10X Growth Strategies

Our VC panelists connect trailblazing, underrepresented and underserved founders with essential capital and access to world-class executives and industry leaders to unlock the exponential growth potential of their startup.The panel will also discuss the bestselling book "Love and Whiskey" by Fawn Weaver. This book is a vibrant exploration set in the present day, delving into the life and legacy of Nearest Green, the African American distilling genius who played a pivotal role in the creation of the whiskey that bears Jack Daniel's name. ❤️"Love & Whiskey" is an epic, true story about Jack Daniel and the distillery's first master distiller Nathan "Nearest" Green; at its center, is a story about business, friendship and history. But it's also about the extraordinary Fawn Weaver; her pursuit for truth and her rise to being the first Black woman to found and lead a company worth over a billion dollars. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:39 Unveiling 'Love and Whiskey' 02:02 Meet the Panelists 02:53 The Story Behind Untapped Investing 04:20 Parallels Between 'Love and Whiskey' and Untapped Investing 09:57 Principles and Values in Investing 17:29 Short-term Goals vs. Long-term Legacy 21:35 The Role of Resilience 25:28 Diversifying Investments for Lasting Success 30:36 Aha Moments and Final Words of Wisdom Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Whiskey-Remarkable-Distiller-Improbable/dp/1595911340 Explore Untapped Investing: https://www.untappedinvesting.co/

The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Jonathan Sorenson, who advises and invests in early-stage startups, with a focus on AI and also focuses on coaching engineers and leaders to cultivate 10x engineers. Together, they explore how "The Culture Map" guides communication, leadership, trust, and decision-making across different cultures. Topics: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:13 Meet Jonathan Sorenson 01:30 Defining Culture in Business 03:12 Communication Styles in Leadership 04:52 Challenges in Global Team Communication 06:41 Decision Making Across Cultures 10:04 Navigating Feedback Across Boundaries 14:31 Case Study: Automation Project Failure 18:35 Impact of Remote Work and Generational Changes 21:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The podcast features Preethy Padmanabhan, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, in conversation with Mercedes Bankston, Program Director at Founder Institute to discuss the book "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" by Scott Kupor. The book covers how venture capital firms operate, what investors look for in startups, and how to navigate the funding process. The podcast delves into these key insights, offering practical advice for those looking to grow their businesses with venture capital support.   Topics: 00:00 Introduction to Venture Investing 01:01 Meet Our Guest: Mercedes Bankston 01:51 Mercedes' Journey in the Startup World 03:12 Insights from 'Secrets of Sand Hill Road' 05:06 Understanding Venture Capital Dynamics 07:11 Global Perspectives on Startups 11:11 Impact of Venture Investing on Employment 15:16 Current VC Landscape in 2024 17:11 Market Trends and Political Factors 18:30 The Role of Founder Institute and VC Lab 20:52 Success Stories and Unique Funds 24:01 Future Outlook for Venture Investments 27:34 Advice for Entrepreneurs 28:42 Common Pitch Deck Mistakes 31:39 Final Thoughts and Resources

In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast, host Aarti Vijayaragavan converses with Urvashi Tyagi, Former CTO of Resmed & ADP, focusing on the pivotal role of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional growth. This conversation features the book " Emotional Intelligence" by Dr.Travis Bradberry and Dr.Jean Greaves. They explore how EQ helps in self-management and introspection, and its influence in organizational leadership. Urvashi shares personal anecdotes, illustrating the impact of EQ on her career and personal life, while highlighting vital skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. The discussion touches upon Urvashi's learnings from the book 'Emotional Intelligence' and its companion read 'Power' by Jeffrey Pfeffer, emphasizing that empathetic leadership fosters influence and empowerment.  Topics: 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence 01:23 Meet Urvashi Tyagi: A Leader in Digital Transformation 02:21 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Personal and Professional Life 02:48 Understanding and Developing EQ Skills 04:55 The Role of Self-Awareness in Emotional Intelligence 15:21 Strategies for Self-Management and Introspection 19:15 The Power of Influence and Empathetic Leadership 25:30 Building and Maintaining Relationships 30:37 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies Podcast, host Preethy Padmanabhan discusses the book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by Greg McKeown with Amanda Heyman, Managing Partner at Tundra Ventures. They delve into the key ideas from the book exploring the importance of living by design rather than by default. Amanda shares her personal journey and career highlights, emphasizing the need to focus on what truly matters. They discuss the four steps to developing an essentialist mindset: explore, eliminate, and execute, and how to make effective trade-offs in life. Amanda provides practical insights on managing cognitive load, protecting personal energy, and creating intentional systems for success. 00:00 Introduction to Essentialism 01:25 Meet Amanda Heyman: Career Journey 04:03 Amanda's Venture into Startups 06:20 Founding Tundra Ventures 09:12 Discussing the Book 'Essentialism' 13:15 Applying Essentialism in Life 21:40 Personal Systems and Adaptability 24:36 Balancing Multiple Interests 25:31 The Paradox of Success 28:46 Developing Essentialism 35:24 Making Trade-Offs 40:22 Embracing Boredom and Reflection 44:06 Final Insights and Conclusion

In this episode, host Saradha Sriram interviews Guayente Sanmartin, the Division President for Commercial Systems and Displaced Solutions Business at HP Inc. They delve into Guayente's journey through various global leadership roles at HP, discussing how the book 'The Practice of Adaptive Leadership' has influenced her approach to leadership. Key concepts from the book such as distinguishing between technical and adaptive problems, and the 'balcony and dance floor' analogy are explored. Guayente also shares personal experiences and offers advice for young women in STEM and business, emphasizing the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and communication. The discussion provides insights into the future of adaptive leadership, especially in the context of AI and remote work. 00:00 Introduction to Adaptive Leadership 01:00 Meet Guayente Sanmartin 02:05 Guayente's Journey and Inspiration 03:44 Concepts from The Practice of Adaptive Leadership 06:39 Challenges in Implementing Adaptive Leadership 09:02 Balancing Stability and Change 11:49 Empowering Women in Leadership 15:04 Future of Adaptive Leadership 17:39 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan features the book 'Masters of Corporate Venture Capital' with its author, Andrew Romans. Andrew, a seasoned venture capitalist and General Partner at 7BC Venture Capital, shares insights from his extensive career in Silicon Valley and corporate venture capital. The discussion dives into the motivations behind writing the book, key takeaways, and common challenges faced by CVCs. Andrew also highlights notable differences between corporate and financial VCs and offers practical advice for startups looking to raise from CVCs. The episode is packed with invaluable knowledge on navigating the fast-changing world of technology and innovation in corporate ventures.   Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Author Background 02:06 Career Journey and Venture Capital Experience 05:22 Motivation Behind Writing the Book 12:21 Key Takeaways from the Book 20:40 Common Challenges in Corporate Venture Capital 30:39 Differences Between VCs and CVCs 36:40 Tips for Startups Raising from CVCs 45:31 Final Insights and Conclusion   ----more----   Links: Connect with Andrew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/romans/ Buy Andrew's book here - Masters of Corporate Venture Capital You can also Download or Stream Free Chapter 1 from Masters of Corporate Venture Capital HERE. Andrew's Author profile - Amazon author page. Check out Andrew's podcast YouTube - Andrew Romans Spotify - Fireside with a VC

In this episode, our host Saradha Sriram features the book Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt. Our guest Gayathri Radhakrishnan has over two decades of multi-disciplinary experience across domains such as product management, product marketing, corporate strategy, M&A and venture investments. She is currently a Partner at Hitachi Ventures and in her role actively invests in technology startups that are enabling digital transformation. We explore: Gayathri’s role in Venture investments and her insights from the book and her decision making process around unconscious bias. How do we talk about biases in the workplace, family etc. Need for institutional change and training and Gayathri’s experiences on this

We feature the book “The rise of meritocracy by Michael Young '' with our guest Zoe Samuel and host Arthi Vijayaraghavan. The book is a satire on how the creation of the so-called merit based ruling class will reshape our society in the future. Our guest Zoe is a Venture partner at Starshot capital and she has previously worked at Google. At Google she co-created Anthropocene which supports Google Climate projects such as Project sunroof, Anthro Krishi and many more.  The book presents a historical context of how the merit based society has been shaped through the last century and its impact on the future as well.

In this episode, our host Saradha Sriram features the book The Steve Jobs Way by Jay Elliot and William L. Simon. Our guest, Sriram Krishnan, a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, has over 25 years of experience developing products and solutions leveraging advanced analytics and AI in life sciences and healthcare. He is the Chief R&D officer of Carenostics, a mission-driven startup focused on underdiagnosed and undertreated patients and getting them to Guideline Driven Therapy. We explore Steve Jobs’: Leadership Style and Innovation Decision Making Process Impact on Technology and Culture This book provides not only a portrait of a visionary leader and practical insights and principles that can inspire the current and future generations.