Leadership Journeys [138] - Harsh Sethi - "You should not be doing everything yourself"

Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.

In this captivating interview, we delve into the remarkable entrepreneurial journey of Harsh Sethi, a seasoned expert who has mastered the art of thriving in challenging circumstances.

From a modest background to navigating the turbulent world of entrepreneurship, Harsh shares his inspiring story of resilience and determination.

He offers invaluable lessons on the importance of cash flow, the multifaceted aspects that determine entrepreneurial success, and the pivotal role of marketing in taking a product to market.

Furthermore, we explore Harsh's latest venture, Trinano Technologies, and their groundbreaking solid-state nano coatings that are revolutionizing the solar energy industry.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or a budding entrepreneur, this conversation is a treasure trove of insights and motivation to fuel your own journey to success.

You can find Harsh Sethi at the below links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/harsh-sethi-7ab77110/
• [e-mail]

In the interview, Harsh shares

• "I had the passion that I wanted to do something on my own."
• "I don't have to put up any money; I just have to run the plant, and that's how the entrepreneurship started."
• "Cashflow is important; you must know each of them."
• "Even though the product could be good, there are a lot of other factors that decide the success of entrepreneurship."
• "It's thinner than human hair, and it increases energy generation from day one."
• "Cleaning frequency, cleaning costs, and especially in countries like India, the use of water is quite reduced."
• "The first challenge is to convince the customer. Most customers take their own testing."
• "Technology is very fast-moving, and you can never guess what the next moment will bring."
• "You have to believe in yourself, your invention, your creation, your idea, then only you can take it forward."
• "You have to make sure that none of those corners gets chipped off; you have to make balance."