Ashneer points out the most relevant factors which defines the lack of drive within the Indian youngsters
Ashneer Grover, former Shark Tank India judge and founder of Third Unicorn, recently shared his views on the differences between youth in India and the US
Ashneer Grover, former Shark Tank India judge and founder of Third Unicorn, recently shared his views on the differences between youth in India and the US. In a podcast with host Ishan Sharma, Grover asserted that Indian youth live in a sheltered environment compared to their American counterparts, whom he considers more experienced and worldly. He believes that Indian youngsters grow up in gated societies, travel in chauffeur-driven cars, and attend exclusive schools, limiting their exposure to the real world. Grover noted that these schools create insular environments where social interactions are confined to the same societal strata. Grover also highlighted the academic pressures faced by Indian students. From as early as Class 9, students begin preparing for college entrance exams, which he argues restricts their ability to experience the world.
According to Grover, this bubble only bursts after about seven years in the professional world, where they encounter failures and betrayals that teach them about the broader workings of the country and its economy. In the same podcast, Grover criticized companies’ lengthy hiring processes and notice periods, advocating for a “hire fast, fire fast” approach. He believes that the current hiring practices involve multiple rounds of interviews where candidates present their best selves, making it difficult to gauge their true capabilities. Grover suggests that a more efficient approach is to quickly assess a candidate’s performance through actual tasks rather than prolonged evaluations. Grover’s views reflect his belief in practical, real-world experience over prolonged academic and procedural formalities. He emphasizes the need for Indian youth to break out of their sheltered environments to understand better how the world operates.
