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Sanjay Srivastava, Strategic Advisor, Career CEO & Board Director

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Sanjay Srivastava, Strategic Advisor, Career CEO & Board Director
  • Conviction to venture into uncharted territories
  • Example: Establishing the research and information services arm at CRISIL
    • Podcast
    Overview

    In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes back Sanjay Srivastava to discuss building large ecosystems, embedding “Make in India” in startups, and the evolution of Indian enterprises on the global stage.

    01:04 – What early career decisions shaped your philosophy on building ecosystems?
    • Conviction to venture into uncharted territories
    • Example: Establishing the research and information services arm at CRISIL
    • Importance of connecting unconnected dots
    • Vision of growing a forest (ecosystem) rather than just a tree (business)
      • 02:18 – Which leadership capabilities are universally transferable across industries?
      • Deep listening to diverse stakeholders
      • Acting as a “strategic alchemist” to combine perspectives into a coherent direction
      • Applicability across industries
        • 03:54 – What beliefs did you have to unlearn to build effective ecosystems?
        • The misconception that control equals success
        • Learning to let go and become an enabler rather than a controller
        • Enabling collaboration among partners, competitors, and vendors for exponential growth
          • 05:12 – What does embedding ‘Make in India’ in startups truly mean?
          • Going beyond manufacturing localization
          • Driving frugal innovation at a global scale
          • Leveraging Indian talent to create sustainable, world-class products
            • 06:28 – What are the first three structural elements needed to scale globally?
            • Rock-solid governance mechanisms
            • An effective, early-stage sales engine
            • Continuous innovation embedded in the organizational DNA
              • 08:23 – Which sectors align ‘Make in India’ with global supply chain shifts?
              • Renewables and EVs
              • Electronics and semiconductors
              • Defense, aerospace, drones, and space technologies
              • Advanced manufacturing and AI
                • 10:13 – How should founders reinterpret ‘Make in India’?
                • As policy support, strategic positioning, and long-term competitive advantage
                • Moving from a “China plus one” to a “China plus better” mindset
                  • 11:41 – How can startups evolve into platforms, not just product companies?
                  • Shifting from a single hero product to an ecosystem mindset
                  • Enabling plugins through shared infrastructure, APIs, and data flows
                  • Example: Shared trade and warehousing infrastructure in semiconductors
                    • 13:10 – What lessons can India learn from Japan, South Korea, and Israel?
                    • Japan: Quality and long-term thinking
                    • South Korea: Speed and technological advancement
                    • Israel: Disruptive innovation
                      • 15:00 – How can India position itself in global supply chain diversification?
                      • As a stable, scalable, and sustainable hub
                      • Backed by strong policy, skilled talent, and infrastructure
                        • 16:21 – How can cost leadership be balanced with innovation?
                        • Treating cost leadership as an input, not the end goal
                        • Reinvesting margins into R&D and rapid innovation
                          • 17:28 – What governance frameworks are essential when scaling globally?
                          • Transparent and independent boards
                          • A unified code of ethics across geographies
                          • Real-time risk management dashboards
                            • 19:20 – What mindset shift is required for global ambition?
                            • Moving from protectionism to bold global competition
                            • Entering new markets and iterating rapidly

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                              Learn more about Sanjay Srivastava: LinkedIn 

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                              • Conviction to venture into uncharted territories
                              • Example: Establishing the research and information services arm at CRISIL
                              • Importance of connecting unconnected dots
                              • Vision of growing a forest (ecosystem) rather than just a tree (business)

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