Managing Time, Leading Change, Living Green | Shriyans Bhandari

Entrepreneurial Journey & Mindset - The speaker emphasizes the importance of having multiple identities and interests beyond work, drawing from personal experiences as an ornithologist, athlete, and entrepreneur [2][3] - Challenging existing assumptions and the status quo is crucial for innovation and progress, exemplified by the development of mineral water and light bulbs [13] - Success requires perseverance, hard work, and guidance, acknowledging that most people reach their peak around 50 years of age, advising against setting unrealistic timelines [30][31] - Starting early is essential, even without a perfect plan, as things will fall into place like completing a puzzle [24][25] - A non-linear, zigzag path can lead to faster progress and valuable learnings, as life presents problems before solutions [26][27] Green Soul Foundation & Sustainability - Green Soul Foundation recycles discarded shoes and apparel into usable kits, benefiting 1 million (10 lakh) people and preventing 1 million shoes from going to landfills [3][9][10] - The foundation is supported by the World Bank and other major organizations in India [11] - The company upcycles shoes into slippers, utilizing leftover shoe parts to create granules for materials like carpets and gym flooring [15][16] - Green Soul is scaling up its venture, expanding across geographies, and aims to become the largest recycler of footwear and apparel in India and the EU [17][18] Education & Personal Development - Education provides toolkits and a base, but personal development and experience are essential for building success [7][8] - Time management is critical for productivity, drawing parallels with successful individuals like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs [23][24]