From KPMG to Boardrooms: Pradeep Udhas (KPMG) Shares Career & Startup Lessons with Sai University

What skills matter beyond the classroom? What makes founders succeed — or get stuck? And what does it take to build an organisation from the ground up? In this student interaction at Sai University, Pradeep Udhas, Governing Board Member, Sai University, reflects on his journey across consulting, entrepreneurship, investing and board leadership. Drawing from his experience of helping build KPMG India, he speaks about the importance of practical learning, communication, keeping an open mind, differentiating in competitive markets, building the right organisational culture, and staying in a continuous learning mode. He also shares his perspective on why founders often struggle with resources and differentiation, and reflects on Sai University’s growth from its early vision to a multidisciplinary university. Key themes discussed: practical learning in business education, career readiness, building organisations, entrepreneurship, startup challenges, decision-making, culture and lifelong learning. #SaiUniversity #PradeepUdhas #StudentInteraction #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Careers #KPMG