N.R. Narayana Murthy
Seven founders and a small borrowed sum became a global company.
Where it began
Born in 1946 in Karnataka, he studied engineering and began his career in computing.
The challenge
When Infosys was founded in 1981, the founders had very little capital; the starting money was borrowed from his wife, Sudha Murty.
The turning point
The team focused on quality, ethics and serving international clients.
The journey
Infosys grew into one of India's largest companies and listed on the NASDAQ in 1999.
The impact
He is known for promoting corporate governance and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
What we can learn
- Start with what you have.
- Values can be a business advantage.
- A strong team matters.
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