Bombay Shaving Company's COO & CEO on raising Series C & the path to IPO | ft. Aditya Sehgal
Topics discussed
Introduction and the S-curve of Bombay Shaving Company
Defining long-term thinking and the 10-year horizon
The driving through fog metaphor and short-term focus
Balancing short-term survival with long-term vision
The concept of Zeems and China's innovation advantage
India's growth story and export potential compared to China
Building local manufacturing and quality advantages in India
Underwriting strategic bets and managing limited capital
The architect vs. gardener metaphor for business building
Experimentation and scaling R&D with limited resources
Expanding into new categories and the 4000 crore target
Penetration analysis and the opportunity for trimmers in India
Talent density, AI, and the future of creative work
Building high-performing teams through scarcity and stretch
Personal development advice and closing remarks
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