👉Check out Odoo: https://www.odoo.com/r/II8 👉 Learn from Ankit Directly by applying to Mesa School of Business : https://forms.gle/7RLjxocw3uibTMMQ6 👉 INTRODUCTION: In this episode, Ankit Agarwal, a Harvard Graduate and Co-founder of Mesa School of Business, breaks down the harsh realities of today’s job market, what actually works, what doesn’t, and why most career advice is outdated. Mesa School of Business is a truly new-age MBA school built for the realities of today’s fast-moving business world. If you want to do an MBA that actually turns you into an entrepreneur, Mesa School of Business is built exactly for that. This isn’t an MBA focused on memorising frameworks or chasing conventional placements. Mesa trains you to think like a founder. Identify real problems, validate ideas, make sharp decisions, and execute fast. The learning is hands-on, industry-led, and rooted in first-principles thinking, so students graduate not just with a degree, but with the mindset and skill set to build businesses from scratch. So if you want to become an entrepreneur apply to Mesa School of Business. In this episode, We talk about jobs vs startups, salary ceilings, skill leverage, and the real trade-offs people avoid discussing.Most importantly, Ankit shares a clear, practical playbook on how someone can realistically work towards a ₹1 Crore per year before the age of 30, without hype or false promises. If you’re in your 20s and confused about careers, this episode is for you. ⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/ 👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29 Know more about the guest - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitagar/?originalSubdomain=in Apply at Think School - https://form.typeform.com/to/SgVCvlgp 👉 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Objective of the Podcast 06:09 - Harsh Reality of MNC Jobs 07:26 - Why Startups are the Future 10:32 - Insane Alibaba Story 16:10 - Salary: Startups vs MNC’S 18:55 - Ways to choose a desirable Startup 28:00 - Hacks to Identify where Hiring will happen 36:40 - Top 5 roles in Startups 45:34 - How to get jobs without work-ex? 54:15 - Channels for hiring 01:00:25 - Best cold reach-outs 01:05:25 - Exhibit your ‘Proof of Work’ 01:15:45 - Secrets to crack any Interview 01:26:20 - How to negotiate 01:42:38 - Summary of the episode Must watch Episodes: 1. Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister https://youtu.be/uKO8tk3_itQ?si=vF8T442Txq_blu0i 2. Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi 2025 Elections https://youtu.be/8nES01011GY?si=dbSUEk_fDJnJs_Wp 3. OYO's Insane rise & Bankruptcy! ft. Ritesh Agarwal https://youtu.be/TdQ2UD-U9rQ?si=KC7mU1SAf4zvV8MA 4. How will Modi govt fix India’s problems? ft. Sanjeev Sanyal https://youtu.be/3Lgf2WHstBY?si=wT2qbyagfnHiDFm_ 5. Why is Boult still bootstrapped? ft. Varun Gupta https://youtu.be/iH8IrBG4csM?si=W-EGheLcDjxX8fd- Think School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had - ►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com #startup #jobs #mnc #1crore #highpayingitjobs #businesscasestudy #career #careergrowth #indiastartups #jobopportunityi