Entrepreneurial lessons from a Tier 2 Titan | Shrey Sharma | #TGV630

Summary In this engaging conversation, Shrey Sharma, a dynamic entrepreneur from Jaipur, shares his journey from being the youngest Salesforce MVP to leading a successful IT company, Syntexa. He discusses the importance of hard work, grit, and luck in achieving success, the challenges and advantages of starting a business in a tier two city, and his unique approach to bootstrapping and talent development. Shrey emphasizes the significance of networking and the need to provide value in professional relationships, while also acknowledging the misconceptions surrounding businesses based in smaller cities. In this engaging conversation, Shrey Sharma shares his insights on building a successful business by focusing on value creation rather than networking. He reflects on personal mistakes, the evolving definition of success, and the importance of learning from various experiences. Takeaways Shrey Sharma believes in self-guidance and decision-making. Hard work, grit, and luck are essential for success. Starting in a tier two city can be both challenging and advantageous. Bootstrapping requires a focus on essential expenses and investments. Building talent internally is crucial for growth in a smaller city. Networking is only valuable when you can provide something of worth. Patience and wisdom are key to long-term success. Many entrepreneurs feel pressured to seek funding for validation. The perception of a company can be influenced by its location. A lean approach can lead to sustainable growth. Focus on providing real value to customers. Networking is important, but value creation is paramount. Wasting time on the wrong people can hinder progress. Success is subjective and varies for everyone. Learning from others' mistakes is crucial. Work hard regardless of the circumstances. Understanding local markets is essential for business success. Personalized approaches work better than global ideologies. The best gadget is our own human potential. The vision should be to create value for others. Guest LI profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imshreysharma/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN: Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPal https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course:  http://surl.li/tmksi TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon: Vol 2:  Notion Press:  http://surl.li/tmkry Vol 1: Paperback: https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj #TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu: https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu Audio: http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi) FOLLOW ON X: @guidingvoice @naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.