Turning situations of crisis into opportunities and excelling in them by embracing uncertainty is what makes the essence of a leader. In a recent conversation with Mr. Varun Sridhar, CEO, Paytm Money, he shared with us some of the most defining moments of his career and the situations which transformed him as an individual.
Varun started his career in the world of finance as a sales professional at Citibank and later went on to pursue an MBA at SDA Bocconi, Milan, followed by a stellar stint at BNP Paribas where he led the acquisition and integration of Sharekhan (leading full-service digital broker in India) with the BNP Paribas Group. Prior to his current role at Paytm Money, he was the CEO of FinShell India ( An OPPO Group Company) and has delivered some of the most amazing fintech products in the country.
Over the years, Varun's journey as a professional and as a leader has truly been inspiring especially to all those who believe in achieving success on their own terms and principles.
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Contents in the Video:
00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Being elected as the President of the Students' Union at Delhi University
04:20 - Moving away from Chartered Accountancy
06:49 - Early days in sales
11:33 - Why BFSI?
14:36 - The decision to pursue an MBA
16:50 - Journey at SDA Bocconi, Milan
25:08 - Leading the acquisition of Sharekhan by BNP Paribas
32:50 - The highs of Investment Banking
35:04 - Moving back to India
38:28 - Choosing Paytm Money
45:47 - Trends promoting financial inclusion in India
48:35 - Empowering the Indian investor
53:58 - Life as a CEO