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Jammy to Investor: Dravid's New Test
1 Feb
Summary
- Dravid applies cricket's discipline to business.
- Lessons from Kolkata 2001 shape his investments.
- He learned from a scam that forty percent returns are hollow.
Rahul Dravid, celebrated as 'The Wall' of Indian cricket, is now building a legacy as a disciplined startup investor. His approach mirrors the patience and resilience required in Test cricket, drawing parallels from his father's meticulous jam-making business and the pivotal 2001 Kolkata Test match. This philosophy guides his investment decisions, focusing on foundational strength and long-term sustainability over rapid, hollow growth.
Dravid learned valuable lessons from a INR 4 crore investment scam in 2018, realizing that excessively high returns often signify weakness. This experience shifted his focus to thorough due diligence, scrutinizing balance sheets with the same intensity he once analyzed bowlers. He now backs ventures like Plaeto, which produces affordable children's shoes, and Good Farmer Food Concepts, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Transitioning from player to head coach of the Indian team in 2021, Dravid shielded his players after the 2023 World Cup final loss. His ability to stand firm after setbacks, both on and off the field, illustrates his business acumen. Dravid views failures not as endpoints but as opportunities to rebuild and return stronger, a lesson he imparts to aspiring entrepreneurs and supports through the GoSports Foundation.
