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Ready Set DoHow To Build Expert Authority Online (Without Spending ANY Money) - w/ ChristineDo you really need a massive following to make a massive impact (and income)?If you're an entrepreneur, coach, or creator, you've probably felt the pressure to go viral. You're told you need 10,000 followers, perfectly polished Instagram reels, and a big budget just to be taken seriously.But what if all that "vanity visibility" is actually distracting you from building a real business?Welcome to The Ready Set Do Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Christine Blosdale, a literal media veteran with over 25 years of experience. She's worked with giants like...
2026-03-0454 minReady Set DoHow to Humanize Your AI Copywriting (Ex-DC Journalist POV) - w/ JoshuaBeyond the Bot: Why Your AI Marketing is Failing (and the Journalist’s Fix)In the noise-saturated landscape of 2026, the barrier to entry for content has never been lower, but the barrier to trust has never been higher. Everyone has access to the same LLMs, the same prompts, and the same "perfect" prose. The result? A digital environment filled with "brain rot"—content that is grammatically flawless but intellectually invisible.In this episode of Ready Set Do, we sit down with Joshua Altman, CEO of Beltway Media and a former digital media producer for The Hill...
2026-02-1554 minReady Set DoHow To Engineer Your Path to an O-1 Visa - w/ HarshEvery year, hundreds of thousands of international students and tech workers face the same terrifying math: there are 85,000 H-1B seats and over 400,000 applications. The odds are not in your favor.But what if you didn’t have to play the lottery at all?In a recent episode of the Ready Set Do Podcast, we sat down with Harsh, an AI Architect who "speed-ran" his way from an international student (F-1) to a Director-level role and an O-1 Visa approval in just three years.Here is how he engineered his career to bypass th...
2026-02-0751 minReady Set DoHow to Pivot from Hollywood Writing to AI Disruption ( AI Apps for Neurodivergent People) - w/ VictorWhat happens when a Marvel writer loses $500,000 on his first tech deal? In this episode of Ready Set Do, I sit down with Victor—a legally blind, albino filmmaker and founder who is disrupting the AI space. We dive into the first few steps of his transition from Hollywood to tech, his unique philosophy on modular AI, and how he's building 'Magic Bookifier' to remove obstacles for neurodivergent writers.Ready Set Do Podcast, Victor Varnado, Marvel Writer, Legally Blind, Albino, AI Founder, Future of AI, Magic Bookifier, Neurodivergent, Startup Failure, $500k Loss, Career Pivot, First Steps, Tech Industry, Hollywood, Ji...
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The Growth PodcastAI Agent Browsers: Should you use one? | ChatGPT Atlas vs Perplexity Comet vs Arc DiaToday’s EpisodeChatGPT just made huge waves with its Atlas browser. Perplexity made waves before that with its Comet browser. And Atlassian just spent a billion dollars to buy Dia.Big companies are making big moves in the AI browser space.But should you use an AI browser? Is it safe? Will it make you more effective as a PM?I asked this question at Berkeley last month during my keynote. Out of 500 PMs in the room, literally two hands went up.That needs to change.Na...
2026-01-2958 minReady Set DoHow To Help Rag-Picker Children in Kolkata Escape Poverty thru Education & Empowerment - w/ ShafkatIs Beast Philanthropy a Scam? The Reality Behind the Viral VideoWhen the world’s biggest YouTuber hands over a check, the internet asks one question: Is it real?Joining us on Ready Set Do is Shafkat Alam, the Joint Secretary of Tiljala Shed and the man who stood face-to-face with MrBeast’s team in the heart of Kolkata’s slums. What he reveals in this episode might dismantle everything you think you know about "internet charity."But the MrBeast story is just the hook. The truth—the real...
2026-01-2444 minReady Set DoHow to Unite 600,000 Strangers Who Want to Be Alone - w/ AmandaHow do you build a community of 600,000 people who want to be alone?In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Black, the founder of The Female Traveler Network, to reveal how she turned a simple travel blog into a global empire and a safe haven for half a million women.If you have ever felt the urge to travel solo but were stopped by the fear of loneliness or safety concerns, this conversation is your permission slip to go. Amanda breaks down the reality of life on the road, dismantling the "stranger danger" myth...
2026-01-1644 minReady Set DoHow to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots (The Neo @1X Blueprint) - w/ RitwikEveryone is obsessed with the viral videos of robots folding laundry. Almost no one is talking about the absolute nightmare of actually building the hardware.In this episode, we sit down with Ritwik, the supply chain lead at 1X Technologies—the company behind NEO, the humanoid robot currently going toe-to-toe with Tesla Optimus.If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the prototype works, this is it. We are going deep into the unglamorous, high-stakes world of Supply Chain Management and the "Zero to One" reality of mass-producing androids.The "First Steps" Focus:Alig...
2026-01-0955 minReady Set DoHow to Survive the AI Wave as an Engineer (IIT Kharagpur Grad POV) - w/ AayushEpisode Title: Why He Rejected the US for IIT Kharagpur: The AI Career BlueprintDescription:Is the "American Dream" still the only path to success for Indian engineers?In a world where the standard advice is to "get a GRE score and leave," Aayush Sugandh did the unthinkable: he stayed. Despite having the profile to go abroad, he chose to double down on India, pursuing his MTech at IIT Kharagpur.But this isn't just a story about a degree. It’s a masterclass on ROI. Aayush breaks down the math of sa...
2025-12-3148 minReady Set DoHow to Plan a Sold-Out Fundraising Event (Step-by-Step) - w/ RogerIf you think running a nonprofit fundraising event is just about booking a venue, finding a caterer, and collecting auction items, you’re in for a rude awakening. The landscape has shifted beneath our feet. The days of relying on the same 200 people in a ballroom with paper bid sheets are fading fast, and organizations that refuse to adapt are seeing their revenue plateau.In this episode, I sat down with Roger Devine, the Chief Marketer at SchoolAuction.net. We stripped away the fluff to talk about what actually moves the needle in modern fundraising. We aren’t ju...
2025-12-1945 minReady Set DoHow To Deal With A Lay-Off While on OPT (& Get A New Job Within 90 Days) - w/ AmanLaid Off on OPT? How He Stopped the Clock & Got Hired in 40 Days (The Blueprint)Description:Getting laid off is a punch to the gut. Getting laid off on an F1 Visa with the 90-day unemployment clock ticking? That is a full-blown emergency.If you are currently staring at a termination letter and wondering if you have to pack your bags, STOP. DO NOT PANIC.In this episode, we are tearing down the "OPT Layoff Survival Guide." I’m joined by Aman, who faced the exact nightmare scenario: losing his job wh...
2025-12-0946 minReady Set DoHow to Grow from 0 to 100k Followers on LinkedIn (Step-by-Step) - w/ Sai & SohanAre you afraid to hit "post" on LinkedIn? Do you worry that your employer might judge you, or that you don't have anything valuable to say?In this episode, we sit down with two of the biggest Indian Study Abroad creators on LinkedIn: Sohan Sethi and Sai Kumar Bysani. These two haven't just built followers; they’ve built empires, careers, and life-changing opportunities solely through the power of writing online.We deep dive into their exact journey—from zero followers to becoming the go-to voices in the Study Abroad niche. We cover the "scary" stuff: deal...
2025-11-3059 minReady Set DoHow To Stick To Culture-Centered Nutrition (& Why It Matters for NRIs) - w/ NehaAre you an NRI, student, or expat living in the USA who feels sluggish, bloated, or heavier despite "eating healthy"?You are not alone. Millions of Indians move abroad and immediately switch to a diet of salads, cold sandwiches, and protein bars, thinking they are making better choices. Yet, the "Freshman 15" turns into the "expat 20," and gut health issues skyrocket.In this deep-dive episode, we uncover the uncomfortable truth: The American definition of "healthy" might be destroying your gut.We explore the concept of Diaspora Nutrition—the bridge between where you live and wh...
2025-11-2352 minReady Set DoHow To Take The Most Meaningful Vacation of Your Life - w/ KimberlyMost people take trips to relax. Beaches. Cocktails. Photos for Instagram. This conversation is not about that kind of trip. This is about the kind of travel that changes what you think a vacation is for. It is about showing up in a small community somewhere in the world and leaving it a little better than you found it. That idea sits at the center of GlobeAware, a nonprofit that builds one week volunteer programs where anyone can contribute to real projects run by local communities.My guest today is Kimberly-Haley Coleman, the founder of GlobeAware. Two...
2025-11-1841 minReady Set DoHow To Switch From Software Dev to Machine Learning Engineer (Amazon SDE -> Tiktok MLE POV) - w/ UmangIn this episode of Ready Set Do, my guest is Umang Chaudhary, a Machine Learning Engineer at TikTok and former Applied Scientist at Amazon. Umang’s story is one of momentum — a reminder that you don’t need decades of experience to reach the top tiers of tech. What matters more is the mindset: continuously learning, adapting fast, and being ready to leap when opportunity strikes.We dive deep into how Umang built his way into machine learning roles in Big Tech without prior ML experience, and the exact principles that helped him accelerate his career both intern...
2025-11-0344 minReady Set DoHow To Convert Career Fairs/Networking Events into Job Interview-Generating Machines - w/ HrohaanIn this episode I talk with Hrohaan Malhotra, a Data Scientist at Wells Fargo who actually landed his role through a career fair. If that sounds lucky, it isn’t. Hrohaan rewired the usual career-fair playbook: he didn’t show up to collect business cards — he showed up to build one great, memorable interaction. That single idea changed everything.Here’s the distilled playbook we unpacked — practical, no-fluff, and proven.Start with a 30–60 second elevator pitch that does one job: communicate your unique value. Treat the pitch like a headline for your future self — name, current focus...
2025-10-2734 minReady Set DoHow to THRIVE As An International Student (Grades Don't Matter) - w/ BhushanMoving abroad for studies often gets reduced to a checklist: applications, visas, internships, and landing that first good job. In this episode of Ready Set Do I sit down with Bhushan Chougule, a graduate student at Purdue University studying Engineering Management, to talk about what most study-abroad advice misses — the small, human things that actually make your time overseas feel like living instead of surviving.We start with the practical moves: how to move to a new city for an internship or job without burning cash, how to scout housing that balances convenience and safety, and simple re...
2025-10-0452 minReady Set DoHow To Get Hired Despite the Most Brutal Job Market Ever (Ex-Microsoft, Amazon & TikTok Recruiter POV) - w/ ShreyaIf you want a ruthless, recruiter-grade breakdown of how to actually get hired in 2025, press play. This episode features Shreya Mehta — professional growth coach and former recruiter at Microsoft, Amazon, and TikTok — and she does something rare: she publicly evaluates (nay, lovingly roasts) my podcast producer Deep’s LinkedIn profile and uses that teardown to teach every listener the exact moves that win interviews and offers.Why this episode mattersMost job-search advice is vague. Shreya gives tactical, field-tested playbooks recruiters use to judge candidates in sixty seconds. From application strategy to interview answers, from ATS hacks...
2025-09-241h 042025-09-1755 minReady Set DoHow To Pivot To Product Management From The Medicine Field (or Any Field) - w/ Jackie"You need experience to get the job, but you need the job to get experience."It is the classic Product Management "Death Loop." If you are a doctor, a teacher, a marketer, or a salesperson, you are constantly told that you don't have the "technical DNA" to be a Product Manager. You are told to go get an MBA, learn to code, or start at the bottom of a support desk.But Jackie Henning didn't do any of that.She made one of the most difficult career pivots imaginable: From the Medical Field...
2025-09-1128 minReady Set DoHow To Build An Autonomous AI HR Job Interview Screener - w/ VJThis episode is a goldmine for builders: my guest is VJ Swaminathan, a serial entrepreneur you probably already know from Pathfinders and Authentic Hustle. VJ does something rare on this show — he literally pops the hood on his AI recruiting product, Recruitt.ai, and walks us through the exact tool stack, architecture decisions, and development trade-offs that got him from idea to demo. If you’re building voice-powered AI, hiring tech, or just curious how modern recruitment tooling is assembled, this conversation will save you months of guesswork.Why listen? Because VJ doesn’t do vague platitudes. He sho...
2025-09-0426 minReady Set DoHow To Become A Professional Astrologer & Spiritual Scientist - w/ PoonamWhy Astrology is More Than Fortune-Telling — A Raw Conversation with Poonam DuttaWhat happens when you put a professional astrologer and spiritual scientist in the hot seat and ask the hard questions? In this episode of the Ready Set Do Podcast I sit down with Poonam Dutta — an expert in the Vedas, Sanatan Dharma, and Vedic astrology — for a multi-faceted, super-raw conversation that cuts past clichés and goes straight to the reasoning behind belief.We start by unpacking what it means to call astrology a “science.” Poonam walks us through the logic, observational roots, and traditi...
2025-08-2742 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into Technical Program Management at Amazon (& Big Tech) - w/ MadhurHow do you break into one of the most competitive tech careers, navigate interviews at Amazon, and prepare for a future shaped by AI—all while still in school? This episode is packed with insights for aspiring Technical Program Managers (TPMs), international students, and anyone eyeing top-tier roles in tech.We kick things off with the day-to-day life of a Technical Program Manager—what the role actually looks like beyond the buzzwords. From managing complex projects to aligning cross-functional teams, you’ll get a realistic picture of what makes TPMs so critical inside companies like Amazon.The...
2025-08-2049 minReady Set DoHow To Organize The Biggest In-Person Event For Skilled Indian Immigrants in The USWhat does it take to create the largest gathering ever for skilled Indian immigrants in the United States? In this episode, we sit down with the visionary behind the Open Atlas Summit 2025, a groundbreaking event designed to connect, empower, and celebrate the Indian professional diaspora in America.We start with the origin story—how the idea for the Open Atlas Summit was born, and the gap it aims to fill in the immigrant professional community. From there, our guest walks us through the intricate planning and logistics required to make an event of this scale a reality. Yo...
2025-08-1132 minReady Set DoHow To Get Started With Building Agentic AI Solutions/Applications - w/ MeriAgentic AI isn’t just hype—it’s the future of how intelligent systems will work. In this episode, we dive deep with Meri, an engineer and educator at the forefront of this next-gen paradigm. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually build agentic AI applications—beyond the flashy demos—this is your starting point.Join Meri's Agentic AI workshop: https://maven.com/agent-lab/agent-engineering-bootcamp?promoCode=EARLY30Meri kicks off with a refreshing and opinionated take on the current state of AI development. From the over-polished social media demos to the...
2025-08-0739 minReady Set DoHow To Leverage a European Masters Degree To Help New Markets Expansion for Tesla (Launching Tesla in India POV) - w/ SupraHow does studying in Europe prepare you for launching one of the most innovative companies in a country as complex as India? In this dynamic episode, we sit down with Supra, a global strategy professional who helped expand Tesla into new markets, including India. From landing a role at Tesla in the Netherlands to navigating the multifaceted challenge of launching in India, Supra brings a front-row perspective on transformation, compliance, and cultural agility.We begin with Supra’s journey as an international student in Europe—what sparked the move, how he adapted, and the raw truth behind stud...
2025-07-3052 minReady Set DoHow To Be an Intl Student - w/ GurasisIn this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Gurasis Singh, the host of My Thick Accent podcast, to explore the layered experience of being an immigrant navigating identity, voice, and belonging in a new country. Gurasis opens up about his early days in Canada—where his accent often made him feel invisible or misunderstood—and how those challenges shaped his self-perception and personal growth.We talk candidly about the emotional toll of being judged for how you sound. From microaggressions to internalized self-doubt, Gurasis shares relatable stories of adapting to a new culture while resi...
2025-07-2343 minReady Set DoHow To Forge A Career in Mechatronics - w/ ShivamIn this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of Mechatronics Engineering with Shivam, a passionate engineer who stumbled into this interdisciplinary field by accident—but never looked back. Whether you're a student exploring engineering specializations or a tech enthusiast curious about how mechanical systems, electronics, and software come together, this conversation is a must-watch.Shivam shares how a combination of curiosity and unexpected academic choices led him to pursue Mechatronics—a field that blends mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science into one powerful domain. We break down what mechatronics really means, how it c...
2025-07-1738 minReady Set DoHow To Crack Machine Learning Interviews (Microsoft & Walmart Sr Data Scientists POV) - w/ Nirmal & KarunIn this episode my guests are Nirmal Budhathoki and Karun Thankachan. Nirmal is a Sr Data & Applied Scientist at Microsoft & Karun is a Sr Data Scientist at Walmart. We go over the incredible life-changing job-landing advice these two have shared with 1000s of mentees around the application process, what to expect, and how to prepare for ML interviews. Also, they've teamed up to write the book Decoding ML Interviews, which is an incredible one-stop shop for 100 expertly curated machine learning questions, and of course, their solutions.Check out Decoding ML Interviews: https://onlyoneoutlier.gumroad...
2025-07-0952 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into Product Management Without Any Prior Experience - w/ JackieIn this episode featured not-Guru is Jackie Henning. Jackie is a Product Manager at Cylinder and thru her content, has helped hundreds of aspiring PMs break into Product Management. We go over the exact steps anyone willing to break into PM can take, whether you're a student or a working professional - including actionable tools and resources to facilitate your transition.Think product management is a velvet-roped lounge guarded by Stanford MBAs and ex-consultants with polished slide decks? Surprise—it’s more like an indie music venue with a bouncer who only checks whether you’...
2025-07-0336 minReady Set DoHow To Build & Scale A Visual-Dubbing AI Company (NeuralGarage CTO POV) - w/ SubhoIn this episode my guest is Subhabrata Debnath. Subho is a co-founder and CTO at Neuralgarage, whose proprietary solution VisualDub provides state-of-the-art LipSync using AI while maintaining exceptionally high visual fidelity. With the hit feature Kesari 2, Neuralgarage also earned the world's first visual dubbing credits.All my links: readysetdopodcast.comNeuralGarage: visualdub.inSubho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdebnath1989/Cut-through AI dubbing, on-device visual translation, and an Indian startup that just might rewrite the language of cinema—that’s the story of NeuralGarage and its flagship product VisualDub, a generative-AI engi...
2025-06-2653 minReady Set DoHow To Design The BEST Robot Vacuum Cleaner In The World (Matic Robots) - w/ AnshumanWhy do 99% of robot vacuums still get stuck on cables, smear dog poop, and require you to "pre-clean" your house before they run? We were promised the Jetsons, but we got dumb bumper cars that eat your phone charger.In this episode, we sit down with Anshuman Kumar, the Head of Hardware at Matic Robots, to uncover how they built the first robot vacuum that actually works like a human.Anshuman isn't just a vacuum guy. He is an ex-Tesla Engineer who worked on the traction inverters for the Model S and Model 3. He took...
2025-06-1855 minReady Set DoHow to Ace Any Job Interview in 2025– Advanced Tips & AI Strategies - w/ VarunIn this episode, our featured not-expert is Varun Negandhi — founder of Beyond Grad, where he has coached 1,000+ experienced professionals into top-tier roles worldwide.Varun shares exclusive interview-coaching insights from his 21-Day Interview Mastery cohorts. We cover practical frameworks for every interview-question type and the psychology of endearing yourself to any interviewer, no matter the industry, role, or career stage.All my linksreadysetdopodcast.comResourcesVarun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vnegandhi/Beyond Grad: https://beyondgrad.comTimestamps00:00 Intro + Background02:11 Th...
2025-06-1255 minReady Set DoHow To Vibe-Code A Portfolio Website (& Why It Matters) + Comparative Analysis of AI Tools in 2025 - w/ FarahIn this episode, our featured not-expert is Farah Fallah Toosi.This is a special crossover between the podcast and my YouTube series Build Your Own App, where we spotlight cutting-edge AI tools for everyday creators. Farah and I walk through multiple ways to build a fully customizable personal portfolio site that helps you stand out to recruiters. You’ll see a complete start-to-end demo using Lovable (host your site for free!), a quick tour of Webflow, back-end options, and a side-by-side comparison of today’s most prominent AI site-building tools (mid-May 2025).All my socialsreadysetdopodcast.com
2025-06-0546 minReady Set DoHow To Build A Strong Profile For Masters In USA - w/ AkshanshIn this episode featured not-expert is ... it's me. In this episode, my nephew, Akshansh who has been a featured not-expert on this show in the past asks me questions about how he can walk a path similar to the one I walked when I started my Masters from the US about 5 years ago from Purdue University before moving to Chicago for work, where I've been living for the past 3 years now.All my links/socials: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background03:44 Key Components of a Strong Student Profile05:47 GRE is optional but take it anyway?06:45 Understanding GPA and Its Importance09:28...
2025-05-2951 minReady Set DoHow To (Plan &) Optimise For A Vacation In India (First-time Travel Experiences From An American's POV In FIVE Indian Cities) - w/ BeniIn this episode featured not-expert is Beni Wilson. Our discussion today centers around Beni's first visit to India, and we explore his experiences thru the perspective of an American traveling to India for the first time. We start with the similarities between America and India, which might surprise you actually, and then move on to covering the differences, starting with the smaller ones all the way to the largest. Some of the topics we cover, esp around religion can be slightly uncomfortable for certain people, so viewer discretion is advised.Support the Ready Set Do podcast across various social...
2025-05-221h 07Ready Set DoHow To Start A Business School (& Attempt To Fix Everything Broken With Getting An MBA in India) - w/ SuchitIn this episode, featured not-expert is Suchit Sikaria. Suchit is the founder of Crucible Institute, a business school that is seeking to completely revamp higher business education in India - by optimizing for practical skills needed for digital first businesses (which the world (including india of course) is currently seeing a boom of) instead of outdated theory taught by industry professionals and with a fee structure that's super unique.Support/connect with me: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Background 02:06 The State of MBA Education in India 03:31 Identifying Core Issues in MBA...
2025-05-1559 minReady Set DoHow To Leverage Posting Content on LinkedIn To Unlock Career Growth, Job Security & Promotions - w/ Shifran this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of this discussion is how professionals in any industry can and should be leveraging LinkedIn to grow their careers and networks, pivot to better toles, and build their personal brands. All my socials: campsite.bio/readysetdoSupport the podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:47 Why must linkedin suck so much03:30 benefits of posting on linkedin?07:16 How and WHAT to post on linkedin10:19 how to battle the cringe12:59 standing out is actually...
2025-05-0820 minReady Set DoHow To Pivot To A Career In Tech Without ANY Prior Background (Music -> Tech POV) - w/ Shifrain this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 1 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of our discussion is how to switch to a career in tech - esp if you come from a non technical background - like Shifra, who had a background in music before becoming a data scientist and finally pivoting to the DevRel role.All my links: campsite.bio/readysetdoSupport the Ready Set Do podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + background01:45 Teaching about tech despite not coming "from" tech04:02...
2025-05-0130 minReady Set DoHow To Start & Scale An IRL-Meetup App (Approachable) - w/ MattIn this episode featured not-expert is Matt Williams. Matt is the Founder of the Approachable app, which helps people find friends to explore their city or go to events with - in a day and age where adults are lonelier than ever in AmericaPlease support the podcast by subscribing on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/any of your favorite podcast appsAll my links: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + background02:34 Why did Matt build Approachable05:18 On pivoting away from the original AR platform idea08:24 If decent altern...
2025-04-2444 minReady Set DoHow To Get Hired As A Data Engineer - w/ SamEveryone wants to be a Data Scientist, but the real jobs (and the big money) are in Data Engineering.In this episode, we sit down with Sam LaFell, a Solutions Architect at Snowflake who transitioned from a complete non-tech background (Communications) into one of the most technical roles in the industry.If you are trying to break into data but are intimidated by coding, or if you are confused about the difference between a Data Analyst, Data Scientist, and Data Engineer, this conversation is your roadmap. Sam breaks down exactly how he taught himself Python...
2025-04-1745 minReady Set DoHow To Start Working Out (For People Who Have NEVER Worked Out Before) - w/ AbhayIn this episode featured not-expert is Abhay Marda. For over the past five years, Abhay has been working out consistently - at first at home, and then in an actual gym. The question Abhay and myself have tried to answer here today is "Why should someone that has never worked out start working out and how can they do so?" Beginner-friendly workout plan: https://splendorous-flan-1dfe7d.netlify.app/Abhay: https://www.instagram.com/abhaymarda/All my social links: campsite.bio/readysetdo
2025-04-1059 minReady Set DoHow To Start A News App Startup (& Fix Everything That's Broken About Journalism in 2025) - w/ AnugrahIn this episode featured not-expert is Anugrah Agnihotri. Anugrah is the founder of Dot - which as you'll see, is a very unique take on online journalism. Anugrah quit his job as a consultant at BCG after his MBA to dive into his founder journey full-time. Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:45 Anugrah's hot take on news media industry 04:12 Introducing DOT: A New Approach to Journalism 09:04 What problem does DOT solve? 11:16 Background story on how Anugrah started and scaled DOT 16:27 A clean and minimalist news website??? SHOCKING 19:48 EVERY detail on the...
2025-04-0359 minReady Set DoHow To Forge A Career in Forensic Science (Your Fav Crime Show Prob Lied To You) - w/ SaraIn this episode, featured not-expert is Sara Gomez. Sara is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a Forensic Biology Research Intern at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner.campsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdocampsite.bio/readysetdo-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:57 Covid quarantine made her watch a lot of true crime shows and04:36 Transitioning from Neuroscience to Forensic Science06:46 Choosing the Right Forensic Science Program10:53 Curriculum Insights: Courses and Practical Experiences13:34...
2025-03-2748 minReady Set DoHow To Transition From Economics Academia To A Career In Data Science - w/ BhoomikaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Bhoomika Jaggi. Bhoomika is a data scientist who pivoted to a career in data science after a masters in economics and econometrics.Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhoomika-jaggi/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:51 Bhoomika's message to all econ students everywhere 04:02 Economics Is NOT JUST Finance 05:43 How To Begin Learning Economics (Self Learning) 08:03 Bhoomika's background - 3 degrees in economics 11:07 Out of context and suddenly super technical Master's degree 13:47 PhD in Economics: Structure and Challenges 16:35...
2025-03-2059 minReady Set DoHow To Build India's Startup Ecosystem @Startup India (& Work Hands-On with The Indian Government) - w/ RishikaIs working for the Indian Government boring? Think again. The reality of building India's $350 Billion startup ecosystem is fast-paced, high-stakes, and surprisingly accessible.Most people think the only way to serve the nation is through the UPSC or IAS grind. But today’s guest, Rishika Chatterjee, reveals a "backdoor" into the most exciting offices of the Indian Government—without writing a single exam.Rishika left a comfortable life in Paris to return to India and join Invest India (The National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency). She now works hands-on with Startup India, helping design the policies that...
2025-03-1259 minReady Set DoHow To Start (& Scale) A Podcast in 2025In this episode, featured not-expert is... meSurvey form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mvg14N8Cgr4TYua6l_sab9Rwu7qcSdZo6F0lBUWOKq8-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background02:00 Chapter 1 : Motivation03:26 Why Ready Set Do?04:44 Chapter 2 - Identifying Your Theme05:27 Entertainment Vs Informative Podcasts06:23 On Niches08:34 How To Do Initial Research Using YouTube And Tools Like VidIQ12:21 Chapter 3: Essential Tools #1- Studio Quality Audio For Free!!13:40 Essential Tool #2 - Riverside.Fm16:08 Chapter 4: Crafting Your Podcast Identity17:13 Logo...
2025-03-0638 minReady Set DoHow To Cook & Eat Home-Cooked Meals To Lose Fat And/Or Build Muscle (Busy Bachelors POV) - w/ GauravDoes "healthy eating" mean boiled chicken, tasteless broccoli, and zero happiness?For most busy bachelors, the choice is usually binary: Order takeout and feel guilty, or try to cook "healthy" and end up eating cardboard. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can lose fat, build muscle, and actually enjoy your food—without spending hours in the kitchen or hiring a private chef.In this episode, we sit down with Gaurav Khanna, who dropped a massive 23 kgs (50 lbs) while working a demanding job. He didn't do it by starving himself; he did it by...
2025-02-2652 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into AI Product Management (& Why It Might KILL Regular PM Roles in 2025) - w/ AmanIn this episode, featured not-expert is Aman Goyal.Resources:Aman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amangoyal99/Articles and Resume Keywords, Template -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaBsCwkIUXxEVqXioFZUSP_djXqHZufbhv0ft2teHpg/edit?usp=drive_linkProduct Design prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGekPplaTWcjRLY6OcNtB436cbIt64PurhXztU0HJ2Y/edit?usp=drive_linkBehavioral prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfxAXkpuHYtKV1FzyfdNGv3m0cJg0E3Fe9b1ixqsio8/edit?usp=drive...
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Devsig PodcastIndia's Got LatentIndia's Got Latent was an Indian Hindi-language talent show hosted on YouTube by Samay Raina, which provided a platform for contestants to showcase their talents. The show was inspired by Kill Tony and the international Got Talent franchise. It premiered on June 14, 2024, and was removed from YouTube on February 12, 2025, due to controversies.Format: The show followed a format similar to other shows in the Got Talent franchise and Kill Tony, where contestants performed in front of a panel of judges who evaluated their acts. A unique aspect of India's Got Latent was its contestant rating system. Contestants rated themselves before...
2025-02-1513 min
Devsig PodcastIndia's Got LatentIndia's Got Latent was an Indian Hindi-language talent show hosted on YouTube by Samay Raina, which provided a platform for contestants to showcase their talents. The show was inspired by Kill Tony and the international Got Talent franchise. It premiered on June 14, 2024, and was removed from YouTube on February 12, 2025, due to controversies.Format: The show followed a format similar to other shows in the Got Talent franchise and Kill Tony, where contestants performed in front of a panel of judges who evaluated their acts. A unique aspect of India's Got Latent was its contestant rating system...
2025-02-1513 minReady Set DoHow To Advise Action To Fight The Climate Crisis (Advisor to German Govt Circular Economy Initiatives in India POV) - w/ JaspritIn this episode, featured not-expert is Jasprit Kaur. Jasprit is a climate change advisor at GIZ and a master's degree holder from LSE in climate regulation and policy.Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasprit-kaur/Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:07 What made Jasprit take interest in climate action?04:55 Undergrad project with UNICEF06:50 Urban Planning and Its Impact on Climate Resilience08:32 Taking responsibility in group projects made ALL the difference12:25 Urban planning facts that will SURPRISE you15:10 Learning about Environmental Policy at LSE18:50 Understanding key policy...
2025-02-1358 minReady Set DoHow To Be A Not-Expert At Life (An Eight Year Old's POV) - w/ VedIn this episode, featured not-expert is Ved Pandey.In keeping with our theme of learning from somebody that’s just two steps ahead instead of an expert, my goal with this episode is to explore the mind and musings of a young boy - and how the timeless optimism of childhood can indeed be discovered by anyone of any age. By the end of this episode, you will walk away with a perspective on why the child-like curiosity is the greatest treasure we possess, and yet something we all discard as we grow up.In this episode we also wi...
2025-02-1132 minReady Set DoHow To Be A Spiritual Hindu Guru In The Digital Age (Chief Lineage Authority Of A 17,000 Years Old School Of Yoga POV) - w/ Guru PashupatiIn this episode, featured not-expert is Guru Pashupati AKA Ashwin Chekava. Guru Pashupati is the Parampara Adhikari or the lineage authority of Trilok Akhada, which is a school of Nath yoga - established by none of other than the father of Yoga, Shankarnath, over 17,000 years ago. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In addition to being a unique bridge to ancient Hindu spiritual knowledge, the guru is also a martial arts virtuoso trained and certified in various forms of martial arts making him a true paragon of physical and spiritual discipline.We...
2025-02-0553 minReady Set DoHow to Break Into Data Science (Interview Prep Masterclass from ex-Amazon and Walmart Data Scientist) - w/ KarunIn this episode, featured not-expert is Karun Thankachan.
Karun is a Sr Data Scientist at Walmart and a past data scientist at Amazon.
Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karunt/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction + Background
01:56 Completing 18k bookings on TopMate
04:03 Common Pitfalls in Job Applicants/Mentees
07:59 Breaking into Data Science
10:22 HOW To Use LinkedIn for Networking and Building a Portfolio
12:18 Karun's journey and background thus far
15:58 MS in Data Science from CMU - experience + learnings
20:06 Example of a CMU MS in DS assignment (level: HARD)
24:28 Applying for internships + building resume DURING your masters
26:47 Tech upskilling on...
2025-01-2959 minReady Set DoHow To Start An AI-based Company & Community opensphere.ai - w/ AtalIn this episode, featured not-expert is Atal Agarwal.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Support the Ready Set Do podcast:2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readysetdopodcast3. Twitter: https://x.com/ReadySetDo_4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namanpandey0796/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources: https://opensphere.ai/https://www.linkedin.com/in/atalovesyou/Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:36 Introduction and Recent Experiences02:53 Discussion on Birthright Citizenship and Immigration Rights06:22 The Impact of Executive Orders on Immigrant Families09:11 Merit-Based Immigration and Employment Visas12:08 Challenges in the H1B Visa System14:43 Divisions Within the Republican Party on Immigration17:30 The Argument for Staying in One's Home Country19:15 The Pursuit of Knowledge vs. Escape20:36 Consumer Mindset...
2025-01-2335 minReady Set DoHow To Quit Your Job To Follow Your Passion & Find Freedom In The Process - w/ Arjun (TheAJSound)In this episode, featured not-expert is @TheAJSound .
Arjun is an IT-professional turned singer/producer/songwriter known for his hit indie songs. Join us for an intimate journey through the life of a musician who traded corporate stability for artistic passion. From navigating YouTube and original music creation to channeling heartbreak into creativity, our guest shares their breakthrough journey and practical insights into brand building in the digital age. The conversation explores love, relationships, and finding purpose through music, offering both inspiration and actionable wisdom for anyone looking to turn their artistic dreams into reality....
2025-01-221h 00Ready Set DoHow To ACE Digital Marketing for Businesses (Strategy + Execution) - w/ EmmaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Emma Jackson. Emma is the creative director at The Idea Farm - https://www.youtube.com/@thejourney-tif, which is a marketing consultancy with over 50 years of history that seeks to help businesses crack the code of digital marketing in today's privacy-first world. Resources:https://www.theideafarm.net/aboutTimestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background02:32 Digital Marketing and Idea Farm05:41 Evolution of Digital Marketing Landscape: 2019 vs 202507:57 "Ask app not to track" WRECKED digital marketing10:09 Framework: Visual - Copy - Offer12:37 Tailoring Marketing Approaches for Different Businesses16:06 The Importance of Authenticity...
2025-01-1555 minReady Set DoHow To Build A Sleep Tech Startup - w/ SupreethIn this episode featured not-expert is Supreeth Reddy. Supreeth is the co-founder of Serene AI, which is an sleep-tech startup.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We discuss two tightly coupled themes in today’s discussion - primarily how Supreeth built this start-up and secured investment for it; but also the fact that he did this WHILE being a Master’s student on an F-1 visa. For those uninitiated, this is fairly rare as the F-1 isn’t exactly the ideal visa status to be able to start a company on. We go over the exact problem that S...
2025-01-0847 minReady Set DoHow To Sustain A Livelihood As A Full-Time Artist in 2025 - w/ Zhanna"Born to make art, forced to produce content." It’s the meme that haunts every creative in 2025.We all marvel at the beauty of a masterpiece, but when it comes to the business of art, most of us are clueless. Is the "Starving Artist" trope a permanent reality, or is there a way to actually build a comfortable livelihood without selling your soul?In this episode, we sit down with Zhanna Biletska, a Chicago-based artist who cracked the code. Originally from Ukraine, Zhanna didn't just rely on talent; she treated her art like a startup. Fr...
2025-01-0147 minReady Set DoHow To Forge A Career in the AI Regulation & Safety Space (& Bug Bounty Hunting for Gen AI) - w/ AashkaIn this episode featured not-expert is Aashka Patel. Aashka is the founder of various initiatives all focused on AI regulation, including her podcast @onairwithaashka , while also being a freelance bug bounty hunter for Anthropic.The topic for today’s discussion is AI Safety and Regulation - what exactly it means, why its important and what the average person of the world can do to play their part. We also go over some of the most critical risks that are already becoming prevalent, including the tragic incident of a florida teenager who tragically ended his life in connection with a char...
2024-12-2548 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into (& Upskill for) Product, Project And/Or Program Management - w/ FarahIn this episode, featured not-expert is Farah Fallah Toosi. Farah is an Engineering Mgmt student at Purdue with extensive experience as a program slash project manager professional in organizations such as Apple and Capital One bank - having many coveted certifications in her belt including Scrum, Safe and Agile Product Mgmt.Our discussion today is centered around the PM roles - product, project and program management. We go over exactly what each of them entail, the overlaps and differences, and how one can break into each of the above in great detail. Indeed, Farah takes us thru all the...
2024-12-1859 minReady Set DoHow To Forge A Career In AdTech (Track + Store/(Steal?) User Data) - w/ VishwasIn this episode featured not-expert is Vishwas Shanbhag. Vishwas is the head of Revenue Strategy at VerSe.The subject of today’s discussion is AdTech. Vishwas takes us thru the fascinating and cash-strapped world of ad tech and the engineering marvels it takes to serve personalized ads to users within 200 ms. We also go over some innocent and otherwise things companies do to track and store your data, exactly how cookies and tracking pixels work and why it can be risky to allow third party cookies, and a lot of best practices on how we can best secure our da...
2024-12-1158 minReady Set DoHow To Write Comedy (Fiction Novel + Material For Stand Up Comedy) - w/ RohanIn this episode featured not-expert is Rohan Gautam.Rohan is the author of the book Romeo, Juliet and Hitler; an up-and-coming stand-up comic and is about to drop his first non-fiction venture as well. We discuss Rohan’s adventure of writing his first fiction book with over 50k words, and he takes us through his bias to action philosophy that got him there. We then discuss Rohan’s foray into the nerve-wracking world of stand-up comedy, what to expect at your first open mic, how to improve and conclude with Rohan sharing insi...
2024-12-0446 minReady Set DoHow To Design Generative AI Features For Adobe Acrobat (& Break Into Machine Learning Engineering Roles) - w/ NikhilIn this episode, featured not-expert is Nikhil Pentapalli. Nikhil is a Sr Machine Learning Engineer at Adobe, working with building cutting-edge Generative AI features on Adobe Acrobat. Nikhil references his experiences and learnings from working with document intelligence for almost 5 years to walk us thru the best ways for current students and professionals to get hired for their first job as machine learning engineers. We also deep-dive into the best strategies to set oneself apart by building projects implementing Machine Learning and interview process for most MLE positions. Nikhil also takes us thru a day in the life at...
2024-11-2859 minReady Set DoHow To Deal With Reverse Culture Shock (Moving Back To India After Masters In The USA POV) - w/ RatikIn this episode featured not-expert is Ratik Dutta. Ratik is a Marketing Ops Assistant Manager at SEED Global Education, which is a role he recently started after returning to India - having finished his Masters in Marketing degree from Purdue University in the US. Ratik takes us through the realities of a move back to India after a Master’s in the US - the reverse culture shock, prospects of getting jobs and perception of foreign grads, and somewhat paradoxically, settling back into one’s home. This is a topic that almost every international Indian student has wondered about - an...
2024-11-2057 minReady Set DoHow To Build For AR/VR (& Mass Deploy XR Content At Scale) - w/ TomIn this episode, featured not-expert is Tom Shannon. Tom is a co-founder at Omnia, which is a one stop-shop for deploying XR content at scale. Another way to think of Omnia is simply the YouTube for XR creators and brands.Tom walks us thru the specific problem Omnia solves, and showcases some stunning use-cases of Omnia that is currently used by realtors in Chicago. We also discuss what the next era looks like with devices such as Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest and how Omnia makes it possible to bypass the problem of manually installing SDKs...
2024-11-1430 minReady Set DoHow To Realize The Ultimate Rendition Of The American Dream (Journey From Indian Railways To SpaceX) - w/ SanjeevIn this episode, my guest is Sanjeev Sharma. Sanjeev is a principle engineer at SpaceX and perhaps one of the most illuminative flag bearers of what the American Dream looks like in practice.We begin with Sanjeev’s time with the Indian Railways in the early 90s, and he walks us thru the extremely socialist hangover India was just beginning to recover from at the time and exactly what that was like on the ground-level. During his decade with the Indian Railways, Sanjeev contributed to some of the most cutting edge design work and laid the cornerstone fo...
2024-11-071h 02Ready Set DoHow To Kickstart Your Singing (& Music Composition) Career In Bollywood - w/ TrishitaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Trishita Recs. Trishita is an award-winning playback singer and songwriter whose work has been featured on Netflix, HotStar and Zee5 among other notable places such as live events and concerts.Perhaps like most of you all out there, one of my longest-standing loves in life has been my love for music. However, I’ve always been fascinated by what its like to produce music. Trishita walks us thru how she was exposed to the world of music as a child though singing reality TV shows, and how she continued to navigate he...
2024-10-3058 minReady Set DoHow To Utilize Diverse Channels Of Passive Income As A Content Creator - w/ YudiIn this episode, featured not-expert is Pritesh Jagani. Known more commonly as Yudi J online, Pritesh has built and grown his youtube channel to over 280k subscribers - leveraging his knowhow and lived experience to share amazing insights on how to succeed in the US during and after getting your Masters degree .Yudi J shares the exact blueprint he followed to amass such a huge following - covering not just the highs but also the lows that are part of the journey but that not nearly enough creators talk about. We go over the...
2024-10-2458 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into Designing "Inclusive" Microsoft LLMs + Navigating Bias & Privacy Concerns - w/ AdvityaIn this episode, featured not-expert is @AdvityaGemawat . Advitya works on Responsible AI at Microsoft as a Machine Learning Engineer 2. I am extremely stoked to present this incredibly nuanced discussion on the ethics and responsibilities that come with building mass-market generative AI tools. We discuss the technical foundations of Advitya’s career that brought him to this cutting edge of technology, and also go over how GenAI tools by big tech navigate critical concerns such as privacy, ethics, inherent biases that creep in all the time; and the aspect I was most curious about - WHO is the actual decision make...
2024-10-161h 09Ready Set DoHow To Be An Ace Big-Tech Software Developer - w/ HemantIn this episode, featured not-expert is Hemant Pandey. Hemant is a Sr software engineer at Meta and has extensive experience as a SWE in companies like Salesforce, SAP, Tesla and Amazon.We go over a day in the life at Meta, Hemant’s career journey that saw him make timely jumps to bigger and better opportunities, tech stacks used at big tech, how to break into software development as a beginner, qualities of 10x engineers and many other fascinating topics. We also discuss what current students in BTech and/or Masters degrees can do to find employment (ye...
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Pathfinders PodcastNaman Pandey - Journey from Calcutta to Chicago | EP 07 | Pathfinders Podcast with Vijayan SwaminathanSummaryIn this engaging conversation, Naman Pandey shares his multifaceted journey from growing up in Kolkata to becoming a technology consultant and podcast host. He discusses the role of podcasts in modern society, the impact of mainstream media, and the pressures of academic expectations. Naman reflects on his experiences in engineering education, the influence of the internet, and the financial aspects of pursuing a master's degree in the US. He also introspects on the challenges faced by the 90s generation, including rising costs and inflation, while emphasizing the importance of personal growth and financial...
2024-10-031h 56Ready Set DoHow To Kickstart Your DJ Career (Self-Taught DJ PoV) - w/ MayyaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Mayya Perova. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Mayya recently graduated from a Masters of Arts degree from DePaul University but for the purposes of this episode - we’ll be deep-diving into how Mayya kickstarted her DJ career from scratch.We go over the onset of Mayya’s musical pursuits, how she learnt mixing - which is the fundamental skill every DJ must learn, and how she landed her first gigs. Currently Mayya is one of the hottest DJ-ing prospects in Chicago, and we discuss how she made it to DJ-ing at some...
2024-10-0355 minReady Set DoHow To Get Into An Ivy League Masters Program (Cornell Engineering Management) - w/ UnnatiIn this episode, featured not-expert is Unnati Deshwal. Unnati is a fresh MEM graduate student at Cornell University, which is an Ivy League school. She also got admits from Purdue University, University of Illinois, and many others!I always thought that its borderline impossible to get into an Ivy League program unless you have the top 1% profile and/or a ton of work experience from a flagship name-brand big tech or otherwise company. Turns out, even if you have a fairly academic profile in terms of experiences, GPA and GRE scores - you can get into an Ivy League...
2024-09-2648 minReady Set DoHow To Be A Professional Career Coach & Accelerator (Top 1% In The World) - w/ MelissaThe job market is broken. Applying online feels like throwing your resume into a black hole. But what if you knew exactly what the person on the other side of the screen was looking for?In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Grabiner, a Global HR Leader and one of the Top 1% Career Coaches in the World (ranked by Topmate). With over 350,000+ followers on LinkedIn, Melissa has seen every resume mistake, every interview blunder, and every "hiring freeze" myth there is.This isn't generic "fix your font size" advice. Melissa reveals the insider secrets...
2024-09-1847 minReady Set DoHow To Teach Economics & Game Theory (Indian Institute Of Mgmt Ahmedabad Prof POV) - w/ ViswanathIs an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad really worth the hype? What actually happens inside the classrooms of India's most elite business school?Today’s guest is Prof. Viswanath Pingali, a leading voice in Economics and Game Theory at IIM Ahmedabad. He pulls back the curtain on the "Ivory Tower" to reveal how future CEOs are trained to think, strategize, and solve complex problems.We go beyond the textbooks to discuss the real value of an MBA in 2025. Prof. Viswanath breaks down why the CAT exam might be flawed, how he keeps students engaged in the ag...
2024-09-1145 minReady Set DoHow To Break Into A Career In Data Analytics (Without Any Prior Experience) - w/ SaiIn this episode, featured not-expert is Sai Kumar. Sai is the Lead Data Analyst at Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. Coming from an electrical engineering background, Sai managed to not only get into a top Data Analytics program at University of Connecticut, but also break into his current position without having any prior work experience whatsoever.I believe anybody who is currently in the job market can immediately appreciate what a gargantuan task that is - and Sai breaks down for us his exact strategy using which he was able to succeed. He also shares...
2024-09-0548 minReady Set DoHow To Write, Publish & Launch Your First Non-Fiction Book - w/ SoundaryaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Soundarya Balasubramani. Soundarya is a founder at unshackled.club and the author of two books - Unshackled and Admitted. Today’s discussion is for anyone who wants to write and publish a non-fiction book today, although we do briefly touch on Soundarya’s next novel which falls into the realm of some fiction as well. We go over the steps to write your first book, choices for how you want to go about publishing, marketing as well as setting up and executing the launch of your book. We also cover steps to o...
2024-08-2945 minReady Set DoHow To Crack Your First US Internship (& Transition to Product Manager Roles) - w/ MayaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Maya Mishra. Maya is a Masters student at Purdue University that has cracked the internship code. She secured offers from Amazon, Tesla (Engineering Program Manager), Walmart (Product Manager), HP (Summer), ABB (Fall) & Unilever (Fall) - and got interview call-backs from: Rivian, Volvo, Eaton, AMD, Schneider, Teksystems, Accenture, Eli Lilly, Honeywell, ServiceNow, Bosch, Carrier & Rockwell Automation. This discussion has every single thing you need to know to crack your first internship position in the US as an international student, and by the end of this episode you will know approaches and application strategies that...
2024-08-2253 minReady Set DoHow To Accelerate & Sustain Growth As A Content Creator - w/ ParthIs it possible to build a massive content career while studying for a Master's degree in the US?Most international students are told to keep their heads down, study hard, and get a corporate job. Parth Vijayvergiya did the opposite. He started documenting his journey from India to Thailand, Sweden, and finally Purdue University—and turned his "vlogs" into one of the most trusted resources for study abroad aspirants.In this episode, we sit down with Parth to decode how he grew his channel to 180k+ Subscribers while navigating the chaos of visa struggles, student lo...
2024-08-1555 minReady Set DoHow To Write A Viral Research Paper - w/ AditiIn this episode, my guest is Dr. Aditi Paul. Dr. Aditi is an ex-tenured professor, published author, and founder of Dr. Paul & Co., where she helps Indian immigrants take charge of their immigration journey - by means of securing the EB1 visa, which she holds; and other talent visas.We discuss:- Aditi’s journey moving from STEM field to non-STEM field for higher education- Getting her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Communication- Breaking Bad- How her research paper on dating, after being fired from her department during her PhD, led to being featured on major news channels- The psy...
2024-08-0858 minReady Set DoHow To Design High-Quality UI/UX Tech Products (Microsoft Edge Designer POV) - w/ TusharIn this episode, featured not-expert is Tushar Gupta. Tushar is a Senior Product Designer at Microsoft, having over 3 years of experience working on Microsoft AI capabilities for Edge browser.We discuss:- Tushar’s reasons for studying MS in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Tech- HCI Curriculum at GA Tech and what one can expect to learn there- Experiences with Product Design at Google and Microsoft - Comparison of first months as a Product Designer vs 3 years later- Difference between UI/UX and...
2024-08-0154 minReady Set DoHow To Raise and Manage Venture Capital for Student Founders ($4M+ Invested) - w/ PrateekIn this episode my guest is Prateek Behera. Prateek is a co-founder at gradCapital, which provides funding for college students in india whose projects can change the world. If you’re a student and have an idea you’re building towards, gradCapital will invest $40k for 4% in you.We discuss:-How Prateek and his co-founder started gradCapital.-The journey so far across multiple rounds of raising investment funds.-How they shortlist projects to invest in.-Their contribution to Zepto’s meteoric rise.-Managing 4-week in-per...
2024-07-2441 minReady Set DoHow To Optimize Your Travels (Costs & Experiences) - w/ MelissaIn this episode, my guest is Melissa Weinmann. Melissa is a huge travel enthusiast, with her current tally of countries and territories visited being 44 at the time of recording. Having explored most of this by herself, over the years Melissa has learned a multitude of travel hacks and tools that anyone can leverage while planning out their next trip. We discuss: -Melissa’s experiences in Europe, Melanesia, and Southeast Asia during her time with the Peace Corps. -The instagramization of travel and its implications for the future of travel. -Exp...
2024-07-181h 03Ready Set DoHow to Perform Storytelling with Data - w/ SohanIn this episode, featured not-expert is Sohan Sethi. Sohan is a data visualization aficionado and loves effective story-telling using data. He’s also been Top Data Visualization Voice on LinkedIn on numerous occasions, spreading the knowledge and empowering others to excel at business analytics and data visualization.We discuss:General tips for job-seekers seeking employment as business analystsWhat makes a good dashboard and how to effectively perform story-telling using dataSohan’s 3-step framework anyone can use to build effective dashboardsHow to become Top Voice on Link...
2024-07-1147 minReady Set DoHow To Build Wealth as an NRI (CFP Reveals Secrets) - w/ VrishinIn this episode, my guest is Vrishin Subramaniam. Vrishin is a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) who is on a mission to help NRIs achieve financial freedom - by helping them be millionaires. Vrishin helps provide a blueprint that can be followed by anyone in the US in the capacity of a student or a working professional. We discuss:How to build wealth as a student, best practices and some common pitfallsHow to build wealth as a salaried employee on OPT (and STEM OPT)How to deal with s...
2024-07-0446 minReady Set DoHow To Make Short Films - w/ Akshansh & HarshitaIn this episode, featured not-experts are Akshansh Pandey and Harshita Gupta. Akshansh and Harshita are computer science engineering students at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Perhaps more notably, they’re also actors and film-makers - having taught themselves how to make short films for their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@4log_Official) and the Film Society at KIIT. We discuss:-How two engineering students became interested in film-making and their initial experiences with acting.-The art of acting and the idea that everyone might be a better actor than they think.-The process of making a short film, in...
2024-06-2747 minReady Set DoHow To (Move To &) Live in the UAE - w/ KaushikHere is an SEO-optimized YouTube description tailored for high click-through rate (CTR) and search discoverability. I have incorporated the specific details about Kaushik (NYU Abu Dhabi, PhD background) to make it authentic.Is the "Dubai Dream" actually real, or is it just Instagram hype? We often hear about the tax-free salaries and luxury lifestyle, but what is it really like to move your entire life to the UAE in 2025?In this episode, we sit down with Kaushik Sunder, a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi, who moved from the US to the UAE. He...
2024-06-2044 minReady Set DoHow to Trailblaze a Career in the Construction Industry (as a Woman) - w/ FarheenIn this episode, the featured not-expert is Farheen Hussain. Farheen is a construction management technology professional at Jacobs. Starting out as an architect, she successfully pivoted into a career in construction management, where she is now making a definitive impact while challenging existing norms in a male dominated industry. #construction #constructionmanagement #womeninconstruction #architecture #projectmanagement #constructionsuccess #purdueuniversity #genderequality #womenpower #constructionengineering #projectmanagement #podcast #readysetdo #creator #newpodcast We discuss:- What a degree in architecture entails and Farheen’s motivations to switch career tracks.- How a degree in Construction Management Technology (CMT) fulfilled Farheen's desire to build real-world structures.- The cu...
2024-06-131h 00Ready Set DoHow to (Move To &) Live in France - w/ DevendraIn this episode, featured not-expert is Devendra Chhajer. Devendra has been living and working in France for the past 5 years or so, having moved there to finish his Global Management Program from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR). We discuss:- - Devendra's move to Paris and transition to life in the city- Loves and challenges of living in Paris- Overcoming language barriers and tips for learning French- Reality of academics at IESEG, Paris and Devendra’s experiences- Types of...
2024-06-0659 minReady Set DoHow To Hire as a Tech Recruiter (& Get Hired as a Student) - w/ KatiIn this episode, my guest is Kati Hutsell, who is a career advisor at Purdue University and a former recruiter for Google, Amazon, and Meta. We discuss:Kati's experience and insights from recruiting at top Big Tech companiesWhat makes a resume stand out and Google’s 3 criteria for successful applicantsThe impact of online courses and certifications on resumesDebunking myths about the job application process and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Differences in recruiting for early careers vs. senior tech roles at Amazon and MetaKati’s ca...
2024-05-3059 minReady Set DoHow to Make Accurate Life Decisions - w/ UtpalIn this episode, featured not-expert is Utpal Nadiger. Utpal is a co-founder at Digger, but perhaps more notably, a life-long cricket fanatic. He has played semi-professionally in India and continues to play club cricket in the UK as of May 2024, and has also co-founded The Cricket Revolution, which is a product for cricketers to leverage to get better at the sport. One striking theme underlines Utpal’s remarkable life-journey thus far - his belief that when faced with making an important life-decision, the outcome that guarantees the most fun is the best option to pick. We discuss:
2024-05-2356 minReady Set DoHow to (Curate &) Maximize your MS in US Experience (MBA pov) - w/ ShivangiIs an MBA in the US just about the classes, or is it a complete lifestyle overhaul?Most international students treat their Master’s degree like a transaction: Pay tuition, get good grades, get a job. But if you are spending $150,000+ and two years of your life abroad, you need to be doing more than just passing exams. You need a strategy to squeeze every ounce of ROI out of the experience.In this episode, we sit down with Shivangi Sharma, a recent MBA graduate from UCLA Anderson School of Management, to decode what she ca...
2024-05-161h 02Ready Set DoHow to Build (and Scale) a StartUp - w/ Ritwik & KartikIn this episode, my guests are Ritwik and Kartik Khator. The twin brothers Ritwik and Kartik are the founders of Startup Indian, which is a company that offers research, analysis, and financial expertise services to startups and founders.We discuss:the twins’ journey to becoming Chartered Accountants (the equivalent for which is CPA in the US), and how to avoid the numerous pitfalls that make it such an uphill battlehow Kartik and Ritwik chose to go out on their own instead of being employed by various firms that offered them positions...
2024-05-0956 minReady Set DoHow To Invest (and Spend) Money - w/ RaghavIn this episode, my guest in this episode is Raghav Taparia. Raghav is a financial investment aficionado who has successfully built out robust systems for making strides towards his financial goals.During this episode, he shares a wealth of knowledge starting with a brief investment for dummies section, investing principles, paycheck allocation methods, and most importantly, how anyone can build their own investment plan to steadily progress towards their own financial goals. Raghav discloses the tools and strategies that enabled him to accumulate impressive dividends by investing in a little known stock using only his skills, research...
2024-05-021h 06Ready Set DoHow To Build Your Personal Brand (using LinkedIn) - w/ ShikhajMy guest for this episode is Shikhaj Jakhete. Shikhaj is a Technical Account Manager at Adobe. More importantly, he is a trailblazer in the art and science of personal branding online as well as in real life.Focusing keenly on authenticity and through insightful storytelling, Shikhaj has carved out for himself a compelling online presence, most notably on LinkedIn. We discuss how one can get started with curating their own personal brand online and explore some of the many benefits and potential motivations behind doing so. Shikhaj goes over how he started out and the tools he...
2024-04-2545 minReady Set DoHow to Excel at Case Interviews (and as a Business Analyst) - w/ AdityaIn this episode, my guest is Aditya Kothari. Aditya is a Senior Business Analyst at Capital One. He is a self-taught case interview aficionado who has helped dozens of students crack their case interviews.Case interviews are a common method used by consulting firms, and increasingly, by tech companies to assess a candidate’s problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. During a case interview, candidates work with the interviewer to analyze, identify key issues, and propose solutions for a business problem or scenario. I’ve had the pleasure of being coached by Aditya for when I had a...
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