Sridar Iyengar, Co-Founder, 360Plus Foundation; Mentorpreneur
- Sridar Iyengar is a seasoned corporate leader and co-founder of the 360Plus Foundation.
- He is the former chairman of ICICI Ventures, and managing partner at KPMG.
Podcast
Overview
Sridar Iyengar, co-founder of 360Plus Foundation and former chairman of ICICI Ventures, discussed his journey and insights on managing India’s human and intellectual capital. He emphasized the importance of leveraging India’s young population (60% under 35) and integrating the bottom of the pyramid into the knowledge economy. Iyengar highlighted the need for transparency in leadership, fostering a culture of empowerment, and encouraging creativity. He stressed the importance of teaching people to learn and adapt, rather than just teaching them something. Iyengar also underscored the significance of work-life balance and having personal interests beyond work.
00:39- About Sridar Iyengar
- Sridar Iyengar is a seasoned corporate leader and co-founder of the 360Plus Foundation.
- He is the former chairman of ICICI Ventures, and managing partner at KPMG.
- Sridar emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of empowerment, creativity, and continuous learning within organizations to fully harness India’s demographic dividend.
13:06- How should corporations and governments collaborate to upskill the workforce?
- Focus on teaching people how to learn, not just imparting skills. Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability.
- Identify skill gaps through corporate insights and leverage government resources to scale up targeted training programs.
- Create platforms for continuous learning and knowledge sharing through joint research, employee exchanges, and mentorship.
21:10- What would you say are three lessons from your journey that you would want a lot of our viewers and listeners to take away?
- Do whatever you do well. Give it your best effort and commitment, even if it’s a task-driven job.
- Bring a part of yourself into your work – find ways to do things slightly differently that could become the new standard.
- Always keep in mind how your work connects to and impacts the broader world. Look for opportunities to address other issues beyond just your immediate objectives.
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Learn more about Sridar Iyengar: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Sridar Iyengar is a seasoned corporate leader and co-founder of the 360Plus Foundation.
- He is the former chairman of ICICI Ventures, and managing partner at KPMG.
- Sridar emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of empowerment, creativity, and continuous learning within organizations to fully harness India’s demographic dividend.
