From Diplomat to Billion-dollar Brand (with Paras Shahdadpuri and Rabea Ataya)

Описание: In this episode of BaytCast, Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman of Nikai Group of Companies, shares a story that defies convention — walking away from a 17-year diplomatic career to build one of the region’s most recognized electronics brands: Nikai. In conversation with Rabea Ataya, CEO of Bayt.com, Paras reflects on risk, resilience, family legacy, competition, and the power of exceptional service. From splitting a $10M letter of credit when he barely had capital, to building a global brand across markets, this episode is a masterclass in long-term thinking and entrepreneurial courage.

At its core, this is a reflection on purpose, grit, and the drive to keep creating impact — even at 80.

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00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Why leave a 17-year diplomatic career?
05:00 – Learning business from scratch in your 40s
11:00 – The $10M letter of credit crisis
19:00 – How Nikai was born
22:00 – Competing with global giants
25:30 – The power of exceptional after-sales service
31:00 – Lessons on partnerships
44:30 – India’s economic future and global power
47:00 – Energy, purpose, and working past 80

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