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Ep 91 - Ishan Mukherjee on launching Rox, and living the American Dream
Nov 19, 2024
Ishan Mukherjee, Founder and CEO of Rox and former product leader at Kiva Systems, shares his inspiring journey from small-town India to Silicon Valley. He delves into formative experiences in quiz competitions that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. Ishan discusses the launch of Rox, an innovative CRM leveraging AI for customer engagement, and the evolving role of technology in traditional industries. He also reflects on the challenges of immigration and offers valuable advice for aspiring dreamers.
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- Ishan Mukherjee's journey from India to Silicon Valley highlights the importance of adaptability and a clear vision in entrepreneurship.
- His experiences at Kiva informed his understanding of operational excellence, critical for modern tech-driven business success.
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The Entrepreneurial Journey and Immigration
The individual shares their entrepreneurial journey, highlighting their decision to move to the United States to learn about modern manufacturing. They took risks by starting a business on an H1B visa while emphasizing the significance of having a clear but flexible North Star to guide their efforts. Throughout their experiences, they learned the importance of hard work and dedication in pursuing their goals, despite facing immigration challenges that complicated the founding process. Their perspective as an immigrant in Silicon Valley reflects a desire for innovative success, shaped by previous successes and failures.
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