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MIT Graduate Reveals Secrets to Building a Million-Dollar Tech Company in Nepal | Himal Karmacharya

Himal Karmacharya is a visionary leader with roots in Nepal and a remarkable career in the global tech industry. As the President of Leapfrog, a leading U.S.-based software company, Himal has become known for his ability to turn innovative ideas into successful enterprises. His journey started at MIT, where he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Over the years, he's led major teams at Motorola, driven supply chain innovation at Oracle, and served as VP of Engineering at Verisk Health, a division of Verisk Analytics, before its acquisition. Not only has Himal spearheaded tech giants in the U.S., but he’s also built two of Nepal’s most successful software companies, bridging innovation across continents. Known for his relentless optimism and strategic insight, Himal continues to inspire by sharing his experience in managing large-scale projects and leading teams to success. Join us as he unpacks his unique journey and offers invaluable insights into what it takes to build a thriving tech empire. *****Timestamps****** 0:00 - Introduction 01:02 - The story of T's Your Plate & Sicily by T's 03:49 - Insights on Deerwalk and mobile banking 06:00 - MIT's reputation in the tech world 08:56 - How challenging is it to study at MIT? 10:56 - A memorable MIT exam story 12:56 - Tips on getting into MIT or Ivy League schools 15:30 - Crafting a compelling application essay for MIT 18:50 - Dreaming of an Ivy League college? Advice for aspirants 20:42 - Motorola funding his master's at MIT 24:00 - Why he chose to return to Nepal 27:00 - Building connections and relating to Americans 28:00 - How he cracked the job interview at Oracle 34:15 - Leapfrog’s open culture 36:00 - Why leave a $100K–$200K job to work in Nepal? 40:00 - Taking a step back to start his own company 42:09 - Building a social safety net as a foreigner in America 44:00 - Facing racism in America 46:00 - Confidence tips for climbing the corporate ladder 52:00 - Pioneering mobile banking before Esewa 53:00 - The journey of saving Leapfrog from failure 1:02:00 - Founding principles behind Leapfrog 1:05:00 - Hiring the right people in the early stages 1:14:00 - Lessons he would apply if starting Leapfrog again 1:20:00 - Does remote work impact productivity? 1:34:00 - Investing in security as a company 1:50:00 - AI predictions from a founder's perspective About The SJK podcast From the struggles of content creators, and the success stories of entrepreneurs, to the muses of musicians; there is no topic that can’t be discussed in the SJK Podcast. Each successive episode is a step in a creative’s pursuit of becoming something through the art of conversation. That young conversationalist is the host Sahat Kasa; an Inquisitive passionate about sports, the stars, and everything in between. Built on the philosophy that discussion paves the way through problems, every episode aims to present perspectives that can help young minds better understand Nepal and, by extension, the world. Production Manager / editor: @moodynepal (Pranish Shakya) Join Our Community Instagram: www.instagram.com/sahatkasa   / moodynepal   TikTok:   / sahatkasa   Facebook:   / thesjkpodcast   .