Khurram's Quorum - 006: Sachin Shivaram on how Atlas Shrugged led him to steel, the advantages of being an outsider, and what's special about Wisconsin

006: Sachin Shivaram on how Atlas Shrugged led him to steel, the advantages of being an outsider, and what's special about Wisconsin

12/29/20 • 52 min

Sachin Shivaram is CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co. I was fascinated with Sachin's journey that started with every credential imaginable and led him to running an aluminum foundry in Manitowoc, WI. We talked about the surprising revelation he had from reading Atlas Shrugged that led him to the steel industry, a panic moment when hosting Joe Biden, and what's special about Wisconsin.

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005: Avanti Bakane on how to collect people, how to find allies, and why should you never stress over good intentions

Avanti Bakane is a partner at Gordon Rees. I've known Avanti for some years now, and I've been consistently impressed with her ability to collect and connect people. I sat down with Avanti to discuss her people-driven approach to her career and what she's learned about building allies and how to manage by playing to your team's strengths. Avanti is just easy to talk to and I admire how even-keeled she is for a big-firm lawyer.

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undefined - 007: Ashwin Krishnan on the future of sports as entertainment, bootstrapping his role as general counsel, and reflections on Miami's past and future

007: Ashwin Krishnan on the future of sports as entertainment, bootstrapping his role as general counsel, and reflections on Miami's past and future

You probably know more about baseball than me, but I'm glad I had a chance to learn a little about the business of the game with Ashwin Krishnan, General Counsel of the Miami Marlins. As soon as you start talking with him, you can tell he's built differently than other attorneys - there's no jargon and he's high-energy. It was fascinating to hear about how the Marlins is thinking about its place in entertainment as it competes not just with other franchises but Disney, gambling, and even Netflix. For those contemplating a move to Miami, Ashwin has the perfect pitch. And for those who want to forge their own career, Ashwin's example is inspiring.