What is Ravi Gupta's story? Despite Ravi's initial discomfort, Alex and Shane go deep on his life and background. We learn about the family members who shaped him and how his career path has been anything but a straight line. Ravi reflects on how the people around him have always been "demanding and supportive", how it changed his life, and why it's so important for him to live that every day with those around him.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys

(00:04:09) The Napkin Story: How We Met

(00:05:12) Ravi's Family History: From India to America

(00:08:53) Growing Up with High Expectations

(00:14:38) College Days: Duke and Beyond

(00:24:16) Early Career: From McKinsey to KKR

(00:33:18) Reflecting on Career Choices

(00:34:09) Instacart: The Unexpected Opportunity

(00:35:50) The Struggle to Get Noticed

(00:36:48) Persistence Pays Off

(00:41:21) Joining Instacart as CFO

(00:46:57) Turning Instacart Around

(00:53:02) Focus and Innovation

(00:58:26) Unexpected News: Amazon's Big Move

(01:00:30) Instacart's Response: Rallying the Team

(01:01:45) Facing the Giant: Amazon's Acquisition of Whole Foods

(01:04:14) Turning Adversity into Opportunity

(01:08:02) The Bezos Encounter: A Turning Point

(01:12:38) Transition to Sequoia: A New Challenge

(01:15:10) Reflections on Resilience and Growth

(01:25854) The Journey Continues