Woice with Warikoo Podcast

In this special episode Ankur introduces the incredible members of the waricrew team. From content creators to data analysts, each team member shares their unique journey, career roles, personal achievements, and valuable life advice. Discover how this remote-working team collaborates, learns, and grows together while achieving financial freedom through multiple income streams and disciplined investments. Don't miss these inspiring stories of young professionals making their mark! 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:27 Meet the Warikoo Team 02:19 Piyush's Journey 06:40 Shaurya's Story 10:50 Gitanjali's Experience 14:00 Rishwajeet's Role 19:55 Aditya's Path 22:57 Landing the Graphic Design Job 23:17 Working with Waricrew 23:45 Income and Investments 24:18 Best and Worst Parts of the Job 24:38 Advice for Aspiring Professionals 25:01 Introducing Bhavya 25:34 Bhavya's Journey and Insights 27:53 Introducing Shivam 28:56 Shivam's Role and Advice 30:53 Introducing Supriya 31:50 Supriya's Career Path and Advice 34:15 Introducing Ananya 35:03 Ananya's Experience and Advice 38:37 Introducing Surbhi 39:02 Surbhi's Role and Advice 41:55 Introducing Ruchi 42:38 Ruchi's Role and Financial Advice 43:55 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

In this episode of 'Woice With Warikoo,' Ankur Warikoo shares a deeply personal story from his childhood in 1995 when his family faced a severe financial crisis. Ankur recounts how his father lost his job, their money was stolen, and they struggled with debt and personal sacrifices. Despite the hard times, his mother's resilience as a primary school teacher supported them. Listen to this powerful narrative of enduring hardship and financial struggle. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:26 A Personal Story from 1995 01:07 Family Struggles and Sacrifices 01:32 A Glimmer of Hope

In this episode, we delve into the key differences between bootstrapping a startup and raising venture capital. Ankur shares insights from their previous venture-funded startup, Nearby.com, and contrasts it with their current profitable, bootstrapped venture, Webveda. Key topics include the financial strategies, growth philosophies, and lessons learned from both experiences. Also, a special thanks to our sponsor, HP ProBook 445 G11, powered by AMD Ryzen processors. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout 00:20 Bootstrapping vs. Raising Money 00:24 The Journey of Nearby.com 00:34 Lessons from Raising Venture Capital 00:41 Webveda: A Bootstrapped Success 00:54 The Philosophy of Slow and Small

7 Life-Changing Questions You Must Answer - Voice With Ankur Warikoo In this episode of Voice With Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo presents seven challenging questions designed to provoke deep reflection and catalyze change. These questions cover aspects of daily habits, fear, unspoken words, life's true priorities, time with loved ones, the fear of loss, and identity beyond social constructs. Tune in every Thursday on your favorite podcast platform for more insightful episodes. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:37 Life-Changing Questions: The Two Week Test 01:21 Fear vs Desire: Confronting Your Deepest Fears 01:56 Unspoken Words: Speak Your Truth Today 02:32 Life's True Priority: What Matters Most? 03:16 The Parent Paradox: Cherishing Time with Loved Ones 04:04 Paralysis of Potential Loss: Overcoming Fear of Losing 04:34 Identity Stripped: Discovering Your True Self 05:26 Confronting Uncomfortable Truths 06:01 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, Ankur discusses the various facets and principles of leadership, focusing on the characteristics and behaviors that define effective leaders. 00:00 Introduction to Voice With Warikoo 00:35 Stepping into Leadership at Groupon India 00:57 Lesson 1: Great Leaders are Idea Machines 01:35 Lesson 2: You're Always on Stage 02:46 Lesson 3: Avoiding the Smart Person Trap 04:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Voice With Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo delves into the hiring process at his startup, WebVeda. He highlights the two-part evaluation approach: a 20-question assessment and a newly introduced EQ test. Warikoo explains the significance of attachment styles—secure, anxious, dismissive, and disorganized—and emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation in potential hires. He outlines five key aspects of emotional regulation and shares why it's crucial for personal and professional success. Tune in to learn how emotional soundness can impact your career and life. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:08 Overview of Podcast Topics 00:29 Hiring Process at WebVeda 01:22 Understanding Attachment Styles 02:29 Emotional Regulation Explained 05:12 Importance of Emotional Regulation 06:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 07:49 Subscribe and Review

In this episode of Woice With Warikoo, Ankur Warikoo delves into a thought-provoking tweet from Tamara Winter about having unreasonably high standards. Ankur shares his own perspective, emphasizing the importance of asking high-quality questions. He explains that well-crafted questions can lead to better answers and ultimately improve one's life. Tune in for anecdotes and practical insights on how to enhance the quality of your inquiries for greater success and satisfaction. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:29 The Power of High Standards 02:07 The Importance of Quality Questions 02:55 Examples of Poor Questions 04:14 How to Ask Better Questions 07:02 Understanding the Real Problem 08:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we delve into the concept of the IBM mix - Innovator, Builder, Maintainer. Discover how every individual and company possesses a unique balance of these roles and how this balance evolves over time. Learn about the importance of aligning your personal IBM mix with that of your company's to find satisfaction in your work. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes on career, relationships, personal finance, and more. 00:00 Introduction to Woice With Warikoo 00:30 The IBM Mix: Innovator, Builder, Maintainer 00:53 Evolution of the IBM Mix in Companies 01:35 Personal Evolution: Mapping Your IBM Mix 02:30 Aligning Personal and Company IBM Mix 04:38 Conclusion and Call to Action