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Startup Success: Culture, Chaos, and Sustainable Growth

10/16/2025

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Founders Sandeep Deshmukh, Anand Jain, and S. Karthik Venkateswaran discussed culture as the foundation for startup success.
Jain noted culture helps maintain direction amid flexibility.
The panel acknowledged that chaos is a necessary part of the startup journey as companies grow.
With funding tightening, startups must focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
Hiring the right people is vital to navigate this transition.

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Story summary

Founders Sandeep Deshmukh, Anand Jain, and S. Karthik Venkateswaran discussed culture as the foundation for startup success.
Jain noted culture helps maintain direction amid flexibility.
The panel acknowledged that chaos is a necessary part of the startup journey as companies grow.
With funding tightening, startups must focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
Hiring the right people is vital to navigate this transition.