Startup Hurdles, GenAI & Business Transformation: Inside the Founder Journey #abtalks

We dive deep into the REAL journey of building a startup in the age of GenAI, navigating the toughest challenges, taking bold decisions, and shaping the future of business operations.This episode is packed with real founder stories, actionable startup advice, AI insights, and strategic clarity you can use whether you're building your first product or scaling a team.We decode the intersection of startups, enterprise tech, GenAI, and modern leadership with practical examples and grounded experience.f you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, product leader, finance professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode delivers insights you won’t hear anywhere else.Speaker - Nagendra Singh, Founder - Zenalyst⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:30 – Journey & Startup Hurdles04:04 – Challenges in a Startup07:26 – Planning & Bold Startup Moves12:40 – Build vs Buy14:42 – About the Product: Zenalyst17:14 – Where the Product Makes Impact20:39 – Implementation & Models27:38 – Bootstrapped vs Funded29:17 – How Hard Is Getting Funding?32:30 – Biggest Shift in Finance Leadership34:28 – GenAI Reshaping Operations35:38 – Hiring the First Team Member36:52 – Domains Disrupted by AI38:28 – Best Way to Approach SAP Training38:56 – Rapid-Fire Round41:16 – Managing Stress as a Founder43:27 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: [email protected]👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If you enjoyed this video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#GenAI #AIStartups #StartupJourney #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship#StartupFunding #BuildVsBuy #ProductStrategy #BusinessLeadership#FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI#DigitalTransformation #AIPodcast