Join Bilal and Meghana as they embark on a captivating journey through Bangalore with none other than Sujeet Kumar, the esteemed Co-Founder of Udaan & built operations at Flipkart In this episode of ‘WTF is Bangalore’ Sujeet shares his personal anecdotes and cherished memories from Bihar, and unveiling the essence of the city that shaped his early years. From revisiting his first office and first home in the city and also his favorite hangout spots, every moment is a testament to the enduring charm of Bangalore. Sujeet's insights, from his early life in Bihar to his journey as a Founder, Angel Investor and a father, offer a unique perspective on his and the city's evolution. Don't miss out as Sujeet Kumar reveals his top recommendations and must-try experiences in Bangalore. Warning : Smoking causes cancer. Smoking is injurious to health. #SujeetKumar Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujeet-kumar-90039b16/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sujeet_fk #Bilal Jaleel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilaljaleel_/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-jaleel Twitter : https://twitter.com/bilaljaleel_?lang=en Youtube: null #Meghana Ramakrishnan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghana.ramakrishnan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghana-ramakrishnan-aa2914129/ 00:00 Introduction 1:47 What is WTF Bangalore? 4:07 Does Sujeet know Kannada? 5:33 Sujeet's Health Transformation from a Chain Smoker 7:11 What was the craze for UPSC in Bihar ? 10:50 How was Sujeet’s school life? 12:22 Why is Sujeet passionate about History 13:45 Why is UPSC so popular in Bihar 15:35 Sujeet’s struggles in IIT Delhi 17:34 Sujeet talks in Bhojpuri 18:40 Inferiority on not knowing english 21:10 How Sujeet discovered Squash 21:48 How did the great recession affect Sujeet 23:00 Early Flipkart Days 27:00 How did Sujeet meet his Wife ? 30:15 Does education matter for a job? 31:10 How to Fire people the right way? 33:40 Early Flipkart Days (cont) 39:00 Is Sujeet a Tea or a Coffee person? 43:40 Thoughts on Politics 45:50 Why did he invest 80% of all his money from Flipkart 48:55 Why did he start Udaan? 49:30 When is the right time to start up? 50:55 How is Sujeet as a father? 52:00 Has Sujeet changed over the years? 54:00 Food recommendations by Sujeet 57:00 Sujeet’s relationship with his parents 59:00 What can improve in the startup world? 1:03:22 Is privatisation good ? 1:06:00 How has family life changed views on career and movie recommendations 1:09:45 Outro #bangalore #wtfis #sujeetkumar #nikhilkamath #umeshdosa #city #india #food #bengaluru #nammabengaluru #Udaan #Flipkart #Learning #Investing