Companies have a hiring problems | Ajinkya Tanpure: Founder & CEO - Crossval

Welcome to The Dollar Diaries podcast, where we dive deep into the world of finance, money management, and everything in between. Join your hosts, Jamilah, Guhaesh, and Abubakr, as they embark on a journey to unravel the mysteries of money and share their own experiences along the way.🎙️ About The Dollar Diaries 🎙️The Dollar Diaries is your go-to podcast for all things money-related. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a newbie saver, or somewhere in between, we've got you covered. We explore diverse perspectives on managing money, making smart financial decisions, and even navigating the occasional financial hiccup.💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡Jamilah: With a background in marketing, Jamilah brings her unique take on money matters. She's on a mission to turn her 10 into 100 and share her insights and challenges with you. https://instagram.com/jamilahparekhhAbubakr: As a finance major, Abubakr's journey is a blend of knowledge and learning. He's determined to prevent his 10 from turning into zero, and he's here to uncover the secrets of successful money management. https://instagram.com/bbaakkrrrGuhaesh: A finance enthusiast who's always up for a stimulating conversation. Armed with a degree in finance, he has an insatiable curiosity for unraveling intricate financial concepts. https://instagram.com/guhaeshAbout this episode:Ajinkya is the Founder and CEO of CrossVal, a platform that automates the process of financial modeling for early-stage companies, enterprises, and investment funds. He is one who is easily excited by numbers, startups, and triathlons.Ajinkya graduated as an engineer but spent most of his career in venture capital & private equity.Producers: - Abubakar Sajith: https://instagram.com/bbaakkrrr- Aditya Poddar: https://instagram.com/redbullvodka_- Emmanuel Almeida: https://instagram.com/emmxnu- Guhaesh Subramanian: https://instagram.com/guhaesh- Jamilah Parekh: https://www.instagram.com/jamilahparekhh/- Liz Ann D'Souza: https://www.instagram.com/lizann_10/SPEND LESS: SPEND LESS is an online community for young adults who are eager to build a financially stable future while not compromising on the joys of life.🫂 Join the community NOW!https://chat.whatsapp.com/FG67aEgWQa5IP1W1ue5J8sSocials: Twitter- https://twitter.com/theTDDpodcastFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/thedollardiariespodcastInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/thedollardiariespodcast/Twitch- https://www.twitch.tv/thedollardiariespodcastLinkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/spendless-cash/

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - About Ajinkya & CrossVal

03:02 - Value of time

05:22 - Priorities as an entrepreneur

05:44 - Work-life balance

07:44 - Attending calls at odd times

09:52 - Should you do entrepreneurship full-time from the start?

12:12 - “Young people know young people”

13:17 - Are investors skeptical about young teams?

14:07 - Ajinkya’s preference for a young team

15:20 - The future of CrossVal

16:39 - Mechanical Engineering to CrossVal

18:42 - The power of mindset

19:07 - Technicalities involved in podcasting

19:42 - Curiosity and failure

20:14 - Difficulties faced during the initial stages of TDD

21:33 - The power of curiosity, failure and aggressiveness

22:21 - Liz’s take on outsourcing from the very beginning

23:02 - ‘It was stupid of us”

23:03 - Mission, vision and execution

24:29 - The importance of consistency

25:02 - Managing frictions between team members

25:27 - Advantages of having a simple product

25:45 - Ajinkya’s failures

27:07 - Self-accountability and the importance of listening

28:12 - The Indian School mentality

28:35 - “My goal is to be the dumbest person on my team”

29:11 - “A lot of people's problems are not people problems, its hiring problems”

29:47 - Hierarchy and friction

30:12 - The end goal of joining a startup

31:05 - Hierarchy and innovation

31:30 - Outro and to be continued