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Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with students at the JNV Kottayam on December 21, 2023.

(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:01:53) - Dakshana scholar: T Ashok Kumar 

(00:10:49) - The Dakshana model 

(00:21:17) - Rule of 72 

(00:26:05) - Cloning Super 30; Anand Kumar 

(00:35:05) - Giving back to society 

(00:37:34) - Be a harsh grader 

(00:45:15) - Inner scorecard vs. Outer scorecard 

(00:48:18) - My educational journey 

(00:51:25) - My entrepreneurial journey 

(00:53:35) - Dakshana's objectives 

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Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with students at the JNV Bangalore (Rural) on December 24, 2023

(00:00:00) - Introduction 

(00:01:09) - Introduction to Buffett and Power of compounding 

(00:03:55) - Rule of 72 

(00:13:38) - Overcoming challenges at Dakshana 

(00:21:20) - Caste reservation vs. Income based system 

(00:30:24) - Handling the global financial crisis 

(00:34:08) - Cloning is a powerful mental model

(00:37:27) - My educational journey 

(00:40:31) - My introduction to investing; Peter Lynch 

(00:42:17) - Reysas 

(00:46:47) - Work preferences

(00:50:03) - Find your calling in life
 
The contents of this website 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.

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with students at the JNV Lucknow on December 27, 2022
 
(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:51) - Usain Bolt; The Bolt Factory

(00:11:09) - Khushwant Singh

(00:14:59) - IIT vs. MIT

(00:25:29) - Start specialising at the age of 11

(00:35:31) - Why is Brazil great at football?

(00:43:31) - If I was the education minister in India

(00:46:42) - Delhi school system

(00:56:50) - Avoid looking back, focus on looking forward

(01:01:35) - You are who your friends are

(01:03:17) - Dakshana scholar: T. Ashok Kumar

(01:07:16) - Handling family expectations
 
The contents of this website 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.

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with students at the JNV Pune on December 25, 2022. 


(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:01:51) - Be a continuous learning machine 

(00:04:09) - Entrepreneurs do not take risk 

(00:14:12) - MLK: I have a dream 

(00:17:59) - What happens if I lose all my money today? 

(00:28:48) - Inspiration for Dakshana 

(00:34:36) - Super 30: Anand Kumar 

(00:39:48) - Toastmasters 

(00:44:56) - Giving back to society 

(00:49:15) - Buddha: The key to happiness is elimination of desire 

(00:54:38) - You are who your friends are
 
The contents of this website 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.

Mohnish Pabrai's Q&A session with students at JNV Bundi on December 24, 2022
 
(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:01:09) - Enterprise Rent-A-Car only hires GPA below 2.5! 

(00:11:38) - Toppers do not do the best in life

(00:14:32) - My journey - from a below average to a topper 

(00:18:40) - Dakshana: Of the Alums, By the Alums, For the Alums 

(00:23:19) - Be a continuous learner 

(00:28:33) - The Dakshana model and objectives 

(00:39:13) - Gandhi: Be the change you wish to see 

(00:40:38) - A man, a Plan, a Canal, Panama 

(00:49:26) - TransTech 

(00:54:13) - Ben Franklin 

(00:59:18) - Giving back to society 

(01:02:09) - Government Reservation System
 
The contents of this website 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.

Mohnish Pabrai’s Q&A session with students at JNV Bangalore (Rural) on December 23, 2022
 
(00:00:00) - Introduction 

(00:04:57) - Dakshana Donors – Prem Watsa; R.K. Damani 

(00:07:27) - Harvard’s model for donations 

(00:12:11) - Your deepest desire is your destiny 

(00:21:51) - Dakshana: Of the alums, for the alums, by the alums 

(00:22:54) - Fear of failure 

(00:32:11) - Inspiration behind Dakshana 

(00:33:19) - Large inheritances do more harm than good 

(00:37:03) - Truth is the foundation for trust 

(00:47:40) - Book by Judith Harris: No Two Alike 



The contents of this video 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.