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The Joe Walker Podcast

Shruti Rajagopalan — On Spotting Talent, And Making Sense of Rising India

Nov 28, 2023
02:45:00
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Shruti Rajagopalan, Indian-American economist and host of the Ideas of India podcast, discusses spotting underrated talent for Emergent Ventures India. They explore India's historical empires and cultural differences, the trade-off between socialist redistribution and individual rights in land reform, and the challenges of talent scouting and incubation infrastructure in India. They also touch on remote work assessments, the complexity of Indian classical music, and the misconceptions of Western venture capitalists investing in India.
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  • India's large population and young demographic position it for significant influence in the coming decades.
  • To truly understand India, immerse yourself in its diverse culture and engage with locals.

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