Why is “strategy” overrated in startups? Why do professionals often struggle to grow beyond ₹1 crore in salary? What truly sets successful leaders apart? And what’s the one mindset shift every ambitious professional needs?
Dhruvil Sanghvi, founder and CEO of LogiNext, answers these questions with brutal honesty in the latest episode of The 80/20 Podcast.
As the leader of one of the world’s foremost SaaS businesses, Dhruvil shares a rare, unfiltered perspective into the realities of startup leadership, delivering lessons that are as thought-provoking as they are practical.
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“Work-Life Balance is a Concept for the Weak”
Dhruvil begins by calling out the much-celebrated notion of work-life balance. “Work-life balance is a myth sold to underperformers,” he says bluntly. Instead, Dhruvil champions the idea of work-life harmony, asserting that leaders who aim for greatness find harmony between work and personal life instead of treating them as separate silos.
Why Professionals Hit a Career Ceiling at ₹1 Crore
One of the most thought-provoking moments comes when Dhruvil explains why many professionals struggle to break past the ₹1 crore salary mark.
“Above ₹1 crore, the job market shrinks dramatically. To succeed, you must make yourself indispensable by staying ahead of the curve,” he says, offering a roadmap for breaking through career stagnation.
The True Role of Leadership
The conversation also delves into the roles of Individual Contributors (ICs), managers, and leaders. As Dhruvil explains, “ICs master their craft, managers bring structure, and leaders inspire teams to go beyond their limits,” adding that real leaders create impact by leading through clarity and example, not by title.
Rather than treating these roles as steps in a hierarchy, he encourages professionals to see them as interdependent functions critical for success.
“There’s No Such Thing as Strategy in Startups”
One of Dhruvil’s most striking points is his take on strategy. “There’s no strategy meeting in startups,” he says. Instead, real progress emerges from solving ground-level problems and relentless execution. For Dhruvil, startups succeed not by overthinking but by doing.
If you’ve ever wondered why some people rise to the top while others get stuck in the middle, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a roadmap to create a high-impact career in startups.
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