Future Technologies, IT Sector, Startups & More ft HCL Co-Founder Ajai Chowdhry | FO111| Raj Shamani

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In the latest episode of Figuring Out with Raj Shamani, we are in converation with Ajai Chowdhry. Ajai Chowdhry is a visionary pioneer who cofounded HCL in 1976 with five others, with a dream of using the microprocessor & changing the world. He spearheaded HCL’s expansion into Singapore in 1980, & created a successful business spanning ASEAN, China, & Hong Kong. Today, HCL is valued at an impressive US $50 billion.
Ajai has played a leading role in the establishment of the electronics industry in India, serving on government committees since 1999. He has been nominated by MEITY as a Member to the Advisory Board of India Semiconductor Mission. He has also been appointed as a member of the Consultation Group on Science & Technology and Innovation Sector & as a Member of the Committee on the Semiconductor Sector by NITI Aayog.
In recognition of his efforts to build the IT & Electronics industry in India, in 2011 he was conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan, by the Hon’ble President of India. He is the recipient of many other awards, including the Electronics Man of the Year 2010, CNBC TV18’s India Innovator of the Year Award 2010, & Cybermedia Business ICT Award 2013 for Lifetime Achievement in ICT.
In this episode we have talked about how he built HCL from scratch, leadership lessons & skills every leader or CEO must have, how to become the best salesman, rise & downfall of nokia & Indian government, future of IT sector and much more.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - How did HCL start?
04:58 - Investing in startups
06:47 - Why startups should have multiple co-founders?
08:16 - Problem with single founders
10:31 - Mamaearth founders
11:05 - How to become a good leader?
14:20 - How to become a good salesman?
18:51 - Power shift concept of sale
21:18 - 2 Qualities of a CEO
24:05 - How to make connection with people?
24:52 - Steve jobs leadership style
28:17 - Giving feedback to employees
30:54 - Difference between good to great company
33:01 - Rise of Nokia
33:53 - Downfall of Nokia
37:34 - Why did Kodak fail?
39:05 - Reliance's contribution to India
43:30 - Right to repair policy
46:41 - Is modi government good?
51:24 - Challenges for young entrepreneurs
56:01 - Salary of HCL Chairman
57:13 - Conclusion
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Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

[@Nileshkumar-lf7oc]

Thanks Raj, Earlier I had negative mentality for sales and salesman this podcast taught me the importance of sales. Now I am going to read more about sales, leadership and I really appreciate that nowadays you are inviting senior guests their podcasts are really insightful. My favorite quote ''Anything that works is a style''.

[@SurajSingh-ph4ze]

Good, getting such a senior successful personality to speak candidly is not easy and respect to Ajai Sir for sharing his rich experience and building such a massive company

[@baithakwithzeeshanusmani348]

Dear Raj Shamani, I am Mahboob Alam from Pakistan, and I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your outstanding podcast. As an avid listener, I am continually impressed by the professionalism and dedication you bring to each episode. Your podcast has become a staple in my routine, and I eagerly anticipate every new episode. Your commitment to delivering informative and unique content is truly commendable. The diverse range of topics you cover and the insightful discussions you engage in have expanded my horizons and provided me with a wealth of knowledge. Your ability to select guests who are experts in their respective fields adds a layer of authenticity and depth to your podcast that is truly remarkable. Every episode of your podcast introduces new ideas, challenges conventional thinking, and stimulates thought-provoking conversations. Your dedication to producing high-quality content has not gone unnoticed, and it has significantly impacted listeners like me. From the cultural crossroads of Pakistan, please accept my sincere gratitude for your work. Your efforts transcend borders and connect people through the power of knowledge and dialogue. Your podcast is more than just a series of episodes; it's a platform that fosters learning, growth, and connection. Thank you, Raj Shamani, for your exceptional contributions to podcasting. Your efforts are valued and celebrated, and I look forward to continuing this journey of enlightenment through your inspiring podcast. With utmost respect and admiration, Mahboob Alam Punjab Pakistan

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TLDR

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#chatgpt 🎉

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[@debm09]

He is an entry point into podcast world. You listen to a variety of topics there then you go on your liked field. Unnecesary hate

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Bruhh...😂😂☠☠🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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He's done great.... With his efforts see his initial videos he came a long way and also gave everyone something to learn or know. Dont be the genrator of Unnecessary hate brother

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Why are you comparing two different people

[@sukritiarts]

Hi Raj, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your podcast episode. It was truly inspiring, Keep up the great work!

[@vidth_rjstyles4444]

I'm currently in hcl and today I am deeply inspired by Ajai sir that the great company build by great aspirations and I learned that the "Truth and honesty are the essential foundations for building something great" Thanks 🙏 🙏 for reading

[@ManpreetSingh-ut2cs]

What do you do in HCL?

[@MEB_KunalArya]

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[@Royalgirl_998]

I was reading your book " Build don't talk" and i am so surprised by your wisdom and knowledge to guide youth and yourself also ...i am so thankful to you for this book especially

[@mansoortantary333]

How was that book bhai

[@Royalgirl_998]

@@mansoortantary333 so amazing

[@vipashapmehta]

Awesome episode - every word from this man's mouth is pure gold. He is sooo knowledge, experienced, on point and "bahot khulke ekdum frankly baat karte hai bina kisi jhijak ke." I like such qualities in people.

[@thedevtechnologies]

Thank you Raj Thank you for the guest I am also a Computer Engineer and run a Refurbished laptops business. Million dollar knowledge I got from this session. Wonderful. Sales, relationship and all the things you discussed helped me a lot. Thank you 😊

[@subhamoymondal1141]

Wow! Great🔥 bring more people like him ❤️

[@shaikusman536]

Inspirational for Aspiring Minds......THanks Ajai sir ji & Raj for awsome content......Respect from Bangalore.

[@artofspeakingenglish]

Hey Raj U r too junior to me... I am basically a professor in English in a university... I started watching your videos recently as I used to avoid your videos seeing your face,thinking too young... what would I learn from you.. One fine day I watched your video casually and found it very informative... I have gone through your book too... Too practically u have written the things... God bless you...Good luck for your future endeavours...

[@VikashAgrawal-lq2nn]

Absolutely, thank you. Such a podcast is desperately needed. In fact, I want to congratulate you on a job well done and ask that you continue to motivate India. I genuinely value what you've done.

[@Nitin_Sharma800]

Excellent Podcast, Kindly have more and more Similar Podcasts. P.S: I can relate a lot on Right to Repair Law, i have VU TV, called them for service, they visited and said we need to replace PCB i asked why can't you repair he said it cannot be repaired and only Part replacement is possible with a charge of 18K, i got it repaired from Local Technician/Service engineer for 6K. Hopefully it changes Soon!

[@jay140261]

Was great to see Ajay Ji. I started my career in Microcomp Ltd and then went on Dubai. I still. remember my interview with DS Puri n CR Ramesh in Mumbai. This was my first job offering, and I went on to crack another 9 jobs, all in my second year Graduation course. I still chose to join the HCL group because the interview process inspired me and I rejected a much higher salary from a Paints company for this specific reason. Yes they selected a great bunch of people as Ajay reminisces. Tgat part they really got spot on. Great interview Raj n personally I enjoy your low key, hunble style.

[@vlogNtalk]

Thank you so much for making such a kind of podcast it actually creates a lot of value in our life 🙏👍

[@sumit-jadhav]

Make more videos on old entrepreneurs of India. Just amazing session this was !👍❤️

[@Bussznews]

Thanks for this episode. I love the sales and I try to improve my career in sales. So more videos on this topic that's really helpful for me and all the sales person.

[@iSufi071]

you have done a commendable job raj sir 🙏🏻, these conversations are living books. the major change i have found in myself is i have become optimistic towards business ecosystem of India. please bring shiv nadir and ratan tata i want here them and you have ability to bring out what is necessary and important for us from these legends

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I am a big fan of your and way you talk with Guests. I like your confidence, energy and giving your thoughts🤔💭 in front of other's without any hagitations.

[@royafthapa7856]

I may be abit late to comment but wanna thanks you bro for bringing such professional of particular fields who has done a lot in their life high lows roller coaster ride but at the end became a suscessful person in their own fields and sharing each every point of their life business and all

[@ritikmehta5902]

Yes this kind of content should come in your posdcast. I liked it very much.

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Best Podcast i ever heard on youtube, learned a lot from him 👍

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Great Podcast. Very informative! Looking forward for more.

[@bichlaa4595]

He is absolutely inspiring 🙏🙏 thank you

[@saujanyasuman5121]

It was a great episode. There is so much to learn from it.

[@ARajen668]

Loved today's topic. I would love to listen to more finance and business related podcasts. Keep making great content.

[@dreamschool6432]

Raj Shamani's Informative podcasts are sources of Motivation and learning both❤️❤️

[@akhaleefa]

Excellent work. Please keep doing it with highly influential people.

[@BakruChannel]

I have never heard or listened to him ever before,,, but he is a legend and too good 👍 awesome learning. Thanks to both of you

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Excellent Potcast Raj..Looking foward for more such postcast from such a Experienced Person

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Couldn’t move my ears and eyes from the screen… just on point and deepness on all the questions and the replies…. just fantastic ,appreciate both of you giving a highly encouraging coverage….. do invest Ajayji on different topic…wishing you a good health and success

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26:16 Jo bhi successful h wo ek style h😂

[@ranganathanpurushothaman8578]

Great conversation, very insightful, best wishes for your success!

[@debm09]

What a knowledgable person. Very good insights in selling

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i watched the complete podcast. thats amazing

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One of the best podcast , very knowledge.

[@raunakpradhan2611]

Really liked the topic, especially the sales part. You must invite Mr. Subroto Bagchi who was co founder of Mindtree and currently serving as Chairman of Odisha Skill Development Authority. Another guest you must invite is Mr. Biraja Prasad Rout, founder of Biggies Burger. There is a lot to learn from his journey as well.

[@fahadanwer9418]

I really like when you call entrepreneurs and right person in each field and most importantly you ask right questions like Business & Growth Opportunities and not silly questions like aliens/ghosts!! Keep growing, thanks a lot❤

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Beerbiceps😂😂

[@gedankenthesis]

Fantastic questions and equally brilliant answers. Such a masterclass. Thank you Mr. Shamani for the important work that you do.

[@Royalgirl_998]

I was searching about HCl company in deep to understand about their business and Shiva Nadar and especially Roshni Nadar and you surprise me by this podcast ... thank in billion.......

[@rajshamani]

hahah, enjoy this one and tell us what else is on your mind? 🫣

[@Royalgirl_998]

​@@rajshamani.. I wish aap hamesha hi aise guest ko bulate raho Jo hame different perception dete h life k bare me aur Career k bare me .and please make a special video on Roshni Nadar mam ..if possible than please invite her ..I will be so grateful for you

[@kannayyabasanna]

Waiting for sudha murthy interview_❤

[@kannayyabasanna]

@rajshamani waiting for sudha murthy in your pod cost

[@lakshayarora3081]

Brother Raj, I must say, what you're doing here is absolute knowledge-sharing dynamite! In 2023, we're truly fortunate when we compare it to the previous market situations. Your efforts are immensely appreciated. Thank you for being the driving force behind this. That Kodak Case study is really relatable to me since I am a photographer Please, keep up the fantastic work - we're all eagerly looking forward to more!

[@eshansingri1940]

Raj please keep bringing experienced businessman like Ajai Chowdhry Sir to your podcast, I was quite amazed to know that not every old people can be trending and adapting to today's mindset and that was the game changing personality he has and that's the reason HCL TECH is worth billions of dollars.

[@vikasthakur1989]

Wow what an insightful podcast. Good job team Raj Shamani. You guys are really creating valuable content. Good job❤

[@rajinderpaul3446]

A big thanks Raj for such a knowledgeable session. Feeling very lucky after listening to him, great wisdom and deep clarity in every discussion.

[@gaurabsingharoy3632]

❤ the way you ended it. Achieving the "Indian Dream".

[@shivamsoni4459]

First time i saw full podcast. Great content Raj Sir ... 🎉

[@IndianAsphaltPlayer]

I learnt so many things Thenkeu for this knowledge sir.

[@UECAmitKumar]

Kudos to you & your team for this great work!❤

[@gupta.satyam]

Liked this episode We want more entrepreneurs from IT and specially who are working in sillion valley

[@RAJESHPARIDAUpvc]

I love this interview , learnt much thanks you very much for this type of free content

[@THEGamer-hw6tx]

Jo bhi successful hai woh ek style hai ❤❤

[@ritikdeshwal13]

I don’t know why you’re not getting views but your content is on next level nothing compared to other channels

[@akhils204]

Really enjoyed the Podcast, definitely would like to have more Sales VP’s of big 5s to be interviewed & bring there thoughts & experiences handling sales team in such big organisations.

[@user-vx7zx9zj7x]

One of best episodes. Mr. Ajay Chaudhary hiring sales person Mc Clelland’s theory if possible can get more detail of while hiring recruiting asking salespeople to write story on picture. Thanks Hemant Ramani

[@nitinrathore572]

Thank you for this podcast.

[@motivatetoall4150]

Thankyou Again Raj Bhai to give this valuable Podcast every wednesday and saturday m wait karta hu ki apka new podcast aaye related to Entreprenurship and business again thankyou for your contribution in my life.

[@rajshamani]

thank you soo much bhai, reading these comments motivates us to keep pushing ourselves to create these videos 🤗🚀

[@yashmannofficial]

​@@rajshamanibrother keep creating these types of podcast I actually learnt to many things 🤟🤟

[@suindude8149]

HCL has really a great bondage.Once upon a time I discovered the wisdom out of the banner like whether I have start up gene or not.That sounded great in case after recession comprising of mass layoff.

[@wonderfinds4697]

This was really amazing.. I love the guest you invite from business side.

[@kuldeepjain7132]

To the point baat bhai... Yahi eaa hi kuch dekhna cahta tha.... cearity check mil gya ajj ❤

[@Chillhai]

The podcast was awesome please bring more podcast like this💪💪

[@bhuvanbhardwaj8389]

Wonderful Podcast. Keep up Raj!

[@revtiraman1302]

Thanks Raj for this podcast. Would love if you can bring more notable people from the Electronics field, cause it's really hot happening there which I think upcoming future should have a look at!! Cheers!

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Really awesome and knowledgable topic 👌💥

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Wonderful topic with a very humble person try to get such people with great business ideas

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Yesterday I saw him on josh talk😮today podcast with you..... His book is awesome

[@Currentmood1ONE]

Finally another one !! Always waiting for your new podcast!

[@rajshamani]

More to come! thanks for the comment, it means a lot 💯

[@arthvora1397]

Hey this was a really detailed and informative content rather than most others which are merely selling hope

[@anmolchavan6222]

Raj bhai please podcasts ki length aur badi kardo. Mai genuinely 2 ghante ka podcast sunna chahta hoon. Aur haan !! Love you bhai ❤️

[@Royalgirl_998]

Thank you for this amazing podcast..

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Thank you for this episode

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great Bro ! Happy to listen more than 1hr

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🌻We want more such podcast like = A.I, Tech and start up 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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😊

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This podcast was phenomenal

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Great bhai

[@karantolani1]

Bas aise hi business pocast banate raho yaar, you're actually creating transformation changing our lives. Next guest recommendation - Rajesh mehta of Rajesh exports, 2lakh cr+ revenue

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Brilliant GRATITUDE to both 🙏🕉🌻🎊👏

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I think it would be great watching this podcast of an experience personwho knows indian market level from begining and share his some ideas about sales knowledge and relation about companies and its customers. 😊.

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very knowledgeable podcast 👍👍

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VERY MOTIVATIONAL ❤

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enjoyed a lot really appreciated this podcast.

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Learned a lot thank you

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Raj shamani bhaiya is best❤

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Interesting conversation! Thanks Raj

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Got so much insight better than ever.

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I like what you talked about sales and Nokia failure ❤

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Valuable information thanks raj bhai❤❤

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So Raj bhaiya, my learn would be related to sales "Authority transaction" i love this point and it made me go deeper into in 😅

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Wow😊 thank you.

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Thank you so much for this 🙏🙏❤

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Just awesome podcast😊

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Please talk about how to start a startup. Great show sir I'm really interested at the start of my business.

[@Jitendra_Dhote]

We want more such senior successful dads on show who can teach young gen

[@sujaysonar8425]

Raj you are doing a great job. Thanks for these videos.

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One of the most interesting conversations I have listened to in recent times. Thank you for having Mr.Ajai at your show

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The interview and the content is very informative and useful

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Raj, try to have more podcasts in the field of Hardware and Electronics where their wisdom and experiences can be shared.

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Nation is growing under strong leadership! 🙌