Dakshana Foundation is a philanthropic foundation focused on alleviating poverty. Dakshana is focused on providing world-class educational opportunities to economically and socially disadvantaged gifted students worldwide. The focus is on providing 1-2 years of world-class coaching for IIT and medical entrance exam to gifted, but impoverished students predominantly in rural India.
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at JNV Bangalore Urban on December 25, 2025
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at JNV Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India on December 25, 2025
(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:00:31) - Charlie Munger's mental models
(00:05:40) - The Karam Yogi model; Mukesh Ambani & Jio
(00:09:45) - Books: Time travel for entrepreneurs
(00:12:01) - The Founders Podcast
(00:16:01) - Giving back through Dakshana
(00:20:29) - Upanishads: Your deepest desire is your destiny
(00:24:13) - Building Dakshana: Cloned from the Super 30 model
(00:33:32) - Follow your passion, success follows naturally
(00:35:10) - With hard work think smart
(00:36:42) - Clone smartly, compete confidently
(00:39:05) - Technology is overrated, follow your passion
(00:42:48) - Growth begins outside comfort zone; Toastmasters
(00:46:25) - Cloning Dakshana from Super 30; Anand Kumar
(00:50:36) - Human reciprocation mental model
(00:57:28) - Execution and determination make the idea successful
(01:00:29) - Life's reverses; Charlie's No self-pity mode
The contents of this audio are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be financial, legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs, and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.
14 Apr 2026
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at JNV Pune, Maharashtra, India on December 25, 2025
(00:00:00) – Introduction
(00:01:03) - Charlie's mental models: Take a simple idea and take it seriously
(00:03:23) - Be a Karam Yogi
(00:07:16) - Focus at improving human lives: Narayana Healthcare Systems
(00:10:55) - Purpose over profit always wins
(00:13:46) - Inner scorecard beats outer approval
(00:16:12) - Cloning: Anand Kumar and Super 30
(00:19:54) - Learn to build from zero: The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses
(00:23:13) - The Founders Podcast
(00:28:42) - Singular focus: Dronacharya & Arjuna - eye of the bird
(00:32:27) - Your Deepest Desire Is Destiny
(00:34:16) - Adversity is part of life
00:36:42) – Toastmasters
(00:37:46) - Usain Bolt from Jamaica; Illustrated Weekly of India: Khushwant Singh
(00:44:01) - Take a decision and move forward
(00:45:32) - Be the change you wish to see
(00:47:15) - Principles create advantage in life; The Founders Podcast
(00:50:22) - Focus on relevant things in life
(00:56:42) - Rule of 72
(01:00:14) - The wealth creation paradox
The contents of this audio are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be financial, legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs, and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.
14 Apr 2026
Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with Dakshana scholars at Dakshana Valley, Pune on December 26, 2025
(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:00:36) - Breaking the question pattern
(00:03:22) - Overcoming hardships through learning; YouTube & Muskan Soni
(00:05:41) - Mental models - take a simple idea and take it seriously; Lyndon Johnson
(00:10:15) - Upanishads - Your deepest desire is your destiny
(00:13:58) - Belief comes before capability; Elon Musk & the reuse of rockets
(00:18:20) - Dakshana: Cloned from Anand Kumar's Super 30
(00:30:50) - Robert Caro's books on Lyndon Johnson
(00:37:42) - Be a harsh grader while choosing your circle
(00:40:50) - Mistakes are a blessing
(00:44:06) - Attraction towards the opposite gender is natural
(00:47:36) - World changes if you have a burning desire
(00:48:19) - Karam Yogi: You cannot make money if you want to make money
(00:51:21) - Google
The contents of this audio are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be financial, legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs, and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser.
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