What does it take to build a company that outlives its founder and becomes an enduring institution?
In our first episode of Faces of Vibrant Bharat, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Persistent Systems, joins Pallavi Bakhru, Partner and Family Office Services Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership and legacy.
Key themes include:
- Dr. Anand Deshpande’s journey from an early career in Silicon Valley to establishing a $1.4B enterprise in India
- Transitioning from “my company” to “our company” and the importance of professionalising growth
- Separating ownership from management in succession planning
- Building talent, culture and resilience in founder-led organisations
- Philanthropy, entrepreneurship and the meaning of legacy beyond family succession
This conversation offers valuable insights into building businesses that last, nurturing institutional strength and creating impact beyond personal success.
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