Sarvesh Agrawal on Building Recession-Proof Marketplace & Leadership Ft. Founder of Internshala

About the Guest: Sarvesh Agrawal is the founder and CEO of Internshala, a platform revolutionising how students find internships and skill-building opportunities. With a dual degree in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure from IIT Madras, Sarvesh started his career from running a family store to building one of India’s most recognized internship platform. In this insightful podcast, he dives deep into his entrepreneurial strategies, revealing how to design recession-proof business models, master marketplace dynamics, align leadership incentives, and even create your own luck by expanding your network. Today, he leads a business that bridges the gap between academia and industry, empowering millions of students across India. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a young professional, or someone passionate about personal growth, this podcast is packed with actionable insights that will resonate with you. Learn about leadership, market understanding, and life-changing lessons from Sarvesh’s unique experiences. Timestamps: 00:01:01: Sarvesh’s journey from civil engineering to starting Internshala. 00:06:55: The hidden costs of campus recruitment and how startups can navigate them. 00:09:15: Why building the supply side first is critical in marketplaces. 00:20:19: Finding the right CTO 00:28:27: The concept of “Luck Surface Area” and how meeting new people creates opportunities. 00:52:00: The power of aligning incentives to drive leadership and team success. 00:54:33: How empowering interns can foster innovation and leadership. 00:35:19: Lessons learned from civil engineering about building products and businesses. 00:52:00: Leadership through incentives 00:54:50: Why personal branding is essential for growth without losing humility. Credits: Host: Shivank Joshi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivankjoshi-2001/ Thumbnail: YaaS Video Editing: YaaS Support: 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 product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition. #Internshala #SarveshAgrawal #Internships #Marketplaces #BuildingStartups#TeamManagement #NetworkingTips #CareerDevelopment #LuckSurfaceArea#PersonalBranding #ExploringMinds #ShivankJoshi #podcast Creating Luck: Why Meeting More People Changes Everything Ft. Sarvesh Agrawal Founder of Internshala Marketplaces Decoded: Why Supply Comes First? Founder of Internshala, Sarvesh Agrawal