Tech Legend: Why Most Founders Fail To Sell! | Ctrl Alt Poddcast

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ratinder Paul Singh Ahuja, a Silicon Valley legend and serial entrepreneur who has successfully sold 5 startups to giants like Cisco, McAfee, and Extreme Networks. Currently the CTO of Pure Storage and holder of over 120 patents, Dr. Ahuja reveals the unconventional ancient strategies and "Dark Room" techniques he uses to predict future trends and dominate the market.

We discuss how he applies Sun Tzu’s The Art of War to modern business, the terrifying reality of AI-driven cyber attacks, and why most founders fail to execute their vision. If you want to know how to build, scale, and sell a company in the age of AI, this conversation is for you.

Topics Discussed:

The Art of War in Business: How to use ancient martial arts philosophy to outmaneuver competitors.

The "Dark Room" Technique: The extreme 2-week isolation habit that led to a multi-million dollar idea.

AI & Cybersecurity: Why we are entering a new era of "Agentic AI" attacks and how to defend yourself.

Startup Success: The "Vision vs. Reality" framework for building products that actually sell.

Whether you're a startup founder seeking guidance, an aspiring VC eager to learn, or simply fascinated by the world of technology and innovation, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration from a true industry trailblazer.

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