Indian Business Podcast Ex-Facebook & Uber Heads Reveal 9 SIMPLE HABITS to EARN ₹50 Lakh/Year | Indian Business podcast
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Jul 15, 2025 Anshuman Singh, an ex-Meta tech leader, and Bhavik Rathod, former head of Uber India, share insights on scaling businesses and achieving professional success. They delve into the meritocratic cultures at tech giants, the importance of practical skills over traditional education, and how employee stock options can drive motivation. Their experience reveals lessons from Silicon Valley, emphasizing innovation, humility, and the power of hands-on projects. They also discuss redefining learning and the crucial role of proactive engagement in education for career success.
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Why Most Engineering Graduates Aren't Employable
- India produces many engineers but few are truly employable due to rapid college expansion and weak faculty.
- Anshuman says only a low single-digit percentage of graduates are job-ready without extended training.
Alumni Networks Drive Informal Learning And Jobs
- Alumni and senior-to-junior culture create informal learning that textbooks don't teach.
- ISB's alumni groups unlock job opportunities through quick referrals and network effects.
Why Bhavik Preferred ISB Candidates
- Bhavik recounts hiring experiences where ISB candidates outperformed top IIM hires on real-world problem solving.
- He says ISB students had more practical thinking and prior industry experience valuable at Uber.