Founder Storiez

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dheeraj, who arrived in the U.S. with just $900 and went on to found tech giants Nutanix and DevRev. From growing up in one of India’s poorest states to building multi-billion dollar companies, Dheeraj shares deeply personal stories of sacrifice, resilience, and ambition.In this episode, discover how education became his gateway, how he balanced family and entrepreneurship, and why staying grounded and humble has been key to his success. Raj opens up about leadership lessons, embracing vulnerability, investing in people, and using philanthropy—especially in computational biology and education—to make a lasting impact.What You’ll Learn:Overcoming adversity and the immigrant experienceThe role of hunger, perseverance, and innovationBuilding and leading billion-dollar tech venturesBalancing personal values with professional successThe power of philanthropy and legacyTimestamps:00:00 Starting from Scratch: A Humble Beginning00:28 The Power of Education and Perseverance01