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In this episode of the LWJ Podcast, I sit down with Arunabh Varma—a visionary, entrepreneur, and my mentor—to uncover some jaw-dropping truths about India’s business ecosystem, startup culture, and toxic work environments.

This isn’t just another podcast—it’s an unfiltered conversation that’ll challenge your perspective on India’s work culture, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, working professional, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of India’s business world, this episode is for you.

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About LWJ podcast: The LWJ Podcast aka LearnwithJaspal Podcast hosted by Jaspal, is a podcast where we explore the journeys of inspiring individuals. With guests like Arunabh, the podcast dives into the stories of success, personal growth, and unlearning to relearn. This is our very first episode, and we release a new podcast every week.
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Podcast Highlights
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Arunabh Verma joins the conversation
3:40 - Arunabh’s journey growing up
5:10 - The role of mentorship in Arunabh’s life

Indian Business Culture
6:08 - Who is Lalaji?
7:50 - Working under Lalaji vs. MNC culture
9:20 - Startups vs. MNCs vs. traditional businesses
14:05 - Lessons from working across these environments

Global Leaders & Jobs
17:23 - Arunabh on Elon Musk
18:23 - Govt vs. private jobs: Arunabh’s take
20:31 - India’s evolving startup scene
23:47 - Govt’s role in supporting startups

Work & Life
26:42 - Toxic work culture and layoffs in India
31:51 - Work-life balance: Is it achievable?
36:18 - Does money buy happiness?

Wealth, Tech, and Copy Culture
37:48 - The Ambani wedding’s global impact
40:09 - Copy-paste culture in India
42:05 - Ambani’s AI investment

Social & Business Systems
44:47 - Hiring LGBTQ+ individuals
45:20 - Interview systems: India vs. USA
48:18 - Is Trump good for India’s business relations?
50:08 - Women in entrepreneurship

Startup Culture & Lessons
51:43 - Will Byju’s make a comeback?
54:09 - Ideas are like sperms
55:23 - Samay Raina’s business genius

Skills & Mentorship
1:04:00 - Skills vs. degrees: What matters more?
1:07:25 - The importance of mentorship
1:09:48 - Switching from automobiles to EdTech

Final Thoughts
1:13:27 - Best advice Arunabh has received
1:14:23 - Books everyone should read
1:14:45 - Working with Sonu Sood
1:19:30 - Arunabh’s advice for young entrepreneurs

Skills, Degrees, and Mentorship
1:04:27 - Skills vs. degrees: What matters more?
1:04:00 - Successful dropouts vs. college graduates: Who has the edge?
1:07:25 - The importance of having a mentor in your journey
1:09:48 - Arunabh’s switch from the automobile industry to EdTech
1:11:23 - How to sign up for a mentor on Intercell

Final Takeaways
1:13:27 - The best advice Arunabh has ever received
1:14:23 - Must-read books recommended by Arunabh
1:14:45 - Working with Sonu Sood and his inspiring contributions
1:19:30 - Starting out: Arunabh’s advice for young entrepreneurs
1:22:16 - Final thoughts and Outro