Harnessing Entrepreneurial Spirit for Social Good with Kedar Deshpande
The Indianness Podcast | Insights from Indian Business Leaders, Indian Founders & High-Performing Indian AmericansShow Notes
On this episode, Kedar Deshpande, former CEO of Zappos and Groupon, joins me to share his insights on leadership, entrepreneurship and redefining success. Kedar’s perspective on curiosity and questioning the status quo has led him to make a significant impact in various sectors.
Key Takeaways:
(01:02) The importance of looking for disproportionate impact. (04:33) Redefining success: it’s about the journey. (13:00) The influence of an entrepreneurial family background. (20:26) Transitioning from software engineering to project management. (30:28) How financial challenges shaped Kedar’s career decisions. (40:47) Improving strategies for financial assistance. (50:19) Inspiration from Tony Hsieh’s book "Delivering Happiness." (51:31) The significance of company culture at Zappos. (56:09) Questioning fundamentals to understand core issues. (58:56) Taking opportunities in different sectors without a background. (01:02:53) Finding joy in the journey, not just the destination. (01:06:09) Defining Indianness as hospitality and authenticity.
Resources Mentioned:
Kedar Deshpande - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kedard/
Zappos - https://www.linkedin.com/company/zappos.com/
Groupon - https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupon/
“Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh - https://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220
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