Breaking Barriers and Building Empires; Kanwal Rekhi | With Amb. Elisha
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Breaking Barriers and Building Empires; Kanwal Rekhi | With Amb. Elisha

17:35 Feb 24, 2026
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On this powerful episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha welcomes legendary entrepreneur Kanwal Rekhi for a conversation about grit, patience, and pioneering leadership. From arriving in the United States with almost nothing to building a company that went public on NASDAQ, Kanwal shares what it truly takes to rise as an immigrant founder in Silicon Valley. As the co-founder of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), he also reflects on mentoring generations of entrepreneurs across the world. They discuss: • What it was like coming to America during a turbulent era • The shift from engineer to entrepreneur • The discipline and patience required to build long-term success • Mistakes modern tech founders are repeating • Why humility and team-building matter more than hype • His upcoming book, and the legacy he hopes to leave Kanwal’s message to young immigrant founders is clear: no one may hand you opportunity,  but entrepreneurship gives you the power to create it. This episode is about resilience, long-term thinking, and proving what’s possible when preparation meets courage. Reach Kanwal: https://www.amazon.com/Groundbreaker-Entrepreneurship-American-Dream-Modern/dp/B0FFTJLYR8 ... Want to be a guest on The Elisha Show (formerly WITneSSes) ?  Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow
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