Dheeraj Pandey - Board Member at Adobe, Co-founder at Nutanix | Investing in Innovation

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➡️ About The Guest

Dheeraj Pandey is a visionary leader in the technology industry with a proven track record of innovation. He currently heads DevRev, a company he co-founded in 2020 to provide cutting-edge CRM solutions for developers. Pandey's reputation was cemented during his time at Nutanix, where he served as co-founder and CEO for over a decade. He guided Nutanix to a record-breaking IPO and a successful pivot towards software-defined solutions.

His entrepreneurial achievements earned him the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Silicon Valley, 2016) and his technical expertise is reflected in his co-authorship of numerous patents in distributed databases. Pandey's influence extends beyond his companies, as evidenced by his board position at Adobe and his recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The founding of DevRev highlights his continued dedication to shaping the future of technology.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Building Tech Companies: Then vs. Now
04:54 - AI's Competitive Edge in Tech
09:39 - Dheeraj Pandey's Journey
20:59 - Finding Authentic Team Members
23:15 - Knowing When to Walk Away
24:32 - Key Lessons from Nutanix
30:00 - Meeting Market Needs as an Entrepreneur
32:55 - Sponsor: Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast
33:41 - DevRev's Mission and Goals
39:48 - Launching Versatile Products
44:45 - The Business Power of Data Democratization
49:21 - Storytelling through Data Visualization
53:00 - The Importance of Design for Success
57:04 - Evolving Design and Minimizing Friction
58:58 - Starting with "Why"
1:05:23 - Making Noise in a Crowded Market
1:08:08 - Advice to Younger Self
1:09:32 - Connect with Dheeraj Pandey

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