The CodeBreaker Mindset™

Chitra Nawbatt

The CodeBreaker Mindset™ show is where leaders share the unwritten rules for success. They reveal their methodology to decode & navigate the written & unwritten rules involved in pursuing goals, pivots that may be required, serendipity involved and how to harness informed intuition, to create your own algorithm to achieve aspirations. Chitra Nawbatt is the author, creator & host of The CodeBreaker Mindset™ podcast & book. She is a multi-industry & multidisciplinary executive, bringing expertise as a business launcher & builder, growth operator and investor. For more www.chitranawbatt.com

  1. The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Ft. Ashley Etienne, Etienne & Saint, Founder and CEO

    11/02/2025

    The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Ft. Ashley Etienne, Etienne & Saint, Founder and CEO

    In this conversation, Ashley Etienne shares her journey from a young girl questioning societal disparities to becoming a prominent figure in political communications. She discusses the importance of understanding motivations in communication, the challenges of navigating a factless society, and the impact of AI on information dissemination. Etienne emphasizes the need for honesty in communication and the erosion of trust in media, urging listeners to seek multiple sources for accurate information. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of navigating today's information landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding stakeholders and the role of communication in decision-making. They discuss significant pivots in communication strategies, the impact of serendipity, and the ongoing challenges posed by irrationality in communication. The conversation concludes with insights on cultivating a mindset that can decode the complexities of modern communication. Chapters (00:00) Journey to The White House(03:03) Mastering the Communication Game(05:57) Navigating a Factless Society(08:55) The Role of AI in Information(11:59) Listener Beware: Discerning Information(14:52) The Erosion of Trust in Media(19:07) Navigating the Information Overload(20:31) Understanding Stakeholders in a Competitive Landscape(22:42) Significant Communication Pivots(24:57) The Role of Serendipity in Communication(29:04) The Irrationality of Communication(33:01) Cultivating The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Thank you for tuning in to The CodeBreaker Mindset™. Visit www.chitranawbatt.com for more.

    35 min
  2. The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Ft. Navin Chaddha, Mayfield Fund, Managing Partner

    11/02/2025

    The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Ft. Navin Chaddha, Mayfield Fund, Managing Partner

    In this conversation, Navin Chadha, Managing Partner at Mayfield Fund, shares his journey from being a tech entrepreneur to a leading venture capitalist. He discusses the importance of investing in people, the strategies of the Mayfield Fund, and the impact of AI on investing. Navin emphasizes the significance of intuition, serendipity, and the ability to pivot in both business and life. He also outlines the essential ingredients for building enduring companies and offers advice on cultivating The CodeBreaker Mindset™ to navigate the future of rapid technological change. Chapters (00:33) Navin Chadha's Journey: From Entrepreneur to Venture Capital (VC)(04:40) The Evolution of Venture Capital and Investing(07:28) Understanding the Mayfield Fund(09:51) Written and Unwritten Rules of Investing(14:16) Identifying Entrepreneurial Greatness(15:54) The Impact of AI on Investing(17:48) Pattern Recognition in Investment Decisions(20:13) Differentiating Information Gathering in VC(22:16) Navigating Information and Feedback Loops(27:05) Pivots in Career and Life(29:22) The Role of Risk in Entrepreneurship(30:20) Learning from Investment Mistakes(35:06) The Importance of Relationships in Investing(36:52) Evaluating Investment Performance(38:52) Building Enduring Companies(40:45) Overcoming Personal and Professional Setbacks(46:05) The Power of Intuition and Serendipity(47:43) Defining The CodeBreaker Mindset™(49:25) Cultivating The CodeBreaker Mindset™ Thank you for tuning in to The CodeBreaker Mindset™. Visit www.chitranawbatt.com for more.

    52 min

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The CodeBreaker Mindset™ show is where leaders share the unwritten rules for success. They reveal their methodology to decode & navigate the written & unwritten rules involved in pursuing goals, pivots that may be required, serendipity involved and how to harness informed intuition, to create your own algorithm to achieve aspirations. Chitra Nawbatt is the author, creator & host of The CodeBreaker Mindset™ podcast & book. She is a multi-industry & multidisciplinary executive, bringing expertise as a business launcher & builder, growth operator and investor. For more www.chitranawbatt.com