Abhishek Rungta

What does a Founder / CEO do when the operating plan of the business is owned by a capable team?

– Strategy (making key choices/bets) – Identify what’s changing, and what’s not going to change, and how will company respond to it – Human capital development,  and succession planning, specially for leadership positions – Meeting clients and team-members to discover insights and feed into the system – Governance and goal review – Zero to One […]

How do you want to build your dream business?

I am happy for those who build unicorns and decacorns. I wish I can build one, one day. But I will prefer to build it my way. 1) I will bootstrap, 2) Build a solid profitable business, 3) Reinvent in every market cycle, 4) Keep the business alive, and 5) Grow at a consistent CAGR […]

Equipment failure in the pharmaceutical industry can have significant consequences.

Here are some facts that highlight the impact of equipment failure in this industry: 1. Cost of downtime: Unplanned downtime can cost pharmaceutical companies an average of $150,000 per hour. This includes direct costs such as lost production and labor expenses, as well as indirect costs associated with delays in product availability, missed sales opportunities, […]

TiECON Kolkata 2023 was a celebration of entrepreneurship.

It hosted 500+ delegates, 30+ speakers, and eco-system partners to bring interesting conversations and learnings on a platform. I had a great opportunity to engage in a fireside chat with Prashant Pitti of EaseMyTrip.com. We spoke about “Challenges and opportunities of bootstrapping a hyper scale business”. The discussion was quite engaging and fun. We touched […]

Sales isn’t a hustle. It’s about human connection. 🤝

Forget the clichés of pushy pitches and endless follow-ups. Real sales isn’t about “getting to yes.” It’s about being the why behind a customer’s success. 🌟 Here’s the truth: Great salespeople don’t sell. They serve. They’re the ones who: + Pay it forward by sharing knowledge. + Solve problems that matter. + Are always available […]