10X Growth Strategies

10X Growth Strategies

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10X Growth Strategies episodes

  • E95: Teenage Chronicles - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Teenage Life—And How to Handle It

    In this episode of the 10X Growth Strategies Podcast, host Arthi Vijayaraghavan introduces Saania Saxena, the young author of 'Teenage Chronicles'. Saania delves into the emotional rollercoaster experienced by teenagers, touching on themes like insecurities, love, and anxiety. 'Teenage Chronicles' has gained significant acclaim, ranking among the top 15 bestsellers in Indian airports. Saania, who has traveled to over 50 countries and is pursuing marketing at the University of Washington, Seattle, shares her journey of writing the book and learning about self-acceptance. She also discusses how interviews with friends from various cultural backgrounds contributed to the book. Arthi and Saania explore the impact of heartfelt quotes and the importance of friendships. Saania recommends two influential books, 'The Forty Rules of Love' and 'The Midnight Library,' which have shaped her philosophical outlook. The episode is a deep dive into the emotional growth and wisdom gained through writing and friendships.

     

    00:00 Introduction

    00:37 Saania's Background and Achievements
    01:33 The Inspiration Behind Teenage Chronicles
    02:53 Exploring Themes in Teenage Chronicles
    05:31 Interviewing Friends and Cultural Insights
    09:19 Boys vs. Girls: Emotional Expression
    16:04 The Importance of Friendships
    23:32 Tools for Managing Emotions
    24:47 Recommended Books and Closing Remarks

    30 min
  • E94: Creativity Inc.: The Book That Shaped Pixar with Anoop Bhaskaran

    Join host Madhavi Ravanan in the latest episode of the 10x Growth Strategies podcast featuring Anoop Bhaskaran. Anoop shares his fascinating professional journey, his passion for reading, and delves deep into Ed Catmull's 'Creativity Inc.' Discover the intriguing backstories of Pixar’s creation, the visionary leadership of Steve Jobs, and the impactful concept of the 'Brain Trust'. A conversation filled with inspiring quotes, personal anecdotes, and actionable insights for both professional and personal growth. Don't miss this engaging episode packed with the secrets behind Pixar's stupendous success!

    Topics

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
    00:44 Anoop's Background and Career Journey
    01:42 Anoop's Reading Habits
    05:20 Discussion on 'Creativity Inc.'
    07:04 The Pixar Story and Key Figures
    21:25 The Brain Trust Concept
    26:07 Favorite Quotes and Closing Thoughts

    34 min
  • E93: Take Back Your Power by Deborah Liu with Laura Dansbury

    The podcast features Arthi Vijayaraghavan, host of 10X Growth Strategies, interviewing Ms.Laura Dansbury the VP Product & UX at Study.com. They discuss the book “Take back your power” by Ms.Deborah Liu with. The book lays down ten rules for women to take back their power at work. It showcases how women knowingly or unknowingly let got of their power at work and suggests ways to take it back. 

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction 
    01:07 Impact of 'Take Back Your Power'
    03:03 Defining Power and Personal Reflections
    05:45 Revoking Free Passes: Personal Stories
    13:34 Building and Acknowledging Support Networks
    25:18 Reflecting on Lifelong Friendships
    25:40 Building and Defining Your Legacy
    28:14 Coaching and Mentoring Aspirations
    30:16 Finding and Using Your Voice
    41:37 Navigating Career Setbacks
    47:48 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    51 min
  • E92: Transplant Tales: Hope, Healing, and New Beginnings with Jaspreet Khokhar

    The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Health*, interviewing Jaspreet Khokhar an IT Professional in Philadelphia. Join Jaspreet as he shares his transformative journey through organ donation – from confronting life's biggest challenges to embracing a second chance at life. It is a story of courage, hope, and new beginnings.

    Topic:

    00:00 Introduction 
    01:05 Jaspreet's Initial Diagnosis
    02:33 Emotional Journey to Acceptance
    06:00 Preparing for Transplant
    06:12 Living with Dialysis
    18:22 Family and Support System
    22:13 Clearing Misconceptions about Organ Donation
    27:08 Proactive Steps for Organ Donation
    31:33 Life After Transplant
    35:24 Conclusion and Gratitude

    37 min
  • E91 - Leadership Wisdom from the Mahabharata with Tatyana Mamut

    Our first episode of 2025 will feature the Indian epic "Mahabharata" which is authored by Sage Vedavyasa. Our host, Preethy Padmanabhan guides an inspiring conversation with Tatyana Mamut, Co-founder and CEO of Wayfound. They discuss the concept of Dharma (duty, moral law) that plays a central role in the Mahabharata. 

    Tatyana was the Board Director and Chair of Comp Committee for UserTesting's IPO on NYSE. She is a leader and builder of successful new products & businesses at Nextdoor, Amazon, Salesforce, IDEO, and Pendo. She has 15 patents & patents pending for technology inventions, including 5 for GenerativeAI innovations.

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Time
    00:48 Welcome to 10x Growth Strategies Podcast
    01:15 Guest Introduction: Tatyana Mamut
    01:54 Tatyana's Personal Journey
    04:09 Exploring the Mahabharata
    07:29 Leadership Lessons from the Mahabharata
    10:58 Key Takeaways on Leadership
    15:40 Understanding Dharma and Duty
    25:07 Lessons from Arjuna
    34:11 Self-Awareness and Overcoming Failures
    38:40 Final Words of Wisdom

    Read the book:

    Amazon - https://a.co/d/gyKPLHi 
    Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata 

    43 min
  • E90 - Surrounded by Idiots(Thomas Erikson) with Sujatha Jayagopal

    The podcast features Saradha Sriram, host of *10X Growth Strategies*, interviewing Sujatha Jayagopal, MD Strategic Sales, Accenture. They discuss Behavioral personality types, communication strategies, leadership and management, and personal growth.

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction 
    00:23 First Impressions of 'Surrounded by Idiots'
    01:07 Sujata's Journey and Career Background
    03:37 Personality Types and Workplace Dynamics
    07:59 Humor and Misunderstandings in Professional Settings
    17:14 Women in Sales and Stand-Up Comedy
    22:40 Empathy and Listening in Human Behavior
    25:08 Conclusion and Gratitude

    26 min
  • E89 - The Psychology of Money (Morgan Housel) with Kush Kochgaway

    This episode features Madhavi Ravanan, a guest host of “10X Growth Strategies” in conversation with Kush Kochgaway - R&D Head for Enterprise Products at Nokia about the book The Psychology of Money.

    “The Psychology of Money” explores the psychological factors influencing our financial decisions. The podcast delves into Kush’s insights, experiences and lessons on personal finance around the themes shared in the book. 

    Topics:

    00:00 Introduction 
    00:49 Discussing 'The Psychology of Money'
    02:39 The Power of Compounding
    03:32 Personal Financial Journey
    11:07 Key Takeaways from the Book
    14:33 Impact of Market Crashes
    19:07 Advice for the Younger Generation
    21:11 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

    24 min
  • E88 - Love and Whiskey (Fawn Weaver) with Untapped Investing | PANEL Discussion

    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/

    37 min
  • E87 - The Culture Map (Erin Meyers) with Jonathan Sorenson

    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

    22 min
  • E86 - Secrets of Sand Hill Road (Scott Kupor) with Mercedes Bankston

    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

    33 min

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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.