Everyone is talking about startups, risk, passion and success.

But how do you really know if your idea will work?

In this episode, we sit down with SANDEEP V DANDEKAR, also known as the “Corporate Monk,” to talk about the real side of building something from scratch.

Not the Instagram version. The real one. We also talk about how social media is shaping our idea of success, why many founders get too attached to their ideas, and how to balance emotional strength with business sense.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought, “Should I start?” or “Am I too late?” or “What if I fail?”

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GUEST: SANDEEP V DANDEKAR, The Corporate Monk : Author, Mentor, Advisor

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CHAPTERS

(00:00) Introduction to the episode

(04:40) Why Is Sandeep Known as the “Corporate Monk”?

(07:20) When Did he Realize His Inner Calling?

(10:15) Who Does he Choose to Train — and Why?

(11:54) Is Wanting to Make a Lot of Money Early On Wrong? What Kind of Founders Do you work with?

(14:43 How Does he help Ideas Attract Investment?

(15:27) Why Are People So Hesitant to Share Their Ideas? Is the Fear of Idea Theft Justified?

(18:20) The Top Three Mistakes Young Founders Make

(19:41) How Important Is Passion for a Founder?

(20:56) Passion vs Blind Madness — When Should You Draw the Line?

(24:14) Stuck at 40 or 50? What Risk Should You Take?

(31:14) Do Women Approach Business Differently Than Men? Is the Modern Woman Founder More Driven — and Does It Help?

(37:27) Emotional vs Business Aptitude — How Do You Know It’s Your Space?

(39:31) First Mover vs Careful Planner — What Matters More?

(40:49) Planning vs Mistakes — Does Strategy Still Matter?

(42:16) Is Social Media Redefining Success and Failure?

(44:58) What Is His Fourth Book About?

(51:06) How do you define success and closing thoughts.