#AIhype Had good fun hanging out with @TheEconomist technology journalist @SurabhiA_ET and the #siliconvalley tech #mavericks @mohitaron @ashishthusoo @AshutoshSaxena_ @ambuj0 #valuation #geopolitics @simbianai @Cohesity @Nutanix @CurieTechAI @TorqueAGI @iitdelhi @IITKanpur @UWMadison @awscloud @TheASF #Meta @Stanford @Cornell #funding

The best startups aren’t built by chasing luck—@MohitAron followed systems relentlessly to build two $10B+ companies. Most hiring is broken: don’t trust resumes or “chemistry”—use detailed scorecards and reference checks. Don’t hire VP Sales too early; founders should sell first. AI won’t magically take your job—it’s just a tool, you still need original thinking. Chasing what’s “viable” is overrated—build the minimum lovable product. Growth? It’s always messier than a straight line, embrace the chaos! #Startups #ContrarianWisdompaste

@mohitaron's fomula System over people: Outcomes depend more on systems and processes than on individuals; rely on robust frameworks and regular assessments. Regular talent assessment: Quarterly reviews to rate team performance, ensuring only high performers remain. Hiring advice: Use detailed hiring scorecards, focus on both pre-interview credentials and in-person skills, supplement with thorough reference checks on clear criteria. Prefer building junior teams: In India, tendency to promote via job hopping weakens senior talent pool—better to grow and train juniors internally.

How to challenge your own startup idea and build a strong case, pick the right startup idea and get started with minimum lovable product, enable continuous innovation in your company @nutanix @Cohesity @mohitaron Link to full podcast here only on #CtrlAltPodcastwithVidaPatil #SiliconValleyPodcaster youtube.com/watch?v=66tKbeIW…