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Só se estraga uma estante116. Nora Ephron, infraestruturas e TBR de final de anoSe estão à procura de um livro de crónicas e ensaios pessoais, escritos com muito humor, sigam a sugestão da Ana: ‘I remember nothing’, de Nora Ephron(2010). Mudando de assunto, o Tomé recomenda um livro sobre infraestruturas (sim, infraestruturas), onde Deb Chachra procura dar nova luz aos equipamentos em que só notamos quando falham:‘How Infrastructure Works’ (2023).Na segunda parte, a Ana e o Tomé revelam os seus planos de leitura até ao final do ano.Sigam o podcast no Instagram em @soseestragaumaestanteTambém nos podem contactar através do email soseestragaumaestante@gmail.com Livros recomendadosI remember nothing, Nora Ephron (2010) (02:33)How Infrastructure Works: Transforming Our Shared Systems for a Changing World, Deb Chachra (2023) (13:43) Outr...
2025-10-231h 04
IMAGINIZE.World44. Infrastructure and Our Collective Future with Deb ChachraDeb Chachra is a professor of engineering at Olin College. She works at the intersection of technology and society, with an emphasis on systems, education, design, and materials. (More here) In 2023 she wrote How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World. As she explains on her website, "our infrastructural networks – water and sewage, electricity, communications, transportation, and more – shape our lives, often in ways we don’t even think about. This is a book about learning to see what they have in common, why they work the way they do, and how they can be better, for everyo...
2025-10-1843 min
Whatcha Doing?Episode 23: satah is making the TTRPG, Going Rogue!!!The twenty-third episode!!!This time I'm sitting down with satah to discuss their work on the Going Rogue TTRPG, their actual play podcast folio and their thoughts on actual plays!Galactic/Going Rogue Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-starsfolio podcast - https://foliopod.carrd.co/satah's website - https://gaygothvibes.online/Stuff we talk about!BDS protest - https://bdsmovement.net/Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max_Beyond_ThunderdomeOne Shot Podcast...
2025-06-061h 59
PodQueueA new era for infrastructure, whether we like it or notOur infrastructure is usually invisible. Not any more. Engineer Deb Chachra explains how climate change is forcing a global reimagining of neglected infrastructure systems.
2025-05-2812 min
SouthPark SaysEpisode 4: Stylist Whitley Atkins shares her fashion sense and what's important when it comes to personal styleSouthpark's Style Editor Whitley Atkins celebrates 10 years with the magazine and shares insights on splashy fashion shoots, iconic design inspirations and her own definition of style. Discover how she landed her dream job as a style editor on Episode 4 of SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra.
2025-05-0843 min
TED Radio HourThe hidden forces shaping your choicesEvery day, we make countless choices—but are these decisions guided by desire or design? This hour, TED speakers on what shapes the food we eat, how we power our homes, and how we communicate. Guests include food systems expert Sarah Lake, infrastructure engineer Deb Chachra, cross-cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand, urban planner Jeff Speck, and Tempe resident Ignacio Delgadillo. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sp...
2025-05-0249 min
Building Green#052 - Ankita Chachra: Playgrounds are Burning: Why Urban Design Must Change NowIf you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, you already know: cities were not built with you in mind. One third of all city trips are for caregiving - so why are we still designing cities around commuting?Ankita Chachra has spent her career asking questions like this - and designing better answers. From Delhi to The Hague to Brooklyn, she’s seen how small choices in city design - like where a bench goes, what material covers a playground or how fast a car can drive - have a huge impact on how safe, connected, and livable ou...
2025-04-2945 minSouthPark SaysEpisode 3: Author Joy Callaway discusses Books, Beach House Rules and Best-SellersCharlotte-based author Joy Callaway discusses her process and her two new novels debuting this summer. She will introduce New York Times best-selling author Kristy Woodson Harvey at SouthPark Magazine's first Book Talk event on May 5th. Learn more on Episode 3 of SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra.
2025-04-2439 minSouthPark SaysEpisode 2: Lovin' life and growing intentionally: How music festivals and other events impact SouthPark and the Queen CityHow are major music events such as "Lovin' Life" and "SouthPark after 5" vital to Charlotte's growth & development and maintaining a good quality of life? What is Skipper, the Loop 5k and what other exciting events are happening this spring? We're speaking to Adam Rhew of SouthPark Community Partners and Mike Stevens with Southern Entertainment on Episode 2 of SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra.
2025-04-1037 minSouthPark SaysEpisode 1: Finding Friendships & Forest Baths Two stories featured in the March issue of SouthPark Magazine. Why is it harder to find friends as we age? And what are the health benefits of "bathing" among trees? Find out in this episode of SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra.
2025-03-1939 min
PodQueue🎥 Keynote - Dr Deb Chachra - FACT 2025 SymposiumACMI is Australia's national museum of screen culture, located in Fed Square, Melbourne. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us.
2025-02-2200 min
Change, TechnicallyStepping out of the siloHow do human beings work together and learn to be, well, human? Stepping out of our comfortable and cozy silos and learning to communicate our value in new contexts might just be the key to unlocking shared innovation.In this episode, we explore this question with Cristine Legare, a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin interested in the interplay of the universal human mind and the variations of culture, who studies cognitive and cultural evolution and the design of social and behavioral change interventions.The Center for Applied Cognitive Science, which Cristine...
2025-02-1043 min
Energy Environment EconomyExploring Hidden Systems Through ComicsExploring Hidden Systems Through ComicsWater, energy, and internet infrastructure are hidden all around us. Joining the podcast this week, author and cartoonist Dan Nott discusses his book Hidden Systems, an illustrated guide to the unseen infrastructure behind the everyday technologies that support our way of life.Links from the Episode:Books suggested by Dan:- How Infrastructure Works: Inside the System that Shapes Our World by Deb Chachra- The Way Things Work by David Macaulay and Neil ArdleyWhere to find...
2025-02-0331 min
Indian Ocean (English)Why COP must go onIn this episode, we talk to Sandeep Chachra on the importance of COP. We break down what took place at COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan and what to expect from COP30 which will take place in Brazil in 2025.Sandeep Chachra is the executive director of ActionAid Association and managing editor of the journalAgrarian South.Disclaimer: Views are personal and not necessarily those of the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.
2024-12-2429 min
How to Change the WorldEp. 168 - 2024: A Year in Changemaking Books with Maggie Bauer & Eric DeMarcoIn this episode of How to Change the World, host Catherine Alonzo sits down with Maggie Bauer and Eric DeMarco, members of the How to Change the World book club, to reflect on the thought-provoking reads of 2024. Together, they delve into themes of unexpected consequences, exploring how small choices can ripple into significant impacts. They discuss the complexities of repairing broken relationships, and how to approach these challenges with intention and humility. The conversation also dives into the critical topic of consuming less, examining what it means to live more sustainably in a world driven by excess. Tune in...
2024-12-1850 min
Capita In ConversationCapita In Conversation with Deb ChachraIn this extended episode, Deb Chachra, materials scientist and professor of engineering, explores the profound connections between care and infrastructure in our society; infrastructure systems are ways we take care of each other at scale. This conversation challenges us to rethink how we value and sustain the systems that underpin our lives.Deb Chachra is the author of HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS (Riverhead/Torva, 2023), and she writes, thinks, speaks, builds and collaborates widely on themes of technology and society. As one of the earliest faculty at Olin College, Dr. Chachra has been deeply engaged in all aspects of...
2024-12-0342 min
Circular Metabolism PodcastApprendre à Renoncer - Alexandre Monnin📺Ce podcast est 100% indépendant, pour nous aider à le rendre pérenne, c'est ici 👉 https://fr.tipeee.com/circular-metabolism-podcastAujourd’hui, nous allons parler des infrastructures dont nous avons hérité, comme les autoroutes, les stations de ski ou les usines à engrais.Des infrastructures toujours plus nombreuses et toujours plus polluantes, pour remplir des besoins toujours plus superflus, rendant nos territoires toujours plus inhabitables.Face à la crise socio-écologique, certaines infrastructures devront disparaître. Mais lesquelles choisir ? Et comment bien les démanteler ? En somme, comment apprendre à renoncer ?Vous êtes sur le...
2024-11-271h 28
Hurra Hurra – ein Designpodcast der BURG83 Hurra Hurra x Valentina Kargaein Designpodcast der BURG
In this episode, Valentina Karga discusses how art and design can help tackle global issues: "In design, we all want to work with making a new object, not recycling an old one (…) we need to put more value on this painstaking effort of maintenance and care." The discussion with Anna Unterstab covers climate anxiety, colonialism in craft and design, sustainability and the links between art, architecture and design. Karga explores how critical thinking, creativity, inclusivity and ethical awareness can be integrated into pedagogy to empower students to address systemic challenges. The dialogue highlights her commitment to...
2024-11-181h 24
Capita In ConversationCapita In Conversation with Jane GilbertIn this episode, Capita’s Ankita Chachra talks to Jane Gilbert, Chief Heat Officer for Florida’s Miami-Dade County. In 2021, Jane became the first Chief Heat Officer in the world, a position that is now found in cities across the globe. Jane talks about how heat particularly impacts children and families, the types of strategies that can help keep residents safe, and how she is helping to create a vision for a more livable and climate-resilient cityJane Gilbert is Arsht-Rock’s Chief Heat Officer in Miami-Dade County, US. Gilbert works across departments and partners to address the in...
2024-10-2923 min
TED TechThe invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb ChachraThe basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual agency, says engineering professor Deb Chachra. She offers a crash course on how these systems connect to shape our lives — and suggests some key improvements for providing long-term, sustainable energy to everyone. After the talk, Sherrell reflects on how these solutions, if widely implemented, could transform lives across the world.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-1117 min
Future ForwardEp 19: The Top Five Books On CitiesIn this episode of Future Forward, Seyi and Reza discuss their top five books about cities, exploring themes of urban development, infrastructure, social dynamics, and climate resilience. They delve into the insights provided by each book, including the importance of social infrastructure, the impact of urban design on community interactions, and the role of cities in addressing climate change. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of these themes and encourages listeners to engage with the literature that shapes our understanding of urban life.keywordscities, urban development, infrastructure, social dynamics, climate change, urban resilience, community, book...
2024-09-2347 min
PodQueue🎥 Debbie Chachra – How Infrastructure Works“Energy is general purpose freedom.”“The earth is in a void, every atom has to come from some place, and go somewhere.“Infrastructure might not be the first...
2024-09-0715 min
TED Talks DailyThe invisible networks shaping your everyday life | Deb ChachraThe basic infrastructure that controls plumbing, electricity and more is vital to your individual agency, says engineering professor Deb Chachra. She offers a crash course on how these systems connect to shape our lives — and suggests some key improvements for providing long-term, sustainable energy to everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2614 min
Disintegrator15. Systems (w/ Georgina Voss)In this episode, Georgina Voss helps Roberto and Marek kick off on a journey to think about the relationship between human agency and political scale, specifically how that relationship is mediated by technology. The next few episodes will stick to this theme. Georgina's work spans the arts, anthropology, policy, technology, cultural theory -- and, critical to this episode's scope: systems theory. Her new book Systems Ultra is a GREAT read, beginning with a kind of xenoanthropology of one of the tech sector's most... extra... events: the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Georgina's work further referenced here includes:Supra S...
2024-07-0854 min
Critical Point War Stories with Kevin RiggleThe Future Is (Literally!) Bright - How Infrastructure Works, by Deb Chachra - Climate, Energy, & the FutureKevin Riggle interviews Deb Chachra, professor of engineering at Olin College and author of HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS about climate change, the housing crisis, the green/sustainable energy transition, and how we can build a better world for ourselves and everyone around us.BUY DEB'S BOOK! https://criticalpoint.tv/infrastructureDeb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/debchaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/debcha.bsky.socialMastodon: https://saturation.social/@debchaWeb site: http://debcha.orgBig Dig podcast from WGBH Boston: https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the-big-digChapters:
2024-06-071h 15
Mind, Body, and SoilDust: Salvage, Water, and Hope for the Modern World with Jay OwensIn this episode, Kate sits down with author Jay Owens to talk about her book Dust: The Modern World in a Trillion Particles. Together, they unravel the paradoxes and challenges posed by dust - a small particle that makes a big impact throughout history. Discover how dust connects the Sahara to the Amazon, influences snowmelt, and carries historical significance, embodying both awe and horror. Dust underpins everything - it is, as Jay says, “a boundary crosser, a transgressor” and makes itself known in ice cores, the aftermath of the atomic bomb, in the drying up of bodies of water, and...
2024-05-221h 45
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalCreating fintech and consumer category leaders with Vikram Chachra from 8i VenturesIn this podcast episode, Vikram Chachra, founding partner of 8i Ventures, delves into the nuances of venture investing in India. He shares his entrepreneurial background and his transition to venture capital, highlighting the cultural and generational shifts shaping the investment landscape. Vikram underscores the importance of understanding consumer pain points and the role of digital solutions in fostering progress. He advises young professionals to work with startups and stresses the need for strategic thinking in early-stage investments, and much more! Timestamps Early Mobile Internet and Startup Experience (00:01:12) Investing and Operating Startups (00:03:21) ...
2024-05-1629 minMind, Body, and Soilthe Future is Not Inevitable: Re-Imagining Infrastructure with Deb ChachraIn this episode, materials scientist and engineering professor Deb Chachra shares about infrastructure. Her book ‘How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems that Shape Our World’ is a multi-layered dive into infrastructure. In this episode, Deb and Kate explore ideas of how we move resources to bodies and waste away from bodies. It is a brief exploration of the rise of globalization and our telecommunications, physical infrastructure, and roads, but it is also an exploration of how access to energy is also access to agency. In it, the concept of ‘away’ is explored - whether it’s the away that we send ou...
2024-04-161h 26
The Audio Long ReadElectric mountain: the power station that shows the beauty of infrastructureUtilitarian as they may be, some civic projects are so monumental they approach the sublime. And one of the most elegant is hidden inside a mountain in Wales. By Deb Chachra. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
2024-03-1524 min
EnergypreneursE140: Optimize the Value of Renewable Assets with AIIn this conversation, Canadian entrepreneur Kitty Chachra delves into the role of AI in optimizing clean energy assets. She emphasizes the need for training in the evolving field, discusses her company's focus on streamlining renewable energy operations, and explores potential expansions into electric vehicles and drones. The conversation also touches on opportunities in the booming Asian markets, highlighting the dynamic and impactful nature of the work in this field. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie
2023-12-1849 min
Culture Study PodcastWe're All Infrastructure NerdsFor the second episode of the Culture Study podcast, we’re diving into the nerdy and awesome and frustrating world of the infrastructure that surrounds us. Why are sidewalks so bad in so many places? How do we undo car dependencies? What’s the deal with a power company in Vermont distributing a huge battery to every customer? What are we going to do about all these ready-to-fail water treatment plants? If we can have air conditioners in our STEERING WHEELS why can’t we have good trains?Deb Chachra, author of How Infrastructure Works, joins the pod to...
2023-12-1354 min
Solve for X: Innovations to Change the WorldDecade of decisions: How better infrastructure can transform our worldFrom Wi-Fi to power stations, roads to pipelines, our infrastructure is stressed. Built for a climate that no longer exists, our systems are failing at an increasing pace. But to fix what’s broken goes beyond structural repair — we also need to address the inequities baked into our infrastructural systems and injustices from past developments. Amid these challenges, we have the chance to reimagine the future of infrastructure for a better world. On this episode of Solve for X, we sit down with Deb Chachra, author of the new book How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our Worl...
2023-11-3022 min
The Not Old - Better Show#763 Unseen Foundations: Deb Chachra on the Infrastructure That Shapes Our LivesUnseen Foundations: Deb Chachra on the Infrastructure That Shapes Our Lives The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to 'The Not Old Better Show', Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast where experience meets innovation in the golden years. I'm Paul Vogelzang, your guide through the fascinating world that surrounds us. Today, we're venturing into a realm that's foundational to our daily existence, yet often remains an unsung hero in our stories . In this episode titled, 'Unseen Foundations: Deb C...
2023-11-2131 min
The Climate PodWhy Infrastructure is Critical to a Sustainable and Just Society (w/ Deb Chachra)Modern infrastructure has the ability to make our lives better. Instant access to power and clean water. The ability to communicate with friends and family around the world. The freedom to quickly get where we want when we want. But today's infrastructure is still very flawed. Not everyone has access to that infrastructure, which means not everyone has the agency and abilities that infrastructure can create. Our infrastructure is also directly contributing to the climate crisis. And our infrastructure was built with the assumption that the natural world upon which it relies will stay the same, but we know n...
2023-10-2554 min
Scratching the Surface238. Deb ChachraDeb Chachra is a professor at Olin College of Engineering and the author of the new book, How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World. In this conversation, Jarrett and Deb talk about why we don't want to think about infrastructure and how it encourages and discourages particular ways of living, overlap of design and engineering education, and value of teaching principles of care and maintenance. Links from this episode can be found at scratchingthesurface.fm/238-deb-chachra.
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2023-10-2555 min
From No Crypto to Know CryptoEpisode 166: Onboarding The World With OnRamp MoneyIn this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne interviews Harshit Chachra of OnRamp Money. They discuss the importance of user-friendly onboarding in the crypto space, the role of OnRamp Money in facilitating quick fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions, and the future of crypto adoption. Harshit shares insights into OnRamp's low fee structure and its expansion into various countries. The conversation also touches on the potential of NFTs, especially in the music industry, and the growing crypto adoption in countries like India and Turkey.
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2023-10-2329 min
Experience: This Vivid Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.How Infrastructure Works by Deb ChachraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/157to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Infrastructure Works
Author: Deb Chachra
Narrator: Kathe Mazur
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Architecture
Publisher's Summary:
A soaring bridge is an obvious infrastructural feat, but so are the mostly hidden reservoirs, transformers, sewers, cables, and pipes that deliver water, energy, and information to wherever we need it. When these systems work well, they hide in plain sight. Engineer and materials scientist Deb Chachra takes listeners on a fascinating tour of these essential utilities, revealing how they work...
2023-10-1711h 25Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Inspiring!How Infrastructure Works by Deb ChachraPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/57259to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Infrastructure Works
Author: Deb Chachra
Narrator: Kathe Mazur
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Engineering
Publisher's Summary:
A soaring bridge is an obvious infrastructural feat, but so are the mostly hidden reservoirs, transformers, sewers, cables, and pipes that deliver water, energy, and information to wherever we need it. When these systems work well, they hide in plain sight. Engineer and materials scientist Deb Chachra takes listeners on a fascinating tour of these essential utilities, revealing how they work...
2023-10-1711h 25Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.Full audiobook experience: How Infrastructure Works by Deb ChachraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/157 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How Infrastructure Works
Author: Deb Chachra
Narrator: Kathe Mazur
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 10-17-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Architecture
Publisher's Summary:
A soaring bridge is an obvious infrastructural feat, but so are the mostly hidden reservoirs, transformers, sewers, cables, and pipes that deliver water, energy, and information to wherever we need it. When these systems work well, they hide in plain sight. Engineer and materials scientist Deb Chachra takes listeners on a...
2023-10-1711h 25
Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsHow Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World by Deb ChachraPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666331 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World Author: Deb Chachra Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 25 minutes Release date: October 17, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense World A new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us Infrastructure is a m...
2023-10-1710 min
The Most Important QuestionDo You Know Where Your Water Comes From?Every single one of us needs air, water, food, shelter, and energy. So why are the infrastructure that provides them, the systems we are most reliant on hidden in plain sight? How can we reconnect with them, appreciate them, rebuild them, reinforce the ones we already have, and build new ones that actually benefit everyone? Those are today's big questions, and my guest is Deb Chachra. Deb is a material scientist and professor of engineering at Olin College of Engineering. She has studied bones, and heart valves, and infrastructure. Wired said reading her...
2023-10-161h 09
Media EvolutionQ&A - Enacting CareQ&A from the session Enacting Care – Putting Sustainability Into Practice with Deb Chachra (Olin College), Becky Lyon (Artist) and Ledama Masidza (Oceans Alive)
2023-09-0111 min
Media EvolutionDebbie Chachra – How Infrastructure Works“Energy is general purpose freedom.” “The earth is in a void, every atom has to come from some place, and go somewhere.“Infrastructure might not be the first thing we think of when we hear the word “care”, but these systems are manifestations of how we ensure quality of life as a society. Debbie Chachra refers to a quote of Amartya Sen - “We want wealth not because it's desirable on its own, but because it gives freedom to actually do what gives life value.” In her talk Debbie pointed out that the wealt...
2023-09-0115 min
Take The Trip Foundation PodcastTravel To Thrive with Krisha ChachraIn this episode of Take The Trip Podcast, we feature global travel columnist Krisha Chachra. Krisha talks to us about how taking trips can increase your health and impact your life for the better. Ballantyne Magazine, a local magazine in Charlotte, NC, recently featured an article written by Krisha in which she beautifully conveyed the story of Cissy Carroll, and how important travel has been to her and her family throughout her journey, to not only enhance, but extend her life. This episode really drives home the mission of Take The Trip Foundation and the positive impact this organization wi...
2023-06-1221 min
BlitzBusiness Indian Podcast#86 Sandeep Chachra / ActionAid AssociationActionAid Association’s work with these communities is strongly focused on women and children. It was established with a vision to create a world without poverty, patriarchy and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to life with dignity. In 2006, ActionAid Association was registered as an Indian organisation, governed by an independent General Assembly and a Governing Board. Together with supporters, communities, institutions and governments, they strive for equality, fraternity and liberty for all. It works in 24 states and two union territories, with several partners and allied organisations. ActionAid Association is part of a global federation and a fu...
2023-05-1737 min
The Rodriguez ProjectGet Busy Livin' w/ Vishesh Chachra - The Rodriguez Project #012Welcome back! This week's episode is with my good friend, Vishesh Chachra. We discuss his career on Wall Street and how he pivoted to the world of acting and entertainment. It's been no surprise to me that his career has been blowing up, and we dive in to how he did it. Enjoy!
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2023-05-071h 06
Skill FlexE11 | Power Chat: Rakhee from IBM | Increase Revenue with Better Client RelationshipsThis week we caught up with Rakhee Chachra who leads Global Sales and Business Development at IBM. She comes with over 2 decades of experience in sales. Tune in to understand why client relationships are fundamental to sales and how investing in learning leads to solid business outcomes.
2023-03-2337 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 87: Growing Asset Ecosystems - RCM Strategies and Standards with Hank Kocevar of Guardian Technical Services & Vijay Chachra of Andromeda SystemsHank Kocevar, CMRP is Principal Consultant at Guardian Technical Services where he provides Maintenance and Reliability consulting services and Vijay Chachra is Vice President at Andromeda Systems, Inc. where he leverages his Aerospace & Defense industry experience to help clients with project and program management. In June 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Growing Asset Ecosystems: RCM Strategies and Standards" where Hank and Vijay shared how they have used Reliability Centered Maintenance and the GEIA standard to determine resource requirements for projects. They discussed how to complete an RCM analysis, identify required resources, and select the right data to...
2022-07-2918 min
Flirting with ModelsAneet Chachra - Surfing Flow for Fun and Profit (S5E4)In this episode I talk with Aneet Chachra, fund manager at Janus Henderson. In his role, Aneet runs flow-driven strategies. These are strategies that seek to find an edge in market events where trading volume creates a predictable pressure on price, such as index additions or deletions, corporate buybacks or issuance, or even the rebalancing of target date funds. Our conversation is wide ranging, from the basics of how Aneet categorizes these types of trades, to views on how changing market structure has affected the opportunity set, to the impact of social leverage on risk management. ...
2022-06-201h 02
Shadow RealmA New NormalArya has changed, seemingly overnight, as he returns to school the next day. He stands up to his bullies, no longer afraid or affected by their taunting. Pa is astounded at his son’s maturity, especially as they prepare to remove Ma from life support. Arya knows she is at peace in the backwaters, but Pa feels only emptiness and sadness. Arya knows what his father needs – deep medicine that lives in the pages of the Ramayana. Together, they begin a journey through the stories that Ma once told him as a boy. Stories and memories now etched in his...
2022-04-1411 min
Shadow RealmJourneying HomeWith a new understanding of the power of the Ramayana, Arya finds closure as he says goodbye to his new friends in the Wild Woods and prepares to go home. He finds himself back in his home in San Francisco where he returns the Ramayana to its rightful place in Ma’s prayer room. As he lays in bed that night, he is at peace with whatever the next day will bring, knowing that the Ramayana will guide him forward.IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[00:59] Chimpu is healed by the Ramayana and the vanar the...
2022-04-0712 min
Shadow RealmThe Backwaters—AgainWith Ravana defeated, Arya goes to visit the Medicine Woman one last time. He realizes it is Ma as her True Self. As they talk, many things become clear. The reason for his journey to the backwaters wasn’t to find Deep Medicine but to see his Ma, not as a helpless woman on life support, but here guiding him. The Deep Medicine he sought, was in the Ramayana the whole time. Just as Arya was key to the epic’s survival, the epic was also key to his survival. Its stories were real and powerful. With the power of th...
2022-03-3109 min
Shadow RealmShadow Realm: Arya of Ravana's PassionIn a final fight, Arya comes face to face with the demon king, Ravana. Its’ 10 menacing heads manifest as demons from Arya’s life, and one appears as a mirror image of Arya himself. Shocked and confused, Arya is momentarily stunned. The demon continues to terrorize Arya as he stares at the Rakshasas-filled reflection of himself. But for the first time, the voices don’t phase him. Arya finally understands Rishiji’s many riddles and instructions. Arya knows who he is. He knows his true self and this shadow version standing in front of him was Ravana, not him. As the d...
2022-03-1715 min
Shadow RealmHanumana!At first light, Arya and the vanaras begin their descent to the dark side. They reach the place where Arya has to plavang — jump, leap and fly, to get to the Ramayana. He is terrified but with the Rakshasas closing in he doesn’t have a choice. He digs deep into his being, seeking energy from Brahman Shakti, and before his own eyes, he is transformed into a powerful warrior. He leaps and soars from island to island, getting closer to the funeral pyre where the Ramayana is poised to burn. The vanaras follow, fighting the Rakshasas as they go...
2022-03-0315 min
Shadow RealmThe Dark SideArya wakes to find his friends, the vanaras, surrounding him. There is an army of monkeys with them, ready to fight the Rakshasas and save the Ramayana before it is destroyed, erasing the history that good ever existed. Arya and Chimpu form a Shakespearean plan inspired by Macbeth to distract the Rakshasas while Arya sneaks into the canyon to retrieve the book. Knowing the Rakshasas are blinded by the sunlight, Arya and his friends anxiously wait for the first signs of light to enact their plan. As Arya waits, he realizes that his path has been leading to this...
2022-02-1708 min
Your Career Ladder with Rajnish VirmaniLead with Courage and Humility - Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra Ep 03It is my privilege in this episode to salute an Army Commander - Lt. General Sanjiv Chachra who commanded two of India's strategic front line Armies. Our conversation is about courage and leadership peppered with real-life stories of heroic behaviour. If you really want to be a great leader I recommend you listen to the inspiring words of Lt. General Chachra. You can find out more about Lt. General Chachra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-gen-sanjiv-chachra-7a3a1615 If you have enjoyed this episode, like comment and follow/subscribe - it's free an...
2022-02-1035 min
Your Career Ladder with Rajnish VirmaniLead with Courage and Humility - Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra Ep 03It is my privilege in this episode to salute an Army Commander - Lt. General Sanjiv Chachra who commanded two of India's strategic front line Armies. Our conversation is about courage and leadership peppered with real-life stories of heroic behaviour. If you really want to be a great leader I recommend you listen to the inspiring words of Lt. General Chachra. You can find out more about Lt. General Chachra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lt-gen-sanjiv-chachra-7a3a1615 If you have enjoyed this episode, like comment and follow/subscribe - it's free an...
2022-02-1035 min
Shadow RealmLevitating Over LankaArya was sure that he had failed his quest when he watched the Ramayana fall into the vast darkness. However, when Rishiji appears, Arya learns that all hope is not lost. Rishiji leads Arya into the sky and shows him a deep canyon filled with Rakshasas and much to Arya’s surprise, he sees the Ramayana intact perched on Ravana’s throne. With Rishiji’s instructions and the vanaras help, Arya may still have a chance to save the Ramayana. IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[00:41] Rishiji appears instructing Arya of his next steps
[2:03] Rishiji shows hi...
2022-02-1010 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRI#PopulationAndDevelopment | E2 | Population, Health, and Union Budget 2022-23 | Panel Discussion#IMPRI Center for Human Dignity and Development (CHDD), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invites you to an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk series:The State of Population and Development - #PopulationAndDevelopmentA Panel Discussion onPopulation, Health, and Union Budget 2022-23Chair:Devender SinghGlobal Studies Programme,University of Freiburg, Germany;Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRIPanelists:Sandeep ChachraExecutive Director,...
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Shadow RealmThe Avalanche of RakshasasArya is stumbling through the dark forest trying to find his friends, having just escaped the sinister vines that threatened to silence him. The moonlight reveals a silhouetted image of the Medicine Woman but her words are interrupted by an avalanche of rakshasas barrelling down a hillside towards Arya. He is outnumbered. With only a single arrow left, Arya aims and fires the asthra. The rakshasas are hit and scattered. Another narrow escape but then suddenly, the ground shifts and in an instant, he loses the one thing that has kept Ravana’s evil plan at bay. In slow mo...
2022-02-0311 min
Shadow RealmThe Shape-shifting RakshasaArya wanders through the Coconut Grove looking for the non-medicinal plant as instructed by Medicine Woman. A beautiful spotted deer appears and Arya begins to follow it, thinking it has lost its mother. Arya follows it further and further into the dark forest and realizes too late that the fawn is a shape-shifting rakshasa sent by Ravana to stop his quest of saving the Ramayana. When the spell finally lifts, Arya is trapped and alone. In a moment of clarity, Arya finally understands the Medicine Woman’s riddle and the reason that Ravana is so desperate to stop him. Dr...
2022-01-2712 min
Shadow RealmThe Medicine WomanUpon reaching the edge of the forest, Arya and his friends find themselves surrounded by a series of waterfalls. The sun glistens off the water and they see a woman standing near the edge of the stream. It’s the Medicine Woman. Arya is drawn magnetically towards her as if they have met before, though he can’t seem to place where or how. Arya is convinced she can read his mind because she knows so much about his life. Instead of giving Arya the Deep Medicine they need, the mysterious woman gives him another riddle. Racing against time, Arya...
2022-01-2014 min
Shadow RealmPandu's InjuryThe aftermath of Arya’s recklessness leaves the vanaras homeless and Pandu badly burned. His wounds need Deep Medicine that is made by a mysterious Medicine Woman who lives further South on the outskirts of the Dark Side of the forest. Her exact location is unknown and dangerous. Desperate to help, Arya looks to the Ramayana to try to find the way. Using his imagination, he is able to interpret the story of Hanumana’s journey and find a path. Arya and his companions set out on a dangerous journey to find the Medicine Woman and bring back the deep...
2022-01-1308 min
Shadow RealmBaalchorniWith his new weapon in hand, Arya is eager to fight but soon learns he may not be as ready as he thinks. While walking through the forest helping the vanaras search for food, Arya and his friends meet the hideous and evil Baalachorni. As she begins to threaten to harm a baby vanar, Arya becomes angry and retaliates. His reckless actions create devastating consequences to the innocent vanaras around him and cause him to doubt whether he could really rise up to be Arya the Protector. IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[02:00] Baal...
2022-01-0610 min
Shadow RealmThe Divine Weapon of FireRishiji appears once more to instruct Arya in the ancient customs and history of their world. For many years, Rishiji and the vanaras have waited for a descendant of the Arya race to come and protect the Wild Woods from Ravana’s plot to erase their history. A detail in Arya’s family lineage confirms their prophecy and his name reveals his role in the Wild Woods’ fight against evil. His arrival is no mere coincidence. It finally clicks. Arya knows what he has to do and it’s a journey even larger than he ever would have believed.
2021-12-3012 min
Shadow RealmThe VanarsArya’s head spins with what he just heard: Ravana is alive? It can’t be! From the time he was a young boy, he had read stories of this demon’s defeat in the Ramayana. Yet the vanara tribe who have been threatened to near extinction and Rishiji, the wise sage he met earlier in the Wild Woods, all confirm it as the truth. For years, Ravana lay dormant but since his return, he has been seeking to destroy the Ramayana and rewrite history to prove that good never existed. The only thing keeping him from succeeding is now in...
2021-12-2315 min
Shadow RealmRishijiArya discovers that he has landed in the Wild Woods, the mythical jungles described in the Ramayana. But how this came to be, is a mystery to him. Soon after Arya arrives, he meets a forest hermit known as the Rishiji, who speaks in riddles. He sets Arya forward on a journey through the Wild Woods to accomplish urgent tasks before he can go home to heal his sick mother. Before parting, the Rishiji gives Arya his first task which is to protect the last copy of the Ramayana that he holds in his hands. Arya is even more c...
2021-12-1612 min
Flash ForwardROBOTS: Would You Date A Robot?Today we travel to a future where we can take a robot home for a good time, or a long time, depending on what you’re into.Content note: today’s episode discusses sex and includes explicit language. This one is more “mature” than most episodes, so proceed accordingly. ✨ REMEMBER TO SIGN UP FOR THE WRAP PARTY HERE! ✨Guests:
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2021-12-141h 07
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRI#EmploymentDebate | Panel Discussion | MGNREGS amidst the Pandemic: Impact and the Way Forward#IMPRI Center for Work and Welfare (CWW), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, Indian Social Institute (ISI), New Delhi and Counterview invite you to an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk series –The State of Employment and Livelihoods – #EmploymentDebateA Panel Discussion onMGNREGS amidst the Pandemic:Impact and the Way ForwardDetails of the #WebPolicyTalk:December 11, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. ISTZoom and Facebook LiveChair:Fr. Dr Denzil FernandesExecutive Director, Indian Social Institute (ISI), New DelhiPanelists:Prof Aruna RoyPres...
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Shadow RealmTunnellingUnable to sleep, Arya is startled when his bed begins to violently shake and the floorboards tilt and crack. Arya is used to earthquakes but this was no ordinary quake. Suddenly, a large fault opens in the middle of his room and he can’t resist the strong magnetic force that keeps pulling him further and further into a black unfamiliar abyss. Arya finds himself in a beautiful yet completely unfamiliar place. It’s clear he’s no longer in San Francisco but where is he, and how did he get there? IN THIS EPISODE:
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2021-12-0906 min
Shadow RealmThe World Turned Upside DownIn a matter of moments, Arya’s world is turned upside down. A car crash, where Arya was driving, leaves Ma severely injured and in a coma. Weeks pass without any improvement, Arya and his Pa grapple with the reality that she may be gone forever. Unwilling to say goodbye, Arya begins to search the ancient text of the Ramayana. There he finds meaning and hope, but will it be enough to heal Ma? IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[00:20] A car crash leaves Ma in a coma
[01:50] Weeks pass without Ma showing any im...
2021-12-0215 min
Shadow RealmRite of PassageAs Arya nears his 16th birthday, his parents decide it’s time to have his Thread ceremony, a sacred right of passage for boys in their culture. They also plan to invite his friends from school. Arya can’t believe this. It will ruin everything. He just recently stopped being bullied, but his parents just don’t understand. When Arya tries to convince them that other families don’t live like them and don’t care about their traditions, Arya becomes even more upset. Blinded by his anger and frustration, he lashes out at his parents, leaves the house, and finds...
2021-11-2506 min
Shadow Realm03 - Dangerous ChoicesDesperate to earn the respect of the popular kids at school, Arya is willing to do whatever it takes to fit in – no matter how dangerous. He begins lying to his parents about his reckless behavior, convinced they wouldn’t understand why it’s so important to be popular. Ma tries to connect with him through the only common ground remaining: The Ramayana. Will its ancient lessons be powerful enough to help Arya, or will he continue to ignore his mom and her warnings? IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[00:20] Arya goes to a party...
2021-11-1813 min
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2021-11-1848 min
AWS Podcast#482: [INTRODUCING] AWS Local ZonesWhat are AWS Local Zones? How are customers using them for hybrid enterprise migration? Tune in to listen to Nicki chat with Andrew Purdin (Manager, Platform Engineering at MindBody), Ben Diringer (Infrastructure Architect at MindBody), John Bair (System Architect at MindBody), and Pranav Chachra (Sr. Product Manager for AWS Local Zones) about how MindBody is using Local Zones to migrate complex and interdependent on-premises applications to AWS while ensuring a seamless experience for their end-users.
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2021-11-0723 min
Shadow Realm02 - Culture SchmultureArya is fed up with his family’s South Asian traditions being the reason he is bullied at school. He just wants to fit in. His Ma tries to help by giving him their family’s copy of the Ramayana, India’s ancient history text. Arya begrudgingly opens it and finds himself enraptured by the stories filled with powerful gods, heroes, demons, and epic battles. He is also reminded of his recent dreams of the demon king, Ravana and what the connection may be between his dreams and his mom giving him the Ramayana. Despite the feelings of clar...
2021-11-0412 min
Shadow Realm01 - Arya Bin LadenArya’s parents could have chosen any other school for him to attend but they chose the one place with no other South Asian kids. The bullies are relentless and anything to do with his ethnicity has become the building block of unpleasant school experiences. He knows better than to react with violence but today he just can’t take it anymore. IN THIS EPISODE:
[00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm
[00:19] Arya responds to bullies at school
[04:00] Arya finds himself in the headmaster’s office
[05:49] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles
[06:00] Next episode teaser
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2021-11-0408 min
Shadow RealmPrologue - Arya’s DreamAs a child, Arya’s dreams were haunted by Ravana, the demon king of the Ramayana, India’s ancient story of Rama’s battle against demons. It’s been years since he thought of Ravana. His dreams are now filled with monstrous interpretations of real-life bullies from school. Tonight’s dream, however, ends differently. Arya finds himself trapped in the dark lair of Ravana, with no hope of escape. Why had Ravana chosen to come back now? What did he want? Whatever it was, it was clear Arya didn’t stand a chance against him. IN THIS EPISODE:
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2021-10-2804 min
Shadow RealmIntroducing Shadow RealmShadow Realm is the magical, coming-of-age tale of Arya, a fifteen-year-old boy who is tormented by demons. Anything to do with his ethnicity, food, traditions or the fascinating mythological stories he has been raised with, has become the building block of unpleasant school experiences. In the wake of an accident that confines his once-vibrant mother to a hospital ward, kept alive by tubes and machines, Arya clings to the only remnant of their bond: an old, battered copy of the Ramayana, India’s ancient epic story of Rama’s battle against demons. One night, Arya falls through a fault in t...
2021-10-0503 min
Lessons from a QuitterHow Vishesh Chachra Left His Successful Career in Business to Pursue His Love of ActingOn this week's episode, I talk with MBA turned actor, Vishesh Chachra. Vishesh left a lucrative finance career to pursue his life-long dream of becoming an actor. And his passion coupled with his persistence and dedication to honing his craft has led him to success in an industry that is notoriously difficult to break into. Over the past 8 years, he has appeared in 13 TV shows and 8 feature films. He currently recurs on a CBS primetime sitcom. While Vishesh is clearly talented, we dive into how his mindset has helped set him apart from so many others that pursue the s...
2021-09-1453 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRI#EmploymentDebate | Panel Discussion | The Need for a National Employment Policy#IMPRI Center for Work and Welfare at IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, Indian Social Institute (ISI), New Delhi, and Counterview.Org invite you to an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk series- The State of Employment and Livelihoods – #EmploymentDebate A Panel Discussion on The Need for a National Employment Policy August 12, 2021 | 6:30 p.m. IST Zoom and Facebook Live Moderator: Prof K R Shyam Sundar Professor, HRM Area, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur Panelists: Prof S K Sasikumar Senior Fellow, V.V. Giri National...
2021-08-122h 33
France India PodcastCTH: Ep 10. Women in AcademiaWelcome to Clearing The Haze –Making the invisible visible, a podcast show that discusses topics that are usually invisible or just hazy. Hosted by Shachi Irde. Shachi wears many hats and is passionate about inclusion. She is an industry recognized speaker on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and women in the workplace related topics. She has been recognized by numerous industry forums and has been recipient of “Iconic woman in leadership” award by All Women Economic Forum. This episode will focus on Women in Academia. There are numerous advantages of having female professors – they are credited with increasing class participation, providin...
2021-08-0638 min
Blessings Always... Jai GurujiGuruji’s Meher🙏🏻 Beautiful Satsang by Daisy Chachra Aunty🙏🏻Beautiful Satsang Daisy Chachra Aunty- Jai Guruji🙏🏻
2021-06-1840 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRIPanel Discussion on Migrant Workers, Labour Rights, and Policy: Impact and Way ForwardFather Denzil (Indian Social Institute), Dr Meena Menon (WPC), Rajiv Shah (Counterview), Dr Simi Mehta (IMPRI), organized a Panel Discussion Topic: Migrant Workers, Labour Rights, and Policy: Impact and Way Forward Date: May 1, 2021 Time: 05:00 PM IST Convenor: Dr Denzil Fernandes, Executive Director, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi Moderator: Dr K R Shyam Sundar, Professor, HRM Area, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Panellists: Prof A V Jose, Honorary Visiting Professor, Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Kerala Ms Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary, All-India Trade Unio...
2021-06-083h 09
The Whitman Wire PodcastEp 18. Whitman's Meal Plan: Inequities and Student ConcernsThis week Kasey Moulton and Mia Graham speak to students about their feelings toward Whitman's meal plan. Kasey interviews athletes on the soccer team and other students. Mia speaks with Lee Thomas, a humor writer for the Wire, about how they see their Power and Privilege discussion on disordered eating intersecting with the meal plan and with ASWC President Sneh Chachra about her work surrounding food accessibility at Whitman. Content Warning: Discussion about disordered eating.
2021-04-2746 min
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRIIMPRI CIDP UF Web Policy Talk Life in the Era of COVID 19 Impact Lockdown CityMakers 27 May 2020IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute and Centre for International Planning and Design (CIDP), University of Florida (UF) UF College of Design, Construction and Planning organised a #WebPolicyTalk and Release of Telephonic Survey-based Study Findings Topic: Life in the Era of COVID-19: #Impact of Lockdown 3.0 on #CityMakersDate: May 27, 2020Time: 18:00 IST (+5:30 GMT)Chair: Prof. Chris Silver, Former Dean and Professor, College of Design, Construction and Planning, UFModerator: Dr. Abhinav Alakshendra, Director, CIDP, UFPanelists:Prof. Wendy Olsen, Head, Department of Social Statistics, The University of Manchest...
2021-03-102h 01
Last Week in .NETRemembering the women of École PolytechniqueNormally I'd start this out with some of the funnier things that happened; but before I dive into what happened last week, I want to talk about this week. Warning: death and violence follow. Yesterday was the 31st anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. If you're not familiar with this atrocity, let me quote Deb Chachra's chilling telling of the event: On December 6, 1989, in late afternoon a man had walked into the École Polytechnique, the engineering school of the University of Montreal, carrying a hunting rifle, ammunition, and a knife. He entered a mechanical engine...
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Stars & Startups with Varun VummidiConsumer & Fintech Investing, and 54x returns {Vikram of 8i Ventures}EP44: {Vikram Chachra, Co-Founder of 8i Ventures}Hi Stars!We’ve had 4 of Vikram’s portfolio companies on the podcast already; Madhu of YAP, Ankit of Signzy, Rajan of Slice and Matt of BlueTokai! Vikram is in the process of launching his $ 50 million fund and took the time to have a chat with me about his investment philosophy and the journey being a founder.Vikram is a SRCC, XLRI & NYU grad who started up a mobile shopping startup in early 2000's and later went on to run the mobile division @ Snapfish ( acquired by HP...
2020-10-0146 min
Stars & StartupsEP44: Consumer & Fintech Investing, and 54x returns from angel investing {Vikram of 8i Ventures}EP44: {Vikram Chachra, Co-Founder of 8i Ventures}
We’ve had 4 of Vikram’s portfolio companies on this show already. Madhu of YAP, Ankit of Signzy, Rajan of Slice and Matt of BlueTokai!! Vikram’s in the process of launching his $ 50 million fund and took the time to have a chat with me about his investment philosophy and the journey being a founder.
Vikram is a SRCC, XLRI & NYU grad who started up a mobile shopping startup in early 2000's and later went on to run the mobile division @ Snapfish ( acquired by HP ). He invests in India...
2020-09-3046 min
Cobra Kai KompanionInterview with Vishesh Chachra "Jack Durocher"Peter interviews Vishesh Chachra who played Jack in Season 2 of Cobra Kai. Vishesh, who also goes by "V", shares how he decided to make a career change from Wall Street to acting. Having been a fan The Karate Kid at a young age, V also shares what it was like on set and meeting Ralph Macchio and Kim Fields.
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2020-09-2637 min
Stars & Startups with Varun VummidiRegTech & Moving on from Blockchain {Ankit of Signzy}EP42: {Ankit Ratan, Co-Founder of Signzy}Hi Stars!Regulation is probably one of the key pillars of banking. Sometimes it does become an excuse for being the thing that ails the experience. All of that is changing now with the emergence of Reg-Tech. The use of Video KYC, Aadhar authentication layer, digital lockers & the India Stack is enabling a lot of that change. One of those companies that is quietly enabling the BFSI sector is Signzy.Ankit, a silver medalist from IIT Delhi (2011), had worked in New York deploying fraud analytics solutions at...
2020-09-2453 min