In this deeply insightful and candid episode of Konversation with Kushal, host Kushal Lodha speaks with Tarun Khanna, Professor at Harvard Business School, on careers, entrepreneurship, education, and India’s long-term economic future.The conversation cuts through popular narratives around MBAs and startups, why business school isn’t for everyone, why entrepreneurship is far rarer than social media suggests, and why reflection and structured thinking matter as much as hustle. Professor Khanna explains why many of the most meaningful careers are built outside startup hype, and why there is no single “right” path to success.The discussion goes deep into India’s biggest structural challenge, the middle-income trap, and how underinvestment in science, research, and universities could threaten India’s economic and strategic sovereignty. From climate adaptation and extreme heat to AI, genomics, robotics, and material science, this episode shows how science quietly drives productivity, profitability, and national power, even in businesses as everyday as chai.💡 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such insightful conversations with top achievers from across the world!#kushallodha #mba #mbajourney #harvard #harvardbusinessschool #ca #cat