10X Growth Strategies

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

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

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

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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

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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.

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

This book provides not only a portrait of a visionary leader and practical insights and principles that can inspire the current and future generations.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a candid and insightful discussion about the book “The Startup of You”, with Preetha Ram, Managing Partner at Pier70 Ventures. Check out the episode and gain valuable tips on how to 10X your career. 

"The Startup of You" by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha is a guidebook for adapting the principles of entrepreneurship to personal career development. It emphasizes treating your career as a dynamic, ever-evolving startup. The authors advocate taking calculated risks, building valuable relationships, and continuously investing in your skills and adaptability. They stress the significance of embracing uncertainty and seizing opportunities for growth and innovation. Ultimately, the book encourages readers to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in today's rapidly changing professional landscape.

In this episode, our host Arthi Vijayaraghavan discusses the book “The Triumph Framework" with author Ms.Talila Millman. Talila shares the framework which helps C-suite execs in startups, scale-ups to transform organizations through change management. Talila  is a leadership expert and growth catalyst. Through her advisory service, MillmanTech, she is the secret weapon CEOs and C-suite executives of scaleups and mid-market companies rely on to fuel profit and expansion.

Tune in to listen to anecdotes shared by the author through her work and learnings. The framework will help you to drive your team towards growth and transformation.

In this episode, our host Saradha Sriram will feature the book ”Power Score“ by Geoff Smart, Randy Street, and Alan Foster. Our guest Bhaskar Kende is an accomplished professional who has successfully transitioned from engineering to entrepreneurship. As the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Prana Life Sciences, Bhaskar is pivotal in steering the company's strategic direction and operations, Prana Life Sciences is a technology consulting firm located in the Greater Philadelphia area that predominantly serves clients in the Pharma, Biotechnology, and Medical Devices sectors throughout the United States.

In this episode, we will explore how the Power Score can be applied to various professional contexts. Focus on understanding the formula for Power Score PWR – Priorities, Who, and Relationships. Discuss the challenges of implementation, the role of leadership, and measuring success.

In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan will feature the book "Multipliers" by Liz Wiseman. Our guest today is Lucie Newcomb, the CEO and Founder of The NewComm Global Group, a leading international Advisory and Training firm specializing in Global Business Development and Global Leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and 2 related certifications. She specializes in go-to-market strategies internationally and global leadership development

"Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" by Liz Wiseman explores the characteristics and behaviors of leaders who amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams. Through extensive research and real-world examples, Wiseman identifies two contrasting leadership styles: multipliers and diminishers. Multipliers are leaders who inspire and empower their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. In contrast, diminishers often unknowingly inhibit the potential of those around them through micromanagement and control. The book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for aspiring leaders to adopt a multiplier mindset and maximize the talents of their organizations.