In today’s episode of Barbershop, we're excited to have a conversation with Venky Balasubramanian, Co-Founder and CEO at Plivo, who is a tech wizard and serial entrepreneur, who a remarkable individual with a journey that encompasses everything from coding as a teenager to entrepreneurship in various fields.
He share his unique experiences of building and selling AMIBO robots, running a momo business, working in telecom businesses across the globe, and the challenges and triumphs of starting and turning their own SaaS company, Plivo, profitable with $50 Million+ annual revenue in under four years.
Join us as we explore these diverse and inspiring stories, filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and plenty of laughter.
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0:00:00 - 0:01:17 Coming Up!
0:01:18 - 0:06:04 Introduction and back to Venky’s teenage life
0:06:05 - 0:13:43 Venky’s first Start Up
0:13:44 - 0:17:52 Venky’s college life and founding “Robonence”
0:17:53 - 0:19:41 Venky’s introduction to Corporate life and Startup culture
0:19:42 0:27:15 Starting a Momo outlet and Clout Kitchen
0:27:16 - 0:29:42 Why did Venky quit his job?
0:29:43 - 0:39:14 Moving to “Huawei” and teachings from Chinese Corporate Culture
0:39:15 - 0:51:16 Freelancing, Consulting and meeting Michael(co-founder of Plivo)
0:51:17 - 1:04:09 Plivo’s Business Story SIMPLIFIED!
1:04:10 - 1:05:56 The principle of Reticular Activation
1:05:57 - 1:15:21 Fund raising for Plivo
1:15:22 - 1:20:16 Building values and culture at Plivo
1:20:18 - 1:23:22 Venky’s vision for Plivo
1:23:23 - 1:24:59 Venky’s advice for budding Entrepreneurs