The Nokia Story & More | Co-Founder of HCL | Ajai C | SparX

We are back with Ajai Chowdhry as he launches his latest book, 'Just Aspire', a thought-provoking account of his entrepreneurial journey and insights on technology, innovation, and the future. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of HCL's rise to success, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a global IT leader. Join us as we explore HCL's pioneering achievements, its impact on Indian computing, and Ajai Chowdhry's vision for the future of technology in India. Chapters - 00:00:00 - 00:01:17 Episode introduction 00:01:17 - 00:05:05 Ajai shares about his childhood, his tiger pet, and more about his background 00:05:05 - 00:15:45 What is the story behind the founding of HCL and its initial years? 00:15:45 - 00:27:53 How did HCL's tabletop PC revolutionise Indian computing? 00:27:53 - 00:32:40 How did HCL catch up in the IT industry race during the Y2K after lagging behind? 00:32:40 - 00:44:40 How did HCL scale and contribute to boosting India's tech industry? 00:44:40 - 00:49:17 How did Ajai come to name his book 'Just Aspire' and what does aspiration mean? 00:49:17 - 00:52:05 Why is it important to Ajai to develop the habit of reading? 00:52:05 - How is Ajai contributing to India's development with his involvement on various committees? Resource list - Just Aspire by Ajai Chowdhry - https://amzn.in/d/2c7uXE7 The HCL story - https://hcl.com/hcl-story/ HCL's first computer - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/story-... What is Unix? - https://www.hpc.iastate.edu/guides/un... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unix HCL's collaboration with Nokia - https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/r.... https://theprint.in/pageturner/excerp... About SparX by Mukesh Bansal SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth. We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us. In a new episode every Saturday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder of Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career. This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you. Follow us on our Instagram: / sparxbymukeshbansal Also check out our website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms! Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com