Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle

Ascending to the C-suite: AC Chakrabarti's Path: The 28 Day Failure and the Art of Cultivating your inner Circle He's now the successful CEO of HireLogic and industry killer in HR Tech but in a mere 28 days, AC's initial business shuttered, a turning point. Through adversity, he learned the art of building an inner circle, crucial for navigating funding politics and fostering trust. As he ascended to the C-suite, sleepless nights became common, driven by the pursuit of success. His journey illuminates the challenges and strategies essential for startup triumphs. Chapters 00:00 The Cost of Commuting 03:44 Introduction to AC Chakrabarti and HireLogic 04:41 Standardizing the Hiring Process 06:20 The Importance of Structured Interviews 07:00 AC Chakrabarti's Early Entrepreneurial Instincts 09:22 Transitioning from Price Waterhouse to Siebel Systems 11:16 Creating Clear Standards and Selling to SAP 13:27 Missed Opportunities: Google and Salesforce 19:30 The Need for Better Healthcare 21:24 Starting AnyPresence 23:22 Identifying Unmet Needs 24:22 Building Greenfield Startups 25:25 Building a Team for Greenfield Opportunities 27:19 Investor Mindset in New Categories 29:08 The Role of AI in Venture Investments 30:46 Knowing When to Seek Funding or Exit 33:51 Creating Developer Software for Microservices 35:24 The Future of AI in Code Writing 37:34 The Importance of Humanities in Education 40:14 Rethinking Education Curriculum 44:16 Advice for Young Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices