From Coolie to Founder with Billion-Dollar Clients ft. Prakash Palani | TTLP - ep.14 | Epaphra

BCS Talents Team - [email protected] From Coolie Jobs to Serving Billion-Dollar Brands – The Incredible Story of Prakash Palani From working as a catering boy and doing odd coolie jobs to building a company that now serves billion-dollar global brands, this is the inspiring journey of Prakash Palani, founder of BCS. Born into extreme poverty in a house without even doors, Prakash had no access to computers growing up. But when he finally discovered data analysis, it changed his life forever. Today, his company works with global giants like Tommy Hilfiger, Heineken, Kellogg’s, and Philips. What makes his journey even more powerful? Prakash turned down investor money, choosing instead to build a mission-driven business that gives employment to people from poor and lower-middle-class backgrounds, just like his younger self. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ From survival jobs to running a global service company ✅ Why purpose mattered more than profit ✅ Lessons in resilience, risk-taking, and mission-driven growth ✅ How he’s creating opportunities for those who need them most If you’ve ever felt stuck or doubted your potential, this conversation will transform your perspective on success. 🔥 Watch till the end, take notes, and subscribe for more founder-first, insight-driven episodes only on Explore with Epaphra. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share your guest suggestions here Mail - [email protected] Link - https://forms.gle/ViDhP71x28uqBseW6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Host🎙️ Epaphra TheThirdLane Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/4q3YzOx... Instagram:  / explorewithepaphra   |   / thethirdlanepodcast   LinkedIn:  / explorewithepaphra   Guest🎙️Prakash Palani Instagram:  / prakashpalani_nl   LinkedIn:  / prakash-palani-68067620   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Favourite Books: Dotcom secrets : https://amzn.to/3EfySKd The Almanak of Naval Ravikant : https://amzn.to/40UJsPL Courage to be disliked : https://amzn.to/3WGtx4O My gear for shooting this video: 🎥Sony ZVE1 Camera : https://amzn.to/3CyrSaS 🎬 Sigma 24-70mm Lens : https://amzn.to/40HhxRU 🎙 HollyLand m2 Microphone : https://amzn.to/4gktClJ 🔆Godox 100W Light : https://amzn.to/4gk7fNy 💡Godox SoftBox 32 inch:https://amzn.to/40SNLel 📽 Tripod Name :https://amzn.to/40Z0zyP WHO AM I? If we haven’t met before - I’m Epaphra, a storyteller, entrepreneur, and content creator with a passion for help create awareness to people about different opportunities. Through my videos, podcasts, and writing, I share transformative insights, practical strategies, and powerful stories to inspire you to grow, take action, and create a life filled with purpose and meaning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Trailer 00:01:14 – What is money to you now, and 20 years ago? 00:03:20 – What is freedom? 00:05:45 – What is success to you? 00:08:03 – Prakash’s Backstory 00:12:00 – Falling in love with computers 00:15:07 – Initial struggles 00:17:50 – You can only connect the dots backwards 00:18:30 – Why did you switch to business? 00:24:23 – Advice to startup owners 00:28:17 – Importance of the team 00:29:54 – How to gain trust from your team members 00:31:30 – Fundraising and your revenue 00:34:50 – Glorious purpose 00:40:35 – Why are you opening up to the media now? 00:44:21 – BCS Academy 00:52:50 – Lost opportunity in a boring, unknown business 00:54:50 – What is a service business? 00:57:20 – What is your product symphony? 01:00:06 – How I reached global-level companies 01:03:30 – Only consider investors who understand our purpose 01:07:20 – Dream clients 01:08:08 – How do you deal with limiting beliefs? 01:09:23 – Difference between small and large enterprises 01:12:46 – English communication 01:23:25 – I’m comfortable putting myself in uncomfortable situations 01:27:50 – Will your business run in your absence? 01:32:00 – What will you do if you lose all your leverage?