The Man Who Built Hotmail and Sold it to Microsoft for $400M | Prime Venture Partners Podcast

In this PrimeVP Podcast episode, we go back to the roots of the internet with Sabeer Bhatia, the man who gave the world Hotmail. 📧

From his Hotmail journey to his bold perspectives on today’s most pressing themes, Sabeer shares unfiltered insights on:

1️⃣ How an email problem at work sparked the idea that changed global communication forever
2️⃣ Why communication skills — not just capital — make or break founders
3️⃣ Why health & discipline matter more than hustle in the long run
4️⃣ Why India’s education system needs urgent reinvention to foster critical thinking
5️⃣ Why AI today feels like the early days of the internet — and what it means for the future

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
02:50 – The serendipity behind Hotmail’s creation
06:40 – Storytelling vs. features: what consumers really buy
09:00 – The importance of thinking like a consumer
12:30 – The $99 smartwatch that beats Apple Watch
15:00 – Communication as a founder’s superpower
17:37 – From supercars to bicycles: redefining success
19:37 – Why AI will be bigger than the internet
20:00 – Critical thinking as the #1 future skill
24:30 – AI in medicine & education disruption
38:37 – Health as the real wealth for entrepreneurs
44:00 – Advice to young founders

💡 Top Takeaways for Founders & Professionals:
✔️ Simplicity + storytelling beats features every time
✔️ Health & discipline > hustle culture
✔️ Communication is the most underrated startup skill
✔️ India must prioritise critical thinking to stay globally competitive
✔️ AI’s impact will rival the internet revolution

💡 A must-watch for founders, operators, and anyone curious about what it takes to build, scale, and stay relevant across decades.

🎙 Hosted by Amit Somani

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