In this episode, we chat with Deep Kalra, the former CEO of MakeMyTrip. Deep opens up about his amazing 24-year journey as an entrepreneur, sharing his experiences and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
We discuss how he navigated the pandemic, his thoughts on reinventing oneself, and the exciting impact of AI. Deep also talks about the skills he’s picked up, his approach to building and hiring great teams and the unique challenges in the tourism industry.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation where Deep shares his formula for better business and the significant learnings from different phases of his life.
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00:00 - Preview
01:01 - Introduction
01:49 - Deep Kalra’s 24-Year Entrepreneurial Journey
09:16 - Pandemic Learnings
14:37 - His Entrepreneurial Journey So Far
16:35 - What Reinventing Means
22:08 - The Impact of AI
27:30 - Skills Mastered Along the Way
31:56 - Mastering Team Building and Hiring
38:08 - Fascination with His Business
48:45 - Tourism Industry Challenges
55:31 - Leveraging AI
1:00:46 - Formula for Better Business
1:06:24 - Key Learnings from Life Phases
1:11:06 - Outro
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