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Aspire & Acquire · March 1 · 25 min

Building Institutions, Building Leaders – A Conversation with Satyendra Singh, CEO – TBI, IISER Mohali

In this powerful episode of Aspire & Acquire, Sandeep Suri sits down with Satyendra Singh, Chief Executive Officer – TBI at IISER Mohali, for a deep dive into leadership, institution-building, and nurturing innovation ecosystems. With almost two decades of experience spanning team management, marketing strategy, product management, business analysis, and leadership, Satyendra brings a rare blend of operational depth and visionary thinking. In this Episode: 1. The Journey to Leadership How Satyendra transitioned across roles and domains — and the critical decisions that shaped his path to leading a Technology Business Incubator (TBI). 2. Building an Innovation Ecosystem What it really takes to support founders beyond funding — culture, mentorship, governance, and long-term thinking. 3. Leadership in Emerging Ecosystems How to manage diverse stakeholders — founders, academia, investors, and government bodies — without losing strategic clarity. Practical insights for young professionals and entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty and growth.

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In this powerful episode of Aspire & Acquire, Sandeep Suri sits down with Satyendra Singh, Chief Executive Officer – TBI at IISER Mohali, for a deep dive into leadership, institution-building, and nurturing innovation ecosystems.

With almost two decades of experience spanning team management, marketing strategy, product management, business analysis, and leadership, Satyendra brings a rare blend of operational depth and visionary thinking.

In this Episode:

1. The Journey to Leadership How Satyendra transitioned across roles and domains — and the critical decisions that shaped his path to leading a Technology Business Incubator (TBI).

2. Building an Innovation Ecosystem What it really takes to support founders beyond funding — culture, mentorship, governance, and long-term thinking. 3. Leadership in Emerging Ecosystems How to manage diverse stakeholders — founders, academia, investors, and government bodies — without losing strategic clarity.

Practical insights for young professionals and entrepreneurs navigating uncertainty and growth.