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In addition to detailed book reviews, Your story presents the authors’ key insights into their journeys, interpretations of successful leadership, and messages for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Launched in 2012, YourStory’s Book review section includes over 350 titles on entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, leadership and technology trends. See also our list of “The 10 best books of the year for entrepreneurs for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Following our book reviews, Your story has also interviewed dozens of these authors over the years. Here’s our pick of Top 20 Author Interviews of 2022, with direct insights and advice from the experts.
Also check out our interviews with top authors from previous years: 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018. Click the links below for each full-length interview and follow along to see their full book reviews.
Thanks to all these authors and publishers for their fascinating and informative books and for spreading the creative movement far and wide! We wish the authors and our readers a happy New Year and look forward to more books and interviews in 2023!
Courage, Creativity, Capacity – Design and Founder Advice from Blinkit’s Ashish Goel
Ashish Goel is the author of Leaning on Courage: Risks Worth Taking and Stances Worth Making. A former faculty member at Stanford’s d.school, he currently leads product at BlinkIt. He was earlier Head of Product Design at Zomato and also founded Boca Beverages. In this insightful interview, Ashish shares insights on creative cultures, trends in the app world, and managing design teams. See the full interview here.
Women, networking, mentors and dissent: Shark Namita Thapar tells all in her new book
Namita Thapar, CEO, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, is the author of The Dolphin and the Shark: Lessons in Entrepreneurship. The book chronicles her business journey, leadership training and her Shark Tank India experience. In this interview, she talks about what prompted the book, being a mentor, and fostering a culture of dissent. See the full interview here.
“Demand. Just lean against the wall until it crumbles’ – Founder Tips by Ujwal Kalra, Co-Author, Startup Compass
Ujwal Kalra and Shobhit Shubhankar co-authored the Startup Compass: How Iconic Entrepreneurs Got It Right. Ujwal works with the Boston Consulting Group in India and is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Guwahati. He co-founded and managed two startups. In this wide-ranging interview, Ujwal shares insights on startup profitability, mentoring, sustainability and ecosystems. See the full interview here.
If you’re passionate about what you do, the money will come, says author Dhruv Nath
Dhruv Nath is the author of The DREAM Founder: Creating a Successful Startup and co-author of Funding your startup. Dhruv is an alumnus of IIT Delhi and a professor at the Institute of Management Development, Gurugram. In this in-depth interview, Dhruv shares success insights on startup scalability, corporate accelerators, and entrepreneurship education strategies. See the full interview here.
Social Contribution, Environmental Impact, Effective Governance – Author Meena Raghunathan on the power of CSR
Meena Raghunathan is the author of Doing Good: Navigating the CSR Maze in India, and Visiting Lecturer at the MYRA School of Business. She serves on the boards of Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Center and The Association for the Mentally Challenged. In this interview Meena shares insights on CSR initiatives and impacts in India, media coverage and even book reading habits. See the full interview here.
Resources aren’t the bottom line, your culture is, says author Daniel Strode on Fostering Innovation
Daniel Strode is Global Director of Culture and Strategy at Banco Santander, based in Madrid. He is the author of The culture advantage: You empower your people to drive innovation. Daniel joins us in this interview on how leaders create cultural direction, creative thinking, innovation cultures around the world, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. See the full interview here.
Innovation Ecosystems and Enterprise-Startup Partnerships – In Conversation with Shamin Prashantham, Author of Gorillas Can Dance
Shamin Prashantham is Professor of International Business and Strategy and Associate Dean (MBA) at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, China. He is the author of Gorillas Can Dance: Lessons from Microsoft and Other Corporations for Partnering with Startups. In this conversation, Shameen shares his insights on innovation journeys, the risks of failure, and the power of corporate-startup collaboration. See the full interview here.
Art, Design, Creativity – Insights into the Bengaluru Design Festival by author-educator Emma Roberts
Dr Emma Roberts is Associate Dean for Global Engagement in the Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Sciences at Liverpool John Moores University. She has written five books including Art and the sea. Emma joins us in this wide-ranging interview about the design of art spaces, the journey of creativity and the changing role of designers. See the full interview here.
India is recognized globally for its innovation: Bhaskar Majumdar on startup opportunities
Bhaskar Majumdar is the founder and managing partner of Unicorn India Ventures. He is the author of It all started as nothing: How to win the startup battle. Bhaskar joins us in this interview about his investor bets, pandemic resilience, founder mentoring and startup advice. See the full interview here.
Entrepreneurship, Education, Empathy: Tips from TN Hari, Co-Author, Winning Middle India
TN Hari co-authored the Profitable Middle India: The Story of Modern Indian Entrepreneurs and Say No to Jugaad: The Making of Bigbasket. He is an angel investor, advisor to VCs and founders, and a mentor to startup accelerators. In this in-depth interview, Harry shares insights on entrepreneurship education, startup ecosystems, and success tips for founders. See the full interview here.
We must have faith in ourselves and the power of STEAM, say the authors of ‘India’s IT story’
Chris Gopalakrishnan, N Dayasindhu and Krishnan Narayanan co-authored the Against All: India’s IT Story. Chris Gopalakrishnan co-founded Infosys; N Dayasindhu and Krishnan Narayanan are co-founders of itihaasa Research and Digital. In this insightful interview, the co-authors share success tips for entrepreneurs, the growth of India’s startup ecosystem, and opportunities in hardware. See the full interview here.
There’s no way to grow a business without marketing, says Jesse Paul, author of Marketing Without Money
Jesse Paul is the author of Marketing without money, a handbook full of frameworks, tables, and case studies of marketing in action. Jessie has 25 years of marketing experience and has held leadership positions at Infosys, iGATE and Wipro Technologies. In this insightful interview, Jesse shares tips on marketing frameworks, case studies, and trends in the metaverse. See the full interview here.
Hospitality will be a very important part of the world’s healing process, says chef Vikas Khanna
Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna is the author of Barkat: The inspiration and story behind one of the world’s biggest food campaigns, FEED INDIA. Now based in New York, he hosts the TV shows MasterChef India, Twist of Taste and Mega Kitchens. In this insightful and inspiring interview, Vikas shares his insights on giving back to the community through food, advice for aspiring food innovators and entrepreneurs, and even his favorite garlic recipes! See the full interview here.
Techie, Musician, Bestselling Author of ‘Masala Lab’ – Meet Krish Ashok at DesignUp 2022
Krish Ashok is Global Head of Digital Workplace at TCS. A graduate of Delhi University, Krish is a columnist, classical violinist, guitarist and cellist. He also writes about Indian food, and his book… Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cuisine – became a bestseller. Krish joins us in this interview on the future of work, food trends, creative tips and startup advice. See the full interview here.
How digital platforms are transforming business: strategic insights by author Timo Vuori
Tero Ojanperä and Timo O Vuori are co-authors of Platform Strategy: Transform your business with AI, platforms and human intelligence. The authors present a seven-step framework for leaders to transform their businesses through platform strategies. Timo O Vuori is a strategic consultant and professor at Aalto University. Timo shares insights on platform trends, success tips for business leaders and helpful online resources. See the full interview here.
Digital Platforms, Tech Literacy and Regulation – DesignUp 2022 Insights by Rahul Matan of Trilegal
Rahul Mattan is a partner in Trilegal’s Bengaluru office and leads the firm’s TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) practice. A graduate of the National Law School of India, he is also the author of Privacy 3.0: Unlocking our data-driven future. Rahul joins us in this interview on tech regulation, digital literacy and startup tips. See the full interview here.
During the pandemic, we learned how Samaaj, Sarkaar and Bazaar work together in a crisis: Rohini Nilekani
Philanthropist Rohini Nilekani is Chairman of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, Director of EkStep, Co-Founder of Arghyam and Past Founder-Chairman of Pratham Books. She is the author of Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar – a citizen first approach. In this interview, she talks about strategic philanthropy, volunteerism, clickbaitism, and partnerships with government agencies. See the full interview here.
From Customer Research to Founder Resilience: Tips for Entrepreneurs by Shirish Nadkarni, author of From Startup to Exit
Shirish Nadkarni is the author of From Startup to Exit: An Insider’s Guide to Launching and Scaling Your Technology Business. He has over 20 years of experience in the tech startup space. In this conversation, Shirish shares his views on customer engagement, product hubs and IPO strategies. See the full interview here.
“Define who you aspire to be and then become that person” – Life Advice by Vivek Mansingh, Author, Achieving Meaningful Success
Vivek Mansingh is the author of Achieving Significant Success: Unleash My Power! He is a technology leader, entrepreneur and innovator and has worked at HP, Fujitsu, Apple, Dell and Cisco. In this insightful interview, Vivek shares success tips for entrepreneurs, the importance of health goals, and pandemic resilience. See the full interview here.
Reframe, Redesign, Reinvent: Tips and Insights for Success by Rajesh Srivastava, Author of The New Rules of Business
Rajesh Srivastava is an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore. He spent more than three decades as a manager in sectors such as beverages, food, commodities, personal care and education. He is the author of The New Rules of Business: Get Ahead or Get Left Behind. The book was shortlisted by the Bangalore Business Literature Festival (BBLF) for the BBLF’s CK Prahalad Award 2022. View the full interview here.
Your story also issued the pocketbook “Proverbs and Quotes for Entrepreneurs: A World of Inspiration for Startups” as a creative and motivational guide for innovators (downloadable as apps here: Apple, Android).