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In this latest episode of Figuring Out Podcast with Raj Shamani we are in conversation with Toshan Tamhane, an avid adventurer who lives with 1 aim – “regret minimization – you only live once”.
He followed the conventional IIM-A to consulting path – spent 18+ years at McKinsey across 55+ countries, advising billionaires, making deals, and building businesses. Then, a bit bored and a bit reflective, I ventured into traditional corporate roles with a passion for investing, M&As, digital builds & sustainability.
Currently trying to make the full use of 24 hours every day, I also invest in start-ups (~30+ investments), teach in B-schools, serve as an active Board member, and write extensively.
Managing 2 kids (and my wife) is an adventure of a different order. To do this efficiently, he keeps himself fit by climbing mountains in Nepal & the Alps as well as practicing intense sports (kickboxing, bouldering, capoeira, running marathons).
Lastly, he tries to meet and learn from at least 1 person every week – that’s 52 intense conversations.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:29 How Steve Redgrave became 5x Olympic Champion
7:02 Toshan’s Sports role model
10:42 How important is attention to detail
15:09 What does Toshan Tamhane do
14:15 What exactly does a CSO do?
18:00 The most important skill for a CSO
18:16 What role does Raj have in his startup
20:25 How Steve Jobs vision led to Apple’s success
21:34 Alex Ferguson’s role in Manchester United’s Success
23:09 3 books every aspiring CEO should read
30:49 Do books help in real life?
32:04 3 best books that Raj has read
34:09 What does a CFO do?
40:34 What does a COO do?
43:04 Best books for CFO and COO
44:19 difference between Startups and Corporate
51:09 Why failed startups are important
53:09 Why a startup shouldn’t chase a big market
56:44 Should you follow trends or passion in Business?
58:44 Founder vs Market in a Business
1:02:29 Peter Thiel’s Unconventional School
1:03:29 How gut feeling can turn into a business
1:04:25 Most important functions of a startup
1:08:54 How to develop problem solving skills
1:20:19 Good vs Bad problem solvers
1:25:59 Why are their 2 Mafias in India
1:30:59 How can people get CEO skills?
1:36:04 Toshan’s top 3 learnings
1:41:19 Why and When do businesses need consulting
1:48:14 The right way to scale a business
1:55:44 Closing the loop
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About Raj Shamani
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Learning from Sports Champions
Steve Redgrave: Won Olympic golds across five games by preparing for every possible setback (using Murphy’s Law), simulating tough scenarios as a team.
Muhammad Ali: Took a stand on principle, lost his titles, and still came back—illustrating resilience in the face of adversity.
Lance Armstrong: His attention to detail (before his fall from grace) and mindset of constant marginal gain offer lessons about being thorough and focused.
Discipline and strategic thinking set world-class performers apart in any field—including startups.
Role Clarity in Startups
The CEO is the “first and last port of call” and the “Chief Crisis Officer”—responsible not just for vision, but stakeholder management, storytelling, and ultimately making the big decisions.
The CFO oversees operational finances, legal/compliance, and strategic financial moves (like M&A)—balancing trust and technical skill.
The COO manages daily operations and is often “second-in-command.” Good COOs focus on making themselves replaceable by putting solid systems in place.