Reality of Startups: What Founders Learn Too Late | EP03

In Episode 3 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Shankar Jadhav, a seasoned CIO, Director, and former Managing Director of the investment arm of a leading stock exchange. Having worked across capital markets, technology, infrastructure, and startup funding, Shankar has seen startups from a perspective few founders ever experience – from the boardroom, the balance sheet, and the long road to scale.

In this candid conversation, we unpack:

• Why many startups fail despite strong ideas
• The most common mistakes founders make early
• The difference between chasing valuation and building value
• What investors and boards actually look for
• Why governance, discipline, and execution matter more than hype

This episode strips away startup glamour to reveal the real journey – one built on clarity, resilience, and long-term thinking. If you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or leader – this is a conversation you shouldn’t miss.

Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move
Episode 03: Reality of Startups: What Founders Learn Too Late
Guest: Shankar Jadhav | CIO, Director & Ex-MD (Investment arm of a leading stock exchange)
Host: Rohan Patil