The Sales Algorithm
The Sales Algorithm
Podcast Description
After 30+ years in global software solutions sales, I'm sharing what actually works. Each episode features tech veterans revealing their unfiltered experiences, plus my proven strategies that have generated millions across markets. From first pitch to enterprise scale, I cover the entire startup journey with immediately actionable advice. My goal? Give you the insights I wish I had starting out. Whether you're finding product-market fit or preparing for acquisition, this is your guide to mastering software sales. Join me as we decode success in today's competitive landscape.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes key themes such as startup sales strategies, product-market fit, and scaling businesses. For instance, episodes include topics like navigating the acquisition process and maintaining sales momentum while transitioning from early-stage startups to enterprise-level operations, providing listeners with actionable insights to apply in real-world scenarios.

After 30+ years in global software solutions sales, I’m sharing what actually works. Each episode features tech veterans revealing their unfiltered experiences, plus my proven strategies that have generated millions across markets. From first pitch to enterprise scale, I cover the entire startup journey with immediately actionable advice. My goal? Give you the insights I wish I had starting out. Whether you’re finding product-market fit or preparing for acquisition, this is your guide to mastering software sales. Join me as we decode success in today’s competitive landscape.
00:00 Introduction
00:03:33 Initial Journey
00:06:50 Non- Destructive testing inlayman language
00:11:16 What kind of Industry problemsare being solved at the NDT Lab IIT Madras
00:16:00 Lab to Launch – The path from Researchto Startup
00:28:20 Prof Krishnan’s role as the startupsare at different stages in their journey
00:34:00 Mentoring founders having differentpersonalities , how is that manages
00:37:45 How prepared are Deep tech foundersfor the Reality of sales
00:42:25 ROI
00:43:43 How prepared are these IITMadras engineers prepared for Sales
00:47:25 How is AI reshaping thetechnology and the deep tech landscape?
00:52:00 What is the mantra for makingstartups last?
00:55:55 Failures and lessons
01:00:40 What still excites andmotivates Prof Krishnan
01:02:43 Message to aspiring startupfounders with big dreams
01:07:21 How is academia in India positionedtoday
01:13:55 ConcludingRemarks

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