Best Bangalore Startups Podcasts (2025)

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In Conversation With A Global Indian - Episode 6 52:23

2d ago52:23

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Our sixth episode is the first one that facilitates a conversation between a true global Indian and an NRI at heart, Ved Shankar, and our host, Micah Ved was born in Ranchi, but largely grew up in Dubai. He studied there in Dubai Modern High and BITS Pilani, Dubai, before spending a chapter of his life in Europe, studying in France and subsequently…

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United Way Worldwide’s CEO on Philanthropy, Leadership and Finding Purpose ft. Angela F. Williams | FCTC Podcast | EP 7 53:43

16d ago53:43

53:43

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. This is From Code to Culture’s 7th episode featuring Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious not-for-profits. In this episode, Angela shares how United Way is transforming communities worldwide, detailing interventions in…

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The Digital Dirham, Air India's Diaspora Focus & the Slowing Indian Millionaire Exodus - Episode 5 13:27

21d ago13:27

13:27

Our fifth episode covers the burgeoning wave of digital currencies (that aim to rival the emergence of cryptocurrency on the side of governments), the new Dirham logo, Air India's efforts to undercut their rivals prices and the lowering yearly departure rate of the wealthy in India. Micah also discusses an experience he had in Kenya that was compar…

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Starlink in India, the US’ Gold Card Visa & ICC Victory - Episode 4 13:20

1M ago13:20

13:20

Our third episode's covers the possibility and implications of Starlink (from SpaceX) being introduced to India via partnerships with Airtel and Jio. The News Bulletin covers our recent ICC victory (and the political conditions that surrounded it), the US' Gold Card Visa program and NYDailyNews' new 'Desi News' section. All of this is followed by o…

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Saurabh Nigam, author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…

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Startup Sector Facilitation, GIFT City & Data Embassies - Episode 3 12:40

2M ago12:40

12:40

The third episode of "Everywhere We Belong" covers the implications of PayTM and the DPIIT's partnership and the centre's proposal to retain an additional percentage of tax revenue, typically allocated to states, in the new bulletin section. Our main discussion covers GIFT City and how it functions, and foreign data embassies in India, followed by …

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From Mumbai to NYC: Leia Tyebjee on Building Pylot Studios, a global platform empowering emerging artists 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…

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NRI News, The Dubai Blue Visa & Community Highlights - Episode 2 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

Our second episode introduces the news segment, which covers renewed hope for the IMEC Corridor and the progress therein, Modi's comments at the AI Action Summit and tardiness shenanigans with regard to the Bangalore Aero Show 2025. We also cover in some depth the new Dubai Blue Visa, before introducing our other new segment, Community Highlights (…

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The Budget Update 2025 - Episode 1 5:27

3M ago5:27

5:27

Our first episode covers key takeaways (relevant to NRIs and global Indians) from the Union Budget, 2025, that was released on the first of February. (00:00) Introduction to EWB & Micah (host) (00:50) The Union Budget (01:06) ULIP (Unit-linked Insurance Plans) (02:12) Foreign investment & cross-border earnings (02:50) Insurance sector transformatio…

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How does this VC straddle startups, politics and development? ft. Prashanth Prakash | FCTC | EP 6 | Part 2 56:49

4M ago56:49

56:49

Welcome to our 6th (!!!) podcast episode on From Code to Culture 🤯Whew, it’s been a ride 🚗 Before we take a little break for holiday season, join us in welcoming our final guest on FCTC for 2024 - Prashanth Prakash! In this episode, Prashanth details India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how the startup world has changed since the time he started …

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Is AI REALLY going to force Indians out of jobs?! ft. Prashanth Prakash | FCTC | EP 6 | Part 1 1:23:10

4M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Welcome to our 6th (!!!) podcast episode on From Code to Culture 🤯 Whew, it’s been a ride 🚗 Before we take a little break for holiday season, join us in welcoming our final guest on FCTC for 2024 - Prashanth Prakash! In this episode, Prashanth details India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how the startup world has changed since the time he started…

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"The airport is nothing but a representation of the city" ft. Hari Marar | FCTC | EP 5 | Part 2 55:23

5M ago55:23

55:23

We are so excited to welcome our next guest on FCTC; BIAL’s Hari Marar! In this episode, Hari is tackling all of our burning questions, and we had plenty to keep the conversation going: What sets Bengaluru International Airport apart from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai? Are strategic partnerships with Uber, KSTDC, BLADE, and BMTC the secret …

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"We compete not only for business, but also for reputation..." ft. Hari Marar | FCTC | EP 5 | Part 1 56:23

5M ago56:23

56:23

We are so excited to welcome our next guest on FCTC; BIAL’s Hari Marar! In this episode, Hari is tackling all of our burning questions, and we had plenty to keep the conversation going: What sets Bengaluru International Airport apart from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai? Are strategic partnerships with Uber, KSTDC, BLADE, and BMTC the secret …

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Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling. 41:41

5M ago41:41

41:41

Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and t…

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Are algorithms TRICKING you?! ft. Nithin Kamath & Kailash Nadh | FCTC | EP4 | Part 2 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. This is From Code to Culture’s second episode featuring Nithin Kamath & Kailash Nadh; CEO & co-founder, and CTO at Zerodha, respectively. Nithin Kamath deep dives into Zerodha’s journey - from being a virtually unknown broking firm in 2010 to commanding global attention as one of India’s mo…

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From Spicy Dreams to Market Domination: Mikhel Rajani co-founder of Naagin Sauce on building India’s No.1 hot sauce brand. 34:14

5M ago34:14

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Chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven! In this episode, II’m joined by Mikhel Rajani, co-founder of Naagin Sauce, India’s first and favourite hot sauce brand. Mikhel and his team spotted a gap in the market about five years ago and have since transformed Naagin Sauce into a household name, now partnering with KFC India and reaching both …

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Don't make THESE money mistakes ft. Nithin Kamath & Kailash Nadh | FCTC | EP4 | Part 1 56:10

5M ago56:10

56:10

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. This is From Code to Culture’s second episode featuring Nithin Kamath & Kailash Nadh; CEO & co-founder, and CTO at Zerodha, respectively. Nithin Kamath deep dives into Zerodha’s journey - from being a virtually unknown broking firm in 2010 to commanding global attention as one of India’s mo…

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Building Strength for Everyday People: Adarsh Gopalakrishnan founder of Move101 on Making Fitness Accessible. 45:40

6M ago45:40

45:40

The world is getting fatter! In this episode, we dive deep into fitness and nutrition with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, founder of Move101 in Chennai. Move101 is a unique strength and conditioning gym tailored for regular folks with little to no training background, and it also offers online coaching. Adarsh’s journey into fitness began in an unexpected …

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"They're protecting the market, not culture" ft. Prakash Belawadi & V Ravichandar | FCTC Ep.3 | Pt.2 52:53

6M ago52:53

52:53

FCTC’s next two guests are a powerhouse in more ways than one - please welcome to the FCTC couch, Prakash Belawadi & V Ravichandar! In this episode, Prakash and Ravi get candid about Bengaluru’s glaring lack of public infrastructure despite Karnataka’s lofty Art & Culture budget allocation. While Prakash speaks on the ban on dubbing in the Kannada …

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What Language Does Bengaluru Speak? ft. Prakash Belawadi and V Ravichandar | FCTC Ep.3 | Pt.1 48:09

6M ago48:09

48:09

FCTC’s next two guests are a powerhouse in more ways than one - please welcome to the FCTC couch, Prakash Belawadi & V Ravichandar! In this episode, Prakash and Ravi get candid about Bengaluru’s glaring lack of public infrastructure despite Karnataka’s lofty Art & Culture budget allocation. While Prakash speaks on the ban on dubbing in the Kannada …

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Why did Bengaluru's Church Street have to be redone? Ft. Naresh Narasimhan | FCTC | EP2 38:14

6M ago38:14

38:14

An architect, urbanist, and entrepreneur by profession, our next guest attempted to do what very few people dare - plan and execute a vision for Bengaluru’s redevelopment. Drumroll please. Welcome our latest guest on the FCTC couch - Naresh Narasimhan! In this episode, Naresh Narasimhan deep dives into how Church Street’s TenderS.U.R.E project pave…

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How India Can Become a Global Leader ft. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw FCTC Ep. 1 | Pt. 2 33:37

6M ago33:37

33:37

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. This is From Code to Culture’s first episode featuring Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw; the visionary founder of Biocon, and a true blue Bengaluru citizen. Discover how she built India’s largest pharma enterprise with a billion-dollar market cap post-license raj, and how India's biotech and IT sectors …

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#78: Neha Rachel Abraham: Music, Cooperatives, Poverty, Religion 1:58:29

6M ago1:58:29

1:58:29

Neha's spent the last decade working on the problem of poverty alleviation. Here's a note from her highlighting 9 things we can do to help.Addressing inequalities around us doesn’t necessarily mean making large donations. Here are some simple things we can do to support less privileged friends and colleagues:1. Listen to ideas and help develop and …

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From Garage Startup to India’s Pharma Giant ft. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | FCTC Ep.1 | Pt.1 30:32

7M ago30:32

30:32

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. This is From Code to Culture’s first episode featuring Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw; the visionary founder of Biocon, and a true blue Bengaluru citizen. Discover how she built India’s largest pharma enterprise with a billion-dollar market cap post-license raj, and how India's biotech and IT sectors …

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#77: Arman Sood: Coffee, Law, SleepyOwl, Startups, Success 1:45:19

7M ago1:45:19

1:45:19

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00-Reuben's last decade17:40-Moving from Calcutta to Sonipat20:40-Meeting Ashwajeet23:30-Law School28:30-Picking Law and running e-shack35:02-Starting a company, Idea #138:08-Idea #240:20-Why starting a business is important42:36-Entrepreneurship as a path to money and freed…

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#76: Sanya Kapur: Ambition, Health, Brand, Living Alone, Chicago, Bain, BSchool 1:47:14

8M ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00-Working at Bain for a decade 07:00-Sanya at Bain Chicago vs Bain India13:00-Changing relationship with work19:54-Ambition28:50-Sanya's (lack of) plan31:40-Living Alone37:00-Chicago39:00-Moving back to India43:24-European vibes45:45-Business School57:24-Sanya's Brand1:08:2…

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#75: Chandrika Maheshwari: Startups, San Francisco, Fintech, Product Management 2:08:47

9M ago2:08:47

2:08:47

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00-Startups in San Francisco 05:45-Homelessness and Drugs in SF 14:13-Recap of the last decade 15:26-Offsites and "growing up" at Bain 23:00-Product Marketing at Google 30:00-Biggest takeaway from Google 32:15-What is Marketing 38:00-Picking MIT for Bschool 50:00-Challenge…

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#74: Aditya Kakati: Academia, Food, Northeast India, WW2, Geneva 1:49:18

9M ago1:49:18

1:49:18

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00-Being Student's Union President at Stephen's04:50-Recap of the last decade06:25-Favorite memory from Stephen's08:45-Moving to Geneva and pursuing Academia17:00-The PhD experience and reflections21:10-Changes through the PhD25:40-Knowing too much32:25-"Layered" Life in Gen…

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Anushka Gupta co-founder of MyMuse on building India’s first bedroom essentials brand. 51:19

11M ago51:19

51:19

On a mission to make intimacy easy, approachable, and fun. Today my guest is Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse. MyMuse is India’s first bedroom essentials brand, dedicated to making intimacy easy, approachable, and fun for Indians everywhere. Anushka and her husband started in a small apartment and now operate a warehouse serving over 150,000 cus…

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#73: Trang Nguyen: Pottery, Entrepreneurship, France, Tech Unicorns, Hobbies 1:45:55

11M ago1:45:55

1:45:55

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00-Intro and Life in Paris06:00-Recap of Trang's last decade10:30-Moving to Hong Kong15:45-Bangkok and joining Zilingo20:05-Favorite memory from Zilingo26:45-Lessons from Zilingo38:50-Working at Meero and getting back to Tech49:25-Taking a 3-month break 1:01:00-Pottery and S…

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Prince Thomas, CEO & Co-founder of MetaShot on building the world's first console-like cricket game 36:37

11M ago36:37

36:37

Experience real cricket at home! In this episode, I sit down with Prince Thomas, co-founder of MetaShot, a Bangalore-based gaming startup. MetaShot offers a unique and immersive cricket experience through a cutting-edge metaphysical smart bat. Prince shares how the idea for MetaShot emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the early days of…

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#72: Nishtha Jain: Motherhood, Decisions, Consulting, BSchool, Money, SF 2:12:34

11M ago2:12:34

2:12:34

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps 00:00-Becoming a Mom 09:50-Recap of the last decade 11:27-Being Reuben's Manager at Bain 24:20-Lowest point at Bain and moving to a startup 30:15-Optimising for the "best" decision 37:59-Struggles during Bschool 46:25-Biggest takeaway from Bschool 51:45-Learnings about Mone…

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Karan Singh, CEO & Founder of Aristobrat, on redefining fashion entrepreneurship. 34:18

11M ago34:18

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Step into the dynamic world of Indian menswear fashion with our latest episode! Join us as we sit down with Karan Singh, the creative force behind Aristobrat, a brand renowned for its premium men's clothing. In this insightful conversation, Karan takes us on a journey from his inspiration drawn from a transformative trip to Scandinavia to the incep…

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#71: Pooja Anna Pant: Theatre, Teaching, Religion, Disney, Sabbatical 1:34:18

12M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps00:00-Recap of Pooja's past decade02:00-Studying Arts and Aesthetics at JNU06:30-Who should study Arts and Aesthetics10:35-Threatre, stories, and contradictions16:45-Religion20:45-Music and Worship27:05-Auditioning for Disney's Beauty and the Beast37:00-Life on tour in Bombay…

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Lalit Kalani, Founder of Rock Paper Rum, On building an innovative premium Indian Rum brand 45:31

12M ago45:31

45:31

Drawing inspiration from the timeless game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, today's guest is Lalit Kalani, the Founder of Rock Paper Rum, an innovative Indian Rum brand prominently featured on Season 3 of Shark Tank India. In this episode, Lalit delves into the journey of launching his venture, shedding light on navigating the competitive Mumbai market, mas…

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#70: Sameer Sheikh: Football, Food, London, Instagram, Bain, Revolut, Friends 2:00:33

1y ago2:00:33

2:00:33

Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters00:00-Thoughts on staying in touch 08:10-Getting off social media but dealing with FOMO 19:30-Comparing yourself to others 27:40-Recap of the last decade 29:45-Fondest memory from Bain 34:55-Lowest point at Bain 40:20-Staying at Bain despite challenges 43:40-Getting into SRCC …

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Megha Gambhir co-founder & CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics on building a global sports analytics company and helping athletes improve sports performance. 50:27

1y ago50:27

50:27

Driven by love for Table Tennis. Megha Gambhir, is the amazing co-founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. Her company is revolutionising the world of sports by providing athletes with cutting-edge analytics and insights to improve their performance. She talks about how she got started with a MVP - an Excel spreadsheet, to now working the ITTF an…

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#69: Priyanshi Poddar: Bangalore, Personal Branding, Reality TV, Bain, Freelancing 1:43:38

1y ago1:43:38

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Support the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00-Kicking off Season 301:50-Life in Bangalore's social hierarchy7:00-New definition of "fun"11:00-Favorite memory from Bain15:00-Being average22:00-Advertising, Reality Shows, Twitter35:00-Personal Branding43:00-Joining Cred and working with Kunal Shah59:00-Leaving Produc…

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Surbhi Jain, Founder of Neend. On Building an app that aims to help people sleep better. 25:43

1y ago25:43

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Making India sleep better: More than 55% of Indian adults face trouble falling asleep at least three nights a week. Today, I speak with Surbhi Jain, the founder of Neend, a free app offering stories, soothing sleep sounds, meditation, and more to help users unwind and nod off. Launched in 2021, Surbhi shares how she started this journey after contr…

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#68: Surbhi Bhambri: Archeology, Museums, UK 1:11:02

1y ago1:11:02

1:11:02

I speak with Surbhi Bhambri, with whom I crossed paths at St.Stephen's College in 2010. We talk about her life over the past decade including life in the UK and UAE, studying archeology, working at museums, the future, and more. Recorded in February 2024 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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Gokul NA. Co-Founder of CynLr. Revolutionising Robotics and making ‘universal factories’ the future. 51:03

1y ago51:03

51:03

Universal factories of the future. Today my guest is Gokul NA, Co-Founder of CynLr. a pioneering deep-tech startup dedicated to the radical reinvention of dynamic vision-enabled robots, unlocking the potential to create the 'universal factories' of tomorrow. In this enlightening discussion, Gokul takes us on a journey back over a decade, recounting…

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Pratham Jindal, Founder & CEO of Praper Media. On building a content agency helping creators create! 31:01

1y ago31:01

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From a 13-year-old dreaming of becoming a YouTuber to now leading a 6-figure video content agency, today I speak with Pratham Jindal, Founder and CEO of Praper Media—a content agency collaborating with some of the biggest creators on the planet. In this episode he shares insights into launching the agency, recounting the story of securing his first…

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#67: Augustine Antony: Marketing, Math, Canada 1:12:10

1y ago1:12:10

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In this episode, I speak with Augustine Antony, whom I first met at St. Stephen's in 2010. We talk about life in Canada, sports betting, studying math, career in marketing, buying a house, and more. Recorded in February 2024 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reuben's SocialsSubscribe to t…

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Sarabjeet Sachar - CEO of Aspiration Jobs. A seasoned career coach & mentor. Guiding busy professionals for a fast pace career growth & future-proof success. 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

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It's a tough job market out there folks! , and on today's episode, we have an expert to guide us through it. I'm joined by Sarabjeet Sacher, the founder of Aspiration Jobs, with a profound passion for coaching professionals in areas such as career growth, career development, job search strategies, and interview techniques. He shares valuable insigh…

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#66: Atikant Kaur Sahni: Law, Constitution, Startups 1:34:57

1+ y ago1:34:57

1:34:57

In this episode, I speak with Atikant Kaur Sahni about her life over the last decade. We talk about life in Gurgaon, studying and reading Law, the Indian Constitution, startups, raising money, negotiating, and much more. Recorded in November 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe…

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#65: Linda Thomas: Religion, Content, Sydney 1:38:10

1+ y ago1:38:10

1:38:10

In this episode, I speak with Linda Thomas about her life over the last decade. We talk about religion, life in Bombay vs. Sydney, working on PR and Content, the future of OTT in India, Reality TV, Home, MBA, Traveling, and more. Recorded in October 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠⁠Sub…

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#64: Vishaka George: Journalism, Writing, Teaching 1:34:21

1+ y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

In this episode, I speak with Vishaka George about her life over the last decade. We talk about her journalism, the newsroom, podcasts, teaching about climate change, her book - House of Uncommons - a fiction book about children with HIV, her work at PARI, and more. Recorded in September 2023Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠http…

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#63: Priyanka D. Saharia: Community, Culture, Climate 1:24:40

1+ y ago1:24:40

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In this episode, I speak with Priyanka D. Saharia about her life over the last decade. We talk about living in London, Community, Legacy, Climate, Culture, Anthropology, Startups, and more. Recorded in September 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reubenn⁠⁠ Subscribe to the newsletter here ➡️ ⁠⁠http…

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#62: Anya Thomas: Teaching, Sales, Ambition 1:24:16

1+ y ago1:24:16

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In this episode, I speak with Anya Thomas about her life over the last decade. We talk about her recent move to the UK, teaching experiences during her time at Teach for India, a decade of working in corporate, managing people, ambition, money, and fun facts. Recorded in September 2023 Support the podcast - Buy Reuben a coffee ❤️☕️ ➡️ ⁠⁠https://www…

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#61: Urvashi Bahuguna: Writing, Books, Mental Health 1:16:15

2y ago1:16:15

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Urvashi Bahuguna is an Indian poet and essayist who grew up in Goa, India before moving to New Delhi where she lived and worked as a writer for many years. She is currently based in the Bay Area in California. We talk about her journey as a writer and the 2 books she's published, her time working at non-profits and as a freelance, her journey with …

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