Former CEO of Indigo, Co-founder of Akasa on Building Great Businesses, Running an Airline in India

In this episode of The Barbershop, Shantanu chats with Aditya Ghosh, a prominent Indian businessman with extensive experience in the aviation and hospitality industries. Former president and whole-time director of IndiGo, and co-founder of Akasa Air, Aditya shares his journey, insights, and the challenges he faced in building successful ventures. Join us for an engaging conversation about leadership, innovation, and the future of aviation and hospitality in India. 0:00:00 - 0:01:02 Sneak Peek : Coming Up! 0:01:03 - 0:05:52 "The only way to fly high is to stay grounded" Aditya on Humility 0:05:53 - 0:26:14 Aditya's Framework : Positive Reassurance & Pockets of Excellence 0:26:15 - 0:53:46 Mastering Consumer Patterns and Staying Relevant in India's Airline Industry 0:53:47 - 1:07:40 Shantanu's Journey of Building Bombay Shaving Company 1:07:41 - 1:09:26 The Story of Founding Akasa Airlines 1:09:27 - 1:33:16 The Thrills and Challenges of Starting an Airline 1:33:17 - 1:49:33 "Are Founders Becoming Impatient?" - Navigating the Founders' Mindset in India 1:49:34 - 1:55:40 Aditya's Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs 1:55:41 - 2:01:05 Thanking our guest!