Networking landed her first job in marketing | Preethy Padmanabhan (Marketing, Freshworks) | The Startup Operator PodcastIn this episode of The Startup Operator, Roshan spoke with Preethy Padmanabhan, the senior director, Platform & AI Marketing at Freshworks. Preethy is a marketer, tech startup advisor and a podcast host and in this podcast she shares her experiences, her journey, tips on staying relevant and building global brands. She delves into her learnings from her failures and successes, working with prior marketers and common marketing mistakes. Some of the takeaways from this conversation include - Personal Branding Building global brands Common Marketing mistakes Tune in to this engaging discu...2023-12-0839 min
10X Growth StrategiesE67 - Radical Product Thinking with author Radhika DuttWhen we iterate without a clear vision or strategy, our products become bloated, fragmented and driven by irrelevant metrics. They catch “product diseases” that often kill innovation. The book “Radical Product Thinking : The new mindset for innovating smarter” offers refreshing solutions that go against conventional wisdom. It offers a framework for building vision driven products that create impact to society at large.
In today’s episode, Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the pleasure of discussing the book with the author Ms.Radhika Dutt. Radhika is an entrepreneur and product leader who has participated in five acqui...2023-11-2941 min
10X Growth StrategiesE66 Skin in the Game (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) with Roshan CariappaIn this episode I had a thought provoking and humorous conversation with Roshan Cariappa, VP of Marketing for Vymo. We discussed the book “Skin in the Game” and the Incerto series of books by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Roshan is a host for “The Startup Operator” podcast. Check out our conversation to hear valuable insights from Roshan on:
How to deal with uncertainty
Take risks to amplify rewards
Make your message grandmother proof
Have soul in the game
Look for the genius within and more..
"Skin in the Game" by Nassim Nicholas Taleb explores the importance of personal accountabi...2023-11-1630 min
10X Growth StrategiesE65 The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (John C. Maxwell) with Saraswathi PadmanabhanThe 21 Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell insights learned from Maxwell’s 30-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. In the book the author explains the different laws with real world examples, takeaways. One of the advise in the book for leaders to learn about leadership is to practice by leading a voluntary organization.
In today’s episode Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the pleasure of discussing it with Ms.Saraswathi Padmanaban the founder and head of DiyaGhar. Diyaghar is a non-p...2023-10-3127 min
10X Growth StrategiesE64 Play Bigger (authors Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson et.al) with Maryanne MorrowIn the episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan had an insightful discussion on the book Play Bigger with Maryanne Morrow, Chairman, Founder and CEO of 9th Gear. Maryanne shared how she is creating a new category within the Fintech space.
"Play Bigger" is a business book by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, and Kevin Maney that explores the concept of category design as a strategic approach for companies to achieve long-term success. The book argues that companies should aim to create and dominate their own product category rather than competing within existing ones. It emphasizes the importance o...2023-10-1232 min
10X Growth StrategiesE63 Tribes (author Seth Godin) with Nidhi GuptaThe book Tribes will make you think (really think) about the opportunities for leading your fellow employees, customers, investors…etc. It is not easy, but it’s easier than you imagine.
In today’s episode, Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the chance to talk to Nidhi Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of SheTO.org.
Nidhi is committed to addressing the vast gender gap in engineering and spends all her time furthering this cause and that is the motivation behind starting the “Tribe” of SheTO.org.
Tune in to listen to an engaging dis...2023-09-1527 min
10X Growth StrategiesE62 Built to Sell (author John Warrillow) with Catharine MontgomeryIn the book “Built To Sell” author John Warrillow provides specific steps to entrepreneurs to build a valuable company which is sellable. Warrillow shows exactly what it takes to create a solid business that can thrive long into the future.
In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan discusses the book “Built to sell” with our guest Catherine Montgomery. She is the founder and CEO of Better Together, a communications agency that galvanizes positive change for purpose-driven organizations through creative strategies, messaging, and branding. She focuses on social impact businesses, where being upfront about your values is essential. Tune in...2023-08-2920 min
10X Growth StrategiesE61 The Power Law (author Sebastian Mallaby) with Ashmeet SidanaThe book “The Power Law” is an astonishingly frank and intimate story of Silicon Valley’s dominant venture capital firms. How their strategies and fates have shaped the path of innovation and the global economy.
In today’s episode, Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the chance to talk to Ashmeet Sidana, Chief Engineer at Engineering Capital, a VC firm investing in startups founded on the basis of technical insight.
Tune in to listen to an engaging discussion on VC investing, journey of the firms, the evolution of the industry. Lot of insights shared fr...2023-08-1031 min
10X Growth StrategiesE60 The Goal (authors Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox) with Andy MacMillanIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan discusses the classic management book “The Goal” with Andy MacMillan, CEO of UserTesting. Andy shares valuable insights on how to apply concepts from the book to a modern SaaS business. Check out the podcast to gain time tested knowledge on how to effectively identify and reduce bottlenecks in your business and successfully achieve your goal.
"The Goal" is a management-oriented novel written by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, published in 1984. The story follows Alex Rogo, a plant manager who faces numerous challenges at his struggling manufacturing company. Faced with the threat of clos...2023-07-2835 min
10X Growth StrategiesE59 - Turnaround with author Lisa GableHow do you turn around a failing project, team, or even an organization? That is the main focus of the book Turnaround. Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at Ojo had pleasure of hosting the author of the book Lisa Gable in our podcast today. Lisa Gable is a former U.S. ambassador, United Nations delegate, and CEO of several organizations. She has orchestrated the successful turnarounds of a number of private and public entities across a number of industry sectors.
Change is the only thing that is constant and in the current climate you might find yourself i...2023-07-1334 min
10X Growth StrategiesE58 Subtract (author Leidy Klotz) with Kay SarathyIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan has a thought-provoking conversation with Kay Sarathy, SVP Insurance Applications, Berkley Technology Services about the book Subtract:The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz. Kay Sarathy shares her experiences deploying some of the techniques from the book in the digital transformation journey she is leading.
In the book Subtract, the author draws our attention to the hard truth that biological, cultural, and economic forces around us encourage us to do more, not less. Our failure to subtract is a root cause for our cluttered calendars, closets, and inboxes. Klotz’s p...2023-06-2121 min
10X Growth StrategiesE57 Thinking fast and slow (author Daniel Kahneman) with VT BharadwajThe book Thinking fast and slow by Daniel Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind. System 1 of our mind is fast, intuitive and emotional. System 2 is slower, more deliberative and more logical. The impact of overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything can be understood by knowing how the two systems shape our judgements and decisions.
In today’s episode, Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the chance to talk to VT Bharadwaj, a General Par...2023-06-0738 min
10X Growth StrategiesE56 Rising Strong (author Brené Brown) with Amritha PrasadWhen we try new, innovative things we are going to fail. If we put ourselves out there and love with our whole hearts, we are going to get hurt. In the book “Rising Strong”, author Brené Brown says that when we own our story and feel through these experiences of failure, we then write our own brave endings. Truth is falling hurts, and the dare is to keep being brave, face our emotions and feel our way back up.
In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan had the pleasure of speaking with Amritha Prasad, VP of Product Design...2023-05-1834 min
10X Growth StrategiesE55 - The Cold Start Problem (Author - Andrew Chen) - with Bobby BurnsNetworks and network effects are fascinating in this era and their economic value is augmented by technology. Andrew Chen who led the “Rider Growth” program at Uber has a fascinating insider view on companies who have leveraged network effects in recent years. The book “The Cold Start Problem” provides an in depth view of how to understand and build networks, the various items which are at play in a marketplace design and the process of building economic value from these networks.
In today’s episode, Arthi Vijayaraghavan, VP of Products at OJO had the chance to talk with Bobby...2023-05-0440 min
10X Growth StrategiesE54 - Innovation Factory with Author Prith BanerjeeIn this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a thought provoking discussion with Prith Banerjee about his book “Innovation Factory”. Prith is Chief Technology Officer at ANSYS, a leader in engineering simulation. He has a rich career journey as a successful serial entrepreneur, senior executive in large companies. Prior to working in the industry he held distinguished roles in academia. He was listed as FastCompany top 100 business leader in 2009 and has won several awards from IEEE, ASEE and NSF.
In "Innovation Factory: Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Innovation," Prith explores the key factors that contribute to building and sust...2023-04-1341 min
10X Growth StrategiesE53 - What Got You Here Won’t Get You There (Author - Marshall Goldsmith) - with Anusha VaidyanathanIn this episode Madhavi Ravanan, Service Deliver Head, Nokia had an insightful discussion with Anusha Vaidyanathan, Director Product Line Management, Zscaler about the book "What Got You Here Won't Get You There".
"What Got You Here Won't Get You There" is a self-help book by Marshall Goldsmith that explores how successful people can continue to grow and achieve even greater success. Goldsmith argues that many successful individuals develop bad habits and behaviors that hold them back from achieving even greater success. He identifies twenty common behaviors that successful people often exhibit, such as the need to win...2023-03-2921 min
10X Growth StrategiesE52 - Promotions Made Easy (Author - Stacy Mayer) - with Shari Begun"Your promotion is not just about you; it's about everyone around you who has supported you and everyone who will follow in your footsteps." - Stacy Mayer
Promotions Made Easy doesn't just talk about how you move up the corporate ladder. It is a guide on how you can enjoy your job more, build relationships, and support other people to succeed in their careers. And there is no better person to talk to about this book than Shari Begun.
Recently made VP of Sales, Consumer, and IoT at Renesas Electronics, Shari talks about how the...2023-03-0819 min
10X Growth StrategiesE51 - Range (Author - David Epstein) - with Mita GuptaThe general advice usually given and something you will often hear is to specialize and specialize early in your chosen field in order to reap success. But David Epstein says otherwise. In his book, Range, WHY GENERALISTS TRIUMPH IN A SPECIALIZED WORLD, he asserts that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists are primed to excel.
In today's episode, I had the chance to talk to Mita Gupta about this very book. Mita boldly explored many interests as a generalist, taking on different challenging roles (Co-founder, VP, and Board Advisor, to name a few...2023-02-2129 min
Digital Marketing Master"Freshworks: Innovative Customer Engagement Software" with Preethy PadmanabhanAbby interviews Preethy Padmanabhan, Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing at software company Freshworks. Preethy tells Abby about the wide range of software services Freshworks offers to small and medium sized businesses. She also provides insights about customer learning and the importance of positive workplace culture.2023-02-1620 min
10X Growth StrategiesE50 - Blitzscaling with Author Chris YehWhat is Blitzscaling? How do you use it to grow and scale your business? Discover the secret sauce of silicon valley startups. Learn how companies like AirBnB, LinkedIn, Zara and several others embrace Blitzscaling to achieve massive scale in a short time.
We are excited to feature the book Blitzscaling authored by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman. A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. Hundreds of companies, from garage-dwelling startups to Fortune 50 titans have tapped his knowledge and insights to accelerate and transform their businesses. C...2023-02-0127 min
10X Growth StrategiesE49 - First 90 days (Author - Michael D. Watkins) - with Elena ElkinaOur host Preethy Padmamabhan sat down with Elena Elkina to talk about the book "The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels", by Michael Watkins. Elena is a Partner and Privacy & Data Protection Management Executive at Aleada Consulting. She shared how the book helped her secure early wins, align goals up and down the chain, build coalitions, stay balanced, and avoid vicious downward spirals.
First 90 days is a great guide for leaders on how to hit the ground running when they start a new job or a new project. Tune in to listen...2023-01-0231 min
10X Growth StrategiesE48 - Becoming (Author - Michelle Obama) - with Jayashree SundaresanAs we all gear up to relax, reflect and reconnect during the holiday season, getting ready to welcome the new year, listen to the full-on-energy conversation between our guest speaker Jayashree Sundaresan, a Senior Technology Leader with 25 years of experience and our host Madhavi Ravanan, Service Delivery Head, Nokia, where they discuss about why Becoming is the book you should catch up during the holidays to get inspired, to ponder and to take charge of the new year !
Becoming is Michelle Obama’s heartwarming memoir where she tells her own story of a young girl from the so...2022-12-1526 min
10X Growth StrategiesE47 - Atlas of the Heart (Author - Brené Brown) - with Syamla BandlaAtlas of the Heart by Brené Brown is an insightful book about human emotions and their meaning. It explores why we feel certain emotions and how they influence our behaviors. It further explores how to build meaningful connections by learning how to deal with them.
I sat down with Syamla Bandla, Senior Director, Production Engineering at Meta, and had a delightful conversation about what she loved about the book, what were some of the key takeaways, and how she had applied them in her life. We dug deep about the importance of knowing our emotions and developing t...2022-12-0132 min
10X Growth StrategiesE46 - Presence (Author - Amy Cuddy) - with Lena ChengWhether we are talking in front of two people or five thousand, interviewing for a job, negotiating for a raise, or pitching a business idea to potential investors, speaking up for ourselves or speaking up for someone else, we all face daunting moments that must be met with poise if we want to feel good about ourselves and make progress in our lives. Presence gives us the power to rise to these moments." —Amy Cuddy (from, “Presence”)
We had the pleasure of talking to Lena Cheng, Managing Director at Best Friend Jack, about the book Presence by Amy Cu...2022-11-0916 min
10X Growth StrategiesE45 - Think Like a Rocket Scientist (Author - Ozan Varol) - with Husein AttarwalaHusein Attarwala is the Founder & CEO of Skali delivering emergency healthcare solutions on flights. In this episode he shares insights from the book “Think Like a Rocket Scientist” and how the book influenced his entrepreneurial journey.
Think Like a Rocket Scientist is one of Inc.com's "6 Books You Need to Read in 2020” (According to Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Adam Grant). The author Ozan Varol is a former rocket scientist and reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible.
Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocke...2022-10-2016 min
Pitch Cafe PodcastSucceed As A Woman Leader In Business & Social Impact ft. Preethy PadmanabhanIn today’s episode of Pitch Cafe, we have a leading corporate manager, Preethy Padmanabhan, Senior Director of Platform Product Marketing at Freshworks, with us! 😄💛 Preethy has 20+ years of high-tech and leadership experience across marketing, product, sales & engineering. She is a strategic problem solver and connector who helps people to work as a team and bring exponential growth. 📈 Preethy has an Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson graduating with distinction, focusing on Entrepreneurship & Marketing. She has an undergrad from BITS Pilani, India. ✨ She will talk about her inspirational journey, experience at SV Business Journal Woman of Influence, Freshworks, etc.2022-10-1924 min
10X Growth StrategiesE44 - Unremarkable to Extraordinary - with Author Jeremy Ryan SlateJeremy Ryan Slate is the founder of Top 100 podcast Create Your Own Life, where he has had conversations with some of the highest performers in the world: Indy 500 winners, NY Times best selling authors, platinum recording artists, billionaires, even the former director of the CIA. They were extraordinary, no doubt.
He authored the book, Unremarkable to Extraordinary, which talks about the principles these extraordinary humans had applied to to achieve the greatness of their life and impact. And we were ecstatic to sit down with him to understand more about his journey, how he tackled his adversities, a...2022-09-1520 min
10X Growth StrategiesE43 - Agile M&A - with Author Kison PatelIn this episode Kison Patel shares practical insights from his book Agile M&A. Check out this podcast to learn
- How is M&A changing?
- What are common mistakes made in M&A?
- What are best practices in M&A?
Kison is the Founder and CEO of DealRoom, a project management software for complex financial transactions. Kison is also the host of the M&A Science podcast, an educational podcast exploring the intricate world of M&A with industry leaders and practitioners.
2022-09-0129 min
10X Growth StrategiesE42 - To Be Honest - with Author Ron CarucciIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a conversation ith Ron Carucci, the best-selling author of 8 books, and popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes.
The discussion features Ron’s newest book and passion, To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose, is based on 15 years of research with more than 3200 interviews with leaders around the world. To Be Honest explains how four factors (Clear Identity, Accountability, Governance and Cross-Functional Relationships) affect honesty, justice and purpose within a company. When these factors are absent or ineffective, the organizational conditions compel employees to c...2022-08-1828 min
10X Growth StrategiesE41- Results (Author- Jamie Smart) - with Shawn FlynnOur guest today is Shawn Flynn who is an investment banker and Principle at Global Capital Markets. Shawn also hosts the popular Silicon Valley podcast where he interviews famous Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, and Leaders in Tech. In this episode we discuss the book “Results: Think Less, Achieve More” by Jamie Smart. When you transform the way you go after results you can get to it faster. Tune into this podcast to learn
What are the key factors that influence your ability to create results
What are the obstacles that hold you back and how to overcome them
How do you incr...2022-07-2733 min
10X Growth StrategiesE40- Loonshots (Author- Safi Bahcall) - with Guillaume de la SerraIn today’s episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan got the opportunity to sit down with Guillaume de la Serra, Chief Product Officer of Jellysmack to discuss Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries by Safi Bahcall. Guillaume shared his thoughts on some of the key points in the book—nurturing innovation while balancing franchising, avoiding the moses trap, and the need for loonshots to achieve 10x growth. What are Loonshots? They are deas that seem too crazy to work, but end up changing everything
Tune in to listen to the...2022-07-1325 min
10X Growth StrategiesE39 - Host Feature: Succeed As A Woman Leader In Business & Social ImpactThis episode features the 10X Growth Strategies host Preethy Padmanabhan as the guest. The episode was recorded for Pitch Cafe, is a fantastic podcast hosted Vida Patil.
In this exciting podcast, Preethy spills her beans of wisdom on how she charted a course from her humble beginnings to making it to Silicon Valley Business Journal's Woman of Influence 2021. She also spells out her people-centric strategies in driving engagement and revenues. Preethy has contributed extensively in women and community empowerment roles at Chief creating ecosystems where like minded women leaders can come together. Listen on...all the way to...2022-06-3024 min
10X Growth StrategiesE38- Unlimited Power (Author- Tony Robbins) - with Jean-Loïck MichauxUnlimited Power is the book that had the “Most positive Impact on my life” shares Jean-Loïck Michaux, Founder and CEO of Serendipia. Jean-Loïck read the book when he was 19 years old and he used the frameworks from the book to overcome negative beliefs and fears in his life.
Within a short span of 10 years Jean-Loïck has launched multiple companies, started schools in Africa and built new skills to achieve big goals in his life. Check out this podcast to learn the 7 traits of success. Discover the power of empowering beliefs and how you can train yo...2022-06-1624 min
10X Growth StrategiesE37 - Radical Candor (Author- Kim Scott) - with Krupa NatarajanDo you want to create a stronger, more harmonious team? If yes, then you shouldn’t shy away from giving feedback, receiving it, and encouraging it. Kim Scott, a long-time director at Google and co-founder of Candor Inc., states that giving feedback is the single most important thing a boss can do. But how do you ensure your team gets the right kind of guidance? She introduces a tool called the Radical Candor.
In this episode, our host Madhavi Ravanan and guest speaker, Krupa Natarajan, discuss the value of Radical Candor. Krupa got candid about the aha! Mome...2022-05-2629 min
How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, GiveShowing up to Succeed with Preethy Padmanabhan, High Tech Executive and Board Director at NexStemShowing up can position yourself in a dynamic way that allows no room for negotiation; you deserve that raise! This week’s episode 16 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about the stepping stones of showing up that lead to success.Preethy Padmanabhan is a seasoned technology executive with 20 years of experience across engineering, sales and marketing. She's the host of 10 Times Growth Strategies podcast, and she’s an investor with many years experience on boards and various roles. She understands the importance and the value in showing up, even as a volunteer, until you become successful. In...2022-05-1841 min
10X Growth StrategiesE36 - The Art of Happiness (Author- 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler) - with Rehmat KharalIn this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan connects with Rehmat Kharal, Global VP of GTM Strategic Enablement at Harness to discuss the book “The Art of Happiness”. The book is a beloved classic featuring wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and is compiled by Dr. Howard Cutler through conversations, stories and meditations.
The podcast features inspiring messages on practicing empathy, being grateful, stepping out of the victim mindset to take control of our life. Check out this podcast for tips to build positive habits, overcome suffering and gain peace in your life.
2022-05-1123 min
10X Growth StrategiesE35 - The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs (Author- Carmine Gallo) - with Connie KwanPowerpoint presentations rule our lives (and we are not being dramatic about it). We all, at least once in our lifetime, had to present something to an audience while curbing our growing dread. No more of that! Presentations can be fun, interesting, and full of passion where both you and your audience are excited about it. “How?” you might ask.
We give you an insightful discussion with Connie Kwan on The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs (Carmine Gallo), one of the best books on how to enthral your audience with your story. Connie is the founder/CEO of P...2022-04-0625 min
10X Growth StrategiesE34 - Enhance Employee Engagement - with Author Nicole B.MasonIn this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan, Sr. Dir, Platform Product Marketing at Freshworks spoke with Nicole Mason who is a technology executive and author of the book “Enhance Employee Engagement: Future Proof Company Strategies”. Nicole is a visionary who advocated for remote work and distributed teams several years before the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to adjust to the new normal.
In this podcast, Nicole shares the ENHANCE framework which provides a flexible engagement model and has proven to boost companies' bottom line by up to 30%. Her book is a great resource for CXOs, leaders and HR execut...2022-03-2323 min
10X Growth StrategiesE33 - Ikigai (Authors - Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles) - with C ShikhaThe book Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles is an interesting book to read for just about anybody trying to navigate life. Ikigai is the Japanese concept that teaches us about living life with purpose and fulfilment. It is finding the balance between – (1) What you love (2) What you are good at (3) What you get paid for (4) What the world needs – to lead a long, healthy and happy life.
In this episode, Madhavi Ravanan, Services R&D Leader at Nokia speaks with C Shikha, Commissioner, Karnataka State on how to embrace the Ikigai lifestyle.2022-03-0722 min
10X Growth StrategiesE32 - Thinking in Systems (Author- Donella Meadows) - with Ram ParasuramanIn this episode, our guest host Jake Burns, Enterprise Strategist at AWS had an insightful discussion with Ram Parasuraman, Sr. Director Product Management at Cohesity. Ram draws parallels between his career experiences and the book “Thinking in systems” by Donella H. Meadows.
Why is systems thinking important? How to develop critical thinking in chaos? How to thrive in the information economy by connecting dots between inputs and outcomes? How to succeed by balancing input, output, and feedback loop within a system? Learn the art and science of data dynamics to deliver the desired outcome and gain 10X growth...2022-02-2331 min
10X Growth StrategiesE31 - Made to Stick (Author- Chip & Dan Heath) - with Alina FuIt was wonderful sitting down with Alina Fu, VP of Product Marketing at G2 and discussing the book, Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. Alina’s energy is infectious and it was great to hear her talk about the concepts in the book. She shed light on the ‘Curse of Knowledge’ i.e. the inability to empathise with our listener’s state of mind because it is hard to imagine what it was like not to know a certain knowledge. She summarises the six principles of stickiness: the SUCCESs template and how it can help marketers create c...2022-02-0823 min
10X Growth StrategiesE30 - Lean In (Author- Sheryl Sandberg) - with Jayashree RajagopalanIn this episode Madhavi Ravanan, Service Delivery Head, Nokia had a thought provoking conversation with Jayashree Rajagopalan,Sr.Mgr, Software Development, Amazon. A few ideas discussed from the book include fighting stereotypes, choosing an equal partner, the likeability factor that women are constantly judged on, and the need to ‘lean in’ as you juggle the demands of family and work at the same time.
Tune in to listen to Jayashree get candid about her life and how she navigated the jungle gym of the corporate world.
2022-01-2725 min
10X Growth StrategiesE29 - Principles (Author- Ray Dalio) - with Jake BurnsIn this episode, Jake Burns, AWS Enterprise Strategist and host for the AWS Conversations with Leaders podcast shares how Ray Dalio’s book Principles resonated with his core values.
What is hyperrealism? How can you gravitate towards being a reality creator? Why is it important to understand how others see you? How to practise the success mantra Pain + Reflection = Progress? Listen to this podcast and gain insights for the 5-step process to get what you want in your life and achieve 10X growth in your career.
2022-01-1225 min
10X Growth StrategiesE28 - Career Interrupted - with Author Reena GuptaIn this episode I had a candid conversation with Reena Gupta, Founder of Mom Relaunch and author of the book Career Interrupted: Navigating Career Crossroads and Defining Success on Your Own Terms. Reena shared her journey to write the book as a guide to realize, reinvest and relaunch careers.
What will it take to define our career paths? How do we create success in our own terms? How do we achieve work life harmony? Listen to this podcast to gain insights for 10X growth in your career.
2021-12-2220 min
10X Growth StrategiesE27 - Antifragile (Author- Nassim Nicholas Taleb) - with Shaloo GargA must listen podcast for a dose of energy, positivity and facing uncertainties! In this episode, I had a full of energy conversation with Shaloo Garg , Managing Director at Microsoft about one of her favorite books - Antifragile by Nassim Taleb. When we first met, I still recall our intense conversation about calamities in the economy and the world in general as a result of COVID-19. The author of the book defines the term antifragile this way: Some things benefit from shocks; they thrive and grow when exposed to volatility, randomness, disorder, and stressors and love adventure, risk, and...2021-12-0835 min
10X Growth StrategiesE26 - My Life in Full (Author- Indra Nooyi) - with Payal Koul MirakhurMy Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi is nothing short of brilliant. The biography of PepsiCo’s former CEO gives a glimpse into how a woman of color in corporate America rose to take on an esteemed leadership role and thrived in it.
In this episode, Payal Koul Mirakhur, Former VP at IBM, sat down with Madhavi Ravanan, Service Delivery Head at Nokia to discuss how relatable she found the book. Payal got candid about what it means to be a working mother, her support system over the years, and how she com...2021-11-2428 min
10X Growth StrategiesE25 - 2030 (Author- Mauro F. Guillén) - with Molly McCabe"2030: How today's biggest trends will collide and reshape the future of everything" by Mauro F. Guillén, is an interesting book covering a range of topics including population, immigration, distribution of wealth and diversity.
In this episode, Molly McCabe, CEO, HaydenTanner shares her perspectives on the impact of upcoming trends on humanity and our future. Check out the podcast to discover opportunities and areas of 10X growth for business, people and countries around the world.
2021-11-1129 min
10X Growth StrategiesE24 - Alchemist (Author- Paula Coelho) - with Shikha MittalIn this exciting episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Shikha Mittal who is a Sr.Dir, Product Marketing at VMware. We discussed the book - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. She shared her thoughts on why she chose to read this book, on pursuing her personal legend, and what the words of wisdom derived from the book mean to her in life and work.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a powerful novel that takes the reader on a beautiful; journey. The protagonist is a young Spanish shepherd embarking on a quest for treasure in l...2021-10-1423 min
10X Growth StrategiesE23 - How to Win Friends and Influence People (Author- Dale Carnegie) - with Sushma MalhotraIn this episode our guest Sushma Malhotra, Founder, President & CEO of S5 Advisory, shares her life changing career transformation experiences, inspired by Dale Carnegie's classic, “How to win friends and influence people.”
How can you build better relationships, and learn from each other to foster a win-win for everyone? How being a good listener instills a sense of importance, and inclusion? Let’s learn more about the 12 ways to genuinely win people, and become a great leader.
2021-09-3017 min
10X Growth StrategiesE22 - Measure What Matters (Author- John Doerr) - with Raj RajamaniIn this episode our guest Raj Rajamani, CPO at SentinelOne, shares his experience with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) goal setting framework.We discussed the book “Measure what Matters: OKRs, the simple idea that drives 10X Growth” authored by John Doerr, a Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist.
What is the difference between dreams and goals? Raj shares that “Dreams become Goals when you write them down”. OKR is a powerful and collaborative goal setting protocol that helps organizations drive higher performance, engagement and results. Listen to this podcast to get a taste of OKRs and discover the 4 OKR supe...2021-09-1628 min
10X Growth StrategiesE21 - Atomic Habits (Author- James Clear) - with Saro VelrajanWe have all made resolutions like reading more often or exercising daily, only for it to fall through. We have all struggled to do something consistently and have agonized over our failed attempts. Atomic Habits is a book for just about anyone wanting to develop new habits or sustain old ones to achieve their goals.
In this episode, Madhavi sat with Saro Velrajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Ginkos India, to talk about the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. They discussed what they liked about the book and what were some takeaways they got from it. Saro got c...2021-08-3123 min
10X Growth StrategiesE20 - Mindset (Author- Carol Dweck) - with Benu AggarwalWith the world rapidly changing around us, we have to constantly learn and adapt in order to stay relevant. Adopting a growth mindset (as compared to having a fixed mindset) pushes an individual to learn continuously, understand that effort is required to master a skill, and see failures as opportunities.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Benu Agarwal, President and Founder, Milestone Inc. We discussed the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Stanford psychologist and Professor Carol Dweck. Benu shared her insights on how she embraced a growth mindset in her l...2021-08-1822 min
10X Growth StrategiesE19 - Modern Monopolies (Authors- Alex Moazed and Nicholas L. Johnson) - with Dheeraj PandeyAre platforms eating the world? How can entrepreneurs build a platform that brings value to their customers? Why are traditional monopolies despised and platform monopolies loved by customers?
In this episode Dheeraj Pandey, industry superstar, Co-founder and CEO of DevRev and former CEO of Nutanix shares his insights about the book “Modern Monopolies”, authored by Alex Moazed and Nicholas L. Johnson. Listen to the podcast and discover the secrets to build successful companies and platform businesses.
2021-07-3025 min
10X Growth StrategiesE18 - The Hard Thing about Hard Things (Author - Ben Horowitz) - with Jeetu PatelThe book The Hard Thing about Hard Things, by Ben Horowitz, narrates the trials and tribulations of a startup journey and the mindset required to be a founding CEO of a startup. Ben who is currently the Partner at Andreeson Horowitz shares tough learning lessons from his experience building several companies.
This episode features Jeetu Patel, EVP & GM of Cisco Security and Collaboration Business Units at Cisco, who shares key insights and deep admiration for the book The Hard Thing about Hard Things. An entrepreneur himself, Jeetu talks about wartime mode vs peacetime mode of o...2021-07-1527 min
10X Growth StrategiesE17 - The Leadership Pipeline (Author - Ram Charan et. al) - with Nishant SaxenaIn this episode our guest host Madhavi Ravanan, SI Delivery Head at Nokia, returns to the podcast to discuss the book The Leadership Pipeline by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter and James Noel. Our guest for the episode is Nishant Saxena, CEO, International Markets, Cipla.
Companies have seen highly skilled employees grow quickly in the first few years of their career but they slow down as they transition to take the position of managers. The Leadership Pipeline by Ram Charan shows why such a phenomenon occurs and what it takes for companies to nurture leadership at every level...2021-07-0132 min
10X Growth StrategiesE16 - Sacred Hoops (Author - Phil Jackson) - with Linda TongPhil Jackson, former head coach of the Chicago Bulls team, is popular for introducing the zen approach to the game. In his book, Sacred Hoops, he shares his experiences of marrying sports with spirituality, and building high-performing teams by being an invisible coach.
In this episode, Linda Tong, GM of Cisco AppDynamics, lifetime Bulls fan, shares how the book inspired her leadership journey. Let’s listen to the podcast and understand how to put WE before ME, how to visualize like a leader and mentally prepare for tough times, and how mindfulness can help you achieve 10X growth...2021-06-1524 min
10X Growth StrategiesE15 - Ride of a Lifetime (Author - Robert Iger) - with Arun ManiRobert Iger, the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is considered one of the innovative and successful CEOs of our time. In his book, The Ride of a Lifetime, he shares his journey and pens down the values that ensured his success. One of the most exciting parts of the book is about Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, a move that re-establishes Disney in the field of animation.
In this episode, Arun Mani, Chief Revenue Officer, talks about what he loved about the book, some principles he related more closely with, and shares some examples of inn...2021-05-2628 min
10X Growth StrategiesE14 - Road to Success - with Author Ash SeddeekWe had the pleasure to connect with Ash Seddeek, Chief Excitement Officer at Executive Greatness Institute, formerly with Deloitte Consulting, Oracle and Cisco. His book “Road to Success” outlines 3 strategic steps for career development - Own it, Win it and Crush it. Let’s listen to the podcast and understand how strategy, excitement and energy can pave the way for your 10X growth.
2021-05-0721 min
10X Growth StrategiesE13 - Good to Great (Author - Jim Collins) - with Madhu Shalini IyerWhy do some companies make the leap and others don't? Is it the level 5 leadership qualities of the management team? How to confront brutal facts in the startup world? How to balance the three levers of doing what you're best at, being passionate about solving a problem, and doing something which drives the economic engine.How to bring equilibrium between the culture of discipline and the risk taking entrepreneurial spirit?
We had the pleasure of connecting with Madhu Shalini Iyer, entrepreneur, partner at Rocketship.vc (a Silicon Valley based-global VC firm), and a former data scientist to hea...2021-04-2223 min
10X Growth StrategiesE12 - Trillion Dollar Coach (Author - Eric Schmidt et. al) - with Swati BhatiaIn this episode we connect with Swati Bhatia, Partner at Goldman Sachs to discuss the leadership principles that shaped the innovative culture of Silicon Valley. Trillion Dollar Coach, authored by Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle and Jonathan Rosenberg, showcases the life story of Bill Campbell who coached executives across Apple, Google, LinkedIn and several startups in Silicon Valley and helped drive 10X growth and beyond.
A football coach turned high tech executive, Bill Campbell brought out the best in leaders and teams by building an envelope of trust and creating a team first environment. Hear this episode to le...2021-04-0825 min
10X Growth StrategiesE11 - Unknown Edge - with Author Rajita Kulkarni Bagga'What is The Unknown Edge that separates the mystical from the mundane, the life-transforming from the life-threatening and the ethereal from the earthly'?
In this episode, we speak with Rajita Kulkarni Bagga, Author of the book Unknown Edge and President of Sri Sri University. After a stellar career in banking, Rajita has taken an even bigger initiative to shape the future generation and bring global impact. The Unknown Edge is a guide for business growth, relationship building, and self discovery
2021-03-2526 min
10X Growth StrategiesE10 - Deep Work (Author - Cal Newport) - with Gayathri Devi KalyanaramanHear key takeaways from the book Deep Work by Cal Newport. Our featured guest for this episode is Gayathri Devi Kalyanaraman Senior Vice President, DBS Bank.
Women (and men) take on multiple roles, and these roles often come with a lot of responsibility. So how does one make time to get their work done. How does one prioritize their work among other responsibilities and distractions? In his book Deep Work, Cal Newport talks about the various philosophies one can adopt to do deep work. Cal describes deep work as: "Professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free c...2021-03-1029 min
10X Growth StrategiesE9 - Give and Take (Author - Adam Grant) - with Ajay GoelIn this episode we have a guest host Madhavi Ravanan, SI Delivery Head at Nokia. Madhavi sits down with Ajay Goel, VP of Engineering at Altran, to discuss the book Give and Take by the author Adam Grant.
Ajay shares his insights on what it means to be a giver and how building trust and relationships with people can enhance success. He delves deeper into how vulnerability can help one connect with others and a giver's role in motivating and cultivating talent. Ajay also reveals critical leadership skills he looks for when building a team.
2021-02-2425 min
10X Growth StrategiesE8 - Pocket Full of Love - with Author Lisa Pepper-SatkinLove is such an amazing and empowering feeling. But sometimes, it is overshadowed by anxiety and fear, hindering us from recognizing our worth.
In this episode Lisa Pepper-Satkin, Executive Coach, Author and Dare to Lead Facilitator, reminisces her journey growing up and how her personal experience led to writing the children's book, Pocket Full of Love. The underlying message is not just for kids. We all struggle with fear and anxiety at different stages in our lives, albeit for different reasons. And this book teaches people of all ages how to replace fear with love by finding...2021-02-1118 min
10X Growth StrategiesE7 - Ellevate - with Author Sonali SambhusA shining career and a rich family life — Can you have both? Sonali Sambhus shares with us how you can be at your fullest potential and lead a multidimensional life. She is a silicon valley tech executive, an entrepreneur and the author of the book Ellevate: Career Rise with Balanced Life.In this episode, she and I got to talk about what holds women (and men) back from achieving their dream career. She delved into the success mantras discussed in her book, abbreviated as the SCoRe PLUS Technique. These actionable tips are useful for anyone looking to balance career and home...2021-01-2026 min
10X Growth StrategiesE6 - The Servant (Author - James C. Hunter) - with Sanjeev KapurI started the year 2021 discussing the book, The Servant with Sanjeev Kapur. The author James C. Hunter calls The Servant a "Simple Story About The True Essence of Leadership".
Our guest Sanjeev Kapur is the VP of Marketing Operations at LinkedIn. He spoke about the characteristics he admires in a leader and how deep care for his people has influenced his style of leadership. He shared the difference between needs vs. wants, power vs. authority, and many other exciting concepts like agape love.
2021-01-0614 min
10X Growth StrategiesE5 - Dare to Lead (Author - Dr.Brene Brown) - with Robin Garcia-AmayaHear key takeaways from the book Dare to Lead by Dr.Brene Brown. Our featured guest for this episode is Robin Garcia-Amaya, Vice President, Chief of Staff, Operations, and Philanthropy at Gainsight.
Robin shares why this is her favorite book, how it helped her be bold and vulnerable, how it helped her define her non-negotiables, and her thoughts on building a courage culture within an organization.
2020-12-2325 min
10X Growth StrategiesE4 - Unapologetically Ambitions - with Author Shellye ArchambeauIn this episode, I had the honor of talking to Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's leading African American CEO and author of the book, Unapologetically Ambitious. She got candid about why she wrote the book, what it means to have sustainable growth, and discussed the need for companies to prioritize inclusion and diversity as a goal from the very beginning.
Shellye Archambeau is the former CEO of MetricStream, a GRC company based in Palo Alto, California. She has held executive positions for numerous companies, including a 15-year career at IBM where she became the first African...2020-12-0822 min
10X Growth StrategiesE3 - How will you measure your life (Author - Clayton Christensen et. al) - with Madhavi RavananHear key takeaways from the book How will you measure your life by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth and Karen Dillon. Our featured guest for this episode is Madhavi Ravanan.
Madhavi Ravanan is a Technology Executive based in Chennai, India. She is currently the SI Delivery Head for Nokia Telco Cloud and held past roles at Wipro and Aricent. She loves leading global teams and solving complex business problems.
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Software People StoriesExploring Different Realms with Preethy PadmanabhanIn conversation with Preethy Padman, Product Marketing Executive with Freshworks with Gayatri Kalyanaraman from PM Power Consulting
Preethy talks about her career starting in India working for networking software firms
She discovered her passion for technology and later in product development and later in product marketing. She has also tried being Chief of staff.
She talks about building a career leading to be a General manager and how all these career choices have made sense
Preethy shares a story on the risks that she has taken for a role and how that had helped her to understand new ways of...2020-11-0631 min