When Giri Devanur immigrated to the United States, he had practically nothing to his name. But he wouldn't stay that way for long. Seeking out sage business advice and setting a series of audacious goals, Devanur founded a company and completed an IPO on Nasdaq, all within four years.
In Nothing to Nasdaq, Devanur shows you how to create the foundations of a successful company and put together a plan that can help you reach that next level.
Crediting his success to an easily-actionable framework, Devanur offers insights into how he realised his dream and how others can do so too. In a series of revealing chapters, he takes his framework, backs it up with practical business insights and shows you how to
- set an ambitious vision for your company,
- cultivate a strategic mind-set,
- prepare for negotiations,
- network effectively with important contacts,
- build a trustworthy team, and
- lead your company to a Nasdaq listing.
Devanur not only draws on his own experience but also provides insights by interviewing some of his close associates and top business leaders like Bill McDermott, Nandan Nilekani & Rudy Karsan.
About the Author: Giri Devanur came to America with practically nothing to his name and a bank balance of only sixty-five dollars. With perseverance and ingenuity, he created a stellar new life for himself.
Devanur earned his master's degree from Columbia University and now serves as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs from his alma mater. His own business was recently listed on Nasdaq, and he received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2017.
Devanur is married with two children.
