10X Growth Strategies

10X Growth Strategies

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10X Growth Strategies episodes

  • E105 : Investing in AI - Insights from Venture Capitalists

    In this episode, Preethy, interviews Anupam, the managing partner and co-founder of Emergent Ventures. Anupam shares his firm's focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in enterprise AI, highlighting their strategy against market trends and founder qualities they seek. The discussion delves into the hype versus reality of AI, the importance of orchestration in enterprise applications, and the promising future of various AI-driven sectors. Additionally, the conversation covers due diligence, red flags, and the evolving venture capital landscape amid market corrections. Anupam offers practical advice on raising capital, emphasizes the role of human elements in investment decisions, and reveals the firm's thorough approach to identifying the next big opportunities in AI.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:36 Emergent Ventures and Enterprise AI
    02:02 The Hype and Reality of Agent AI
    05:57 Selecting the Right Entrepreneurs
    11:38 Current State of Venture Capital
    16:00 Audience Q&A
    22:09 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

    36 min
  • E104 - Nut Job by Sonia Hunt

    The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, interviewing Sonia Hunt, Co-Founder & CEO at Zentāra Ventures | #1 Best-Selling Author | Global Wellness Speaker 

    Sonia Hunt, author of the transformative book "Nut Job" and a globally recognized speaker who's helping leaders worldwide unlock peak performance through health and wellness strategies.

    In this episode of the 10 X Growth Strategies podcast, host Shahara interviews Sonya Hunt, an author and globally recognized speaker, who shares her transformative journey from a childhood fraught with severe food allergies to becoming a wellness authority. Sonya discusses her early diagnosis, the challenges she faced, and the holistic, integrative healthcare approach that led to her eventual remission. She details the development of her 3-2-B method (Be Safe, Be Healthy, Be Well), and talks about the significant role of gut health in her recovery. This conversation highlights the importance of a comprehensive wellness strategy that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, aiming to inspire others facing similar challenges.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

    00:38 Sonya's Early Life and Health Challenges
    04:18 The Turning Point: 2008 Anaphylaxis Incident
    07:30 Developing the 3-2-B Method
    10:13 Holistic Health and Healing Journey
    18:52 Achieving Remission and Medical Miracles
    27:04 Thriving Beyond Allergies
    31:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    32 min
  • E103 - Inflate your chance for success

    This episode features our host Preethy Padmanabhan in conversation with Matthew E. Polimeno, the author of the book Inflate your chance for success and the foreword contributor Praveen Sahay, Managing Director, WAVE Equity Partners

    Inflate Your Chances for Success is a practical handbook aimed at startups and entrepreneurs, authored by Matthew E. Polimeno, an experienced operating partner and expert in operational excellence. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating the due diligence process during fundraising and positioning startups for long-term success.


    Chapters of the conversation - 
    - Introduction 
    00:06 Highlights from career journey 
    05:30 What you don’t know you don’t know 
    - Key takeaways for startup fund raising
    7:30 The purpose of due diligence
    11:30 Startup survival to scale 
    16:30 Mentoring for startup leaders
    - Setting up for success
    18:30 Thinking outside-in 
    19:00 Examples of successful startups 
    28:30 Final Insights

    33 min
  • E102 - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain Mind and Body in the healing of trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk

    The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Vlad Moskovski , CEO | Executive Coach and Culture Designer

    Vlad Moskovski transforms conscious leaders into visionary architects of growth as their organizations evolve and transform. A 3x founder and leadership development expert with 15+ years of experience, he uniquely blends hands-on operational expertise with deep psychological insight through both coaching and strategic consulting.

    - Taking a holistic approach, Vlad works simultaneously at three levels:

    - The leader's mindset, executive presence, somatic & emotional intelligence
    - The leadership team's alignment and collective effectiveness
    - The organization's systems, culture, and strategic execution

    His frameworks have empowered 30+ organizations through programs like The Circulars Accelerator, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Alchemist Accelerator, and HAAS Business School

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:43 Discovering 'The Body Keeps the Score'
    01:47 Trauma's Impact on Leadership
    06:10 Somatic Awareness in Coaching
    12:41 Psychological Safety in Teams
    19:47 Navigating Vulnerability in Leadership
    25:46 Practical Advice for Emerging Leaders
    28:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    30 min
  • E101 - Pause with Author Rachael O’Meara

    The podcast features Arthi Vijayaraghavan, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, interviewing Ms.Rachael O’Meara author of the book “pause”. The book Pause: Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break by Rachael O’Meara is about the transformative value of intentionally stepping back—pausing—to reflect, realign, and reset your personal and professional life.

    “A pause is not just time off. It’s time in. It’s your opportunity to reflect, regroup, and rediscover what really matters.” – Rachael O’Meara

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    01:55 Rachel O'Mara's Journey to Discovering the Power of Pause
    07:21 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
    10:38 Practical Tips for Implementing Pauses
    20:04 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
    25:01 Free Resources and Conclusion

    28 min
  • E100 - Sail to Scale With Mona, Maria and Heather

    This episode features our host Preethy Padmanabhan in conversation with authors of the book Sail to Scale: Steer Your Startup Clear of Mistakes from Launch to Exit. The book is a practical guide for entrepreneurs, written by Mona Sabet, Heather Jerrehian, and Maria Fernandez Guajardo. The book draws on the authors’ collective experience as successful entrepreneurs, executives, and investors to help founders avoid the most common pitfalls that cause startups to fail

    Sail to Scale is designed for prospective and early-stage entrepreneurs, as well as anyone involved in the startup ecosystem. Its lessons, though often illustrated with SaaS and tech examples, are broadly applicable to a wide range of businesses. The book stands out for its clear organization, visual metaphors, and focus on both what to do and what not to do at each stage of growth


    Topics:
    00:00 Welcome to the 100th Episode of 10X
    01:00 Heather's Inspiring Career Journey
    02:57 Mona's Multifaceted Career Path
    05:43 Maria's AI-Driven Mission
    07:19 The Birth of 'Sale to Scale'
    12:15 Key Lessons from the Launch Phase
    20:18 Navigating the Pivot Wave with Hitch
    24:46 Scaling Companies: The 10X Growth Mindset
    25:23 Paradoxes of Scaling: Leadership and Focus
    29:07 Hiring Strategies for Scaling Companies
    29:48 The Importance of Avoiding Single Points of Failure
    30:03 Turnover in Scaling Companies: A Necessary Challenge
    30:47 The Final Wave: Navigating Exits and Acquisitions
    39:05 AI's Impact on Launch Phases and MVPs
    42:05 Distribution Fit: The Key to Market Success
    44:07 Final Thoughts: Diverse Paths to Success

    44 min
  • E99 - The Journey Within : “Essentials of the Art of Living”by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

    In this powerful episode of the 10X Growth Strategies podcast, host Saradha Sriram speaks with Naren Shanker — serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Hosted AI — on the transformative power of inner work, mindfulness, and navigating entrepreneurship through intuition. Drawing from his journey and the teachings of The Journey Within by Sri Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Naren offers real-world insights on aligning purpose with profession, cultivating resilience, and the true cost (and reward) of self-awareness.

    If you’re seeking clarity, calm, and grounded success in a world of noise — this is the conversation for you.

    📌 Timestamps

    00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
    01:02 – Naren's Leap into Entrepreneurship
    03:30 – Freedom vs. Structure in Startup Life
    04:45 – The Reality of Founding: 80/20 Days
    06:10 – Discovering The Journey Within
    07:20 – The Immediate Impact of Breathwork
    08:55 – Inner Work and Human Potential
    11:15 – “iPOD” – Inner Peace, Outer Dynamism
    12:50 – The Scientist & Boatman Story
    15:00 – When Work Misaligns with Values
    17:35 – Impulsive vs. Intuitive Decisions
    19:00 – Developing Mental Hygiene
    20:30 – The Role of Intuition in Innovation
    23:45 – Gut Decisions in Reen’s Career
    25:40 – Measuring Social & Ethical Impact
    27:20 – Structured Purpose vs. Impulse
    30:10 – Volunteering with Intention
    32:00 – Live Reading from The Journey Within
    35:20 – The Myth of Rest and Overwork
    38:00 – Daily Stress & the Mental Dents We Ignore
    41:30 – Three Pillars: Clarity, Purity, Sincerity
    42:50 – Final Reflections & Takeaways

    44 min
  • E98 - Unleashing AI startups in Climate

    We are excited to present this live panel moderated by our host Preethy Padmanabhan. "Unleashing AI startups in Climate", features the following successful entrepreneurs with a climate tech background.

    • ​Aimee Gotway Bailey, CEO, Rock Rabbit
    • ​Divya Demato, CEO, GoodOps
    • ​Reetu Gupta, Founder, Pistachio Advisory & Co-Founder Clean Table
    • ​Karan Chopra, Co-Founder, Earthena AI
    • AI startups are uniquely positioned to accelerate climate action, offering scalable, data-driven solutions that can reshape industries and help achieve net-zero goals. By harnessing the power of AI, these startups are not only mitigating climate risks but also unlocking new opportunities for a sustainable future

       

       

      00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

      00:14 Panelist Introductions
      01:03 Panelist Backgrounds and Climate Journeys
      04:38 Challenges and Opportunities in Climate Work
      13:58 Measuring Impact in Climate Tech
      22:06 Energy Efficiency and Modernization
      22:42 Climate Tech and AI Integration
      23:43 Superpowers in Sustainability
      26:34 Entrepreneurial Journeys in Climate Tech
      29:54 Fundraising Strategies and Challenges
      33:43 Impact of Policy and Economic Conditions on Climate

      43 min
    • E97: Insights From Leading VCs on the Next Era of Startup Investment with Schwark & Bhargavi

      We are excited to present this live panel moderated by our host Preethy Padmanabhan. In  this live panel "Navigating the Fintech Frontier: VC Insights for 2025 and Beyond", an insightful panel featuring prominent venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs with a fintech background.

      ​The fintech landscape is poised for significant transformation in 2025, presenting both challenges and opportunities for venture capitalists. This panel will explore the latest trends, investment strategies, and emerging technologies shaping the future of financial technology. This panel offers a unique opportunity for founders and startup teams to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders guiding the next generation of high-growth fintech ventures.


      00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
      00:22 Panelist Introductions
      03:57 Journey into Venture Capital
      04:58 FinTech Investment Trends and Outlook
      12:27 Advice for Entrepreneurs
      15:21 Identifying and Supporting Unicorns
      20:33 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

      23 min
    • E96: Billion-Dollar Lessons: Avoiding Costly Corporate Mistakes with Paul Singh Oberoi

      The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Paul Singh, who is one of the researchers for the book Billions Dollar Lessons, and is the CEO of 1Gen, a social innovation organization with a diverse portfolio.

      Paul shares his journey into studying business failures and the valuable insights gained from researching colossal business mishaps. Paul emphasizes the relevance of learning from failures and how modern businesses can avoid similar pitfalls. Tune in to discover how the Devil's Advocate approach can stress-test strategies and ensure sustainable business success.

      Topics:

      00:00 Introduction 
      00:28 Discussing 'Billion Dollar Lessons'
      03:22 The Synergy Myth
      04:23 Importance of People and Culture in Mergers
      06:03 Learning from Market Disruptions
      09:24 The Devil's Advocate Approach
      14:02 Practical Applications and Modern Context
      20:02 Final Thoughts and Future Implications
      25:34 Conclusion and Gratitude

      27 min

    About 10X Growth Strategies

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    The 10X podcast features leadership interviews, growth strategies and key takeaways from business and self-development books. The podcast is hosted by Preethy Padmanabhan (@preepadu). Listen and gain insights to drive 10X growth in your career, business and life.