S4E7: Shark Tank’s Amit Jain: Building 20 unicorns in Jaipur with his brother, Anurag | CarDekho

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In this conversation with Amit Jain (Co-Founder & CEO, CarDekho Group) and Anurag Jain (Co-Founder & COO, CarDekho Group) we learn why every founder should consider building in a small town like Jaipur—and do it with family. Amit and Anurag turned what started as a small-town dream (announced on LinkedIn - true story) into a billion-dollar reality. If that doesn’t make you believe in manifestation, we don’t know what will. 😏 CarDekho’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From a bootstrapped company to one of India’s most sought-after startups, they’ve completely redefined how India buys and sells cars. In this conversation, we break down: - The power of trust in leadership and how it shapes company culture. - Scaling a startup: structuring equity, empowering talent, and navigating co-founder dynamics. - Why founders today should pick Tier 2 cities over metros to thrive. - Working with family—the unique challenges, advantages, and what makes it work. - The mindset shifts required to build billion-dollar businesses and what Indian entrepreneurs can learn from global success stories. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, family business owners, corporate leaders, and anyone looking to turn their big dreams into reality. Drop your thoughts in the comments! Also, if you’d like a chance to interact with SD as an audience member for our next shoot, fill this form: https://forms.gle/5j26oEVkRbEFJmcX8 Looking forward to hearing what you think! Navigate your way through this conversation: 00:00 - Coming Up 01:04 - About the Podcast 04:41 - The Journey of Entrepreneurship 10:45 - Building a Consumer-Centric Ecosystem 13:36 - Identifying and Empowering Talent 16:25 - Structuring for Success: Equity and Ownership 19:41 - The Dynamics of Brotherly Co-Founders 22:37 - Navigating Challenges and Growth 25:41 - The Role of Trust in Leadership 28:34 - The Evolution of Organizational Structure 31:37 - Lessons from Experience and Scaling Up 43:47 - Understanding Numbers and Business Instincts 45:47 - Building a Knowledge-Driven Organization 47:53 - Fostering Personal Connections in Leadership 49:53 - Balancing Professionalism and Personal Bonds 52:12 - The Importance of Authentic Leadership 53:57 - Celebrating Alumni Success Stories 55:14 - Encouraging Individual Aspirations 56:03 - Co-Founder Dynamics and Feedback 57:50 - Influencing Each Other's Leadership Styles 59:57 - The Role of Sports in Team Bonding 01:01:32 - The Jaipur Connection and Talent Pool 01:03:06 - Creating Opportunities in Tier 2 Cities 01:05:11 - Company Culture as a Family 01:07:54 - Navigating External Capital and Investor Relations 01:22:02 - Building for the Future: Vision and Legacy 01:25:03 - The Power of Compounding: Growth and Strategy 01:28:24 - Energy and Inspiration: What Drives Founders 01:29:48 - Patriotism and Community: Building in India 01:32:31 - Giving Back: The Role of Mentorship and Support 01:34:03 - The Rise of Entrepreneurship in Tier 2 Cities 01:36:56 - The Evolving Landscape of Startups and Investments 01:44:02 - Harnessing AI: Opportunities and Challenges 01:49:59 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Taking the Leap