Under the Gulmohar tree
Under the Gulmohar tree
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Just as the Gulmohar tree symbolizes growth and resilience, Under the Gulmohar Tree brings CEOs, bankers, and operators together to share insights on scaling mid-market businesses. Through candid conversations, we explore leadership, innovation, and value creation—uncovering lessons and strategies to help you grow and thrive.
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The podcast covers essential themes such as leadership, innovation, and value creation in mid-market businesses. Episodes include discussions on cybersecurity trends with Pratik Mehta, the challenges of entrepreneurship with Girish Pashilkar, and insights from equity investment with Craig Jones, while emphasizing the importance of company culture and strategic decision-making.
Just as the Gulmohar tree symbolizes growth and resilience, Under the Gulmohar Tree brings CEOs, bankers, and operators together to share insights on scaling mid-market businesses. Through candid conversations, we explore leadership, innovation, and value creation—uncovering lessons and strategies to help you grow and thrive.
Guest: The Hon. James Rosebush – Former Deputy Assistant to President Ronald Reagan, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, and Founder & CEO of GrowthStrategy, Inc.
Host: Sumit Aneja, Founder & Managing Partner, Gulmohar Capital Partners
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In this episode of Under the Gulmohar Tree, The Hon. James Rosebush reflects on a career that spans diplomacy, philanthropy, and business leadership — from advising President Ronald Reagan in the White House to pioneering one of the earliest frameworks for measuring impact in both investment and philanthropy.
With compelling stories from the corridors of power to global negotiation tables, James distills timeless lessons on purpose, communication, and the kind of leadership that transcends politics.
Together, Sumit Aneja and James Rosebush explore:
🌍 How values-driven leadership shapes both nations and businesses
🏛️ The origins of impact measurement — decades before it entered the mainstream
🗣️ The art of presidential communication and storytelling in a digital era
🤝 Why authenticity and bridge-building define truly great leaders
💡 And the essential question every leader must ask: “What is really going on?”
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About the Guest:
James Rosebush is the Founder & CEO of GrowthStrategy, Inc., an advisory firm guiding global executives on leadership, governance, and growth. As Deputy Assistant to President Ronald Reagan and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, he helped shape landmark initiatives that bridged the private and public sectors. He is also the author of Winning Your Audience: Deliver a Message with the Confidence of a President.
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🎧 Tune in for a rare conversation on leadership under pressure, the power of impact, and the enduring art of presidential communication.
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