Grit From India to Silicon Valley: The Jay Chaudhry & Zscaler Story
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Mar 31, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Jay Chaudhry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Zscaler, shares his remarkable journey from a Himalayan village to building a $32B cloud security powerhouse. He reveals why half of the Fortune 500 trusts Zscaler and his unconventional approach to hiring, still personally interviewing candidates. Jay discusses the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, his radical vision for a secure internet, and how he's spearheading the company's next big AI initiative. Discover his insights on travel efficiency and the drive that fuels his relentless passion.
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Fifth Company, Varied Outcomes
- Jay Chaudhry built Zscaler, his fifth company, into a multi-billion dollar giant.
- His previous four companies were acquired, with varying outcomes.
Build for Enterprise Stability
- Enterprise businesses are less susceptible to rapid decline compared to consumer businesses.
- Build an enterprise company to avoid sudden downfalls.
IBM's Decline Under Akers
- Jay Chaudhry recounts IBM's decline under John Akers, who lacked technical understanding.
- Akers made poor decisions, like investing in Steve Jobs' NeXT, without consulting his team.