Rishi Khanna Explains Why Startups Are Burning Cash Faster

Entrepreneur Success Stories | NEVER BEEN PROMOTED Podcast with Thomas Helfrich

Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich

Rishi Khanna, CEO of ISHIR, joins the podcast to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in the world of startups and innovation. With decades of experience in helping companies accelerate their innovation journey, Rishi provides actionable insights into what it takes to succeed in today�s competitive landscape.

About Rishi Khanna:

Rishi Khanna is the CEO of ISHIR, a global innovation and digital product studio. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rishi has guided startups and enterprises through technological transformations, leveraging global talent and advanced methodologies to solve complex business challenges. His leadership philosophy centers on resilience, purpose, and impact.

In this episode, Thomas and Rishi discuss:

• Why Startups Are Running Out of Cash Faster Than Ever
  Rishi explains the common pitfalls startups face, including a lack of focus on identifying real problems and achieving product-market fit. He emphasizes the importance of validating ideas before diving into development.
• The Power of Purpose in Entrepreneurship
  Rishi shares how discovering his purpose transformed his leadership approach and enabled him to create a resilient organization. He discusses the value of living a life by design rather than default.
• Leveraging Global Talent for Innovation
  Rishi outlines his strategy for finding passionate talent worldwide and explains how diversification across markets like Latin America and Eastern Europe helps mitigate risks and drive efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

• Start with the Problem, Not the Solution
  Many startups fail because they build products without understanding their audience�s needs. Validating the problem upfront can save time and resources.
• Build Resilience in Your Organization
  Rishi highlights the importance of maintaining a core team through tough times, such as the dotcom bust, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis.
• Purpose-Driven Leadership Matters
  Aligning personal and organizational goals around a clear purpose fosters long-term success and fulfillment.

"Live life by design, not by default. Be intentional in what you do every day." � Rishi Khanna

CONNECT WITH RISHI KHANNA:

Website: https://www.ishir.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishir/
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1. Rishi Khanna Explains Why Startups Are Burning Cash Faster (00:00:00)

2. Innovation Acceleration and Startup Cash Challenges (00:00:18)

3. Overcoming Business Setbacks and Resilience (00:10:59)

4. Global Talent Strategy and Innovation Resilience (00:16:05)

5. Tech Innovation vs. Customer Problem Solving (00:19:50)

6. AI Augmentation and Business Innovation (00:23:35)

7. Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship Impact (00:29:28)