Infosys Ex-CFO: Nehru Vs PM Modi, India’s Future, Corruption I Mohandas Pai on Neon Show

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This week’s episode is an extraordinarily explosive one as we welcome Mohandas Pai, ex-CFO of Infosys, to the Neon Show!

In this week’s episode, we learn about the “rebellious” man behind India’s largest midday meal programme, Akshaya Patra, and his highly inspiring journey from childhood days to Infosys and way beyond!

How did Jawaharlal Nehru set India back 30 years as a country and why is PM Modi, India’s best prime minister till date?

India vs America! Who do you think is better at Marketing?

Why are Indians incomparable to any other population in the world?!

All these fiery topics and more in this UNFILTERED conversation with one of India’s most proud citizens! Unlike any conversation we’ve ever had on the Neon Show… Tune in NOW!


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🎇CHAPTERS🎇

00:00 - Precap
00:58 - Welcome to the Neon Show!
01:34 - Introducing Mohandas Pai, ex-CFO of Infosys
02:02 - Middle-Class Upbringing
03:21 - Bangalore’s Transition From Then To Now
05:22 - How Infosys Set A Benchmark for India’s IT Industry!
08:06 - India’s Exponential Growth In The Last 30 Years!
11:40 - Working With Indian Government to Grow Startup Ecosystem
13:25 - How Did Nehru Set India Back 30 Years?
15:57 - PM Modi surpassed predecessors in aiding India's poor
18:10 - Relationship With Sons
18:59 - Corruption & Influx of Domestic Capital In India
20:58 - Compassionate Capitalism
23:38 - 5 Entrepreneurs Who Deserve The Bharat Ratna
28:38 - Growing Up As a Rebel
30:31 - Relationship With Narayana Murthy
31:53 - Gandhi As An Idol & Influence
35:26 - Why Mohandas Pai Stepped Down From Infosys!
37:43 - Does He Worry About His Legacy?
39:51 - Strong Faith In The People Of India!
43:26 - Can SaaS Have An Impact Like IT In India?
46:50 - The BYJU’S Story
49:43 - Why He Always Wears Traditional Indian Clothing
50:53 - India Has Caught Up To The Rest Of The World!
55:24 - India vs America: Who Does Marketing Better?
56:46 - Concluding Remarks


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