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For Abhishek Goyal, who holds a bachelor’s degree in technology from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, co-founding market intelligence firm Tracxn seemed like a natural extension. Goyal, who started his career at Yahoo and Amazon and later worked at Accel, began his entrepreneurial journey with UrbanTouch (acquired by FashionAndYou) before co-founding Tracxn with Neha Singh. During their first meeting, the two discussed how difficult it is to obtain information about private companies.
The newly listed company has over 3.1 million companies, 477,000 funding rounds, 205,000 investor profiles, 197,000 acquisitions, and 3,000+ sectors across 26+ geographies. It hosts extensive data including.
The three books recommended by Goyal are:
Difficult things about difficult things: Let’s be honest: Building a startup isn’t all sunshine. This book is a harsh reality check, but it’s the honest advice every entrepreneur needs. From fundraising struggles to difficult personnel decisions, Horowitz’s brutal honesty and keen insight into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs offers valuable advice for tackling the “hard things” with grit and resilience. I will.
Trillion Dollar Coach: “Trillion Dollar Coach” contains valuable insights on leadership and coaching. The most important learning was the importance of “radical candor,” caring for individuals and directly challenging them, in building strong relationships and fostering growth. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their leadership and coaching skills.
What you are doing is yourself: this is a transformative guide for founders and CEOs looking to build high-performance cultures. The book’s key insight – that small intentional habits can shape a company’s identity and drive success – is a revelation. By applying these principles, leaders can attract top talent, drive results, and create a culture that lasts.
