Wealth Factory Podcast | Episode 5

Guest: Srinivas Kilambi

In this compelling episode of the Wealth Factory Podcast, host Scott Larsen sits down with Srinivas Kilambi, a technologist, serial entrepreneur, and master strategist whose journey spans continents, industries, and decades of innovation. From humble beginnings as a student in India to raising millions in Silicon Valley, Srinivas shares the highs and lows of building businesses that not only succeed, but scale and exit with impact.

Srinivas has worn many hats: founder of India’s first biochemical facility, architect of advanced AI models, and builder of companies that bridge science, sustainability, and scalable profits. In this conversation, he opens up about the mindset required to identify breakthrough opportunities, the financial frameworks that have guided his decisions, and how to know when it’s time to pivot, or cash out. Kilambi also dives into the importance of aligning purpose with profit, and why the most successful ventures are those driven by both passion and precision.

You’ll hear stories of strategic risk-taking, practical advice for entrepreneurs at any stage, and deep insight into how innovation, financial literacy, and perfect timing converge to create enduring wealth.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just curious about what it takes to thrive across multiple industries and economies, this episode offers a front-row seat to one of the most fascinating entrepreneurial journeys you’ll ever hear.

Key Takeaways

• Disruptive thinking in biotech, cement, and AI
  
• Why he exited one company for $280M
  
• How to protect your wealth from bad deals and bad timing
  
• The difference between being wealthy and living wealthy
  
• Real advice for tech and non-tech entrepreneurs alike
  

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Srinivas’ background
03:00 – First startup in India
04:00 – Patents that led to public companies
05:30 – Cement disruption and clean tech exits
08:30 – Building the first Large Numerical Model
10:00 – Financial lessons & startup exits
14:00 – Wealth protection strategies
15:00 – What “living wealthy” really means
16:00 – Final advice for entrepreneurs

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