Passionate Pulse Podcast: Neha Narkhede on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In this episode of the Passionate Pulse Podcast, Pranali sits down with Neha Narkhede, co-founder of Confluent and Oscilar, to discuss her remarkable journey as a tech entrepreneur. Neha shares insights on building billion-dollar companies, overcoming challenges, navigating the tech landscape, and balancing professional and personal life. She offers valuable advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the importance of resilience, diversity, and a clear vision.

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00:00 Introduction to the Passionate Pulse Podcast

00:03 Meet Neha Narkhede: A Tech Trailblazer

01:21 Neha's Journey from Confluent to Osciller

01:51 Key Learnings and Breakthroughs in Entrepreneurship

03:38 Monetizing Open Source: The Kafka Story

07:46 Fundraising Strategies for Startups

10:48 Building a Diverse and Effective Team

19:05 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

33:41 Navigating New Ventures: From Confluent to Osciller

40:42 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Advice

43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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