ELI - 513 | From a Nomadic Childhood to a Consulting Trailblazer | The Deepak Narayan Story
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In this episode, we sit down with Deepak Narayan, the visionary founder of Practus, a leading business consulting firm. Deepak shares his incredible journey, from a childhood spent moving across six different states to becoming a Chartered Accountant and eventually, a pioneering entrepreneur.Discover the key traits—like mastering trade-offs, resilience learned from sports, and a rebellious spirit—that shaped his path. Deepak opens up about the evolution of his company, from its beginnings as WealthTree, pivoting to MyCFO, and finally transforming into the 360-degree consulting powerhouse that is Practus today.YouTube Chapters:(00:00 ) - Introduction to Deepak Narayan, Founder of Practus(00:21 ) - A Spiritual Perspective on "Past Lives"(01:40 ) - A Nomadic Childhood: Moving Across Six States(03:05 ) - The Pros and Cons of a Constantly Changing Environment(04:26 ) - The Journey to Becoming a Chartered Accountant(05:05 ) - The Origin Story: From WealthTree to MyCFO(05:47 ) - How a Nomadic Upbringing Shapes an Entrepreneur(08:02 ) - The Art of the Trade-Off: A Key Entrepreneurial Trait(10:11 ) - Learning to Break the Ice and Build Connections(11:30 ) - The Role of Sports in Building Resilience and Teamwork(12:43 ) - Why Trade-Offs are Crucial in Business and Life(14:15 ) - A Real-World Example: Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic(16:45 ) - Gut Feeling vs. Logic: Making Tough Decisions(19:43 ) - The Intersection of Spirituality and Entrepreneurship(22:43 ) - The Genesis of Practus and the Family's Reaction(26:43 ) - Leaving a Secure Job for the Entrepreneurial Leap(31:13 ) - Overcoming the Initial Difficulties of Starting a Business(36:49 ) - The Strategic Pivot from WealthTree to MyCFO and Practus(39:18 ) - The Future of Consulting in the Age of AI(45:20 ) - Closing Remarks
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