Meet Mangesh Ghogre, a crossword constructor & investment banker from India, successfully intertwining puzzles & IPO deals worth billions. Dive into his journey of passion and perseverance.
Mangesh Ghogre heralds as the first & only Indian crossword constructor featured in prestigious publications like New York Times & Wall Street Journal, a testament to his prowess.
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Transitioning from education-centric upbringing to navigating language barriers in 80s-90s India, Mangesh used crosswords to enhance vocabulary for exams like GRE & GMAT, paving his path to success.
Facing the challenge of limited Indian words in American puzzles, Mangesh embarked on a journey to craft crosswords reflecting his culture, connecting with the global crossword community.
Mentored by Nancy Salomon, Mangesh overcame doubts & resource constraints to evolve as a crossword constructor, striving to see an Indian byline in the industry.
Discovering the power of crossword construction, Mangesh found freedom and personal growth, leading to global recognition in LA Times & Times of India, setting a new benchmark for Indian crosswords.
By creating crosswords that bridge cultural connections, Mangesh's craft extended to notable platforms like New York Times, celebrating events like American Independence Day & Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.
Investment banking for Mangesh is akin to solving puzzles, blending pattern recognition and market dynamics to navigate uncertainties, specializing in IPOs and multi-billion dollar transactions.
From equity to debt markets, mergers & acquisitions to negotiation tactics and building trust, Mangesh's 20-year career exemplifies expertise, networking, and artful balance in investment deals.
Timestamps ⏰
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Mangesh shares about his childhood days & dreams
03:20 - Utkarsh shares about his vulnerabilities, childhood & his coming out
04:29 - How did Mangesh figure out a career in Finance and Crosswords
06:02 - GRE, GMAT, English & Crosswords
11:51 - Utkarsh shares his journey of becoming an Assistant Director in Bollywood coming from a traditional background
13:20 - Mangesh on his motivation, perseverance, and category creation in crosswords
17:07 - Becoming a crossword constructor faced challenges and doubts due to lack of resources and time constraints
20:54 - Discovering the power of crossword construction and deeper insights into perseverance
28:08 - Utkarsh on Gandhiji's thought process on learning new things
30:00 - Mangesh on crossword as a platform for cultural exchange, diplomacy, and message
34:39 - Marrying career and passion in Investment Banking & Crosswords
42:22 - Building a career in investment banking
49:00 - Building relationships in corporate and capital markets
54:12 - Building a tribe and community in problem-solving
57:42 - Growing and building a massive global community using WhatsApp
1:02:58 - Building trust and value through WhatsApp groups
1:05:02 - Building brand recognition through consistent communication
1:07:59 - Mission, nationalism, capitalism & crosswords #crossword
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