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Failures Of Success

Failures Of Success

Written by: Shivam Dhruva
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Failures of Success is a podcast about the stories we rarely hear, the missteps, detours, and quiet struggles behind every polished success story.

Hosted by Shivam Dhruva, an engineer and programmer with over 15 years of experience, this podcast shifts the spotlight away from wins and milestones and onto the failures that shape who we become. Through candid conversations with founders, engineers, creators, and professionals from diverse backgrounds, each episode explores what went wrong, what changed, and what those moments taught them.

Some guests set out to be founders and became engineers. Some failed publicly. Some failed quietly. All of them learned something that success alone could never teach.

This podcast isn’t about glorifying failure, it’s about understanding it. The thinking behind success. The resilience built along the way. And the lessons that usually stay behind the scenes.

If you’re tired of highlight reels and want something more real, Failures of Success is for you.

Shivam Dhruva 2026 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Failures of Success - Why the Story Behind Success Matters

    Failures of Success - Why the Story Behind Success Matters
    Jan 31 2026

    In this opening episode of Failures of Success, host Shivam Dhruva introduces the purpose behind the podcast and the personal journey that led to its creation.

    With over 15 years of experience in engineering and programming, Shivam reflects on the failures that shaped his path and why focusing only on success stories gives us an incomplete picture of growth. This episode sets the foundation for the series: honest conversations about what went wrong, what changed, and what failure truly teaches us behind the scenes.

    You’ll hear why this podcast exists, what kind of stories will be explored, and who the upcoming guests are from founders and engineers to people who changed paths entirely. The goal isn’t to glorify failure, but to understand it, learn from it, and uncover the thinking that eventually leads to success.

    If you’ve ever felt disconnected from polished success narratives or wondered what happens between starting and “making it,” this episode is for you.

    What to expect in this episode:

    • Why failure deserves more attention than success
    • The motivation behind starting Failures of Success
    • What kinds of guests and stories are coming up
    • How failure shapes mindset, resilience, and growth

    Welcome to the journey.
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