EP 128: Jay Chaudhry (CEO, Zscaler) On Picking The Best Markets, Risking Everything, & Scaling to $30B

This interview podcast features Logan Bartlett speaking with Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of Zscaler, a $30 billion cybersecurity company. The conversation begins with Chaudhry's humble beginnings in India and his journey to the U.S. for education, transitioning into the tech world through sales and marketing roles at IBM and NCR. Chaudhry discusses his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting his first company's success through focused specialization and his decision to self-fund Zscaler for several years before seeking outside investment. He emphasizes the importance of identifying disruptive technologies and building conviction around them, even in the face of initial customer skepticism. Listeners gain insights into Chaudhry's leadership style, his focus on building a lasting company, and his approach to balancing work and family life.