How MakeMyTrip Revolutionised Indian Travel FOREVER: Deep Kalra

In this episode, we chat with Deep Kalra, the former CEO of MakeMyTrip. Deep opens up about his amazing 24-year journey as an entrepreneur, sharing his experiences and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
We discuss how he navigated the pandemic, his thoughts on reinventing oneself, and the exciting impact of AI. Deep also talks about the skills he’s picked up, his approach to building and hiring great teams and the unique challenges in the tourism industry.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation where Deep shares his formula for better business and the significant learnings from different phases of his life.
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00:00 - Preview
01:01 - Introduction
01:49 - Deep Kalra’s 24-Year Entrepreneurial Journey
09:16 - Pandemic Learnings
14:37 - His Entrepreneurial Journey So Far
16:35 - What Reinventing Means
22:08 - The Impact of AI
27:30 - Skills Mastered Along the Way
31:56 - Mastering Team Building and Hiring
38:08 - Fascination with His Business
48:45 - Tourism Industry Challenges
55:31 - Leveraging AI
1:00:46 - Formula for Better Business
1:06:24 - Key Learnings from Life Phases
1:11:06 - Outro
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[@garimaanand2359]

Amazing to know the insights of MMT. And feels great to be part of this Company ❤❤

[@jairocks8626]

Congrats for the 50K

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Thanks a ton!!!!

[@kartikeyagupta6430]

One of the best stories indeed! Have heard so much about him, finally in his words!

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Agreeed!!!

[@nature-lj4sj]

Excellent session Jivraj. Waow.

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@gauravkhandalkar1794]

My 2 cents -
1) I love how Deep mentions Andamans in all the recent interviews. He loves the place for sure.
2) One of the OTA founders is targetting MMT for being chinese etc etc. He does not get Deep and MMT are in for a long term game. He cant beat Deep's experience and his insights by playing the Patriotism card.
3) Jivraj, you are really good at this. Keep doing this as much as you can.

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Gaurav!

[@SohamB]

Congratulations for 50K🥳

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Thank you sooo much!!

[@IndianSiliconValley]

Thanksss a ton!!!

[@bhuwannepathya]

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