The Scaleup Flight, hosted by Peeyush Upadhyay, is a series of fireside chats encapsulating some of the most incredible, intriguing, and inspiring scaleup journeys of Founders, Investors, and Executives. Free of jargon, buzzwords, and PR stunts, these are real, authentic, relatable, and humane conversations through which we get a peek into the entrepreneurial pursuits of those who had the courage and conviction to take the long flight and the capability to make an impact on the big stage.
Peeyush Upadhyay is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Pekamiar and serves as a trusted advisor to Tech startup Founders and C-suite and helps them accelerate their growth momentum by formulating and executing their Talent strategies. He partners with Early & Growth-stage Tech firms and helps them scale by helping build high-performance, diverse, and inclusive Leadership & GTM teams. Before founding Pekamiar, he worked at industry-leading global software & technology services firms like Automation Anywhere and Infosys in Sales & Strategic Partnerships roles.
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The Scaleup Flight, hosted by Peeyush Upadhyay, is a series of fireside chats encapsulating some of the most incredible, intriguing, and inspiring scaleup journeys of Founders, Investors, and Executives. Free of jargon, buzzwords, and PR stunts, these are real, authentic, relatable, and humane conversations through which we get a peek into the entrepreneurial pursuits of those who had the courage and conviction to take the long flight and the capability to make an impact on the big stage.
Peeyush Upadhyay is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Pekamiar and serves as a trusted advisor to Tech startup Founders and C-suite and helps them accelerate their growth momentum by formulating and executing their Talent strategies. He partners with Early & Growth-stage Tech firms and helps them scale by helping build high-performance, diverse, and inclusive Leadership & GTM teams. Before founding Pekamiar, he worked at industry-leading global software & technology services firms like Automation Anywhere and Infosys in Sales & Strategic Partnerships roles.
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In this conversation, Ankit Jain, Co-Founder & CEO of Infinitus, discusses with Peeyush Upadhyay, Managing Partner at Pekamiar, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, the need to focus on people rather than titles in startups, and the journey of a serial entrepreneur transitioning from founder to investor. He emphasizes the significance of understanding customer needs and the potential of healthcare technology, particularly in automating communication processes. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in scaling a business while maintaining a strong company culture. In this conversation, Ankit shares Infinitus' journey from identifying a significant problem in healthcare to building a product that addresses it. He, then, touches upon the evolution of their Technology, and the importance of a diverse founding team, highlighting how COVID-19 accelerated their mission. The conversation also delves into the company's culture, values, and the significance of defining success beyond mere numbers. Ankit delves into the intersection of AI and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of viewing technology as a tool to enhance human capabilities rather than a threat. The discussion then segues into the complexities of hiring in startups, the significance of cultural fit, and the role of people operations in maintaining a strong organizational culture. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of scaling a company while prioritizing people, the adoption of AI in operations, and the balance between work and family life. Finally, Ankit shares some powerful insights on leadership, vulnerability, and the human element in guiding teams towards success.
Titles
Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
The Importance of People in Business
Rethinking Titles and Roles in Startups
The Journey of a Serial Entrepreneur
Transitioning from Founder to Investor
Identifying Opportunities in Healthcare
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
06:02 Rethinking Titles and Roles in Startups
12:02 Transitioning from Founder to Investor
14:51 Identifying Opportunities in Healthcare
18:03 Building a Company with Purpose
20:34 Identifying Problems and Building Solutions
21:30 The Evolution of Infinitus' Product
22:58 Learning from Industry Pioneers
24:19 The Naming Journey of Infinitus
25:32 Building a Diverse Founding Team
27:34 The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare
29:53 Defining Company Culture and Values
33:13 The Importance of Winning Together
37:02 How to Win: Beyond Numbers
41:08 Building Relationships with Customers
42:33 AI as a Complement to Healthcare
43:30 Hiring Dynamics in Startups
44:31 Understanding Cost in Hiring
45:04 The Importance of Cultural Fit
46:01 Interviewing and Decision-Making
47:35 Encouraging Open Communication
48:04 Cultural Custodians in Organizations
49:31 People Operations and Culture
50:01 Attracting Top Talent to Infinitus
52:26 Scaling Challenges and People Focus
54:06 AI Adoption in Operations
55:08 Balancing Work and Family Life
58:32 Advice for Early-Stage Founders
01:00:01 The Human Element in Leadership
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