Thinking Bigger and Moving Faster with Hitendra Patel

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk with Hitendra Patel at the Up Next Charlie West First Tuesday event. He shares his mission to help entrepreneurs think bigger and act faster. He explains the concept of “Palli Palli,” a Korean approach to urgency, and how successful companies like Samsung and Hyundai embraced rapid innovation. We discuss the challenge of sunk costs in business and the importance of letting go of outdated investments to focus on future growth. Hitendra reflects on his work with Motorola, where his team introduced lithium-ion batteries, and his current efforts to support small businesses in this region. He encourages entrepreneurs to rethink their strategies, embrace bold action, and leverage partnerships to scale efficiently. To learn more, he invites listeners to explore resources at the Global Innovation Management Institute.