Founder is a label that carries with it connotations of creativity and innovation, determination and a sense of fearlessness. While pure passion is certainly a powerful driver for founders looking to make an impact, the truth is, it’s usually not enough on its own to drive lasting success. Besides managing people and organisations as a successful Founder-CEO, you also have to be able to manage yourself, emotionally and psychologically. That means knowing your strengths and weaknesses, so you can stay above water, when the going gets tough—because it always does! Tune in as Deepali Naair talks to some of India’s most sparkling founders from leading brands as they share their journey into manoeuvring this unique and challenging role and what it really takes to be a founder in the truest sense of the term.