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In this enticing episode of Figuring Out, host Raj Shamani sits down with brilliant entrepreneur and Cars24 Founder Vikram Chopra. Prepare for an exciting conversation that delves into Chopra's incredible Bombay experience, his journey of self-discovery, early career ventures, and the game-changing transformation of India's car auction industry going online!
Vikram Chopra, Co-Founder and CEO of Cars24, an e-commerce platform for pre-owned cars, attributes the success of his second startup to the entrepreneurial lessons he learned from his first, FabFurnish. Vikram previously worked as a business analyst for McKinsey & Company. He earned a BTech and MTech in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School.
Explore the intriguing concept of learning from successful people and the notion that those who excel have taken shortcuts. Vikram Chopra shares his wisdom on how to obtain valuable feedback from others and the importance of constantly improving. Learn the art of asking the right questions and identifying areas for improvement in order to improve your skills and achievements.
Discover the profound influence Mahendra Singh Dhoni had on Vikram Chopra's life and business. Learn firsthand about the mindset, work ethic, and leadership qualities that have made Dhoni an icon both on and off the field.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - How He Got His Startup Idea
8:22 - Online Car Auctions In India
9:41 - Cars Resell An "Ulta" Business
12:18 - Why Are IITs Producing So Many Startups?
23:43 - Vikram On Competition
32:08 - McKinsey Experience
37:00 - 9-5 Jobs VS Startup Experience
49:02 - Learning From Amazon
51:57 - How Important Is Community Building?
1:03:48 - Genius Way To Hire Talent!
1:07:27 - How Crucial Is Communication With Your Team?
1:12:37 - How To Scale?
1:21:50 - DHONI Taught Him This
1:33:31 - US VS India
1:39:24 - Conclusion
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