{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Founders, Grit &amp; the Future of Work with Naveen Khugputh","description":"In this episode, host Mark Griffin sits down with Naveen Khugputh, Co-Founder &amp;amp; COO at APiRO and Co-Founder &amp;amp; COO at Werqwise, for a powerful founder-first conversation on resilience, leadership, and reimagining the future of work. From his start in private equity to launching multiple ventures across London, New York, Hong Kong, and San Francisco, Naveen shares three defining \u201cmagic moments\u201d that shaped his entrepreneurial journey: \u2014 Business school in the south of France expanded his worldview, unlocked ambition, and sparked belief in what\u2019s possible. \u2014 A decade in private equity taught the toughness, intensity, and constructive conflict of elite teams\u2014skills that built lasting discipline. \u2014 Leading a flexible workspace company through the COVID-19 pandemic tested his grit, forced risk-taking, and validated a breakthrough technology that now powers APiRO. These experiences underpin Naveen\u2019s purpose: building scalable, people-centered solutions that create lasting impact\u2014from sustainable office design to digital skill programs for underserved communities. What You\u2019ll Learn: \u2014How to reframe problems as opportunities that simply need attention \u2014Why authentic energy is the secret to avoiding burnout and leading sustainably &amp;nbsp;\u2014How purpose (passion \u00d7 impact \u00d7 application) acts as a founder\u2019s compass \u2014The future of work: flexible, tech-enabled, sustainable spaces designed for collaboration and community Whether you\u2019re a founder, leader, or change-maker, this episode offers practical takeaways on resilience, purpose-driven leadership, and creating meaningful impact. &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe to Connecting with Purpose for more conversations with leaders and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future through clarity, resilience, and purpose: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@connectingwithpurpose-est2021 \ud83d\udc49 Connect with Naveen here: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/naveen-khugputh-6740292\/ #ConnectingWithPurpose #NaveenKhugputh #APiRO #Werqwise #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork #Resilience #Leadership #PurposeDriven #StartupLife #WorkplaceDesign #RealEstateInnovation #FoundersFirst #PurposeFused ","author_name":"Connecting With Purpose","author_url":"https:\/\/www.purposefused.com\/show\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38487935\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193903010"}