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In this eye-opening episode of the Paisa Vaisa podcast, host Anupam Gupta sits down with the legendary Roopa Kudva, former MD of Crisil and author of Leadership Beyond the Playbook. Roopa shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in Assam and Meghalaya with almost no exposure to the business world to becoming a veteran business leader and a formidable force in Indian finance. She provides a rare, honest look at what it was like to be a CEO during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how she navigated its challenges. This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for everyone, from young professionals considering the "100-hour work week" to seasoned founders seeking to build long-term value. Roopa also discusses her transition into impact investing and reveals the most common blind spots she sees in startups.
From a small town to the boardroom: Roopa Kudva's journey to becoming a finance pioneer.
The woman who built Crisil: How she led the company to grow its revenue and market cap by multiples.
Surviving the GFC: Roopa reveals the crucial lessons she learned about trust and prudence during the 2008 financial crisis.
From CEO to startup investor: Why she made the bold leap into tech and impact investing.
Startup advice from a veteran: Roopa shares the biggest blind spots founders and investors need to watch for.
Work-life integration, not balance: Her powerful take on building a career that gives you meaning.
Inside the boardroom: The truth about what makes an effective board and independent director.
Her leadership playbook: An introduction to her book and its practical guide to crafting your own career path.
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In this eye-opening episode of the Paisa Vaisa podcast, host Anupam Gupta sits down with the legendary Roopa Kudva, former MD of Crisil and author of Leadership Beyond the Playbook. Roopa shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in Assam and Meghalaya with almost no exposure to the business world to becoming a veteran business leader and a formidable force in Indian finance. She provides a rare, honest look at what it was like to be a CEO during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how she navigated its challenges. This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for everyone, from young professionals considering the "100-hour work week" to seasoned founders seeking to build long-term value. Roopa also discusses her transition into impact investing and reveals the most common blind spots she sees in startups.
From a small town to the boardroom: Roopa Kudva's journey to becoming a finance pioneer.
The woman who built Crisil: How she led the company to grow its revenue and market cap by multiples.
Surviving the GFC: Roopa reveals the crucial lessons she learned about trust and prudence during the 2008 financial crisis.
From CEO to startup investor: Why she made the bold leap into tech and impact investing.
Startup advice from a veteran: Roopa shares the biggest blind spots founders and investors need to watch for.
Work-life integration, not balance: Her powerful take on building a career that gives you meaning.
Inside the boardroom: The truth about what makes an effective board and independent director.
Her leadership playbook: An introduction to her book and its practical guide to crafting your own career path.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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