What does it take to build a company that outlives its founder and becomes an enduring institution?

In this episode, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director at Persistent Systems, joins Pallavi Joshi Bakhru, Partner and Family Office Services Leader at Grant Thornton Bharat, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership and legacy.

Key themes include:

  • Dr. Anand Deshpande’s journey from an early career in Silicon Valley to establishing a $1.4 billion enterprise in India.

  • Transitioning from “my company” to “our company” and the importance of professionalising growth.

  • Separating ownership from management in succession planning.

  • Building talent, culture and resilience in founder-led organisations.

  • Philanthropy, entrepreneurship and the meaning of legacy beyond family succession.

  • This conversation offers valuable insights into building businesses that last, nurturing institutional strength and creating impact beyond personal success.

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