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➡️ About The Guest
Shirish is a serial entrepreneur and a pioneer in e-mail technology and online education. He has developed consumer technologies that have been used by tens of millions of users worldwide. He successfully founded 3 companies and achieved exits with 2 publicly held companies. Major accomplishments include:
- Co-Founder of Livemocha, the world's largest language learning site with over 15 million registered members. Livemocha was selected as Time Magazine Top 50 site in 2010 and won the prestigious English Speaking Union award presented by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Livemocha was acquired by RosettaStone.
- Founder of TeamOn Systems, an innovative developer of wireless e-mail technologies. Successfully negotiated acquisition by Research In Motion. The TeamOn technology was the foundation for BlackBerry Internet E-mail which serviced over 50 million mobile users.
- Contributed to RIM’s early growth in the wireless device market through a partnership with T-Mobile USA. Launched RIM's first smartphone device (7100) with a phone form factor.
- Established MSN as an industry-leading Web portal. Responsible for Microsoft’s entry into two of the largest application categories on the Internet (Email and Search). Successfully negotiated the acquisition of Hotmail and partnership with Inktomi Corporation.
- Re-established Microsoft as the undisputed market share leader in Windows development tools.
- Responsible for Microsoft’s early entry and leadership in the PC-based e-mail market.
➡️ Talking Points
04:30 = Shirish Nadkarni’s Origin Story
07:15 = What Was The Point Where Shirish Decided to Build His Own Company?
11:00 = How Does Shirish Research Market Fit Product?
14:08 = If Given The Chance, Would Shirish Have Started His Company Differently?
15:33 = Shirish’s Advice For People Who Are Doing Research On Product Market Fit
23:49 = How To Plan To Sell Your Company?
25:50 = Shirish’s Time At Blackberry.
27:19 = How Did Shirish Start His Second Company?
30:23 = Lessons Learned Starting Multiple Companies.
33:28 = What Are Some Strategies To Raise Funds For Startups?
36:19 = How Do Founders Reach More Investors For Fund Raising?
37:55 = How to Select A VC As A Partner?
39:17 = What Is The Standard Agreement With A Venture Firm?
40:03 = Why Is Strong Company Culture Important To Build Or Grow A Company?
44:47 = Who Should Read Shirish’s Book?
46:27 = How Can People Connect With Shirish Nadkarni?
47:16 = What Was The Biggest Challenge Of Shirish’s Career, And How Did He Overcome It?
47:50 = How Important Is Being Able To Pivot As An Entrepreneur?
48:31 = Who Was Shirish’s Mentor?
49:28 = A Book Or A Podcast Recommendation By Shirish
50:15 = What Is One Thing That Shirish Would Tell His 20-Year-Old Self?
51:01 = What Is One Big Misconception About Star
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirishn/
https://www.shirishnadkarni.com/
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Success Story Podcast Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary. On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups, and entrepreneurship.
Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures, and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas, and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their stories to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.
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