<p>Having been a key part of building Google and Meta, and helping scale DoorDash and Block, Gokul Rajaram joins Aditya Agarwal to share his principles and patterns for deciding what’s truly worth building.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, they draw on real stories from Silicon Valley and reflect on what it will take to unlock India’s deep tech potential. The investor gives crucial insight into the mindset, the team, and the personal qualities required to build meaningfully in the age of AI.</p><p><br /></p><p>Apply to SPC membership: https://airtable.com/appxDXHfPCZvb75qk/pagIZspLSFX7QrXcn/form</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with us: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Gokul Rajaram - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokulrajaram1/</p><p>2. Aditya Agarwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/</p><p>3. South Park Commons - https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Trailer</p><p>01:00 Introduction</p><p>03:42 The Importance of Passion in Startups</p><p>08:27 The Role of Serendipity in Finding a Mission</p><p>12:01 User Storytelling vs. User Research</p><p>18:24 The Obsession of Great Founders</p><p>28:44 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Startups</p><p>38:23 The Future of AI in the Physical World</p>

Minus One

South Park Commons

Mission Before Startup: Gokul Rajaram’s Playbook for Founders

DEC 11, 202540 MIN
Minus One

Mission Before Startup: Gokul Rajaram’s Playbook for Founders

DEC 11, 202540 MIN

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<p>Having been a key part of building Google and Meta, and helping scale DoorDash and Block, Gokul Rajaram joins Aditya Agarwal to share his principles and patterns for deciding what’s truly worth building.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, they draw on real stories from Silicon Valley and reflect on what it will take to unlock India’s deep tech potential. The investor gives crucial insight into the mindset, the team, and the personal qualities required to build meaningfully in the age of AI.</p><p><br /></p><p>Apply to SPC membership: https://airtable.com/appxDXHfPCZvb75qk/pagIZspLSFX7QrXcn/form</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with us: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Gokul Rajaram - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gokulrajaram1/</p><p>2. Aditya Agarwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/</p><p>3. South Park Commons - https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Trailer</p><p>01:00 Introduction</p><p>03:42 The Importance of Passion in Startups</p><p>08:27 The Role of Serendipity in Finding a Mission</p><p>12:01 User Storytelling vs. User Research</p><p>18:24 The Obsession of Great Founders</p><p>28:44 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact on Startups</p><p>38:23 The Future of AI in the Physical World</p>