Episode 1: Why I Started The Founders Atlas and The Power of Building a Global Context to Building a Business

In this debut episode of The Founders Atlas, host Mayuri Reddy shares the personal story and pivotal moments that sparked the creation of this podcast. From watching her mother build a business out of necessity to confronting her own blind spots about who gets visibility as a founder, Mayuri reflects on the power of perspective, community, and global entrepreneurship.

You’ll hear how attending event became a wake up call to her own blind spots, and how she's using this journey as a way to show others how much more power we have if/when we work together.

Expect deep curiosity, honest reflection, and a fresh take on what it really means to be entrepreneurial in today’s world.

🌍 This is The Founders Atlas. We hope you enjoy the ride.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:05 The Journey of an Immigrant Entrepreneur

04:01 Lessons from Family and Community

04:31 Wake Up Call To Blind Spots 0

7:20 The Birth of Founders Atlas

08:44 Redefining Entrepreneurship1

0:09 A Call for Optimism and Collaboration

11:17 Outro