The One Percent Project- Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Resilience

Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Co-founder of Wakefit, shares his remarkable journey of building a successful venture, turning adversity into an advantage. Topics include the importance of sleep, starting English classes in a garage, founder market fit, heartwarming customer stories, acts of kindness, and the difference between branding and marketing.

About Dhruvank Vidya: Dhruvank is the Head of Podcasts for Spotify India. Over a career spanning 25 years, he has launched several media and technology businesses and held leadership positions (CxO/ Business head) in digital media, content, television and technology companies like Star TV, Times of India group, NDTV Imagine/ Turner Broadcasting etc.  In his entrepreneurial stint, Dhruvank co-founded ‘The Adaptation Company’-- a content company focused on book-to-film/TV adaptations. Dhruvank delves into key topics that shed light on his unique perspective. Drawing from his experiences, he shares valuable insights on decision-making, career choices, good workplace relationships, and effective team-building. Furthermore, Dhruvank emphasises the significance of grit, the balance between being a generalist and a specialist, and the power of a clear vision in leadership. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Dhruvank Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: 00:00 Intro 01:53 How was life growing up? 02:40 What is the journey to becoming the head of the podcast at Spotify India? 04:47 What made you join Spotify? 05:57 What did your parents expect you to be? 06:44 What influence does IIM have in your life? 07:44 Do you attribute your success to your brilliance or your network? 08:52 Decision Making: You kicked off your career as a manufacturing consultant and moved into media, which is a significant jump- How do you reflect on it and study your decision-making? 10:26 What is your view on being a generalist Vs specialist? 13:11 You have been an entrepreneur and launched new businesses for MNCs. What is your counterintuitive insight about building a business? 14:31 What is the role of Ego in one's career? 15:23 Team Building: You have played a lot of team sports. What do you think about building a team? 17:06 What is your superpower? 18:07 What is the best leadership advice you have ever received? 19:13 Who is Dhruvank in a stressful environment? 19:57 What are your three productivity hacks? 20:50 Books, coffee and your walks- What is your relationship with books? And your passion for coffee? And your walks? 18:07 One advice that you would give to yourself? ⁠24:31⁠ If you had to work with one of these people, who would you choose, someone with grit or brilliance?

Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

Listen to the entire conversation: Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWwe YouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8s Apple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkL Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

Listen to the entire conversation:Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWweYouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8sApple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkLOr available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast)Show notes & Transcript:https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

Listen to the entire conversation:Spotify: https://bit.ly/3pwiWweYouTube: https://bit.ly/44bkR8sApple: https://bit.ly/3NXQnkLOr available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast)Show notes & Transcript:https://bit.ly/TOP_Mayank

About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visionary leaders. Welcome to the second part of our captivating series with the remarkable Nuno. In The One Percent Project episode, we continue our deep dive with him about carving a unique path in the venture capital landscape. In this second episode of the two-part series, he shares his insights and perspectives on building a venture capital fund, investing in start-ups, shedding light on his decision-making strategies and the meticulous analysis behind his investment decisions. As we delve further into this conversation, Nuno reveals his favourite books, productivity tools, and the mechanisms he employs to analyse his decisions- part one with Nuno. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Nuno_2 Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Building Chamaeleon and decision framework of investing in start-ups. 07:18 Investing in consumer tech and the impact of AI. 11:13 What is his due diligence framework, and how do they analyse their decisions? 20:27 Three productivity tools 21:10 Three books 23:03 Advice to the younger self.

About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visionary leaders. Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we delve into the minds of extraordinary individuals who have achieved remarkable success and made a significant impact in their fields. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting a true thought leader, Nuno Goncalves Pedro. With a background that spans the realms of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship for over two decades, Nuno has carved a unique path in the corporate world. As a former senior leader at McKinsey, specialising in Technology, Digital, Media, and Telecom, he has a wealth of experience guiding organisations through complex digital transformations. As a co-host of Tech Deciphered, a top 3% podcast globally, Nuno dives deep into the intricacies of the tech industry, shedding light on emerging trends and deciphering the complexities that shape our digital landscape. As a sought-after speaker, advisor, and board member, Nuno shares his strategic insights and invaluable expertise with audiences around the globe through his podcast. Join us in part one of this two-part series, to listen to Nuno’s reflections on his career, his unique perception of adversity and how to deal with it, his experiences of staying in more than 35+ countries, his views on food as an art form, and much more. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with invaluable insights to unlock your own potential. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Nuno Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: ⁠00:00⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 02:06 His 25+ years of career in technology, investing and consulting.⁠ 04:29 How to catalyse adversity? 09:13 How to slow down and intensify focus? 15:12 Learnings from living in 35+ countries. 24:08 How love for food has influenced his career?

Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/42hwfOo⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/42iwzfO⁠⁠ Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: ⁠⁠https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp⁠

Listen to the full conversation: Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3Ce91ho⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/42hwfOo ⁠Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/42iwzfO⁠ Or available on all other platforms (The One Percent Project Podcast) Show notes & Transcript: ⁠https://lnkd.in/g5VfwBfp⁠