Nandan Nilekani on his 1st meeting with Narayana Murthy

How Nandan Nilekani's First Meeting With Narayana Murthy Sparked A Tech Legacy
Nilekani, a fresh graduate from IIT Bombay with a degree in electrical engineering, had no grand vision of becoming an entrepreneur at the time.
‘I would’ve jumped off a cliff for him’: Nandan Nilekani on Narayana Murthy’s impact on his journey
During a recent conversation with Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, Nilekani recounted a defining moment in his life: his first interview with Murthy in 1978. Nilekani was a fresh electrical engineering graduate from IIT Bombay then. This meeting later resulted in the establishment of Infosys in 1981.
‘If Narayana Murthy asked me to...’: Nilekani’s meeting with Infosys boss and a small rebellion which shaped India’s IT
Nandan Nilekani reflects on his first encounter with Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, revealing how a rebellious choice in education and an unconventional job interview shaped his remarkable journey in India’s IT revolution.
Nandan Nilekani recalls first meeting with Narayana Murthy, says 'would have jumped off the clip for him'
When Nandan Nilekani first met Narayana Murthy, he was willing to do anything for him, Infosys co-founder recalled. If he had asked me to jump off a cliff, I would have done it, Nandan Nilekani recalled in a recent interview.
Infosys' Nandan Nilekani Recalls First Meeting With Narayana Murthy: "Incredible Experience"
Mr Nilekani added that he never initially aimed to build a global IT powerhouse or spearhead groundbreaking public tech initiatives.
Nandan Nilekani Recalls 1st Meeting With Narayana Murthy at Infosys: 'If He Had Asked Me to Jump..'
Nilekani described himself as an "accidental entrepreneur" and recalled the job interview he gave to Narayana Murthy in 1978 as a fresh graduate.
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani reveals why he 'rebelled' against his father as a teenager
Nandan Nilekani defied his father's wish to attend IIT Madras. He chose IIT Bombay for electrical engineering instead. His father preferred a secure job path for him. Nilekani wanted to attend the best engineering school.
Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani wanted to join IIT Bombay, his father preferred IIT Madras. Who won?
For many teenagers, rebellion against parents involves small issues like curfews or fashion choices.However, for achievers, the dilemma is a little more complex
'If he asked me to jump off the cliff, I would...': Nandan Nilekani on his first meeting with Narayana Murthy
In 1978, a chance meeting between Nandan Nilekani and Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems in Pune laid the foundation for Infosys. Nilekani, a fresh IIT Bombay graduate, was captivated by Murthy's charisma and vision.
If Narayana Murthy had asked me to jump off a cliff … I would have, says another Infosys co-founder
Describing Infosys founder Narayana Murthy in the 1980s, Nandan Nilekani said, "He was charismatic, he was ambitious. He set great goals. I would have done anything if he had asked me to jump off the cliff,
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