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Some companies thrive while others quietly lose their edge.
For Tanay Kothari, CEO of Wispr Flow, the difference comes down to one idea: people are your responsibility.
In this conversation, Tanay shares how that realization changed everything about the way he leads. From early missteps as a young manager to building a company rooted in empathy and accountability, he shows that the strongest cultures are designed with intention, not left to chance.
You’ll come away with a practical look at how to build a team that performs at a high level because they feel valued and trusted.
Inside the Conversation
Tanay explains how he built systems that make empathy operational. He spends time understanding each person’s strengths, shapes feedback and growth paths around them, and invests in training people managers who can multiply impact. He also shares why he still keeps a founder’s eye on product quality, customer connection, and hiring as the company grows.
Takeaways
• Culture doesn’t scale on its own, it must be built with care
• Empathy can drive performance without lowering expectations
• The three areas Tanay never delegates as a founder
• How to recognize when a culture is truly working
• What happens when leaders trade control for curiosity
Timestamped Highlights
00:43 The mission behind Wispr Flow and the future of voice technology
01:50 Why treating people as your responsibility changes everything
03:39 Building around individual strengths and learning styles
06:23 The importance of developing great managers
10:35 Small but powerful signals of a thriving culture
12:41 The lesson that reshaped Tanay’s approach to leadership
15:50 Turning frustration into growth and creating top performers1
9:30 Interviewing for passion, not just technical skill
21:58 The three things a founder should never hand off
A line that says it all
Culture isn’t a vibe, it’s a decision you make every single day.
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