Akshay Kothari has built tools that transform the everyday by making technology feel effortless, like Pulse and Notion. He joins Aditya Agarwal to share the counterintuitive lessons behind enduring products, why selling can sometimes be the braver choice, and how constraints often spark lasting creativity. Apply to SPC membership - https://airtable.com/appxDXHfPCZvb75qk/pagIZspLSFX7QrXcn/form Connect with us here: 1. Akshay Kothari- https://www.linkedin.com/in/akothari/ 2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/ 3. South Park Commons- https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/ 00:00 Trailer 01:02 Welcome to the Minus One Podcast 01:49 Navigating the Early Days of Pulse 06:59 The Silicon Valley Influence and Ambition 21:07 The LinkedIn Journey and Its Impact 22:39 Balancing Patience and Urgency in Silicon Valley 25:25 The Vision and Early Days of Notion 36:46 Personal Reflections and Philosophies
