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The Building Blocks PodcastA $152M Bet on Human Connection | Kris Rudeegraap | SendosoIn this episode of Building Blocks, we dive deep with Kris Rudeegraap, Co-founder and CEO of Sendoso, an AI-enhanced gifting platform that's revolutionizing how companies build authentic connections with customers and prospects. From selling mistletoe as a kid to building a company that's raised $152M in venture funding, Kris shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on scaling both software and physical operations globally.Guest: Kris RudeegraapLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudeegraap/Connect with Daivik: https://bento.me/daivikFollow the Podcast: https://bento.me/thebbpodTopics:0:00: Introduction2:40: Early entrepreneurial experiences and Silicon Valley influence8:15: Building Sendoso and validating the initial...2025-03-0436 minThe Building Blocks PodcastConnecting the World Through Digital Dollars | Emre Ertan | CenoaIn this episode of Building Blocks, we sit down with Emre Ertan, co-founder and co-CEO of Cenoa, a borderless super wallet revolutionizing how people in emerging markets access digital dollars. Previously the CPO/CTO at Getir where he scaled the engineering team from 80 to 400 people, Emre shares his journey from a small town in Turkey to Silicon Valley, and how that experience shaped his vision for democratizing financial access globally. He discusses Cenoa's explosive growth in Nigeria (50K+ signups in first month), their innovative approach to simplifying blockchain technology for everyday users, and his perspectives on building compliant fintech...2025-02-1155 minThe Building Blocks PodcastShipping Software Fast Without Losing Code Quality | Shrikant Latkar | Baserock.AIIn this episode of Building Blocks, we dive deep with Shrikant Latkar, co-founder of BaseRock.ai and former CMO of InMobi.
With over two decades of experience spanning from large enterprises to startups, Shrikant shares his journey from engineering to marketing leadership, and now to revolutionizing software testing through AI.
He offers valuable insights on transitioning from 200,000-person companies to solo entrepreneurship, building and selling Oust Labs (acquired by Betterplace), and his current mission to transform QA with BaseRock.ai.
Guest: Shrikant Latkar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrikantlatkar/
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Having previously founded Gravity (acquired in 2022) and held leadership roles at BrightEdge and NetBase Solutions, Paul shares his journey from physics graduate to data infrastructure entrepreneur.
He offers valuable insights on modernizing data streaming, the evolution of real-time data needs, and building developer-friendly tools that simplify complex technologies.
Check out Streamkap: http://streamkap.com
Guest: Paul Dudley
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldudley/
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From his early days witnessing the birth of the internet to leading marketing at Google Wallet and Adyen, Vijay shares his fascinating journey through tech's evolution.
He offers valuable insights on building trust in fintech, leveraging community for growth, and his current mission of transforming how gaming content is created and shared.
Learn more about Sizzle: https://sizzle.gg/
Guest: Vijay Koduri
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-koduri-92936/
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Neel shares his journey from IIT Madras to Y Combinator, and how he pivoted from his initial startup idea to building Clueso, a platform that transforms screen recordings into polished video tutorials and documentation.
He offers valuable insights on product development, customer acquisition, and scaling a global SaaS business.
Check out Clueso: https://www.clueso.io/
Guest: Neel Balar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelbalar7/
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Bo shares his journey from finance to entrepreneurship and how he's reimagining travel accommodations through a unique social networking lens.
He discusses Kommu's innovative approach to connecting travelers with trusted hosts, the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace, and his vision for the future of home-sharing.
Check started on Kommu today: https://www.gokommu.com/
Guest: Bo Abrams
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-abrams/
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...2024-10-0848 minThe Building Blocks PodcastThe Intersection of Great Product Design and AI | Isabella Reed | CamelAI (YC W24)In this episode of Building Blocks, we explore the cutting-edge world of AI-powered software integration with Isabella Reed, co-founder of CamelAI, a Y Combinator-backed platform that allows users to chat with their entire software stack.
Isabella shares her journey from working in senior sales and growth roles to co-founding a startup that's revolutionizing how we interact with our digital tools. She discusses the challenges of pivoting from QA testing to a comprehensive AI chat interface, and how CamelAI is making complex software interactions more intuitive and accessible.
Learn how this YC alum is navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape...2024-09-1749 minThe Building Blocks PodcastThe Power of Software to Transform Industries | Venkat Sakamuri | Stayflexi (YC W21)In this episode of Building Blocks, we dive deep into the world of hospitality tech with Venkat Sakamuri, co-founder of Stayflexi, a Y Combinator-backed modern operating system for hotels and vacation rentals.
Venkat shares his journey from working on core database technology at Oracle to revolutionizing the hospitality industry. He discusses the challenges of building a comprehensive platform that caters to both independent hotels and vacation rentals, and how Stayflexi is leveling the playing field for small and mid-tier properties.
Learn how this YC alum is disrupting the hospitality tech space and scaling to over 30,000 properties across 15...2024-09-0332 minThe Building Blocks PodcastGoing 0 to 1 on Industry Leading Products | Vivian Zheng | Former Product Lead at TikTokIn this episode of Building Blocks, we sit down with Vivian Zheng, a product leader who has made waves at Snap, TikTok, and Databricks, and is now embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey.
She shares her insights on building industry-leading products from the ground up, the nuances of achieving product-market fit, and the challenges of scaling two-sided marketplaces like TikTok's Branded Mission.
Guest: Vivian Zheng
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-zheng-931048122/
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Topics:
0:00: Introduction
2:40: Vivian's journey into product management
6:15: Experience building Branded Mission...2024-08-2058 minThe Building Blocks PodcastWhat Do Investors Look For in a Startup? | Arvind Radhakrishnan | Director at WeWork LabsJoin us for an enlightening episode with Arvind Radhakrishnan, Associate Director at WeWork Labs and founder of 21Dojo. Dive into his unique perspective on the startup ecosystem in India and uncover the strategies that have helped numerous startups secure funding and accelerate growth.
Don't miss out on valuable insights into startup strategies, investment criteria, and the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace from someone who has successfully played both roles of founder and investor.
Learn more about WeWork Labs: https://wework.co.in/labs/
...2024-05-1454 minThe Building Blocks PodcastPlatform Growth in the Age of Rapid Development | Utkarsh Sengar | Leading Growth at WebFlowJoin us for an insightful episode with Utkarsh Sengar, Director of Engineering at WebFlow, as he delves into the experience of transforming website building with WebFlow.
Uncover the strategies that propelled Webflow to dominate the market and explore how the platform navigates the line between no code and traditional coding functionalities.
Don't miss out on valuable insights into AI startup growth strategies, as Utkarsh shares his perspectives on platform growth, addressing challenges in maintaining relevance for both B2B and B2C!
Learn more about Webflow: https://webflow.com/
Guest: Utkarsh Sengar
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com...2024-03-261h 02The Building Blocks PodcastThe Intersection of AI and Advertising | Aayush Mudgal | Leading ML at PinterestIn this episode, we delve into the mind of Aayush Mudgal, a visionary in the realm of Machine Learning and AI. Currently spearheading Ads Ranking and Privacy Aware Conversion Modeling at Pinterest, Aayush shares his journey from an ML researcher to a tech leader at one of the most innovative social media platforms.
We explore how Pinterest continues to revolutionize the way people discover things online and the evolving role of machine learning in ad targeting amidst growing privacy concerns. Aayush also sheds light on his experiences with computer vision at Netflix, his views on the future...2024-01-2345 minThe Building Blocks PodcastDecoding Venture Capital in Web3 | Aly Madhavji | Managing Partner of the Blockchain Founders FundJoin us in a captivating episode with Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, as we traverse the evolving landscapes of venture capital, blockchain, and AI.
Aly, also a consultant with the United Nations and an author, unpacks his unique insights into crypto trends, investment strategies, and the future of Web3 and generative AI. Dive into a discussion rich with expertise and predictions about the next big waves in technology.
Learn more about the Blockchain Founders fund: https://blockchainff.com
Guest: Aly Madhavji
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji/
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Follow the...2024-01-0943 minThe Building Blocks PodcastRevolutionizing Healthcare: AI Robotics for Patients | Charles Gellman | Founder of Hido HealthJoin us as we sit down with Charles Gellman, CEO of Hido Health, to explore the groundbreaking work being done by his startup in using AI & robotics for patients.
Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we deliver healthcare, empowering individuals to take charge of their own well-being. We explore the potential of AI robotics to revolutionize the healthcare landscape!
Learn more about Hido Health: https://us.hidohealth.com/
Guest: Charless Gellman
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mshicgellman/
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Kayla Harris, deeply rooted in her connection with nature since her upbringing on the Jersey Shore, later pursued her passion for English at the University of Delaware. She wears multiple hats as an artist, activist, and environmentalist, with a career at TerraCycle, a global innovator in sustainable solutions, and her own venture, The Imperfect Eco, dedicated to promoting accessible sustainable products. In her leisure, she enjoys writing poetry, beach outings, and actively...2023-11-1625 minThe Building Blocks PodcastManaging Employees In A Remote First Future | Veeraj Mehta | Founder of PuzzlVeeraj is currently the Founder of Puzzl, a platform focused on letting companies manage their remote first workforce.
Puzzl is backed by notable SF VC's and even at such a young age, Veeraj has already seen an exit as well as has been an angel investor in several high potential startups.
Learn more about Puzzl: https://www.puzzl.app/
Guest: Veeraj Mehta
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SIWIKE “Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier”: the podcastWhat to do if you almost fail out of university | SIWIKE Podcast | Daivik Goel (DG-001)Join Luki Danu on the latest episode of the SIWIKE Podcast as he sits down with Daivik, a dynamic individual with a rich background in CS, startups, and podcasting. Dive deep into Daivik's journey as he shares insights about leaving his job, his passion for startups, and the lessons he wishes he knew earlier. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation packed with wisdom, experiences, and the essence of the SIWIKE mindset.
Tune in and discover the "Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier" with Luki and Daivik.
Connect with Tony on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin...2023-09-0545 minThe Building Blocks PodcastUsing Synthetic Data to Train AI Models | Ido Halevi | Director of Product Management at Data GenIdo is currently the Director of Product at Datagen, a company focused on providing high-performance synthetic data, with a focus on data for human-centric computer vision applications
In 2022, Datagen closed a 50 million dollar Series B funding round and has been working with clients across the world like Nvidia, Google, IBM and Intel.
We dive deep into Ido's vast experience as a Product Manager and the nuances of using Synthetic Data to train AI models. We go through how Datagen goes about sourcing its data sets, how they go about curating their initial training set, how the evaluation of the AI...2023-08-0852 minThe Building Blocks PodcastBuilding Ground Breaking Customer Experiences | Sayantan Mukhopadhyay | General Manager of NubankSayantan is currently the GM at Nubank, a fintech company challenging the status quo to create a new generation of financial services in LATAM
At Nubank he is leading their customer Experience Platform with over ~100 XFN reporting to him. They are building products and services used for all customer services needs for 70M+ global users and 10K+ support agents.
We delve into his vast experience in building technology for companies like Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. We discuss how he thinks about building products in Fintech, how he thinks about product innovation and his time building funnels for ads within...2023-08-081h 12The Building Blocks PodcastLeading a Generation of Great Products | David E. Weekly | VP of The Capital One LabThis week, I had the pleasure of having David E. Weekly, the Head of The Capital One Lab, on the podcast. We delve into his vast experience in building technology for startups, mid-sized companies, and international corporations. We discuss how he identifies problems that need to be solved, sets up a groundwork for products to ensure scalability and success, and achieves product-market fit. David also shared his thoughts on balancing innovation while ensuring cohesion between products, fostering environments that encourage innovation, and transferring skills and past experience to new products in different domains. We also touched on...2023-05-1633 minThe Building Blocks PodcastEdit Your Podcast in Minutes using AI | Adrian Spataru | Founder of Cleanvoice.AIMeet Adrian Spataru, the founder of Cleanvoice AI - Cleanvoice AI is an AI-Powered Podcast Editor . Currently, Cleanvoice is an artificial intelligence, which removes filler sounds (uh’s, um’s), mouth sounds (Ex. Lip-smacking) and stuttering from your podcast or audio recording
He has worked in various roles such as a senior data scientist at Know-Centre and is a Lecturer at Technische Universität Graz, FH Joanneum , FH CAMPUS 02
Try out Cleanvoice AI - https://cleanvoice.ai
Guest: Adrian Spataru
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spataru/
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He has worked in various roles such as Product Development, Business Analyst, and even Fraud management at top startups like Ola, Flipkart, and Fareportal
Prepping for an IELTS exam? Check out Kandor: https://www.trykandor.com/
Guest : Navdeep Singh
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snavdeep27/
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Follow the Podcast: https://bento.me...2023-03-1748 minThe Building Blocks PodcastIndustry Leading Noise Cancellation | Karapet Gyumjibashyan | Senior Director of Product at KrispKarapet Gyumjibashyan is the senior Director of Product at Krisp, a renowned noise cancellation application that removes background noise and echo during online calls in real time. If you have ever wondered how Discord filters out the noise so well, it is a result of Karapet's work at Krisp!
Prior to Krisp, Karapet started his career as an Engineer and Manager. He is one of the industry leaders in Product Management and a thought leader not only locally in the Armenian Tech Scene, but also on a Global level.
Try out Krisp: https://krisp.ai/...2023-03-0754 minThe Building Blocks PodcastDiscover Restaurants Perfect for You | Doug Weiss | CEO and Cofounder of DeetsDoug Weiss, co-founder and CEO of Deets, a platform that helps users find the right restaurants and events for them, joins the podcast to discuss his journey to entrepreneurship and his new company.
His career began in corporate strategy roles at McKinsey and Pepsi. He later transitioned to a Product Growth Manager role at Facebook for the Lead Ads and Offline Conversion Platform. After several position changes within Facebook he eventually became the Head of Creator Commerce at Instagram. He is also an active investor in early stage startups and holds an MBA and M...2023-02-2342 minThe Building Blocks PodcastTransform the Web Into Audio | Logan Underwood | CEO and Cofounder of Ad AurisLogan Underwood is the co-founder and CEO of Ad Auris, a platform that transforms publications written stories into customized, podcast-like audio. With a one-time set-up, their platform replaces the need for narrators, sound designers, and producers, in creating engaging audio content.
It was exciting to have Logan on the podcast to have a glance at how we can go about facilitating a transformation of content from text to audio to further aid accessibility and convenience.
Try out Ad Auris: https://www.ad-auris.com
Guest: Logan Underwood
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/l...2023-02-0750 minThe Building Blocks PodcastMake Your Podcast Go Viral Using AI | Tomer Dean | CEO and Cofounder of AudioLabsTomer Dean is the co-founder and CEO of Audio Labs, a generative AI company that allows podcasters to easily create video content for social media. Prior to Audio Labs, Tomer has created a variety of startups, such as Bllush and Doggy Finder, and has been featured in Forbes' 30 under 30 list.
It was exciting to have Tomer on the podcast to discuss what makes short form videos go viral and how him and his team are working on giving creators tools to create shorts in a fraction of the time!
Try out AudioLabs: h...2023-01-3154 minThe Building Blocks PodcastSimplifying Content Marketing using AI | Brennan Woodruff | COO and Cofounder of GoCharlie.AIBrennan Woodruff is the co-founder and COO of GoCharlie.AI. a generative AI company that assists content creators and entrepreneurs with creating successful content. Prior to his current role, he was a VP at Softbank Investment Advisors, a manager of Technical Revenue, Product, and Strategy at Uber, and a manager of Deal Advisory at KPMG. He also serves as an investor and advisor at Spaced Ventures.
This podcast was an opportunity to get insight into the creative ways people are using generative AI, as well as to get Brennan's expertise as an investor and industry veteran.
...2023-01-261h 07The Building Blocks PodcastCreating Ground Breaking Products | Andrew Oh | ex-ByteDance/TikTok & Grab l 4x Founder l CoachAndrew Oh is a former 4x Startup Founder and Product Manager at TikTok and Grab. He has worked in a lot of diverse areas such as B2C software applications, flying taxis, and fraud detection.
We go through what drives Andrew towards choosing his opportunities, his experience being both a Founder and Product Manager, his experience creating products, and his thoughts on the Asian Market!
Guest: Andrew Oh
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/andrewoh2020
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewoh1
Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrewoh93
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...2022-12-061h 06The Building Blocks PodcastCreating a New Builder Economy | Ryan Daniels | Head of Partnerships and Ecosystem at A. TeamRyan Daniels is currently Head of Partnerships and Ecosystem at A. Team, a members-only network of the world’s top professionals designed to help growing companies accelerate product development. Prior to A. Team, he studied at UPenn in Philosophy and Economics and later got a Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School. He also worked as a columnist at the Daily Pennsylvanian and as Chief of Staff at Hired Score, the leading provider of talent orchestration technology.
I had a great time learning how Ryan got into software, what he believes is the future of A. Team is and his perspective on...2022-11-2946 minThe Building Blocks PodcastCreating Industry Leading Products | Tom Alterman | Director of Product at AsanaTom Alterman is currently Head of Product at Asana, for Revenue and Monetization. Prior to Asana, he started his career as an Engineer before moving into UX design and later joining PlanGrid as well as StructionSite as a Product Manager. He briefly also worked as Head of Design at Olympus Dao.
I had a great time going through what motivates Tom to pursue different opportunities, how Asana is able to retain its values within its products and employees as well as his views on what traits make up a great product manager.
Guest: Tom Alterman
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomalterman
...2022-11-221h 03The Building Blocks PodcastBuilding a Community for Trucking | Kevin Huang | Founder of TruckingUpKevin Huang is the founder of TruckingUp, a new digital community committed to creating content and products to address the field of Trucking!
We go through what led Kevin to become interested in Trucking, his experience building a digital community, and his thoughts on how new technologies like self-driving will affect the industry.
Check out TruckingUp: https://truckingup.io
Guest: Kevin Huang
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truckingnewbie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinzhuang10
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truckingnewbie123/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEd_BTe2...2022-11-1525 minThe Building Blocks PodcastEmpowering Small Businesses In India | Rishabh Jain | Founder of MewtRishabh Jain is the founder of Mewt, a new fintech app that helps simplify business banking in India by unifying accounts offered by state and private banks under one account.
We go through what led Rishabh to create this App, his experience switching from the corporate route to startups as well as how he used Square's example to guide his creation of Mewt. I loved getting more insight into the opportunities and challenges of creating in the Indian Market.
Try MewtI: https://mewt.in
Guest: Rishabh Jain
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...2022-11-0944 minThe Building Blocks PodcastCreate Content in Minutes using AI | Roy Hermann | Founder of Super CreatorRoy Hermann is the founder of Supercreator.AI, a new app, which allows creators to create short videos 10x faster using generative AI
We go through what led Roy to create this app, how Supercreator is competitive against incumbents such as Tiktok and Youtube Studio as well as what excites him with APIs such as GPT-3 and Whisper
Try Supercreator.AI: https://www.supercreator.ai
Guest: Roy Hermann
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royhermann/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/roytomhermann
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Fo...2022-11-0147 minThe Building Blocks PodcastBuilding a Super App to Disrupt Traditional Banking | Spencer Camp | Founder of FutureSpencer Camp is the founder of Future, a new Super App, which aims to provide a centralized experience for all your FinTech needs.
We go through what led Spencer to create this app, how he believes Future can be competitive against companies like JP Morgan Chase, Robinhood, and Sofi as well as his perspective on bringing super apps to North America.
Try Future: joinfuture.com
Guest: Spencer Camp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencercamp/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/spencercampInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencercamps/?hl=en
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Follow the Podcast: http://linktr.ee/bb...2022-10-2535 minThe Building Blocks PodcastBuilding Startups and Raising from Sequoia, Craft Ventures, YC | Landon Sanford | Founder of ArwenLandon Sanford is the founder of Arwen and has created several ventures which have raised from funds like Sequoia, Y Combinator, and Craft Ventures
We go through the lessons Landon has learned creating his different ventures, how being part of programs like On Deck and Launch House has helped him, and how he stays motivated to keep pursuing entrepreneurship.
Guest: Landon Sanford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landon-sanford
Twitter: https://twitter.com/landon__sanford
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2022-10-1848 minThe Building Blocks PodcastThe Building Blocks Podcast - TeaserToday I am super excited to introduce the Building Blocks Podcast. This podcast is focused on finding out what the next generation of products is going to look like! To do this, we have the minds behind these products coming on the podcast and are going to go through what they are building as well as their lessons building them.
We plan to dive into all the spaces you may have already heard of: Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Machine Learning, Space, E-Commerce, and the list goes on!
Let's Connect:
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Inspire With DaivikEP20_Ankit Ranka | GoPaani , Building and scaling for a niche water delivery market | From going to silicon valley to starting Gopaani , and the learnings in between |Ankit Ranka is the co-founder of GoPaani , an app for water jar suppliers to scale and automate their business. They found a problem which is faced by a very niche market and are solving it by the power of technology. Ankit has a varied width and depth of experience across startups. He has been a serial entrepreneur since his early days.
We spoke closely about how he grew up in Indore, along with the challenges of risks he faced when he went to study abroad as any middle class Indian student from a tier 2 city. He fought...2022-09-2139 min
Inspire With DaivikEP19_Nikhil S | Freadom , Making English accessible to kids | Helping kids improve their English for a better future |Nikhil is the founder of Freadom. Their goal is to transform the lives of millions of kids out there who cant speak , read or understand English. In India with 270 million school-going children, 98% children up to grade 5 aren't able to speak in English. It took me a while to wrap my head around the size of the problem they are trying to solve and the positive impact it will create. They are focusing on the 3 to 12 year old age group and are scaling their vision through their app. The app not only gives personalized attention, but also adapts to the...2022-08-1952 min
Inspire With DaivikEP18_Vasanth T | Ariro , Every Child's First Toy | Building a wooden toys D2C Brand and acing your Shark Tank India pitch |In this episode we dived into a conversation with Vasanth who is the cofounder of Ariro Toys. He and his wife Nisha, started Ariro Toys during the pandemic. They were blessed with a daughter a few years back who was allergic to plastic toys. As every parent would go to any length to keep their kid happy, they did the same. They found wooden toys a very good alternative to plastic ones. They hired a carpenter to make wooden toys for their daughter. Not only did they solve for their daughter, but for all the other kids out there...2022-07-2130 min
Inspire With DaivikEP17_Shailendra Dhakad | Codeyoung , Online Coding Classes for kids | The world of Indian Edtech startups |Shailendra Dhakad is the cofounder of Codeyoung, which is making coding accessible for kids across the globe. He is our first edtech entrepreneur on the show, and it was a super fun chat, jumping into his story. A kid from Gwalior who got into IIT Delhi, and pursued a B.Tech in Engineering Phsyics. He later identified his passion for coding and charted a new path for himself. Through his years of volunteering for social services from 2nd year of college, he had a lot of interactions with underprivileged kids, which helped him realize the talent of kids out t...2022-07-0645 min
Inspire With DaivikEP16_Ujwal Gupta | Building Deefy , The future of NFTs in India | What are NFTs and Web3.0 ? |In this new age of internet, we are all wondering what exactly are NFTs and Web3.0. Well I had exactly the same questions. And it led me to Ujwal Gupta, Cofounder of Deefy. They are building a portal where you can use your NFTs in very unique ways. As we know, NFTs can be expensive, but with Deefy you can redefine the utility of your NFT and the way you buy it. You can rent your NFT, Buy Now Pay Later , loan your NFT to someone and even get access to Peer to Peer loans within the community.
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Inspire With DaivikEP15_Shourya Agarwal | Building Flam, The social metaverse company of tomorrowI can assure you that this conversation will have your mind absolutely blown. At the end of this episode shoot, I just took a moment to pause and understand where we as a generation are headed with new age entrepreneurs like Shourya, accelerating our progress towards what's in store ahead.
Every few years, people move from one social network to other. We moved from Yahoo Messenger to Orkut to Facebook to Instagram. Where do you think we are headed next? That's what Flam is building, for tomorrow. Its the future of social media, a platform that stays...2022-05-1232 min
Inspire With DaivikEP14_Abhishek Chhazed | RecycleX, building a sustainable future, one brick at a timeAbhishek is the cofounder of RecycleX, a company which is manufacturing construction materials like bricks and paver blocks from waste plastic. Their company turns heaps of everyday single use plastic around us. Cement is actually second biggest contributor to carbon emissions after transportation. We discussed the different challenges associated with building a business around sustainability. They are not only creating valuable products out of waste but also generating employment. They have wide range of products which they have developed to replace traditional products. And to top it all, they are also commercially if not less, as viable as existing...2022-04-2230 min
Inspire With DaivikEP13_Khet Singh | Story of Claimbuddy & A guide on the different ways to startupKhet is cofounder of Claim buddy, which acts as a one-stop solution for Health Insurance Claim assistance for Hospitals & Patients. They are building an ecosystem to ensure Hassle-free insurance claims by leveraging technology and a set of simple yet powerful processes and operations. To break it down further, its a company which will help you claim your insurance and get a maximum claim. Its a product which helps both helps patients and the hospitals.
Khet is one of those people who is born with an entrepreneurial spirit. He started 2 companies while still being in college. One was...2022-04-1337 min
The Almost Dropouts31: From Amazon to Leading Product at a High Growth Startup w/ Shreyas SaliWhat has been interesting about moving from Amazon to leading a Product Team at a startup?
What are some challenges now moving into a senior leadership position?
What approach do you take when developing products?
These are some of the questions I asked Shreyas Sali in this episode of the Almost Dropouts Podcast. Shreyas is Head of Product at Spocket, a startup focused on connecting online entrepreneurs with dropshipping suppliers. Prior to Spocket, Shreyas has worked as a Product Manager at Amazon and Elastic Path Software.
You can check the podcast using t...2022-04-0742 min
Inspire With DaivikEP12_Ramchander Raman | Building KAAS, Kitchen as a service to scale cloud kitchensYou must have heard about the Kitchen Tech company Zomato invested 5mn $? Yes, that’s right! We jumped into a conversation with Co-founder & COO, Ramchander, Co-Founder, Nucleus Kitchens by Mukunda foods. They are currently building the future of cloud kitchens in the country to help F&B businesses scale faster across the country and maintain quality and taste of their food while doing so.
They are doing this with the help of automated robotic equipment with softwares, which can instantly prepare your favourite dosas or pastas while keeping the taste the same. This is a life saver for...2022-04-0649 min
Inspire With DaivikEP11_Naman Ambavi | Building Easocare, A boon for brick and mortar medical storesKey Concepts :
1. What is the importance of having the right founding team
2. Finding the right market for your startup
3. Gathering surveys and finding Beta users
4. Building a feedback loop with customers to improve the product
Doing all of the above and starting this company at an age of 19.
Easocare is a SaaS based healthtech startup based out of Mumbai. In simple words, they are helping your neighbourhood medical store go online and introduce an online revenue stream. In this digital age, while most brick and mortar...2022-03-3053 minThe Almost Dropouts30: Being a Shoe Designer, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, National Figure Skater w/ Collin ThompsonShoe Designer,
Serial Entrepreneur,
Venture Capitalist,
National Figure Skater
It would be remarkable to talk to someone doing any one of these things, let alone someone who has done all of them. But that is exactly what I had the privilege of doing this week on The Almost Dropouts podcast when I was able to speak with Collin Thompson. Collin has one of the most unique stories I have ever heard and it is one I believe is really valuable to hear. It is filled with perseverance, hard work, and being able to be intr...2022-03-241h 05
Inspire With DaivikEP10_Manish Maryada | Building Fello, a finance + gaming app for MillenialsThere are a few special conversations where the connect with the founder does not feel like it was the first time. This was one of those episodes. Connected with Manish and spoke extensively about how he is building one of the coolest apps in the country. An app, which is merging the world of gaming and personal finance. Through their app, you can invest in digital gold and also earn extra coins by playing games on the app which can then be redeemed for your investment.
They are now backed by Y-combinator and are on a trajectory o...2022-03-2352 min
Inspire With DaivikEP09_Sharan Shetty | The Millenial Farmer , Quitting your city job and taking up farming full timeIn this episode, we spoke to Sharan Shetty, The Millenial Farmer. After completing his bachelors degree in Mumbai, he continued to work in the city for about 2 years. During this period, he kept visiting his family back in Mangalore. After spending 2 years in the hustle bustle of the city, he finally decided to move back to his village near Mangalore and take up farming up full time.
Once he was back, he has been trying different types of farming to improve the yield of their lands. By employing more advanced techniques of farming, he is now bringing a...2022-03-1727 minThe Almost Dropouts29: VR and the Metaverse w/ Jeremy HartmannIn this episode, I had the pleasure of having Jeremy Hartmann, on the podcast. Jeremy recently got his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo as well has founded his new startup Mtion Interactive, a new metaverse initiative focused on content creators! We talk about the work he is doing, the adoption of AR/VR technologies, and what excites him about the metaverse!
Check out Mtion Interactive:
Website: https://www.mtion.tv
Guest: Jeremy Hartmann
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjhartmann/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jjhartmann/
L...2022-03-1046 min
Inspire With DaivikEP08_Rhea & Yeshoda Karuturi| Building HOOVU, a fresh take on traditional flowersThis is our Women’s day special episode where we spoke to Rhea and Yeshoda, the cofounders of Hoovu Fresh. With Hoovu, you can order or subscribe to receive flowers right in time for your Pooja or any other event of your choice. It truly is a fresh take on traditional flowers! They are building a brand in a space where no single brand exists.
Rhea and Yeshoda both grew up in a house surrounded by flowers as their father was one of the largest suppliers of Roses. They spent valentines’ day in rose gardens helping with deli...2022-03-0843 minThe Almost Dropouts28: Entering the NFT Space, Web3, Building Startups While Being a Student w/ Mylene TuIn this episode, I had the pleasure of having Mylene Tu, founder of Lumaki Labs, Trailblaze Tribe, and member of the League of Innovators on the podcast! We were able to touch on her experience building startups, what excites her on Web3, and her new NFT project Trailblaze Tribe!
Check out Trailblaze Tribe:
Website: https://www.trailblazetribe.io
Socials: https://linktr.ee/trailblazetribe
Guest: Mylene Tu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylenetu
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mylenetu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylenetu
Web...2022-03-0234 min
Inspire With DaivikEP07_Pranav Dangi | The Story of Hosteller, India's only branded chain of Backpacker hostelsIn this episode, we dived into the journey of Pranav Dangi, CEO and founder of Hosteller. It is India's only branded chain of hostels and is present in more than 18 cities already. They have been growing steadily over the last 6 years and have also survived a global pandemic. We spoke about what drove Pranav to start his business which he initially started doing as a side hustle on the weekends, before quitting his full time job and jumping right into growing Hosteller.
Being an avid traveller himself, Pranav helps us understand the brand identity and experience which...2022-03-0229 min
Inspire With DaivikEP06 : Sreejith Moolayil , Cofounder - COO , True Elements | Building True Elements , a clean food brand for the new Generation!Yes, True Elements is the same brand you see in the stores around you. And Sreejith Sir, has a very different start to his story. He started his career out as an HR and pursued that for over 12 years. During this period he worked in different companies like Tata and Cognizant. In 2012, he decided to quit his job, and start a business in the healthy foods space. It was called it Healthy World, which helped source healthy foods from across the country and make it easily accessible to people in metro cities.
As they grew, they realized...2022-02-2356 min
Inspire With DaivikEP05_Shubham Chippa | Joining and Scaling a family business amidst a PandemicShubham Chippa is a director and son of Mr. Purshottam Chippa, founder of Chippa Labs Private Limited. The company started in 1987 as a side hustle for his father who continued to grow the business while being on a full time job. Shubham has done his BBA and completed his masters in Cultural event management. After a few years of studying and working in a few startups, he decided to get back home and join his family business.
In this episode we speak about everything he did before joining the family business and how that gave him an...2022-02-1625 minThe Almost Dropouts27: Scaling an E-Commerce Business in 2022 w/ Kevin MichaelIn this episode, I have the pleasure of having Kevin Michael, head of Product at Perpetua AI on the podcast! We were able to touch on the platform they are building, how one can scale an E-Commerce business, and some of his advice for young entrepreneurs.
This is a great episode for anyone interested in E-Commerce or potentially getting involved in startups.
If you are interested in working with Kevin, feel free to check out some of the openings at Perpetua AI's career website: https://jobs.lever.co/perpetualabs.com
Guest: Kevin Michael
Li...2022-02-0137 minThe Almost Dropouts26: Scena 360, and the Metaverse w/ Danilo JoksimovicIn this quick episode, I talk with Danilo Joksimovic, co-founder of Scena 360, a platform aimed at providing an immersive 3D gathering space to host conferences and meetups. We touch on some of the product itself, why certain decisions were made, and then go into what excites him about the metaverse in general!
This is a great episode for anyone interested in the metaverse and the potential that 3D programs have!
You can sign up as a Pro User for a month using the signup link and the code "almostdropouts" or "scenaalmostdropouts": https://app.scena360.com/?cs...2022-01-2530 min
Billion Moonshots23: Daivik Goel (Part 2) | Incoming Product Manager @Cisco | ex-Tesla & IBMWe sit down once again. This time we talk about subscription for cars, Birdflow, Apple vs Epic Games, Teachers Pay Teachers, edtech products with learner-centric philosophy, future of Africa, China's Debt Trap, foldable phones, future of computing, Neuralink, The Boring Company, Dubai, product intuition vs data-driven, Ryan Serhant and much more.
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Instagram: instagram.co...2021-07-211h 05The Almost Dropouts25: Increasing Diversity in Tech w/ Sefunmi Osinaike and Helen HuangIn this quick episode, I talk with Helen and Sefunmi, two graduates from the University of Waterloo, who are currently working on Co.Lab, a mentorship program made to help people break into tech!
We touch on what some challenges of founding it have been, why they believe its important to have diversity in tech and some of the success stories from the program.
This is a great episode for anyone interested in starting their own venture or looking into breaking into tech! I apologize for the slight delay in the podcast with our voices.
...2021-07-2038 min
Inspire With DaivikEP04_Rohit Jethwani | Building a personal brand and career in DancingRohit Jethwani aka JuniorJethu is one of the most well-known dancers in the Indian Bollywood dance space. He is known for his Govinda like expressions and power packed performances. Not only does he upload the most entertaining dance videos, but he has also choreographed commercials for Flipkart and recently directed a music video as well. He is a very dear friend and we go way back to the early 2000s where we used to dance and train together at Shiamak Davar’s Dance Academy.
He is now building his personal brand , ‘Junior Jethu’ on social media. Rohit is wel...2021-05-301h 09The Almost Dropouts24: Starting Sustainability Focused Ventures w/ Iris GuoIn this quick episode, I talk with Iris Guo, a Finance and Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo, who is currently working at Google X, will be working at Microsoft and has founded two startups!
We touch on what her startups OpenMeal and Neutrify do, what inspired her to do them and some challenges/successes!
This is a great episode for anyone interested in starting their own venture!
Guest: Iris Guo
Follow her socials here: https://linktr.ee/irisguo
Follow Neutrify: https://www.linkedin.com...2021-05-1028 minThe Almost Dropouts23: Work Permits and Immigrating to Canada w/ Benjamin KrancIn this quick episode, I talk to Benjamin Kranc, an expert on Canadian Immigration Law and principal of Law Firm Kranc Associates. We focus on how employers and employees can go about getting their work permits as well as some major trends in the Canadian Tech Scene!
For anyone interested in immigrating to Canada, this is definitely an episode you would want to check out!
Guest: Benjamin Kranc
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkranc/
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...2021-05-0435 minThe Almost Dropouts22: Getting involved in Venture Capitalism w/ Sanjeev MusuvathyIn this quick episode, I talk with Sanjeev Musuvathy, a venture capitalist and sophomore at UNC. Sanjeev has a lot of experience in Venture Capital, Startups, and Consulting. He made the first investment at the Boston Based Odds On VC Fund, founded UNC’s first student-run VC fund Lux Libertas Ventures and has led key strategy projects for Y-Combinator startups Nabis & Bamboo as well as Lenovo & a F300 pharmaceutical company.
I was excited to talk to him how he got into Venture Capital, how he got started in creating his own Venture Capital Fund and...2021-04-1333 min
Inspire With DaivikEP03_Rohit Nayar | Personal Finance Mastery for MillenialsRohit Nayar is a Financial Advisor by the day and a Choreographer at night. He is one of those people who has been able to successfully build multiple streams of income and master personal finance. He did his MBA in Finance and Marketing after completing his Mechanical Engineering. And did I mention, all along his years of studying, he was building up Rohit Dance Academy. He has a very simple way of helping you understand complex concepts around money and where to begin, no matter what your income is today. He grew up around personal finance thanks to his...2021-04-0650 minThe Almost Dropouts21: Being a Filmmaker and Engineer w/ Vyom MalhotraIn this episode, I talk with my friend Vyom Malhotra, a former SWE Intern at NVIDIA, ECE student at uWaterloo and a filmmaker! I was excited to talk to him about what inspired him to get into filmmaking, how he balances creating films with full time engineering, how he leads a team in creating a movie and more!
For anyone interested in filmmaking and the process, this is definitely an episode you would want to check out!
You can check out these pages to support and get more information on Vyom's next movi...2021-04-051h 14The Almost Dropouts20: Gen-Z Entrepreneurship w/ Jai RelanIn this episode, I talk with Jai Relan, a young 15 year old entrepreneur and former TedX speaker! I was excited to talk to him about his take on how Gen-Z approaches entrepreneurship, why he decided to found his startup WhyQ and some of the struggles of starting a business at a young age.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk with him and it is amazing how he has developed such a robust outlook on startups and tech at such a young age. The next generation is going to do remarkable things.
2021-03-2937 min
The JourneyEpisode 29: The Interplays of Discipline and Creativity with Daivik GoelHey everyone,
In todays episode I had the chance to sit down with my friend Daivik to discuss a whole array of topics. Daivik is a content creator, writer and the host of the Almost Dropouts podcast. In this episode we talked about the silver linings of the lockdown, the future of remote work and school, the interplay of creativity and discipline, origins of ideas and much much more. Please check out Daiviks work linked in the description.
https://anchor.fm/thealmostdropouts
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzkRfrCXIrW1v60Wyasgq7Q
...2021-03-251h 13The Almost Dropouts19: Filming a Movie During the Pandemic, Tech Addiction, Content Creation w/ Siddharth KumarIn this episode, I talk with my friend Siddharth Kumar, an MDE at Apple, an actor and content creator! I was excited to talk to him about his recent YouTube video on handling tech addiction, how he is working with a team to plan out and film a movie during the pandemic, how to start creating content and more!
For anyone interested in movies, content or working to pursue your passions this is definitely an episode you would want to check out!
You can check out these pages for more information on Si...2021-03-2259 minThe Almost Dropouts18: Getting into Y Combinator, Going Viral on Product Hunt, What it's like doing a Startup w/ Nick YangIn this quick episode, I talk with Nick, co-founder of a new YC Startup called Superpowered. I was excited to talk to him about what Superpowered does, how YC has helped them throughout the process and what it was like to have their product go viral on Product Hunt! For anyone interested in startups this is definitely an episode you would want to check out!
You can check out what Superpowered here:
http://superpowered.me/
https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/10/superpowered-lets-you-see-your-schedule-and-join-meetings-from-the-mac-menu-bar/
Guest: Nick Yang2021-03-1025 min
Inspire With DaivikEP02_Nikita Dixit | Building Bebadass, a community with a vision to empower women!Welcome to our Women’s Day Special episode with Nikita Dixit, founder of Bebadass. It is one of India’s fastest growing and largest feminist communities! It has a vision to empower women with a dose of Sass. Their page and website covers a wide diversity of topics around women and helps in making us more aware on how we can do our bit to support and uplift women around us. Their content is bold and fearless and they often cover topics which are taboo in our society today.
In this episode , we dived right into the stor...2021-03-081h 00The Almost Dropouts17: Doing a startup in High School, What has Covid been like, Gen Z Values w/ Ayush MalhotraHello everyone! Welcome to the seventeenth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have Ayush, a high school student with a mental health startup called Talk Happi. Today I was excited to talk to him about his challenges being a young founder and how recent events have impacted him and his peers.
Guest: Ayush Malhotra
https://www.talkhappi.com/
Instagram: @talkhappi
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aradhya-b/
Listen on:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y8p...2021-02-2243 min
Inspire With DaivikEP01_Rajsingh Nimbalkar | How to dropout of college and start a successful BusinessWe often hear of college dropouts, but dont often see them in India. Raj is not only one such example, but also a successful one. He dropped out and went on to form multiple businesses along the way over the past decade. In this episode, we discuss why he dropped out , the journey of starting a business, challenges along the way and where he is headed with it in the future.
Rajsingh Nimbalkar is the cofounder of Grospire, an Aquaponics based startup with a product that can fit in your balcony and grow fresh vegetables. They are...2021-02-1457 minThe Almost Dropouts16: What are some exciting startups? w/ Aradhya BansalHello everyone! Welcome to the sixteenth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friend Aradhya, a Software Engineering student at the University of Western Ontario as well an incoming Software Engineering Intern at Google and Consulting Intern at McKinsey. Today we decided to discuss some startups that we are super excited about and talk about how they are set to disrupt their respective spaces!
Here are links to the startups we talk about:
Wingcopter - https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/24/wingcopter-raises-22-million-to-expand-to-the-u-s-and-launch-a-next-generation-drone/
X1 Card - https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/14/x1...2021-02-071h 22
Alfaaz UNCUTAlfaaz Uncut - Episode 6 - Daivik Hasija and Monishka Sharma - Mr. and Ms. FresherTune-up to listen to the Mr. and Ms. Freshers of USME, Daivik Hasija and Monishka Sharma. A heartful conversation with a dancer who makes it impossible to not stare at her, and an extraordinary drummer, this episode of Alfaaz UNCUT discovers all the happy parts of our college lives, be it bunking classes or having long meaningless banter between friends.
2020-11-1123 min
The Almost Dropouts15: Getting a Job at Twitter & Tesla, Experience Starting a Podcast w/ Fuad AliHello everyone! In this podcast, we have Fuad, a former intern at Twitter and Tesla as well as an Engineering student at McMaster University. We discuss various subjects such as Fuad's experience getting jobs at Twitter and Tesla, his advice for internship seekers as well as a dive in his experience creating his podcast Into the Adult-verse! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to try incorporating it in the future. Thanks!
Guest: Fuad Ali
Linkedin: https://www...2020-09-2459 min
The Almost Dropouts14: Getting a Position at Google, How does Recruiting Work, Networking w/Sarah DavidsonHello everyone and welcome to the fourteenth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have Sarah, Recruiter Coordinator On Site at Google via Nelson Staffing. We discuss various subjects such as her journey on getting her position at Google, career coaching at Red Thread Services, the difference between a Recruiting Coordinator, Recruiter and Sourcer, how important is networking when finding a position and advice for students trying to get positions! Hope you enjoy!
Guest: Sarah Davidson
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-davidson3/
Red Thread Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-th...2020-09-0442 min
Meet the Patels: Quarantine EditionEpisode 9: Happy BirthdayPandemic Plays, 33 Questions, The Daivik Show2020-07-1918 min
The Almost Dropouts13: Moralyzer (A new Social Justice Social Media Startup), Experiences Creating it, What Makes a Good Leader? w/ Christian VarrialeHello everyone! In this podcast, we have Christian, a Computer Engineering student at the University of Waterloo as well as a cofounder of Moralyzer, a new social media who's mission is to make the recent conversations surrounding social justice be not just a trend, but a permanent discussion we need to have. We discuss various subjects such as what Moralyzer is, some lessons he's learnt from creating his startup and what the future holds for him! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to t...2020-07-171h 00
The Almost Dropouts12: Tips for Apple and Tesla, Experience as a Mech Designer, Internship Advice w/ Kaustav ChaudhuriHello everyone! In this podcast, we have Kaustav, a Mechatronics Engineering student at the University of Waterloo as well as a current Mechanical Design Intern at Apple and former intern at Tesla. We discuss various subjects such as Kaustav's advice for internship seekers, his experience getting jobs at Apple and Tesla as well as a deep dive on bettering your chances of getting Mechanical Design internships! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to try incorporating it in the future. Thanks!
Guest: K...2020-06-2954 minMeet the Patels: Quarantine EditionEpisode 6: Daivik Takes OverThe Daivik Show, 33 Questions, New Normal2020-06-2818 min
The Almost Dropouts11: Getting a Job at Apple, Experiences in Eng at uWaterloo, Discussion w/ Zulphkar YalchinHello everyone! Welcome to the eleventh episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friend Zulphkar, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo as well as an iPhone Quality Manager Intern at Apple. We discuss various subjects such as Zulphkar's experiences adjusting to engineering, his experience getting a job at Apple along with some tips he has for that! I hope you enjoy it! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to try incorporating it in the future. Thanks! ...2020-06-0251 min
The Almost Dropouts10: What Students can do right now with Corona? , What is Augment, Networking on Linkedin w/ Neil Sharma and Parth SareenHello everyone! Welcome to the tenth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have Neil and Parth, interns at Apple and Tesla. They are co-founders of Augment, a new community of diverse interns with unique backgrounds & experiences, whose main mission is to empower and elevate students around the world.
We discuss various subjects such as the motivation to make Augment, what the short and long term goals are there for the platform, how students can start to utilize Linkedin for networking and what students can do to make the most of fall term being online...2020-05-2054 min
The Almost Dropouts9: Tips from a Senior Amazon PM for Aspiring PM's w/ Shreyas SaliHello everyone! Welcome to the ninth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have Shreyas, a Senior PM at Amazon!
We discuss various subjects such as Shreyas' experience of moving from Software Engineering to PM, some tips he has on resumes and interviews as well as some resources he suggests that can be useful to aspiring PMs. We hope you enjoy! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to try incorporating it in the future. I have some resources he me...2020-05-041h 07
The Almost Dropouts8: Getting a Job at Microsoft Without Work Experience, What to do during Corona w/ Sanid SinghalHello everyone! Welcome to the eight-episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friend Sanid, an Electrical Engineering student at the University of British Columbia as well as an incoming Software Engineering Intern at Microsoft. We discuss various subjects such as Sanid's experience getting his Microsoft Internship without any work experience, some of the stuff he is excited for, and our thoughts on how students should approach the coronavirus situation. We hope you enjoy! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy...2020-04-271h 04
UW PM PodcastDaivik Goel: Product Manager Intern at Tesla and Information Builders and Previous SWE InternDaivik is a current Waterloo computer engineering student, PM intern at Tesla, former member of UW PM, an accomplished product author, and a podcast host himself. Today, Kasey sits down remotely (amidst the COVID-19 crisis) with Daivik and together they chat about product management responsibilities, PM job search advice for students, applications, and future outlooks and career paths!2020-04-2227 min
The Almost Dropouts7: Q & A Job Search SpecialHello everyone! Welcome to the seventh podcast of The Almost Dropouts. In this podcast we took your questions from LinkedIn and Instagram and answer them based on our experiences! We hope that this can help out especially during this time where so many students are losing their jobs/internships. If you have any questions that you want us to answer in a future podcast please DM us on our social media and we will be sure to try answering it! The timestamps for the respective questions are below! Thanks for listening!
2:50 - Any tips...2020-04-191h 31
The Almost Dropouts6: Getting a Job at Google, Experiences in Engineering at University of Western Ontario Discussion w/ Aradhya BansalHello everyone! Welcome to the sixth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friend Aradhya, a Software Engineering student at the University of Western Ontario as well as an incoming Software Engineering Intern at Google. We discuss various subjects such as Aradhya's experiences adjusting to engineering, his experience getting a job at Google along with some tips and a sneak peak on an exciting new project we are working on. Hope you enjoy! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy...2020-04-121h 03The Almost Dropouts5: Getting a Job, Tesla, Corona Virus Impact Discussion w/ Vaibhav PatelHello everyone! Welcome to the fifth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friend Vaibhav, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo as well as a former Test Engineering Intern at Tesla. We discuss various subjects such as Vaibhav's experience on his design team, getting our first job, our experiences at Tesla, and the impact that Corona Virus will have on tech and sports. Hope you enjoy! If you have any topic you want to be discussed in the future please let me know and I will be happy to try incorporating it i...2020-03-311h 19
The Almost Dropouts4: Off the Rails Discussion of Engineering and Philosophy w/ Sarthak Bhatnagar and Vyom MalhotraHello everyone! Welcome to the fourth episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have my friends Sarthak and Vyom, and discuss about various subjects such as our experiences in ECE at uWaterloo, our underlying motivations and other philosophical topics. Just as a PSA it goes a little off the rails and becomes pretty unstructured. If you want something more concise I would recommend listening to the other episodes! Otherwise I hope you enjoy!
Guests: Sarthak
Instagram: @elontusk_
Guest: Vyom
Instagram: @vyommalhotra
Watch Exam Day Sid and Vyom's n...2020-03-291h 09The Almost Dropouts3: The Intersection of Art and Technology w/ Siddharth KumarHello everyone! Welcome to the third episode of The Almost Dropouts! In this episode, we have Siddharth Kumar, a Mechanical Design Engineer at Apple, Actor, and Youtuber! We talk about a lot of various topics like Engineering, the arts and ultimately where the intersection lies between the two!
Guest: Siddharth Kumar
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzgTFBuJnFdlkC_hU4WO9A
Instagram: @sidd_is_shifu
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In this episode we have Devi, a 3B Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. We talk about a variety of subjects that you can find at the time stamps below!
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India is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of our present Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi who has created history worldwide. However, did you know that the renowned Astrologer and Spiritual Guru Shri Bharat Upmanyu had predicted about him way back in 2013!
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India is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of our present Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi who has created history worldwide. However, did you know that the renowned Astrologer and Spiritual Guru Shri Bharat Upmanyu had predicted about him way back in 2013!
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India is undergoing a major transformation under the leadership of our present Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi who has created history worldwide. However, did you know that the renowned Astrologer and Spiritual Guru Shri Bharat Upmanyu had predicted about him way back in 2013!
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