Babson India Symposium 2020

A summary of some of the incredible discussions at the Babson India Symposium 2020:

1. The 26/11 attacks pushed us into building drones for our security forces. There are instances that act as pivotal moments in your journey as a startup. Look for them – Ankit, Founder, ideaForge
2. We Indians are trained to give answers not to ask questions. Curiosity helps build that ecosystem for innovation.- Rohit, CEO, OYO
3. India is a trust deficient country. We have been trained to believe ki ‘daal mein kuch kaala hai’. Tata has built trust over a century. This behaviour won’t change overnight, but winning this trust is the key. – Ankur, Founder, nearbuy.com
4. On following your passion v/s tapping into market opportunities: I’d rather you passionately follow opportunities – Mrigank, CEO, Atal Incubation Center @ISB
5. Put in place processes and structures within family businesses. This helps attract professional talent – Priti, ED, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd
6. How can we earn our employees’ respect in a family biz? Be hands on and help them get to where you want them to be – Sanjay, Founder, D’decor
7. Whether you work for a corporate or start your own company, what matters is how deep you go into your job. A surface level effort won’t get you any job satisfaction. Go deeper and make things happen. – Anil, MD, Cisco