Murali Bukkapatnam, Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE: Empowering Entrepreneurship Across Borders
- Murali’s childhood in rural Andhra Pradesh and his father’s entrepreneurial ventures.
- The impact of witnessing small business creation in a close-knit community.
Podcast
Overview
In this enlightening episode of “The Brand Called You,” host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Murali Bukkapatnam, an accomplished corporate leader, serial entrepreneur, and current Chairman of the Global Board of Trustees at TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs). Together, they explore Murali’s entrepreneurial journey, the philosophies driving TiE, the cultural shifts in startup ecosystems, and his vision for empowering underserved entrepreneurs.
00:01:27-What Sparked Murali’s Entrepreneurial Spirit?
- Murali’s childhood in rural Andhra Pradesh and his father’s entrepreneurial ventures.
- The impact of witnessing small business creation in a close-knit community.
- How early exposure to business challenges and resilience informed his own drive to become an entrepreneur.
00:03:54-What Are the Most Striking Cultural Differences Between US and Indian Startup Ecosystems?
- Murali’s comparison of the open, risk-embracing culture in the US vs. cautious, paperwork-driven India.
- Anecdote about securing a $300,000 line of credit in the US just with a QuickBooks printout.
- Gradual but encouraging change in Indian cities, where investors are now more open to early-stage ideas.
00:06:50-How Do Personal Values Influence Venture Choices, Especially in Underserved Communities?
- Heartwarming story of Murali’s promise to a childhood caretaker.
- Reflection on how his rising economic status fueled his desire to uplift the underprivileged.
- Insight into how supporting underserved markets became a guiding value in his ventures.
00:09:21-What is TiE and What Vision Drives Its Global Leadership?
- The origin story of TiE (founded in 1992 by Indian entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley).
- TiE’s mission: Breaking glass ceilings, fostering a “virtuous cycle of wealth,” and mentoring new entrepreneurs.
- Murali’s vision as Chairman: Centering the entrepreneur, influencing public policy, and expanding TiE’s reach to underserved regions.
00:13:44-How is TiE Reimagining Mentorship in Today’s Startup World?
- Emphasis on mentorship rooted in India’s Guru-Shishya tradition.
- The importance of unbiased listening, relationship-building, and experience-sharing.
- The shift from transactional mentorship to nurturing leadership qualities in founders.
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Learn more about Murali Bukkapatnam: Linkedin
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- Murali’s childhood in rural Andhra Pradesh and his father’s entrepreneurial ventures.
- The impact of witnessing small business creation in a close-knit community.
- How early exposure to business challenges and resilience informed his own drive to become an entrepreneur.
