Episode 12

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Summary

Krishnan Dilip shares his journey from growing up in a business family to starting his own company, Kaipani, which specializes in architectural finishes. He emphasizes the importance of passion and understanding the why behind your business. Krishnan also discusses the significance of celebrating craftsmanship and creating meaningful jobs. Overall, his story serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Keywords

Krishnan Dilip, business family, childhood, CMS, JLL, MBA, Kaipani, architectural finishes, craftsmanship, meaningful jobs, passion, why

Takeaways

  • Passion is the key to success in entrepreneurship. Dig deep and understand the why behind your business.
  • Celebrate craftsmanship and create meaningful jobs to uplift the industry and make a positive impact.
  • Take your time and explore opportunities. We are fortunate to live in a time of abundant resources and opportunities.
  • Focus on delivering quality and transferring a certain amount of goodness through your business.
  • Don’t compare yourself to others or get caught up in projections. Stay true to your values and goals.
  • Embrace challenges and enjoy the journey. The sweetest success often comes after a difficult climb.

Titles

  • Delivering Quality and Transferring Goodness: The Kaipani Approach
  • The Importance of Passion and Understanding the Why in Entrepreneurship

Sound Bites

  • “Start with asking them to dig a little deeper into passion.”
  • “Take your time. We are thankfully living at a time when opportunities are plenty.”
  • “Have a strong value system in terms of delivering quality.”

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Early Years
  2. 02:49Influence of CMS and Joining JLL
  3. 07:11Pursuing an MBA at IIM
  4. 10:26The Story of Kaipani
  5. 16:03Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  6. 20:37Kaipani: Services and Products
  7. 24:09Conclusion and Inspiration
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