Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle

He's now the successful CEO of HireLogic and industry killer in HR Tech but in a mere 28 days, AC's initial business shuttered, a turning point. Through adversity, he learned the art of building an inner circle, crucial for navigating funding politics and fostering trust. As he ascended to the C-suite, sleepless nights became common, driven by the pursuit of success.

His journey illuminates the challenges and strategies essential for startup triumphs.

Chapters

00:00 The Cost of Commuting

03:44 Introduction to AC Chakrabarti and HireLogic

04:41 Standardizing the Hiring Process

06:20 The Importance of Structured Interviews

07:00 AC Chakrabarti's Early Entrepreneurial Instincts

09:22 Transitioning from Price Waterhouse to Siebel Systems

11:16 Creating Clear Standards and Selling to SAP

13:27 Missed Opportunities: Google and Salesforce

19:30 The Need for Better Healthcare

21:24 Starting AnyPresence

23:22 Identifying Unmet Needs

24:22 Building Greenfield Startups

25:25 Building a Team for Greenfield Opportunities

27:19 Investor Mindset in New Categories

29:08 The Role of AI in Venture Investments

30:46 Knowing When to Seek Funding or Exit

33:51 Creating Developer Software for Microservices

35:24 The Future of AI in Code Writing

37:34 The Importance of Humanities in Education

40:14 Rethinking Education Curriculum

44:16 Advice for Young Professionals

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