About Dhruvank Vidya:

Dhruvank is the Head of Podcasts for Spotify India. Over a career spanning 25 years, he has launched several media and technology businesses and held leadership positions (CxO/ Business head) in digital media, content, television and technology companies like Star TV, Times of India group, NDTV Imagine/ Turner Broadcasting etc. 

In his entrepreneurial stint, Dhruvank co-founded ‘The Adaptation Company’-- a content company focused on book-to-film/TV adaptations.

Dhruvank delves into key topics that shed light on his unique perspective. Drawing from his experiences, he shares valuable insights on decision-making, career choices, good workplace relationships, and effective team-building. Furthermore, Dhruvank emphasises the significance of grit, the balance between being a generalist and a specialist, and the power of a clear vision in leadership.

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In this conversation, he talks about:
00:00 Intro
01:53 How was life growing up?
02:40 What is the journey to becoming the head of the podcast at Spotify India?
04:47 What made you join Spotify?
05:57 What did your parents expect you to be?
06:44 What influence does IIM have in your life?
07:44 Do you attribute your success to your brilliance or your network?
08:52 Decision Making: You kicked off your career as a manufacturing consultant and moved into media, which is a significant jump- How do you reflect on it and study your decision-making?
10:26 What is your view on being a generalist Vs specialist?
13:11 You have been an entrepreneur and launched new businesses for MNCs. What is your counterintuitive insight about building a business?
14:31 What is the role of Ego in one's career?
15:23 Team Building: You have played a lot of team sports. What do you think about building a team?
17:06 What is your superpower?
18:07 What is the best leadership advice you have ever received?
19:13 Who is Dhruvank in a stressful environment?
19:57 What are your three productivity hacks?
20:50 Books, coffee and your walks- What is your relationship with books?
And your passion for coffee?
And your walks?
18:07 One advice that you would give to yourself?
⁠24:31 ⁠ If you had to work with one of these people, who would you choose, someone with grit or brilliance?