"A founder has to grow faster than the company."

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The Business OS

JustCall

9 episodes

8 months ago

Building a business is tough. It takes grit, never-ending days, missed family birthdays, and more coffee than you thought it was possible to drink. Unfortunately, many business operators do all of this and see initial success but then - crickets! They hit a plateau or, worse, fall off the cliff entirely. This is The Business OS, a show powered by JustCall dedicated to ensuring that you don't get lost in that Bermuda Triangle of irrelevance. Join us as we talk to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and real-world operators - folks who know your struggles better than anyone else. They are also the ones with the knowledge and playbooks to help you succeed. Through candid conversations with our guests, we make sure you’ll walk away with actionable takeaways to help you think ahead and pivot fast. True, building a business is tough - and you have to hustle. But it does get easier when you have a Business OS.

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Entrepreneurship

Business,

Careers

"A founder has to grow faster than the company."

The Business OS

32 minutes

1 year ago

"A founder has to grow faster than the company."

Building a business is tough. And transitioning from a founder's mindset to becoming an impactful CEO is even tougher.

In the debut episode of The Business OS, host Kushal Saini Kakkar sits down with Gaurav Sharma, the founder and CEO of JustCall, to discuss his transformative journey from a startup founder to a thriving CEO. Gaurav shares his personal growth story, detailing how he overcame his introverted nature to become an effective leader.

Listen as Gaurav reveals the strategies he uses to continually challenge himself, avoid complacency, and build high-quality organizations like SaaS Labs and JustCall. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, this episode offers valuable mental models and candid insights to help you navigate the complexities of business leadership.

Tune in to gain actionable takeaways that will empower you to lead and drive your business confidently.

You’ll Learn:

The difference between being a founder and a CEO
The importance of hiring the right people and building a robust company culture
How AI is an opportunity and challenge for businesses today

Timestamps:

[00:00] An introduction to the episode

[05:18] Why Gaurav waited to raise capital until profitable

[09:03] How the fear of failing inspires motivation

[14:05] How Gaurav started with tiny products and became successful

[20:18] The importance of open communication during the hiring process

[24:00] How communication between pre-funded and post-funded teams was crucial for understanding each other's strengths

[25:34] Understanding purpose drives higher contribution, especially across generations in the workplace