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Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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.Meri kicks off with a refreshing and opinionated take on the current state of AI development. From the over-polished social media demos to the often-misunderstood definition of "agentic," she lays down the truth with clarity and conviction. This episode cuts through the noise, g...2025-08-0739 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To "Fit Into" Western Society As An Indian Immigrant With An Indian Accent - 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Design The BEST Robot Vacuum Cleaner In The World - w/ AnshumanIn this episode of the Ready Set Do podcast w/ Naman Pandey, featured not-expert is Anshuman Kumar. Anshuman is the head of hardware at Matic Robots - whose $1100 smart home robot has been rated by Wired magazine as the best robot vacuum they've ever tested.All my links: readysetdopodcast.comWhat does it really take to build the best robot vacuum in the world—the one that Wired Magazine called “the most impressive cleaner we’ve ever tested”? In this episode I sit down with Anshuman Kumar, Head of Hardware...2025-06-1855 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 07

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Get Hired As A Data Engineer - w/ SamIn this episode featured not-expert is Sam LaFell. Sam is a Solutions Architect at Snowflake and has extensive past experience as a data engineer, which is the subject of our conversation today. All the links to support me: campsite.bio/readysetdocampsite.bio/readysetdocampsite.bio/readysetdoResources:Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlafell/Timestamps:00:00 - Background + Introduction01:39 - Sam's hot take on Data Engineering 03:26 - Delineating the three data fields - science, analytics + engineering 06:48...2025-04-1745 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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...2025-02-1959 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 00

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Sustain A Livelihood As A Full-Time Artist in 2025 - w/ ZhannaIn this episode, featured not-expert is Zhanna Biletska. Zhanna is a Chicago-based artist whose work has been featured on many prominent galleries and art conferences. The topic for today’s discussion is how to sustain a comfortable livelihood thru the pursuit of art. If you’re like me, you’ve definitely marveled at some of the exquisite beauty artists and painters can produce, but at the same time have probably scratched your head about “where is the money?” As the old meme goes, “Born to make art, forced to produce content” - we discuss Zhanna’s experience at art school, w...2025-01-0147 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 02

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 09

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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...2024-10-091h 00

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 56

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Teach Economics & Game Theory (Indian Institute Of Mgmt Ahmedabad Prof POV) - w/ ViswanathIn this episode, my guest is Prof Viswanath Pingali. Prof Vishwanath is a professor specializing in Game Theory and Microeconomics at IIM Ahmedabad. We begin our discussion by going over Professor Viswanath’s experiences with getting his PhD from Northwestern university and his first stint as a teacher. We go over how to become an IIM faculty, things that surprise most MBA students at IIM ahmedabad, things that IIMs do well and could be better at, the future of business education, how to teach effectively in a era where attention spans have been decimated - and perhaps most importantly, th...2024-09-1145 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Accelerate & Sustain Growth As A Content Creator - w/ ParthIn this episode my guest is Parth Vijeyvargiya. Parth is one of the biggest study abroad creators coming out of India, and arguably the first of his kind. Having followed his content on YouTube for many years now, it was just an unbelievable experience to learn all the tricks of the trade from the man himself. #studyabroad #mastersinusa #readysetdo #msinusa #purdueuniversity #vlogger #singhinusa #contentstrategy #contentcreation101 #content #linkedin #instagram #youtuber #contentcreator We discuss Parth’s content creation journey, the numerous ups and downs, what it takes to find success on YouTube, the importance of...2024-08-1555 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Write A Viral Research Paper (& Get a US EB1 Talent Visa) - 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 new...2024-08-0858 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 03

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 analysts What makes a good dashboard and how to effectively perform story-telling using data Sohan’s 3-step framework anyone can use to build effective dashboards How to become Top Voice on Link...2024-07-1147 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 pitfalls How to build wealth as a salaried employee on OPT (and STEM OPT) How to deal with s...2024-07-0446 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To (Move To &) Live in the UAE - w/ KaushikIn this episode, featured not-expert is Kaushik Sunder. Kaushik is a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, he completed his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. We discuss: - The circumstances that led Kaushik to move to the UAE and his insights into the country’s rapid development. - The contrasts and parallels in education systems between India, the US, and the UAE, focusing on the unique features of each. - The job market in the UAE, including the challenges of obtaining work visas and the prospects for employment after graduation. - Th...2024-06-2044 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 00

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 companies What makes a resume stand out and Google’s 3 criteria for successful applicants The impact of online courses and certifications on resumes Debunking myths about the job application process and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Differences in recruiting for early careers vs. senior tech roles at Amazon and Meta Kati’s ca...2024-05-3059 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow to (Curate &) Maximize your MS in US Experience (MBA pov) - w/ ShivangiIn this episode, my guest is Shivangi Sharma, who at the time of recording is an upcoming MBA graduate at UCLA. While each person’s experience of getting an MBA degree can be very distinct, Shivangi’s experience is best described with a term I contrived - the 360 MBA. We discuss: a framework for how to choose and get into your dream school in the US. Shivangi helps lay down a framework for exactly where to start, how to assess your options once you graduate, and how to find and reach out to yo...2024-05-161h 02

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 battle how Kartik and Ritwik chose to go out on their own instead of being employed by various firms that offered them positions ...2024-05-0956 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 06

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow 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...2024-04-1755 min

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Become a Tech Program Manager - w/ PragyaIn this episode, my guest is Pragya Sinha. Pragya is a Technical Program Manager at Amazon. The reason I requested Pragya to be a guest for this episode is that she’s proven that despite the extremely challenging times (pertaining to tech job-hunting in 2024), it is indeed possible to get hired for your dream role - if you pick the right approach. We begin our discussion with why Pragya moved to the US for her Master’s and how she decided which course she wanted to undertake. We go over some common pitfalls that most studen...2024-04-101h 00

Ready Set Do w/ Naman PandeyHow To Create Online Content - w/ AnantaIn this episode, my guest is ⁠Ananta Chhajer⁠. Ananta currently ranks among India's fastest-growing educational content creators. Millions of students turn to Ananta's content for guidance on cracking the CAT, one of the trickiest entrance exams for admission to India's top B-schools. We discuss Ananta's journey to the best B-school in India and how he got there. We find out about his choice to risk it all and redo the exam, which is only given once a year, to gain admission to his dream school, despite having offers from other prestigious institutions. Ananta lays out for us...2024-04-0348 min

The Brandveda Talkshow | Podcast for Digital Marketing Insights and MetricsGoogle My Business - Strategies and OptimizationIn this episode, Naman Jain and Saurabh Pandey talk about the usage and importance of Google My Business and its elements.2022-02-0933 min