In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan had a thought provoking discussion with Divya Raghavan, an early stage VC at NGP Capital. Divya shared insights on passion and perseverance among startup entrepreneurs she meets, how to cultivate grit in the workplace and learning lessons that helped her to become a successful VC. So, grab your headphones, get comfortable, and join us on this audio adventure! Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome
"Grit" by Angela Duckworth explores the concept of grit and its significance in achieving success. Duckworth argues that passion and perseverance, rather than talent alone, are the key factors in reaching long-term goals. Drawing on extensive research, she presents compelling anecdotes and case studies to support her claim that individuals who exhibit grit are more likely to overcome challenges and excel in their pursuits. Duckworth also emphasizes the importance of cultivating grit in children and fostering a growth mindset. Ultimately, "Grit" provides readers with valuable insights into the qualities that contribute to exceptional achievement and offers practical advice on how to develop and apply grit in various aspects of life.
E75 - Multipliers (Liz Wiseman) with Lucie Newcomb
E74 - The Worlds I see (Fei-Fei Li) with Diane Yu
E73 - The Moonballer with author Nirupama Vaidyanathan Sanjeev
E72 - The Art of Strategic Execution with author Priyanka Shinde
E71 The Untethered Soul (Michael A. Singer) with Donna Yates Ferris
E70 Think Faster, Talk Smarter (Matt Abrahams) with Lakshmi Bhaskaran
E69 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Mark Manson) with Akila Agrawal
E67 - Radical Product Thinking with author Radhika Dutt
E66 Skin in the Game (Nassim Nicholas Taleb) with Roshan Cariappa
E65 The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (John C. Maxwell) with Saraswathi Padmanabhan
E64 Play Bigger (authors Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson et.al) with Maryanne Morrow
E63 Tribes (author Seth Godin) with Nidhi Gupta
E62 Built to Sell (author John Warrillow) with Catharine Montgomery
E61 The Power Law (author Sebastian Mallaby) with Ashmeet Sidana
E60 The Goal (authors Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox) with Andy MacMillan
E59 - Turnaround with author Lisa Gable
E58 Subtract (author Leidy Klotz) with Kay Sarathy
E57 Thinking fast and slow (author Daniel Kahneman) with VT Bharadwaj
E56 Rising Strong (author Brené Brown) with Amritha Prasad
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