Reality of Startups: What Founders Learn Too Late | Rohan & Shankar | EP03

In Episode 3 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Shankar Jadhav, a seasoned CIO, Director, and former Managing Director of the investment arm of a leading stock exchange. Having worked across capital markets, technology, infrastructure, and startup funding, Shankar has seen startups from a perspective few founders ever experience - from the boardroom, the balance sheet, and the long road to scale.In this candid conversation, we unpack:Why many startups fail despite strong ideasThe most common mistakes founders make earlyThe difference between chasing valuation and building valueWhat investors and boards actually look forWhy governance, discipline, and execution matter more than hypeThis episode strips away startup glamour to reveal the real journey - one built on clarity, resilience, and long-term thinking. If you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or leader - this is a conversation you shouldn’t miss. Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 03: Reality of Startups: What Founders Learn Too LateGuest: Shankar Jadhav | CIO, Director & Ex-MD (Investment arm of a leading stock exchange)Host: Rohan Patil