Toshan Tamhane on Business, Problem Solving, Leadership and Success | Figuring Out Episode 66

Figuring Out with Raj Shamani

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In this latest episode of Figuring Out Podcast we are in conversation with Toshan Tamhane, an avid adventurer who lives with 1 aim - “regret minimization - you only live once”.
He followed the conventional IIM-A to consulting path - spent 18+ years at McKinsey across 55+ countries, advising billionaires, making deals, and building businesses. Then, a bit bored and a bit reflective, I ventured into traditional corporate roles with a passion for investing, M&As, digital builds & sustainability.
Currently trying to make the full use of 24 hours every day, I also invest in start-ups (~30+ investments), teach in B-schools, serve as an active Board member, and write extensively.
Managing 2 kids (and my wife) is an adventure of a different order. To do this efficiently, he keeps himself fit by climbing mountains in Nepal & the Alps as well as practicing intense sports (kickboxing, bouldering, capoeira, running marathons).
Lastly, he tries to meet and learn from at least 1 person every week - that's 52 intense conversations.
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0:00 How Steve Redgrave became 5x Olympic Champion
4:33 Toshan’s Sports role model
8:13 How important is attention to detail
12:40 What does Toshan Tamhane do
13:45 What exactly does a CSO do?
15:30 The most important skill for a CSO
16:47 What role does Raj have in his startup
17:56 How Steve Jobs vision led to Apple’s success
19:05 Alex Ferguson’s role in Manchester United’s Success
20:40 3 books every aspiring CEO should read
28:20 Do books help in real life?
29:35 3 best books that Raj has read
31:40 What does a CFO do?
38:05 What does a COO do?
40:35 Best books for CFO and COO
42:50 difference between Startups and Corporate
48:40 Why failed startups are important
50:40 Why a startup shouldn’t chase a big market
52:00 Should you follow trends or passion in Business?
56:15 Founder vs Market in a Business
1:00:00 Peter Thiel’s Unconventional School
1:01:00 How gut feeling can turn into a business
1:04:25 Most important functions of a startup
1:06:45 How to develop problem solving skills
1:17:50 Good vs Bad problem solvers
1:23:30 Why are their 2 Mafias in India
1:28:30 How can people get CEO skills?
1:33:35 Toshan’s top 3 learnings
1:38:50 Why and When do businesses need consulting
1:45:45 The right way to scale a business
1:53:15 Closing the loop
About Raj Shamani
Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
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