Founder's vision: the idea that hems filmmaker Satyajit Ray and the corporate world
The recent turn of events at Mindtree with the hostile takeover bid has several lessons for entrepreneurs, writes Bhavin Turakhia.
- While shooting the legendary Pather Panchali, filmmaker Satyajit Ray was not convinced of the lighting for a close-up of the child actor playing Durga.
- A germ of an idea in the business leader's head can best be converted into reality by his vision and successful execution.
- Yet, while the leader's vision may be rooted in reality, another business leader may not find enough merit to chase the dream.
- If during the course of building a business, the focus shifts to the metrics of valuation, other factors like NPS, customer satisfaction, revenue, retention, and employee culture may be put on the backburner.