Episode 52

How To Build India's Startup Ecosystem @Startup India (& Work Hands-On with The Indian Government) - w/ Rishika

Mar 12, 202500:59:44Audio-first conversation
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Is working for the Indian Government boring? The reality of building India's $350 Billion startup ecosystem is fast-paced, high-stakes, and surprisingly accessible.

Who this is for

  • You are changing lanes and need the version that still makes sense when the story is not neat yet.
  • You would rather hear Rishika's version while the mess is still fresh than get another polished hindsight sermon.

Key takeaways

  • Build India's Startup Ecosystem @Startup India (& Work Hands-On with The Indian Government) - w/ Rishika
  • How to get hired at Invest India & Startup India?

Fast scan timestamps

00:00Intro + Background
02:00Why she left Paris to return to India
04:41How to get hired at Invest India & Startup India?
08:13"Private" Government organizations you didn't know about
09:47Invest India vs. Startup India: What's the difference?
11:18A Day in the Life of a Government Policy Manager

Show notes

Is working for the Indian Government boring? The reality of building India's $350 Billion startup ecosystem is fast-paced, high-stakes, and surprisingly accessible. Most people think the only way to serve the nation is through the UPSC or IAS grind. But today’s guest, Rishika Chatterjee, reveals a "backdoor" into the most exciting offices of the Indian Government—without writing a single exam.

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