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Core Insights - Rohit Kapoor, chairman and CEO of EXL, was awarded the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New York Award by Ernst & Young LLP, recognizing his leadership in high-growth companies [1][2][3] - The award highlights the importance of long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, and significant growth and impact in business [2][4] - Kapoor emphasized that the award reflects the collective efforts of EXL's 60,000 employees and the culture of innovation within the company [3] Company Overview - EXL is a global data and AI company founded in 1999, specializing in transforming business models and driving growth through data and AI solutions [12] - The company serves leading corporations across various industries, including insurance, healthcare, banking, retail, and energy [12] - EXL is headquartered in New York and employs approximately 60,000 people worldwide [12] Awards and Recognition - The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized over 11,000 entrepreneurs since its inception in 1986, expanding to nearly 60 countries [6][7] - As a regional award winner, Kapoor is eligible for the national awards, with winners announced at the Strategic Growth Forum in November [3][7] - The program celebrates various types of business leaders, including original founders, transformational CEOs, and family business leaders [4]

Key Principles for Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Build products that the company itself desires, rather than solely focusing on market research or investor demands [2][3] - Embrace the "maze mindset," viewing the startup journey as non-linear and pivoting when encountering obstacles instead of giving up [9][14] - Encourage interdisciplinary thinking and hiring diverse talent beyond specialists, integrating humanities and arts with technology [15][17] Steve Jobs' Early Ventures & Lessons - Steve Jobs' early experiences, such as hacking AT&T's phone network, were formative in shaping Apple's revolutionary DNA [1][4] - Jobs and Wozniak sold their prized possessions, including Wozniak's HP65 calculator (valued at $500) and Jobs' VW van (valued at $1,500), to fund their early ventures [7] - The initial sale of 50 Apple 1 units to a local computer shop generated $25,000 in revenue [7][8] Apple's Trajectory & Impact - NeXT's initial hardware failure led to a pivot to software, which was later acquired by Apple for $400 million and became macOS [10][14] - Apple's success stems from integrating a liberal arts perspective into technology, attracting a broader audience [16] - Apple's current valuation is in the trillions of dollars, with over a billion users worldwide, originating from humble beginnings in a garage [22]

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