From Citrus to Pine Labs IPO: Amrish Rau on Leadership, AI, and Global Ambition

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Video summary

In this conversation with Shailendra Singh (Managing Director at Peak XV), Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau reflects on the early decisions that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, and the perspectives he hopes today’s founders can learn from.

We learn:

The shift from short-term thinking to long-term ambition

How he approaches reinvention across multiple chapters of his career

The mindset required to build at scale, and why execution matters more than noise

Why staying grounded during periods of success is underrated

This conversation offers a thoughtful window into the thinking of one of India’s most influential payments leaders. Tune in to watch the full episode and explore the principles behind Amrish’s approach to building with clarity, discipline, and long-term vision.

Recorded during the Surge Kickoff & Reunion, September 2025.

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