World Entrepreneurs' Day 2026: Need inspiration? Listen to these 10 stories about India's biggest business icons

Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight road from idea to success A combination of ambition persistence risktaking and the willingness to keep going when the path ahead is anything but certain is what turns an idea into something realAs people celebrate World Entrepreneurs Day on August 21 every year India has some of the best stories and conversations that offer a closer look at the people They dive into the ideas and experiences behind some of the countrys most recognisable businesses and entrepreneurial journeysFrom audiobooks of biographies of business icons to podcasts with candid conversations with founders creators and industry leaders these perspectives recommended by Audible offer plenty of inspiration for anyone curious about entrepreneurship whether you are building a business of your own or simply looking for your next big ideaHere are 5 audiobooks to learn from Indias inspiring entrepreneurial journeys1 Dhirubhai Ambani A Complete Biography by N Chokkan From his beginnings in Gujarat to building Reliance into one of Indias biggest business houses Dhirubhai Ambanis story is one of ambition and unconventional thinking N Chokkans biography explores his early struggles entrepreneurial instincts and the strategy of backward integration that became central to his business journey The audiobook written by Chokkan and narrated through Audibles Virtual Voice offers listeners a closer look at the ideas and decisions behind the making of a business empire2 Unseen The Untold Story of Deepinder Goyal and the Making of Zomato by Megha Vishwanath What goes on behind the making of one of Indias most recognisable startups Unseen goes behind the familiar Zomato success story to explore the person who built it Megha Vishwanath traces Deepinder Goyals journey from a stuttering boy from smalltown Punjab to the reluctant face of a billiondollar brand drawing on hundreds of interviews and accounts from people who worked with challenged and followed him Written and narrated by Vishwanath the audiobook looks at the private battles highstakes decisions and relentless ambition behind Zomatos rise3 Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo Ankur Warikoo turns lessons from his own entrepreneurial and personal journey into a collection of ideas around success failure money habits and selfawareness One of the central ideas behind the book is simple action is greater than thought a philosophy Warikoo has described as the meaning behind ldquoepicrdquo in the title Written and narrated by Warikoo himself the audiobook offers candid lessons on turning ideas into action rather than simply waiting for the perfect moment4 Ratan Tata A Complete Biography by AK Gandhi Ratan Tatas story is not just about boardrooms and billiondollar decisions AK Gandhis biography traces the Tata legacy and the vision behind some of its most enduring institutions One fascinating thread is the story of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel which was envisioned as a worldclass hotel in Bombay to help attract visitors to the city Jamsetji Tata went to extraordinary lengths to realise that vision sourcing equipment and expertise internationally and creating a hotel with amenities that were considered groundbreaking for Bombay at the time The audiobook offers a glimpse into the ideas and values behind the Tata legacy5 Dream With Your Eyes Open An Entrepreneurial Journey by Ronnie Screwvala Ronnie Screwvalas entrepreneurial journey is filled with lessons in spotting opportunities asking questions and learning on the job In the book he reflects on both his successes and failures including the early experiences that shaped his approach to entrepreneurship Screwvala has described the title itself as a reminder to keep your feet on the ground while keeping your eyes open to possibilities Written and narrated by Screwvala the audiobook offers a firsthand account of more than two decades of building businessesIf podcasts are more your speed then tune into these 5 conversations1 The Longest Interview Entrepreneurial journeys are not always found in traditional business conversations Hosted by Vaibhav Munjal The Longest Interview brings together creators actors writers and other personalities for extended conversations about their careers ambitions and experiences For an entrepreneurial perspective listeners can explore conversations with people such as Raj Shamani who discusses his journey from teenage entrepreneur to building a major digital presence2 Woice with Warikoo Podcast Ankur Warikoo brings more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience to Woice with Warikoo covering startups careers money risk and personal growth The podcast also gets into practical founder questions including the differences between bootstrapping and raising venture capital drawing on Warikoos own experiences with Nearbuy and his later ventures3 Deeptalk with Chetan Bhagat Chetan Bhagat takes listeners into longform conversations with successful people from across industries including entrepreneurs and CEOs Among the guests are Nikhil Kamath and Akhil Gupta with conversations exploring their journeys decisions and the experiences that shaped their approach to business and success For anyone curious about what happens behind the polished version of an entrepreneurial story these conversations offer a much closer look4 WTF is with Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath brings a deliberately curious approach to conversations with founders experts and industry voices The show spans technology social media renewable energy electric vehicles psychology and more In one recent entrepreneurial conversation Kamath was joined by Kishore Biyani and Ronnie Screwvala to discuss The Foundery a venturebuilding experiment that gave 25 strangers 4 crore each to build 20 new consumer brands in 90 days5 Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar Entrepreneurship also means learning how to build a career manage uncertainty and make bold choices Narrated by Karan Johar Karan Johar explores everything from selfconfidence and relationships to wealth and becoming your own boss With guests including Gary Vaynerchuk Raj Shamani Kunal Shah and Peyush Bansal the series brings together candid conversations on ambition success and building a life on your own terms