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Middle Class Values, Saying WE not I & Raising $150 MILLION: The Story of Insurance Dekho | FULL EP

Jun 24, 2023

01:38:49

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Power Distance Between Me and the Barbershop

5min

The Top Six Players in the Insurance Industry

3min

The Importance of Insurance in India

5min

The Life Events That Lead to Being an Entrepreneur

4min

The Importance of Taking Notes

4min

The Importance of Founders

2min

The Importance of a Simple Product

3min

Ridsk: A Real-State Startup Campaign

31sec

10.

Practa Is a Museum That Represents the Owner

51sec

11.

Supply Map

2min

12.

So Basically It Is Called Supply Map

2min

13.

So Basically It Is Called Supply Map

2min

14.

Supply Map

6min

15.

How to Create a Supply Map for Your Organization

3min

16.

The Art and Science of Empowerment

2min

17.

The Importance of Creativity

3min

18.

The Importance of Humility in Entrepreneurship

3min

19.

The Importance of Humility in Conversations

3min

20.

The Importance of Passion

2min

21.

The Uncanny Ability of a Founder

3min

22.

How to Be a Successful Founder

3min

23.

The Power of Keeping Your Eyes in Your Open

3min

24.

How to Be a Successful Team Player

4min

25.

The Importance of Giving Back

2min

26.

The New Generation of Founders

5min

27.

The Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India

3min

28.

The Purpose of Life

4min

29.

The Importance of Public Policy

3min

30.

The Importance of Education

5min

31.

The Importance of Honesty and Fairness in Entrepreneurship

2min

32.

The Importance of Hard Work

4min

Join us for an insightful episode of The Barbershop with Shantanu as we sit down with Ankit Agrawal, the CEO and founder of InsuranceDekho. In this engaging conversation, Ankit takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, sharing his experiences and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how he made the bold transition from the world of banking to the dynamic startup ecosystem, (including returning to India and taking a paycut to work at a startup!) overcoming challenges and ultimately, carving a path to success. Gain exclusive insights into the founding and growth of InsuranceDekho, a disruptive player in the insurance industry. Explore the mindset of an ambitious entrepreneur and learn from Ankit's unique perspectives on innovation, leadership, and building a thriving community and business. Introduction 00:00 - 4:04 What is Insurance & Our Social and Cultural Understanding of it 4:05 - 15:20 Early Roots of Entrepreneurship: 15:20 - 36:20 Coming back to India & working at MoveInSync 36:20 - 38:38 Founding InsuranceDekho, Ankit’s Journey, Thoughts on Being a Founder: 38:38 - 50:52 Entrepreneurial Gospel: 50:52 - 1:03:58 Culture is Important 1:03:58 - 1:11:24 0-1 Journey & New Era of Entrepreneurship: 1:11:24 - 1:18:00 The Cricket Analogy 1:18:00 - 1:21:55 What is the Long Game? Creating Impact 1:21:55 - 1:28:00 The Importance of Education: 1:28:00 - 1:32:53 Concluding Advice: 1:32:53 - 1:38:52