Best Orbis86 Podcasts (2026)

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Connie Kwan | Mastering the Art of presentation 25:11

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3d ago25:11

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In this episode, we bring you a powerful conversation with Connie Kwan — CEO of Spark AI and a Master Storyteller at 4Storyteller — as we dive into The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo. 📊✨ Connie breaks down the storytelling principles that made Steve Jobs unforgettable — clarity, simplicity, emotion, and theatrical presence. She…

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Shikha Mittal | Discovering uroose Through "The Alchemist" 23:30

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shikha Mittal — Senior Director, Product Management at ServiceNow — to unpack the timeless lessons of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. ✨ Shikha shares why this book has been a guiding force in her life — from pursuing her “personal legend” to trusting the journey even when the path isn’t cl…

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Linda Tong | Elevating Teams Through Mindfulness 23:52

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Linda Tong — CEO at Webflow — to explore the profound leadership lessons from Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. 💫 Linda reflects on Jackson’s transformative journey with the Bulls — from introducing the zen approach to building ego-less, high-performing teams through mindfulness, presence, an…

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Madhu Shalini Iyer | From Good To Great 23:37

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Madhu Shalini Iyer — entrepreneur, Managing Partner at Rocketship.vc, and former data scientist — to unpack her contrarian perspective on Good to Great by Jim Collins. 💫 Madhu dives deep into why some companies make the leap while others stall, reflecting on themes like Level 5 leadership…

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Swati Bhatia | Unlocking Silicon Valley Leadership 24:34

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Swati Bhatia, CEO Openbank US & Head of Retail Bank, Santander US, to explore the leadership wisdom inspired by Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle, and Jonathan Rosenberg. 💫 Swati reflects on the timeless principles shaped by legendary Silicon Valley coach Bill Campbell — f…

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Gayathri Devi Kalyanaraman | Deep Work : The Path to True Focus 22:37

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Gayathri Devi Kalyanaraman, Co-Founder & Rallyist at Sangatna Angels, to unpack the powerful principles from Deep Work by Cal Newport. 💫 Gayathri shares how this book has shaped her approach to focus, productivity, and prioritization — especially while balancing multiple roles and respons…

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Robin Merritt | Leading with Courage Lessons from Dare to Lead 24:55

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Robin Merritt | Leading with Courage Lessons from Dare to Lead In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Robin Merritt, Chief People Officer at Gainsight, to explore the transformative insights from Dare to Lead by Dr. Brené Brown. 💫 Robin shares why this book has been a guiding force in her leadership journey — helping her embra…

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Tatyana Mamut | Dharma and Leadership: Lessons from the Mahabharata 25:55

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Tatyana Mamut | Dharma and Leadership: Lessons from the Mahabharata In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Tatyana Mamut, Co-founder & CEO of Wayfound, for an inspiring conversation on the Indian epic “Mahabharata” authored by Sage Vedavyasa. 🌿⚔️ Together, they explore the timeless concept of Dharma (duty and moral law) and it…

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Diane Yu | Beyond Algorithms 25:17

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In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Diane Yu, Co-founder & CEO of TidalWave.ai, for a thought-provoking discussion on Fei-Fei Li’s book “The Worlds I See.” 🌍✨ They explore how compassion and inclusion can shape the next wave of AI innovations — and how Diane’s own journey as a serial entrepreneur mirrors the book’s vision o…

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Andy MacMillan | Unlocking Business Flow 25:36

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Ever wondered how a classic management book from 1984 can transform a modern SaaS business? In this episode, Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Andy MacMillan, CEO of Alteryx, to explore The Goal by Eliyahu Goldratt.The Goal is a management novel that follows Alex Rogo, a struggling plant manager, as he learns to transform his factory and improve e…

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Andrew Romans | Masters of CVC: Secrets to Startup Success 23:42

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Ever wondered how corporate venture capital really works? In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Andrew Romans, author of Masters of Corporate Venture Capital, to uncover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that shape the future of innovation funding. 🚀 Masters of Corporate Venture Capital demystifies the world of CVCs, …

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Amritha Prasad | Owning Our Story, Writing Brave Endings 25:07

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Falling hurts, but Rising Strong reminds us that true courage comes from getting back up. In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Amritha Prasad, Design Director at Netflix (Early Uber, Ex-Calm), to unpack Brené Brown’s powerful book Rising Strong. The book explores how owning our stories of failure—and moving through the discomfor…

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Amanda Heyman | Living by Design: Unlocking the Power of Essentialism 25:02

4M ago25:02

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In this episode of the 10x Growth Strategies Podcast, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Amanda Heyman, Managing Partner at Tundra Ventures, to unpack Greg McKeown’s Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. From focusing on what truly matters to mastering trade-offs, Amanda shares her personal journey and practical insights on designing …

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Declan Waters | Ego vs Growth 23:41

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Preetha Ram | The Startup of You: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity 24:48

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In this episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Preetha Ram, Managing Partner at Pier70 Ventures, to dive into “The Startup of You” by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha. The Startup of You is more than a career guide—it’s a playbook for thriving in an unpredictable world. The authors argue that just like startups, careers should be built on ad…

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Shari Begun | Leading the 3X Way From Promotion to Impact Beyond the Ladder 20:03

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Your promotion is not just about you; it's about everyone around you who has supported you and everyone who will follow in your footsteps." – Stacy Mayer, Promotions Made Easy This book is more than a guide to climbing the corporate ladder—it’s about finding joy in your work, building meaningful relationships, and lifting others as you rise. Recent…

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Subha Chugh | Decentralizing Legal Frontiers : Odyssey in Web3 Jurisprudence 26:28

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Subha Chugh | Decentralizing Legal Frontiers: Odyssey in Web3 JurisprudenceBy Orbis86

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Vishal Gondal | Exploring The Gamified Health Revolution 21:06

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Kuntal Ganguly | Exploring Blockchain's Impact 26:21

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Raj Rajamani | The Secret Sauce Behind High-Performing Teams 24:36

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In this Silicon Dreams episode, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Raj Rajamani, CPO at SentinelOne, to unpack how the OKR framework turns big dreams into measurable wins. They dive into “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr — the book that helped companies like Google and Intel achieve 10X growth — and explore how OKRs can transform ambition i…

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Abdul-Rashid | Revolutionizing Safety 26:53

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On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Charlene sits down with Abdul-Rashid “Zack” Zakaria, a PhD researcher at the University of Mississippi, whose work merges AI, computer vision, and remote sensing to tackle railway ground hazard mitigation. Zack shares his journey from geology engineering in Ghana to computational science in the U.S., and …

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Prasoon Agrawal | Building Sustainable Economics 26:41

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On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Charlene welcomes Prasoon Agrawal, co-founder of Hercules Ventures and veteran entrepreneur with 13+ years building and investing in startups across India, Singapore, Kuwait, and beyond. From launching his first fund at 15 to scaling ventures in Web2 and now Web3, Prasoon shares how his journey shaped his…

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Arpit Chhikara | How Will AI Transform User Experiences? 24:33

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On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Charlene from Orbis86 sits down with Arpit Chhikara, Founders Office at WorkHack and former conversation designer. Arpit shares how he moved from designing conversational AI bots to shaping AI-driven platforms, highlighting lessons in prompt design, personalization, and user-centric innovation. He discuss…

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Rehmat Kharal | Unlocking the Secrets to True Happiness 23:28

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What does it really mean to live a happy life? In this reflective episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan speaks with Rehmat Kharal, Global VP of GTM Strategic Enablement, to explore the transformative teachings from The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler. Rehmat unpacks powerful lessons on gratitude, empathy, and r…

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Chris Joannou | Think Bigger: Bold Visions, Blockchain, and Building Global Startup Communities 18:14

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On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Sharlaine Menezes from Orbis86 chats with Chris Joannou, VP of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, seasoned startup mentor, and global business development leader. With over a decade in startups and venture capital, Chris shares Draper U’s unique approach to training entrepreneurs—combining real-world …

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Aigerim | Web startup journey 25:08

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On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Sharlaine Menezes from Orbis86 welcomes Aigerim Omer-Bhcova, a seasoned marketing executive and Web3 pioneer with a proven track record in DeFi, GameFi, and fintech. From launching token and NFT projects to forging partnerships with global players like Visa and MasterCard, Aigerim shares her journey of bu…

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Kay Sarathy | The Power of Less: Rethinking Growth Through Subtraction 21:15

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In this eye-opening episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Kay Sarathy, SVP of Insurance Applications at Berkley Technology Services, to explore the powerful insights from “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less” by Leidy Klotz. Kay shares how the art of subtraction is shaping her digital transformation strategy—and why cutting the cl…

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Matthew Liu | The Intersection of Finance and Blockchain 25:52

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Sharlaine Menezes from Orbis86 talks with Matthew Liu, Partner and CSO at SynFutures, about his journey from traditional finance to decentralized finance. With experience at Deutsche Bank, General Motors, and Ant Financial—where he built one of the largest blockchain-based trade finance platforms—Matthew shar…

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Tyler Choi | Navigating Partnerships, Empowering Communities, and Shaping Web3 17:29

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Sharlaine Menezes, from Orbis86 speaks with Tyler Choy, Partner Relations Manager at Shardium and former NASA researcher, about making blockchain education accessible to all. Tyler shares his unique journey from virtual reality research for aerospace to helping build one of the most community-driven blockchai…

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David Goldsmith | Exploring innovations 26:28

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host R.J. Sonia sits down with David Goldsmith, global strategist, author of Paid to Think, and founder of Project Moonhut. With experience in over 50 countries and founding more than 20 businesses, David shares his visionary plan to reshape life on Earth by leveraging space innovation. From the concept of “mirth”…

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Elena Elkina | 90 Days to Win 90 Days of Success 90 Days, Big Moves 24:14

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On this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Elena Elkina, Partner at Aleada Consulting and an expert in Privacy & Data Protection, to explore “The First 90 Days” by Michael Watkins. A powerful guide for leaders, this book outlines how to navigate transitions and set the stage for long-term success. Elena shares how th…

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Kenneth Hurley | Decentralized AI Compute Building the Future 25:06

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host R.J. Sonia talks with Kenneth Hurley, veteran software engineer, gaming industry pioneer, and founder of Genius AI. From programming iconic video games in the '80s to leading innovations at NVIDIA, Ken shares his journey toward building a decentralized AI platform that harnesses idle GPU power from everyday d…

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Genevieve Leveille | Revolutionizing Agriculture with Blockchain 24:46

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Sharlaine Menezes, from Orbis86 sits down with Genevieve Leveille, CEO of AgriLedger, to discuss how blockchain is transforming agriculture and driving financial inclusion. With over 25 years of experience in financial supply chain optimization and digital identity, Genevieve shares her journey from early tec…

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Faizy Ahmed | Level up with Astra Nova 25:49

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In this action-packed episode of Silicon Dreams, host Tejaswini Satish sits down with Faizy Ahmed, founder of Astronova, a pioneering Web3 gaming platform. Faizi shares his journey from crypto mining and trading to building a global gaming powerhouse with AAA talent behind the scenes. Dive into the challenges and breakthroughs of transitioning from…

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Rob Whitehead | WEB3, blockchain and the future of virtual worlds 21:06

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, host Tejaswini Satish speaks with Rob Whitehead, Co-founder of Improbable and Chief Product Officer at MSquared, about the bold future of interoperable metaverses and immersive digital experiences. Rob shares his journey from early experiments in Second Life to building groundbreaking virtual platforms like Morphe…

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Chris Yeh | From Startup to Scaleup: The Blitzscaling Formula 24:27

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Welcome to Silicon Dreams! This week, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh for a deep dive into the high-speed strategies that powered companies like Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Zara to global success. Chris unpacks the bold, sometimes chaotic approach of Blitzscaling—a method where speed…

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Borget Sebastien | From Mobile Game to Metaverse Giant: The Rise of Sandbox 26:46

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, we dive into the world of gaming, the metaverse, and creator economies with Sebastien Borget, Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. Live from Token 2049, Sebastien shares the origin story of The Sandbox, its evolution from a mobile game to a Web3-powered virtual world, and how it empowers millions of users to create,…

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Rachel Soh | Unlocking the Future of Finance: Web3, Tokenization, and AI 18:01

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams on Radio Zindagi, host Sharlaine sits down with Rachel Soh, financial planner and Web3 marketing strategist, to explore her journey from traditional finance to the fast-paced world of blockchain. Rachel shares insights on transitioning into crypto, demystifies tokenization and real-world asset trading, and discusse…

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Kamal Ahluwalia | Building Ethical AI: Opportunity Over Fear 51:38

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams on Radio Zindagi, host R.J. Sonia speaks with Kamal Ahluwalia, President of Ikigai Labs, about the transformative power of artificial intelligence. From his early days at Apple and startup ventures to building enterprise AI tools at Ikigai, Kamal shares deep insights on navigating the AI boom responsibly. He discus…

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Benu Aggarwal | Growth Mindset & The Psychology of Success 22:15

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams on Radio Zindagi, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan is joined by Benu Agarwal, President & Founder of Milestone Inc. Together, they explore key insights from Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck and how its lessons shaped Benu’s leadership journey. From founding her company to achieve true work-life bala…

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Jeetu Patel | Startup Truths from the Trenches 23:17

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On this episode of #TheSiliconDreams, join host 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆 Padmanabhan as he sits down with 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹, EVP & GM at Cisco, to explore the journey from shaping small businesses in Chicago to transforming industry giants like EMC, Box, and Cisco. A seasoned entrepreneur and operator, Jeetu Patel shares insights gleaned from Ben Horowitz’s "The Hard Thi…

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Roshan Cariappa | The Privilege of Risking Something Real 23:08

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In this thought-provoking and entertaining episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Roshan Cariappa—former VP of Marketing at Vymo and host of The Startup Operator podcast—to explore the bold ideas from Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, part of the Incerto series. Roshan brings his signature wit and sharp insi…

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Sonali Sambhus | Elevate in Silicon Valley and Beyond 25:27

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In this inspiring episode of The Silicon Dreams, host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Sonali Sambhus—Silicon Valley tech executive, entrepreneur, and author of Ellevate: Career Rise with Balanced Life. Known for her trailblazing work in tech and her holistic approach to success, Sonali shares how professionals can pursue ambitious careers withou…

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Alina Fu | Secrets Behind Unforgettable Communication 23:27

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In this episode of #TheSiliconDreams, host Preethy Padmanabhan is joined by the dynamic Alina Fu, VP of Product Marketing at G2, for an engaging conversation on what makes ideas truly unforgettable. Drawing from Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath, Alina brings her deep marketing experience and contagious energy to unpack the science behind "sticky…

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Dheeraj Pandey | Platforms, Network Effects & The Future of B2B 24:06

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams on RadioZindagi, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with visionary entrepreneur Dheeraj Pandey—CEO of DevRev, investor, and co-founder of Nutanix—for an insightful conversation inspired by Modern Monopolies by Alex Moazed and Nicholas L. Johnson. Widely respected for reshaping enterprise tech, Dheeraj shares his…

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Heather Jerrehian | Leadership Lessons from Embracing Imperfection 20:44

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In this episode of The Silicon Dreams, we unpack powerful takeaways from The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brené Brown with award-winning executive, investor, and serial entrepreneur, Heather Jerrehian and she reveals how embracing imperfection can unlock your greatest strengths! Vulnerability. Courage. Authenticity. These are the keys to thriving i…

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Shellye Archambeau | Unapologetically Ambitious 22:44

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What happens when a 16-year-old girl declares she’s going to be a CEO—and then actually does it? On this episode of The Silicon Dreams, co-host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shellye Archambeau—one of tech’s most respected leaders—to explore the bold moves, quiet battles, and defining decisions behind her rise. Shellye opens up about her corpor…

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Greg Tanaka | AI and Web3 under Trump administration 25:53

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In this episode of Silicon Dreams, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of AI, Web3, and emerging tech under the Trump administration with Greg Tanaka. We explore the regulatory challenges surrounding cryptocurrency, technology innovation, and the global tech race. Greg discusses his entrepreneurial journey, drawing parallels to figures like St…