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Rishi Khanna Explains Why Startups Are Burning Cash Faster
Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Rishi Khanna, CEO of ISHIR, joins the podcast to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in the world of startups and innovation. With decades of experience in helping companies accelerate their innovation journey, Rishi provides actionable insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
About Rishi Khanna:
Rishi Khanna is the CEO of ISHIR, a global innovation and digital product studio. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rishi has guided startups and enterprises through technological transformations, leveraging global talent and advanced methodologies to solve complex business challenges. His leadership philosophy centers on resilience, purpose, and impact.
In this episode, Thomas and Rishi discuss:
- Why Startups Are Running Out of Cash Faster Than Ever
Rishi explains the common pitfalls startups face, including a lack of focus on identifying real problems and achieving product-market fit. He emphasizes the importance of validating ideas before diving into development. - The Power of Purpose in Entrepreneurship
Rishi shares how discovering his purpose transformed his leadership approach and enabled him to create a resilient organization. He discusses the value of living a life by design rather than default. - Leveraging Global Talent for Innovation
Rishi outlines his strategy for finding passionate talent worldwide and explains how diversification across markets like Latin America and Eastern Europe helps mitigate risks and drive efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Start with the Problem, Not the Solution
Many startups fail because they build products without understanding their audience’s needs. Validating the problem upfront can save time and resources. - Build Resilience in Your Organization
Rishi highlights the importance of maintaining a core team through tough times, such as the dotcom bust, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis. - Purpose-Driven Leadership Matters
Aligning personal and organizational goals around a clear purpose fosters long-term success and fulfillment.
"Live life by design, not by default. Be intentional in what you do every day." — Rishi Khanna
CONNECT WITH RISHI KHANNA:
Website: https://www.ishir.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishir/
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
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By Thomas HelfrichNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Rishi Khanna, CEO of ISHIR, joins the podcast to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in the world of startups and innovation. With decades of experience in helping companies accelerate their innovation journey, Rishi provides actionable insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
About Rishi Khanna:
Rishi Khanna is the CEO of ISHIR, a global innovation and digital product studio. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rishi has guided startups and enterprises through technological transformations, leveraging global talent and advanced methodologies to solve complex business challenges. His leadership philosophy centers on resilience, purpose, and impact.
In this episode, Thomas and Rishi discuss:
- Why Startups Are Running Out of Cash Faster Than Ever
Rishi explains the common pitfalls startups face, including a lack of focus on identifying real problems and achieving product-market fit. He emphasizes the importance of validating ideas before diving into development. - The Power of Purpose in Entrepreneurship
Rishi shares how discovering his purpose transformed his leadership approach and enabled him to create a resilient organization. He discusses the value of living a life by design rather than default. - Leveraging Global Talent for Innovation
Rishi outlines his strategy for finding passionate talent worldwide and explains how diversification across markets like Latin America and Eastern Europe helps mitigate risks and drive efficiency.
Key Takeaways:
- Start with the Problem, Not the Solution
Many startups fail because they build products without understanding their audience’s needs. Validating the problem upfront can save time and resources. - Build Resilience in Your Organization
Rishi highlights the importance of maintaining a core team through tough times, such as the dotcom bust, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis. - Purpose-Driven Leadership Matters
Aligning personal and organizational goals around a clear purpose fosters long-term success and fulfillment.
"Live life by design, not by default. Be intentional in what you do every day." — Rishi Khanna
CONNECT WITH RISHI KHANNA:
Website: https://www.ishir.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishir/
Email: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
InstantlyRelevant.com
Serious about LinkedIn Lead Generation? Stop Guessing what to do on LinkedIn and ignite revenue from relevance with Instantly Relevant Lead System