The Driven Entrepreneur
Conversations with entrepreneurs who built, or tried to build, sustainable and scalable businesses.
What worked, what didn’t, and what they’d do differently
Each episode sits down with a seasoned entrepreneur to cover their startup journey, the books, people, events and habits that shaped them, and the in-depth expertise they’ve earned the hard way. No hype, just what worked, what didn’t and what they’d do differently.
Four segments, every time
Entrepreneur Journey
The challenges, turning points and lessons from the guest’s path.
Habits and Power Words
The routines and phrases that keep them going.
Movies and Books
What has shaped how they think.
In-Depth Subject
A deep dive into the guest’s area of expertise.
An entrepreneur talking to entrepreneurs
I’m Rishi Yadati, an entrepreneur first. In 2005 I founded Gifting Inc., a global eCommerce gifting brand, and ran it for 16 years, until 2021. In 2021 I started Think Prile, where I work as a fractional CMO, helping growing B2B companies build the sales, brand and measurement systems they were missing.
Over 20 years and 150+ projects, I’ve learned that growth sticks when it runs on a system, not on the founder’s network. I started this podcast because the most useful lessons about building a business come from people who have actually done it. Having built and run a business myself, I ask the questions founders really want answered.
About my consulting workSeason 1, newest first
Techpreneur from Bikaner
From a Bangalore IT job to founding SunArc in Bikaner in 2003, and why entrepreneurship is a long, patient game.
Unwavering Spirit
How repeated product failures and steady commitment shaped his path from software engineer to founder, with sales as a key lesson.
Human First
How Prolitee, started with 432 rupees, survived COVID-19 with a reserve fund, a pivot to virtual events and a “human first” approach.
Switch ON
Entrepreneurship is personal transformation and solving worthwhile problems, not just making money.
Journey from Zero to One
A decade of startups, from WashApp to Hyno’s remote-team model, and lessons on unit economics, resilience and team-building.
From Failure to Success
How early setbacks led to his startup career, and why learning from others’ failures reduces risk.
Built something worth talking about?
I’m always looking to speak with entrepreneurs who have a real story to share. Connect with me on LinkedIn and tell me about yours.
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