"A founder has to grow faster than the company."

The Business OS

Building a business is tough. And transitioning from a founder's mindset to becoming an impactful CEO is even tougher.

In the debut episode of The Business OS, host Kushal Saini Kakkar sits down with Gaurav Sharma, the founder and CEO of JustCall, to discuss his transformative journey from a startup founder to a thriving CEO. Gaurav shares his personal growth story, detailing how he overcame his introverted nature to become an effective leader.

Listen as Gaurav reveals the strategies he uses to continually challenge himself, avoid complacency, and build high-quality organizations like SaaS Labs and JustCall. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned founder, this episode offers valuable mental models and candid insights to help you navigate the complexities of business leadership.

Tune in to gain actionable takeaways that will empower you to lead and drive your business confidently.

You’ll Learn:

• The difference between being a founder and a CEO
• The importance of hiring the right people and building a robust company culture
• How AI is an opportunity and challenge for businesses today

Timestamps:

[00:00] An introduction to the episode

[05:18] Why Gaurav waited to raise capital until profitable

[09:03] How the fear of failing inspires motivation

[14:05] How Gaurav started with tiny products and became successful

[20:18] The importance of open communication during the hiring process

[24:00] How communication between pre-funded and post-funded teams was crucial for understanding each other's strengths

[25:34] Understanding purpose drives higher contribution, especially across generations in the workplace