Season 4 · Episode 55 · 30 Jan 2026
55 - Dhiraj Mukherjee
With Dhiraj Mukherjee
“"I'm trying to support entrepreneurs who have a vision and a passion for making a difference. I'm a recovering entrepreneur myself so I have deep empathy for those trying to have an impact as well as building a new business".”
Reflections
Q1: Place
If we could do a flypast on any part of the world that is significant to you, which place, city or country would it be and why?
Rio de Janeiro
Q2: Life
Give us a glimpse into your life story so far with an emphasis on what you are doing currently?
Born in India, Dhiraj studied at Stanford Business School just when the internet was starting up and set up Shazam with three business partners which launched in 2002. An intense ride from the brink of bankruptcy to a game changer moment and the launch of the iPhone in 2008. After Apple acquired Shazam, Dhiraj evolved from innovation to impact, investing in companies using technology for good.
Q3: Reset
Where on earth is your place or reset or re-charge?
A dog walk on Clapham Common
Q4: Wonder
What wonder of the natural world excites you the most?
Volcanoes in Costa Rica
Q5: Hopefulness
What is your story of hopefulness (not your own) about a person, business or non-profit who are doing amazing things for the world?
Supporting young entrepreneurs through the Queens Commonwealth Trust
Q6: Insight
As we prepare to re-enter, what insight, wisdom or question would you like to share with us?
We can all make a difference by aligning with business with mission and purpose and by using our pension to invest in companies that are making a difference in the world.
Location
Flyover
Rio de Janeiro
Guest
🇸🇦 London (UK)