Building Global Tech Solutions with VR Govindarajan

From Software People Stories by PM Power Consulting

February 21, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

VR Govindarajan shares his journey in building successful tech startups and insights on entrepreneurship.

In this episode of Software People Stories, VR Govindarajan, aka Govi, the co-founder and executive chairman of Perfios Software, shares his comprehensive journey from the early days of his career to building successful startups. Govi dives deep into his academic background, industry experience, and the various startups he co-founded, including Aztec Soft and Perfios. He emphasizes the importance of technology-focused innovation, building a product company out of India, and navigating the challenges of operating in a regulated industry. Govi also shares his insights on the value of teamwork, culture, and maintaining a larger purpose beyond just making money. Throughout the conversation, he provides valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs on raising funds, managing teams, and scaling businesses globally. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:35 Govi's Background and Career Journey 01:43 Early Startups and Challenges 02:48 Building Aztec Soft and Going Public 03:10 Transition to Perfios and Product Focus 06:18 Navigating the Dot-Com Bust 08:18 Acquisitions and Selling to MindTree 13:41 Importance of Team Effort 17:34 Choosing the BFSI Sector 20:39 Challenges in a Regulated Industry…

People in this episode

Guest: VR Govindarajan

Topics covered

entrepreneurship
technology innovation
startup journey
teamwork and culture
global business expansion
regulated industries

Keywords

startup
technology
entrepreneurship
fundraising
B2B sales
product development
global markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Perfios Software, Aztec Soft, MindTree

Places: India, BFSI Sector