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Know Time#114: Entrepreneurship 101, Startups, Funding & Venture Capital ft. Anurag Ram ChandranAnurag Ram Chandran, entrepreneur and co-founder of Kubo Care, provides a masterclass on entrepreneurship where we cover: different motivations to become a founder, what are the different funding stages when raising capital, how to calculate valuation and equity dilution, what is venture capital, angel investors, how to stress test an idea, building a team and hiring talent!Anurag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrc/Kubo Care: https://kubocare.com/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https...2025-05-032h 06
Millennial Musings with Anurag27.0: On becoming a DJ and everything dance music with sharmaOn the latest episode of Millennial Musings, host Anurag welcomes onboard his good friend and DJ, Divyae Sharma, aka sharma, to discuss all things dance music. They discuss sharma's journey into becoming a DJ, his fascination with dance music, its history, and how it continues to be a close-knit and deeply engaged community.
Having grown up in Dubai and lived in the UK and US; sharma intends to jump genres while enticing people into the beautiful community of dance music and explore the culture. During the day, Divyae dons a different hat - working as a design...2022-01-2150 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag26.0: On how Magic Bus provides meaningful livelihoods to India's vulnerable youth with Anuj AlphonsonAs one of the most impactful and influential NGOs in India, Magic Bus has transformed the lives of over one million children and young people living in poverty. This week's guest, Anuj Alphonson, who is the Director of Livelihood programs at Magic Bus, shares with Anurag in great detail, the work that his organization does on empowering and helping young, vulnerable people access sustainable livelihood opportunities. They discuss many of Magic Bus's Livelihoods programs, explore how these interventions create impact, and in closing, look ahead to the goals and objectives that Magic Bus has set for the upcoming years.2021-07-2155 min
Millennial Musings with AnuragMMS 1.0: The most epic fourth of July celebration (with the Foo Fighters)Introducing Millennial Musings Shorts (MMS), my stories, thoughts, and rants - in under 5 minutes!
Today is the fourth of July and while reminiscing all the unforgettable memories I've had on this day while living in the United States, I wanted to share my most epic experience celebrating the American Independence Day - with my favorite rock band, The Foo Fighters at their 20th Anniversary celebration in Washington D.C. in 2015.
What did you think of this new format? I'm experimenting with short form audio and would love to hear from you - what did you...2021-07-0504 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag25.0: On normalizing and de-stigmatizing divorce with Shasvathi SivaThe institution of marriage is often propped up to be this sacred, unbreakable bond between couples (and in some cultures, their families) and places unhealthy and sometimes dangerous expectations on individuals. Due to these inflated expectations, when a relationship begins to fail, the individuals are often left in an incredibly difficult position, especially in countries like India, where taking the step towards divorce is largely frowned upon. On today's episode, Anurag and Shasvathi discuss normalizing and de-stigmatizing divorce in India, and how Shasvathi's personal experience led her to becoming a champion for others through her movement #DivorceIsNormal and the...2021-06-301h 23
Millennial Musings with Anurag24.0: On Understanding generation Z (Gen Z), their relationship with technology, and the future of marketing with Vishal Raj MenonWe're departing from our usual approach in this episode. In fact, we are shining our light on yet an another misunderstood generation - Generation Z. Many recall Tik Tok dances and other social media trends when thinking about this generation, but they are a whole lot more than that. In just a few years, they will grow to be one of the most influential generations, if not already. So in today's episode our host Anurag and the show's first Gen-Z guest, Vishal, talk all things about this generation. Additionally, they explore the relationship of this generation with the internet...2021-06-201h 09
Millennial Musings with Anurag23.0: On "Where are you really from?" with Rohit BhatnagarFollowing a prolonged hiatus, Millennial Musings is back with a brand new episode. Recorded in mid-2020, host Anurag and guest Rohit Bhatnagar discuss the challenges of growing up as a third culture kid, the difficulties in defining where home is, and navigating the often painful yet frequently encountered question, “Where are you really from?” Additionally, they chat about the benefits of such an upbringing and how it has influenced them in specific ways.
In 2016, Rohit graduated with an economics degree from New York Uuniversity and moved home (?) to India, capping off a colorful 15 years living and studying in S...2021-06-031h 05
Millennial Musings with Anurag22.0: On Child & Adolescent Rights with Havovi Wadia, CEO, Save The Children IndiaIn the first episode of 2021, host Anurag and guest Havovi Wadia discuss in depth, all things pertinent to child and adolescent rights in India. They discuss the difficulty of being a child during the transition into adolescence and adulthood, as well as the way society dictates the agency afforded to them. Additionally, they dive deep into the prevalence and rampant existence of child abuse in India, as well as avenues for rescue and rehabilitation for survivors. Finally, they also chat about the state of affairs in the development sector today, specifically with regards to children and adolescents.
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Know Time#1: Third Culture Kids, Dubai Expats & Governments ft. Anurag Ram ChandranDiscussion on growing up in Dubai, identities of Gulf NRIs, ideal forms of governance, philanthropic collaboratives and more with Anurag Ram Chandran.EPISODE LINKS:Millennial Musings Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Wv8I69sh7D4uPgcpeOM?si=oyLDTrDrQuaIpQl9SR-EywMillennial Musings Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/millennial-musings-with-anurag/id1450114683Instagram (Anurag): https://www.instagram.com/anuragrc/LinkedIn (Anurag): https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuragrc/PODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https...2020-10-311h 49
Millennial Musings with Anurag21.0: On imposter syndrome & how to navigate it with Eusebius McKaiserWe're back! Season 3 is now live and we kick it off with an in depth exploration on imposter syndrom with author, broadcaster, and Rhodes Scholar Eusebius McKaiser. Anurag and Eusebius open up about their constant struggles with imposter syndrome, and how it has impacted their lives. They explore their first experiences of feeling like an imposter, the ways in which it limited their abilllities to own the spaces they were in, and ultimately how they are trying to curtail its impact on their everyday lives.
Eusebius McKaiser is a Broadcaster, Author, Political Analyst, Debate and Public Speaking C...2020-10-2054 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag20.0: On Fighting the Odds, Assimilating to your Environment, and Taking Risks to Follow Happiness with Sarvesh SinghIn this milestone episode of Millennial Musings, Sarvesh shares his inspirational story - about his difficult childhood, his mother's strength and many sacrifices, the need to assimilate to different environments, and his journey against all odds to fight the numerous challenges that were thrown his way, and still take risks in the pursuit of happiness. Anurag and Sarvesh further discuss the state of India, the development sector, cancel culture, and more!
Sarvesh Singh is a strategy consultant from Mumbai. His journey from Chartered Accountant to Teach for India fellow to development consultant has been as unusual as...2020-08-211h 22
Millennial Musings with Anurag19.0: On Building a Healthy Snacks Startup in China as a Foreigner: from the dorm room to national supermarket bestseller with Tomas Fuentes Benitez (Founder of STOKES)Building a business in China is one of the most notoriusly difficult tasks to accomplish. Now doing that as a foreigner? Next to impossible! Argentinian national Tomas Fuentes Benitez, however, begs to differ with convention. He is accomplishing the impossible though his startup, STOKES, the first and only all-natural beef jerky statup in China - which is well on its course to disrupt a US$ 3B category. In this episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag chats with Tomas on how he grew STOKES from a makeshift food lab he built in his dorm room, to now becoming one of the...2020-08-041h 22
Millennial Musings with Anurag18.0: On protests, addressing and combatting systems of oppression, and growing up black in America with Willie Thompson and Justin BryantThe protests that have broken out in the United States following the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minnesota by a white police officer has led to a lot of uncomfortable, yet overdue conversations about race relations, police brutality, and systems of oppression, amongst others. On this episode, Anurag chats with two young black leaders, Willie Thompson and Justin Bryant to unpack some of these conversations that are finally happening now. They discuss what it was like to grow up black in America, how as young people, we can work to address and combat systems of oppression, and how th...2020-06-141h 49
Millennial Musings with Anurag17: On growing up in poverty, never giving up, and building a foundation to educate thousands of vulnerable children in Nepal with Surya KarkiSurya Karki is one of the most inspirational people you will ever come across. He was born and brought up in poverty by a single mother in a village where education was a rare sight and schooling was a 2.5 hours walk to-and-from the school. He left his family and his village at 8 years old to study in the capital of Nepal and went on to study at the United World College of Venezuela, finished his undergraduate from the College of the Atlantic in Maine and his Masters Degree as a Schwarzman Scholar in China. Recognizing the opportunity he had...2020-05-061h 37
Millennial Musings with Anurag16.0: On mental health in the time of coronavirus and social distancing with Ruchita ChandrashekarIn this episode, Anurag and his guest Ruchita chat about the mental health consequences of social distancing in the time of coronavirus. They chat about many of Anurag's recent struggles, including break from routine, isolation from friends and family, as well as the difficulty in seperation between work and personal life. They also discuss several global trends being observed, and culminate the chat with Ruchita's recommendations to tide over these difficult times.
Ruchita Chandrashekar is an independent psychologist with a specialisation in traumatic stress and violence recovery. Her approach is to politicise mental health, integrate identity politics, e...2020-04-081h 33
Millennial Musings with Anurag15.0: On Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with Samir and ShalajAnurag, Samir, and Shalaj discuss their mixed martial arts fandom, and talk all things UFC. They chat about how they got to loving the sport, who their favorite fighters are, and some of their most beloved fights, amongst a whole lot of other fight-related topics.
SPOILER ALERT: There is a lot of banter!
Anurag, Shalaj, and Samir are childhood friends who grew up in Dubai, UAE. They are currently scattered in the US, UAE, and India.
*This podcast is not monetized. The use of image here is for illustrative purposes only.2020-03-262h 00
Millennial Musings with Anurag14.0: On living in China during the time of Coronavirus, successfully navigating social isolation, raising awareness and combatting misinformation with Jonathan LopezJonathan Lopez lives and works in Beijing, China, where he just recently completed his 50th day in self-imposed social isolation. With Anurag, he shares his experience of living in a China that is plagued by Coronavirus, and how he has mastered the art of effectively living in social isolation. Additionally, he breaks down some of the myths and media narratives around life in China currently, how China has now effectively controlled the spread through stringent measures, and also discusses how and why he set about raising awareness through his social media posts. Finally, he shares his advice for all...2020-03-1553 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag13.0: On India's 2019 World Cup Run, Strategizing the Future of Indian Cricket & Dhoni's Legend Status with Shalaj LawaniaAnurag and Shalaj discuss India's run in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the highs and the lows, as well as where India could have planned better. They also chat about the future of Indian cricket, make some bold strategic predictions, and chat about legends of the sport in India. Few controversial thoughts, but mainly just two cricket fans chatting about the sport they love.
Apart from being a life-long cricket fan, Shalaj Lawania works at the intersection of technology and education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You can find his acclaimed blog, Dark Oblivion at www.sadisticshalpy.com
Link to Shalaj's r...2019-07-121h 59
Millennial Musings with Anurag12.0: On Battling a Life-Threatening Disease & Decoding Healthcare Policy in America with Anirudh SrirangamIn 2017, Anirudh was diagnosed with a rare blood disease that threatened to derail his life. Anirudh shares the incredible story of how he battled the disease twice, receiving two bone marrow transplants, before setting on his path to recovery. As a rising star in the healthcare policy field, and having experienced first hand the challenges of healthcare in America, Anirudh is one of the best young voices on healthcare policy reform. Anurag and Anirudh chat about America's healtcare system, a move towards value-based healthcare, and other innovations in the field.
Anirudh Srirangam works at Roivant Sciences, a...2019-05-261h 20
Millennial Musings with Anurag11.0: On Being a Game-Changing Visual Artist, Doing It Yourself (DIY), and the Journey of a Young Woman Entrepreneur with Mehek MalhotraMehek shares her inspirational story of her work as a game-changing visual artist, and the founding of her studio, Giggling Monkey. Anurag and Mehek also chat about the power and importance of trying to do a task yourself, as well as the challenges of being a young woman entrepreneur in India.
Mehek Malhotra is an award winning designer and visual artist who is the founder and CEO of Giggling Monkey Studio, based in Mumbai, India. You can follow her work on Instagram @giggling_monkey.2019-05-071h 32
Millennial Musings with Anurag10.0: On Leadership and Fighting Systemic Injustice with Payton HeadAnurag and Payton discuss all things leadership and highlight what it means to be authentic and compassionate in today's society. Payton shares his inspirational story leading the University of Missouri's student body to rise against systemic injustice, and how in the process, he spearheaded conversations about race relations in the entire United States. Finally, he shares his thoughts on what makes an ideal millennial leader.
Payton Head is a rising community leader in the United States, student at the University of Chicago, and an international speaker. In his work, Payton details the adversities caused by race, gender and sexual orientation...2019-05-011h 23
Millennial Musings with Anurag9.0: On Being a Teacher in America, Founding a Successful EdTech Startup, and Democratic Socialism with Varun GulatiAnurag and Varun chat about the American education system--Varun's experience as a public school teacher with Teach For America, the challenges to equitable distribution of education, and the benefits and drawbacks of charter schools. Varun also shares his experience founding a successful education technology startup, and discusses his political affiliations.
Varun Gulati is a New Yorker and a child of Indian immigrants. He is a former public school teacher who has worked a variety of roles in education technology, including as co-founder and CTO of a startup. Varun is a proud Democratic Socialist, and an advocate for racial justice and...2019-04-201h 31
Millennial Musings with Anurag8.0: On Making Space for Kindness, Finding Balance, and Beating Burnout in our Daily Lives with Varunya VenkateshAnurag and Varunya discuss the importance of making kindness a part of our daily lives, and the challenge of finding balance between the many hats we wear. Varunya shares her insights on how to find this balance, while at the same time avoiding burnout. She shares the experience of her 25 week awareness initiative, #Project25, where she used her art as a medium to discuss topics that are considered "taboo" in our society.
Varunya Venkatesh works at The Boeing Company, and has made kindness a central part of her daily life. She is based in Dubai, and can...2019-04-161h 07
Millennial Musings with Anurag7.0: Indian Elections 2019, Inside the Mind of a BJP Supporter with Ravindra KenchappaAnurag chats with Ravindra to understand what makes him a big supporter of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Set in the backdrop of the 2019 Indian general elections, they chat about a wide range of topics, all the while emphasizing on the importance of having respectful conversations with those across the political aisle.
Ravindra Kenchappa is a writer, actor, and dancer originally from Bangalore, but currently based in Mumbai. 2019-04-131h 57
Millennial Musings with Anurag6.0: On Michael Jackson, Sexual Assault Allegations, and the Art vs. Artist Separation with Newman D'SilvaAnurag and Newman discuss the impact and legacy of Michael Jackson, as well as the sexual assault allegations that have resurfaced due to the new HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland. Having been greatly influenced by Michael Jackson's artistry, they discuss whether it is possible to separate the artist from the art, and the difficulty of continuing to consume the work of a disgraced artist.
Newman is an artist, and a former dancer-choreographer, based in Mumbai, India. You can follow and support his art on Instagram @indrathe2nd.2019-04-0934 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag5.0: On the India-Pakistan Conflict, Politicization of War, & the Role of Media and Journalism with Shalaj LawaniaAnurag and Shalaj chat about the Pulwama terror attack, and the resulting conflict between India and Pakistan that has gravely escalated security concerns in the Indian Subcontinent. They cover various dynamics of the conflict including the politics and diplomacy, as well as the reactions and influence of media and journalism. Other topics covered include Trevor Noah's controversial segment on the conflict, as well as the evolving nature of social media.
Shalaj Lawania works at the intersection of technology and education, and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. You can follow his acclaimed blog, Dark Oblivion at w...2019-03-051h 39
Millennial Musings with Anurag4.0: On Addiction, Sobriety, and Making a Film on Recovery with Andrea Gonzales-PaulAndrea opens up about her struggles with alcohol addiction, her journey in sobriety, and how she turned the camera on herself to film an incredibly beautiful and vulnerable documentary on her journey seeking a liver transplant, and an unexpected discovery that changed the course of her treatment.
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Andrea Gonzales-Paul is a writer, filmmaker, and journalist. She recently completed her documentary, Live or Failure, which chronicles her journey seeking a liver transplant that she didn't end up needing. You can connect with her on Instagram @andreagonz_2019-02-051h 37
Millennial Musings with Anurag3.0: On Founding a Tech Startup, Moving to America, and Taking Risks with Farhaj MayanAnurag and Farhaj talk about an eclectic range of topics including growing up in Dubai, moving to the United States, joining a fraternity, traveling around Europe with nothing but RedBull cans, and the founding and growth of Farhaj's company.
Farhaj Mayan is the Co-founder and CEO of FADE, a personalized barber marketplace for men. He is a World Robot Olympiad Champion, Red Bull Can You Make It? Finalist, and MassChallenge Alumni. Find out more about his company on www.fadenow.com.2019-01-291h 11
Millennial Musings with Anurag2.0: On Moving for Love, Facing Challenges, and South Africa with Ami BhattIn the second episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Ami chat about South Africa, and the challenges of moving to a new country for love.
Ami Bhatt is a doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, and had spent the better part of the last four years living and working in South Africa.2019-01-2246 min
Millennial Musings with Anurag1.0: On Climate Change, Energy, and Policy with Narayan SubramanianIn the first episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Narayan discuss climate change, energy, and policy making in today's global context.
Narayan Subramanian is a Joint MPA/JD Candidate at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs and Columbia Law School. He is a rising star in the climate action field, and has previously worked extensively in policy and diplomacy.2019-01-2048 min