Скачать или смотреть From $10 Million Exit Talks to Raising $3 Billion: The Deep Kalra Story | MakeMyTrip | EP 13

How do you go from sleeping in second-class train containers to raising a $3.1 billion fund?
In this episode, host Anant Kumar and his brother Udit Kumar, co-founders of Brij Hotels, sit down with Deep Kalra, the legendary founder of MakeMyTrip, to uncover his incredible entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
The early struggles and bold decisions that shaped Deep’s vision.
How MakeMyTrip became a global travel giant.
Fundraising lessons every entrepreneur should know.
Insights into hospitality, travel, and leadership.

Whether you’re an aspiring hotelier, startup founder, or just someone who loves stories of grit and success - this conversation is a goldmine.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:45 – The Founding Story of MakeMyTrip
09:55 – Rajesh Magow’s IPO Roadshow Experience
17:45 – Deep Kalra’s Biggest Regret
18:42 – Offsites in Second-Class Trains: MakeMyTrip’s Humble Beginnings
20:52 – Building Ebookers: The Full Journey
24:55 – Why Deep Kalra Quit Banking (and His Family’s Support)
31:33 – Is Deep Kalra Protective About the MakeMyTrip Brand?
33:36 – MakeMyTrip Almost Sold for $10 Million?
37:18 – Deep Kalra’s Toughest Decision
41:14 – Risk vs Opportunity in AI: What’s MMT’s Move?
44:28 – How Deep Kalra Built MakeMyTrip’s Work Culture
48:57 – How He Stays Composed in Adversity (and Avoids Imposing His Views)
52:39 – Does Deep Kalra Face Imposter Syndrome?
56:16 – A Day Off in Deep Kalra’s Life
58:43 – Why MakeMyTrip and Goibibo Merged
01:04:27 – What Led to the Ctrip Buyout?
01:05:02 – Transitioning from CEO to Chairman
01:07:03 – MakeMyTrip’s Plan for the Next 25 Years
01:08:17 – The Story Behind Ashoka University (and Deep Kalra’s Role)
01:11:50 – Deep vs. Rajesh: Who’s Better at What?
01:12:34 – 25 Years of Trust: What Do MMT Customers Say?
01:15:36 – Gut Instinct: When It Works & When It Doesn’t
01:17:16 – Slippery Slope: Fast-Paced Q&A

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