EP 11 | From Railway Platform to Startup Millionaire: Rajesh Dembla's Remarkable Story | Rag to Rich

From Railway Platform to Startup Millionaire: Rajesh Dembla's Remarkable Story

Embark on an exciting journey with Rajesh Dembla in EP 11, as he shares his remarkable rise from a railway platform to becoming a startup millionaire. Explore the details of India's entrepreneurial landscape, how the BNI (Business Network International ) works and his insights on iconic figures like Shahrukh Khan and Virat Kohli on business and inspiration. Discover how India's business dynamics changed after the 1983 World Cup, ignited by the legendary Kapil Dev's triumph. Witness the power of entrepreneurial coaching and mentorship through platforms like Success Gyan, led by influential figures such as Raj Shamani, Rajiv Talreja, and Siddharth Rajsekar, as they shape the next generation of business leaders. Join us as we uncover the connection between entrepreneurship with bollywood, cricket and the unorganized industry in India, creating a path of resilience, innovation, and success. Explore the details of Indian startup culture, the complexities of understanding and captivating the Indian consumer, and the strategic decisions behind embracing Make in India and shunning foreign investments. Through Dembla's journey, discover the essence of Indian entrepreneurship, fueled by determination, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:10 - What you do matters, not just the attitude to do it!
06:08 - The 'positive' hopes of Indians
07:25 - India's Superpower - Family culture and family values
10:06 - Dembla's career....gut feel, The Secret Sauce was Majboori
14:39 - Spending early years on Bengaluru Railway Station, Learnings
16:46 - Harte gaya, lekin hara nahi
17:45 - Earn it and Take it forward is important
19:14 - What made Rajesh take up new things in life?
21:30 - Does education and talent matter?
22:38 - Motivation, Passion and Determination matter
25:08 - How important is money in life? How can you Create Wealth, Guys!
31:24 - Learnt the value of money in very difficult circumstances
35:48 - The importance of Samaritan's in life
39:27 - Toxic work-culture
46:30 - Work-life imbalance
52:08 - Start up Founder Mind set, Valuations
55:37 - Indian Consumer
56:17 - Corporate Governance and the reality, the struggles
57:10 - Start ups...its okay to fail
57:50 - Startups raising money and its challenges today, correction in compensations
01:00:24 - Gig economy will start
01:01:15 - Learnings from PayTm and Byju's
01:05:36 - Are New borns bringing luck to parents
01:06:20 - The Zoozle story a marketplace e-commerce platform
01:20:25 - Are NRI's returning home?
01:22:38 - Networking for Startups
01:25:07 - Sharing success stories and knowledge
01:28:46 - Entrepreneurship in Bollywood
01:31:55 - Entrepreneurship in Cricket
01:35:28 - Role models & Heroes in India
01:36:15 - Unorganized industry in India
01:39:39 - Indian consumer, A tough nut to crack ?
01:45:32 - Conclusion


Follow Rajesh Dembla:
LinkedIn:   / rajesh-r-dembla-2661a5b  

About Santosh Sirur:
Santosh Sirur has over 20 years of experience in Private Banking and is currently based in Hong Kong. Additionally, he has served as an RJ with All India Radio for over 25 years. After completing his Masters Degree in Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, he worked in various MNC Banks. With extensive experience as a trainer, Santosh has coached over 500 participants in Personality Development.

Santosh has recently ventured into YouTube with 'The Sound of Money,' a show focused on business and personal finance. In addition to 'The Sound of Money,' Santosh hosts 'TalkWriteToday,' a podcast on soft skills, and 'Amchi Legends,' a community channel highlighting achievers.

Connect With Me:
Twitter:   / soundofmoney1  
Instagram:   / santosh.sirur.7  
LinkedIn:   / santosh-sirur-143bb223  

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