Mohan Reddy on Building a ₹15,000 Cr Empire, Better Leaders & Adopting Govt Schools

About Guest:Mohan Reddy is the Founder Chairman of Cyient, a global technology solutions company, and a visionary leader in India's engineering and innovation ecosystem. With over three decades of experience, he has also served as Chairman of NASSCOM and holds leadership roles at premier institutions like IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad. Deeply invested in education and entrepreneurship, he’s a founding director of T-Hub and serves on the Leadership Advisory Board at the University of Michigan.In this podcast, Mohan Reddy shares hard-earned wisdom on building institutions with integrity, succession planning, and the real meaning of leadership. He opens up about grooming future leaders, creating a values-first culture, and earning the trust of investors for over 27 years. From adopting government schools to mentoring his son without entitlement, he emphasises discipline, transparency, and purpose, offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how true legacy is built.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 Balancing Life and Work04:34 Financial Growth Journey04:57 Entrepreneurial Challenges07:17 Institutional Building07:28 Company History and Evolution10:12 Key Man Risk10:57 Values and Culture12:28 Stakeholders and Society13:31 Balancing Stakeholder Interests18:03 Role of Training and Loyalty18:52 Succession Strategy25:12 Reflecting on Past Decisions25:33 Aggression and Caution in Entrepreneurship26:43 Delegation and Control26:55 Acquisition and Growth27:34 Starting from Scratch27:47 The Power of Communication28:48 Trust and Execution29:14 Design-Led Manufacturing29:47 Early Career and Transition to Computers32:09 Purpose and Fulfillment33:48 Impact on Education35:39 Mentorship and Values36:08 Changing Perspectives on Education36:42 Teaching and Engagement38:12 Predicting the Future39:26 AI and Continuous Learning41:31 Mobility and Sustainability43:06 Virtual Reality Innovations43:36 Finding a Mentor46:38 Boardroom Lessons and IntegrityCredits: Host: Shivank Joshi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivankjoshi-2001/Thumbnail: YaaSPost Production: YaaSSupport: Zerodha ( https://zero1byzerodha.com/network )Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker and host are their own and do not represent those of the Exploring Minds platform. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All products and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition.#BVRMohanReddy #BVReddy #Cyient #CyientDLM #IITLeadership #IITAlumni #VisionaryLeader #IndianEntrepreneur #LegacyBuilder #ValuesDriven #SchoolTransformation #GovtSchoolToPrivate #CSRIndia #SocialImpact #MentorMindset #InstitutionBuilder #InvestorTrust #StartupMentor #IndiaInc #LeadershipWithPurpose #TechForGood #DigitalIndia #EducationReform #SuccessionPlanning #EntrepreneurJourney