Mission Before Startup: Gokul Rajaram’s Playbook for Founders

Having been a key part of building Google and Meta, and helping scale DoorDash and Block, Gokul Rajaram joins Aditya Agarwal to share his principles and patterns for deciding what’s truly worth building.Together, they draw on real stories from Silicon Valley and reflect on what it will take to unlock India’s deep tech potential. The investor gives crucial insight into the mindset, the team, and the personal qualities required to build meaningfully in the age of AI.Apply to SPC: https://www.southparkcommons.com/applyConnect with us: 1. Gokul Rajaram - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokulrajaram1/2. Aditya Agarwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/3. South Park Commons - https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/00:00 Trailer01:00 Introduction03:42 The Importance of Passion in Startups08:27 The Role of Serendipity in Finding a Mission12:01 User Storytelling vs. User Research18:24 The Obsession of Great Founders28:44 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Startups38:23 The Future of AI in the Physical World