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First Principles

The Ken
Entrepreneurship
E-Commerce
Meesho
Venture Capital
Women Founders
Customer Insights
Zero Commission Model
Logistics
India
Rebel Foods
Indifi
Phonepe
Flipkart
Middle-Class Values
Small Business Lending
Digitization
Postcard Hotels
Startups
Commodities Market
Empathy In Leadership

First Principles is a weekly interview podcast comprising authentic, candid, and insightful conversations between some of India’s most accomplished founders and business leaders, and Rohin Dharmakumar, The Ken’s CEO & co-founder. From personal philosophies, mental models and decision making frameworks, to reading habits, parenting styles or personal interests, each episode will delve into what mak... more

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Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the 47th episode since we started, or the 6th episode of season 3.

In this episode, I sit down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India’s largest and most successful full-service ... more

In this episode, Rohin Dharmakumar sits down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India’s largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfol... more

Hello and welcome back to First Principles. I’m thrilled to bring you episode 46, my conversation with Anand Jain, the co-founder of Mumbai-headquartered customer engagement platform CleverTap.

Anand and I were once colleagues at the media conglomer... more

Hello and welcome back to First Principles. I’m thrilled to bring you episode 46, my conversation with Anand Jain, the co-founder of Mumbai-headquartered customer engagement platform CleverTap.

Anand and I were once colleagues at the media conglomer... more

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Recent Guests

Rahul Matthan
Co-founder of Trilegal
Trilegal
Episode: Part 1: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles
Anand Jain
Co-founder of CleverTap, an expert in customer engagement technology
CleverTap
Episode: Part 2: Anand Jain of Clevertap on starting with nothing and learning, building and leading as you go along
Manish Sabharwal
Executive vice chairman of Teamlease, contributor on labor markets and education
Teamlease
Episode: Part 2: Manish Sabharwal of Teamlease on creating great ancestors, India’s development journey and ‘regulatory cholesterol’
Sahil Barua
Co-founder and CEO of Delhivery
Delhivery
Episode: Part 1: Sahil Barua on why Delhivery is the antithesis of moving fast and breaking things
Prof. Raj Srinivasan
A professor who teaches Strategy at IIM Bangalore with a focus on platform business models.
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Episode: Introducing Two by Two, a new premium business podcast from The Ken
Srikanth Rajagopalan
CEO of Perfuse Account Aggregation, previously involved in Amazon Pay and AWS financial services in India.
Perfuse Account Aggregation
Episode: Introducing Two by Two, a new premium business podcast from The Ken
Krish Subramanian
Co-founder and CEO of Chargebee
Chargebee
Episode: The Final Supercut Part 2: Founders 21-41
Yashish Dahiya
Co-founder and Group CEO of Policybazaar
Policybazaar
Episode: The Final Supercut Part 2: Founders 21-41
Varun Dua
Founder of Acko
Acko
Episode: The Final Supercut Part 2: Founders 21-41

Host

Rohin Dharmakumar
CEO and co-founder of The Ken, Rohin hosts insightful conversations with industry leaders, focusing on their personal philosophies and decision-making processes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • LEART FROM KEN & BUILT A START-UP !!!

    "I'm incredibly grateful to the Ken Team, especially Rohan. With over 35 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences management consulting, I've struggled to find podcasts or masterclasses that truly delve into first principles. Rohan is exceptional; his intriguing questions consistently yield unique insights, setting him apart from other podcasters.

    I've listened to his podcasts, particularly those with Manav Garg of Eka and Ananth Narayan of Mensa, over 20 times. The insights gained w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deepak H Gowda
    India3 months ago
  • It’s magical

    Really love the concept and the way shows drives…..running out of words to describe express ……great job team

    It will be great if we have one prod cost about THE KEN journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charan theja
    Indiaa year ago
  • A class act !

    Have been listening to the podcast since its inception. Have loved each of the episodes - the curiosity that Rohin brings forth and the tonality of the conversations are just amazing. Each episode is packed with learnings and are entertaining at the same time. Congrats and thanks Rohin and team for curating such a lovely series ! Made my last 2 years a tad more meaningful and my runs (when I listened mostly) so much engaging.

    Look forward to the next act !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sri Sundaram
    Germanya year ago
  • The Best Ever Podcast!

    Rohin is simply the Hero of First principles! The way he host the show , the questions, the analogies, just awesome! His presence of mind & Clarity of thoughts are just unmatched . He brings one of the talented people of India which the makes the show even more interesting, insightful and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meet82
    Indiaa year ago
  • Need timestamps!!

    Timestamps make it easy to jump to interesting parts of the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    iShark47
    Indiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and authenticity of the conversations, often highlighting the unique insights shared by the guests.
Overall, the quality of discussions and the caliber of guests are frequently commended, making it a popular choice for business-oriented audiences.
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Part 1: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles
Q: How did you approach scaling Trilegal from a small firm to one of India's largest?
Rahul described that the key to scaling was shifting from founder-led management to a more structured, elected management model which allowed for growth and recruitment of new talent.
Part 1: Trilegal's Rahul Matthan on the firm, the partnership, and the principles
Q: What made you decide that you wanted to start a law firm of your own?
Rahul mentioned that all six co-founders felt a need for a different approach to law firm operations that emphasized professionalism and clear career progression.
Part 1: Anand Jain of Clevertap on starting with nothing and learning, building and leading as you go along
Q: Why did you say that you shouldn't be where you are today?
Anand reflects on his modest intelligence, non-traditional educational background, and the necessity to start from First Principles.
Part 2: Ultraviolette Automotive's Narayan Subramaniam on tinkering, designing and learning by discarding
Q: What part of your job do you wish you didn't have to do?
Fundraising is the part I wish I didn't have to do, as it involves many no's and can be draining.
Part 2: Ultraviolette Automotive's Narayan Subramaniam on tinkering, designing and learning by discarding
Q: What three things typically take up 80% of your time in a week?
Sales, marketing, and R&D of upcoming products, with a large focus on sales and marketing.

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This podcast features engaging interviews with prominent founders and business leaders, focusing on their unique philosophies, mental models, and personal experiences. Each episode offers a candid glimpse into what drives these individuals, exploring themes such as decision-making frameworks, personal interests, and even parenting styles. Notable for its commitment to authentic storytelling, it aims to inspire listeners with practical insights drawn from the journeys of its guests. The conversations are not just informative; they also delve into the human side of entrepreneurship, making this a valuable resource for aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs looking for guidance and inspiration.

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1. Rahul Matthan
2. Anand Jain
3. Manish Sabharwal
4. Sahil Barua
5. Prof. Raj Srinivasan
6. Srikanth Rajagopalan
7. Krish Subramanian
8. Yashish Dahiya

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