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Ep #7 | Who is Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Really? And WTF is Biotech?
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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, the brilliant founder of Biocon and a true trailblazer in the biotech industry. We talked for two hours straight, diving into her 40-year journey in biotech and her life beyond business.
In my eyes, she is a testament to woman entrepreneurs in India; no one else comes close.
Kiran is not just an inspiration to me professionally but also a dear friend and neighbour. Our bond has grown over the years, and I can't help but look up to her in so many ways. Her passion for transforming healthcare and giving back to society is incredible. It's a story that can't be missed, told in a more candid manner than ever before.
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00:00 Intro
00:54 Did you know Kiran was a football fan?
02:20 Humble beginnings and the way of life
04:35 How Kiran became a brewmaster
7:24 Kiran's favourite beers as a pro taster
08:30 Kiran's take on friend Vijay Mallya
11:40 Lessons to learn from Vijay Mally’s story
14:15 Kiran’s challenges as a female brewmaster
16:40 Irish encounter: Serendipity in Kiran's entrepreneurial tale
20:20 The untold story: What held Kiran back from entrepreneurship
23:40 Enzyme technology - A deep dive
25:35 Ways to make enzymes
27:00 Greening effluents: A revolutionary treatment approach
30:14 Biocon: Garage days and a brave banker who bet on Kiran
34:29 Building a dream team: How Kiran attracted top talent
38:38 Empowering over 100 entrepreneurs
40:45 Golden entrepreneuri