Sandeep Parikh - Podcast Details

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Spark of AgesThe Contrarian Thinker of Digital Entertainment/Marc Hustvedt - YouTube, Mr. Beast, Creators ~ Spark of Ages Ep 37Marc Hustvedt shares insights from helping to scale Mr. Beast to 350 million YouTube subscribers and building a global creator brand, revealing the unique combination of traits that separates extraordinary creators from everyone else. Check out Contrarian Thinking and Codie Sanchez to learn more about Marc's current work helping people buy and grow small businesses.• Creator-led businesses eliminate the power imbalance found in traditional media• The most successful YouTube integrations feel natural and appeal to the global audience• Small, targeted audiences of 10,000 engaged followers can build lucrative businesses• The future of media belongs to individual creators...2025-05-091h 03

Spark of AgesBootstrapping a Community Wildfire Response/Sandeep Parikh - Altadena, Crowdfund, EffinFunny ~ Spark of Ages Ep 36Sandeep Parikh shares his journey of resilience after being displaced by the LA wildfires, discussing how the disaster tested his strength as a father, husband, and creator while inspiring new approaches to filmmaking and community building.• Surviving the devastating LA wildfires that destroyed over 9,000 structures and left countless homes uninhabitable due to toxic contamination• Co-founding Eaton Fire Residents United to map toxin spread through affected neighborhoods when official support fell short• Maintaining creativity despite compounding challenges to Hollywood from pandemic, strikes, and now natural disasters• Pioneering crowdfunding success with culturally authentic projects like DesiQuest and the...2025-04-251h 25

Spark of AgesThe Playbook for Courageous Marketing/Udi Ledergor - Gong, Super Bowl Commercial, Magic ~ Spark of Ages Ep 35Udi Ledergor, Gong's Chief Evangelist and former CMO, reveals how courageous marketing strategies helped propel Gong from startup to multi-billion dollar company status while redefining the B2B marketing playbook.• Creating bold B2B marketing that stands out requires courage and rejecting "boring practices" that yield ordinary results• The "punching above your weight" strategy helped Gong appear much larger than it was, allowing early access to enterprise customers• Gong's Super Bowl commercial hack: buying regional ads in tech hubs for under $350K instead of spending $20M on national spots• The 95-5 rule: most marketers only tar...2025-04-1153 min

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Going Down the Rabbit Hole with AI ~ Conspiracies, Skynet, Simulation Theory - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep4Sandeep & Rekha's Kickstarter for their Movie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rekha/afterlife-2Email Feedback: abcdpodcastshow@gmail.com🎙️ ABCD Podcast #44: Is Any of This Real? AI Roasts, Conspiracy Theories & More! 🤖🌌Join Omar Najam and Sandeep Parikh with Kaylin Mahoney for a mind-bending episode exploring reality, AI, and the internet's wildest conspiracies!This Episode's Reality-Questioning Content:🔍 ChatGPT ruthlessly roasts the ABCD subreddit (and it's surprisingly insightful!)🪐 The hilarious Nibiru cataclysm conspiracy theory explained🧠 Are we living in a simulation? Our deep dive into digital reality🤖 AI governance: humanity's salvation or...2025-03-281h 19

Spark of AgesModern Sales Skills For a Digital Buyer/Elay Cohen - SalesHood, Enteprise, Taylor Swift ~ Spark of Ages Ep 34Elay Cohen, CEO and co-founder of SalesHood, shares his journey from Salesforce to pioneering the sales enablement category through his AI-driven platform.• Built SalesHood to address the unmet need for scalable sales enablement solutions• Pioneered sales enablement at Salesforce, helping scale revenue from $300M to $3B• Created a direct connection between sales ramp time and company performance• Focus on leading indicators (meetings booked, pipeline created) vs lagging indicators (quota attainment)• Essential modern sales skills: curiosity, storytelling, communications, and effective meeting management• AI role-playing driving 231% more enablement activities with 45% fewer enablement staff• Digital sales...2025-03-211h 05

DesiQuestTwice in a Blue Moon | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 3This episode, we meet Sitara and Laddoo Auntie - who have been welcomed as respected guests in the palace - after weeks of attempting to reason with the King, trying to exonerate Murkha & Raj who have been less fortunate, and accused of crimes they did not commit. Meanwhile, Ash has devoted himself to decoding the horoscope bestowed upon him by his late grandparents, hunkering down in the palace’s astrology tower. Murkha and Raj find themselves imprisoned in the depths of a crypt, fighting off increasingly intrusive thoughts and dark magics that surround them. W...2025-03-132h 10

Spark of AgesNetwork Like a Ninja (How to Grow Your Career)/Susan Hailey, Jean Kovacs, Shannon Lundgren - Jobs, Mentors, Old Boys Club ~ Spark of Ages Ep 33We share transformative insights on leveraging your network for career growth. Our guests Susan Hailey (CHRO @ Enable), Shannon Lundgren (Founder & CEO @Shannon's Circle) and Jean Kovacs ( share how to navigate personal branding effectively and develop meaningful connections that elevate your career potential.• Networking should focus on building relationships, not just asking for favors• Strategies to engage your network authentically without asking for jobs• The distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, emphasizing sponsorship importance• Tactics for making positive first impressions during networking events• The importance of giving more than you take in networkingDiscover t...2025-03-0753 min

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)What makes a movie "Indian"? ~ Oscars, All We Imagine as Light, Mindy Kaling - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep3Support Sandeep & Rekha's Kickstarter for their Movie: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rekha/afterlife-2🎙️ ABCD Podcast #43: ABCD: Oscars Special! Hollywood Glamour with a Desi Twist 🏆✨Join Omar Najam and special guest Dael Kingsmill on the American Born Chatty Desis for a star-studded dive into awards season! From Oscar secrets to Sundance sensations, we're breaking it all down with our signature comedy style.In this glitzy episode:🎬 Oscar trivia you never knew (15-minute ceremony?! Three possible "Oscar" name origins?!)🎭 The great debate: Do the Oscars still have their magic?🇮🇳 Two Indian filmmakers makin...2025-03-0358 min

DesiQuestA Thorn By Any Other Name | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 2Our adventurers find themselves in a magical well that is actually a prison, encountering new friends, a human prisoner and also meets a man named Raj who is on his way to the city to become a bard. They'll have to figure out how to escape, deal with untrustworthy characters, and decipher the mysteries of the well. The adventurers must decide who to trust and how to help their new friends, all while navigating a web of deceit, potential danger, and the looming possibility of a dark fate. Will they manage to escape the well, save Raj, and uncover th...2025-03-012h 13

Spark of AgesHow Podcasting Leads to Growth/Simon Chou - Personal Branding, Community, Hot Sauce ~ Spark of Ages Ep 32Building a personal brand through podcasting can be a game changer for marketers looking to connect authentically with their audience. Simon Chou, host of @marketingonmars shares strategies for growing a podcast, engaging communities through unique events, and leveraging technology to streamline marketing efforts.• Insights on the current podcast landscape and listener demographics• The significance of consistency in podcasting• Steps to cultivate a powerful personal brand online• Importance of building community both digitally and in-person• The transformative role of AI in enhancing marketing strategiesEver wondered how the perfect blend of hot sauces and...2025-02-241h 04

DesiQuestAlways Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth | DesiQuest Winter Special Episode 1Welcome to Winter in Vehaar! Our story begins just as the seeds of war are beginning to sprout, between our adventurers' home of Vehaar and the neighboring kingdom of Sindcastlin. It is in this choked climate that we meet our beloved heroes of Season 1 - Ash, Laddoo Auntie, Murkha, and Sitara - in an entirely new light. Behold! DesiQuest has returned, but things are... different.Wanna play D&D with the cast? Buy a seat at the table here: www.desiquest/playwiththeprosGet your DesiQuest merch: www.desiquest.com/merchBecome a Vehaari Citizen here...2025-02-202h 53

Spark of AgesThe Innovation Leap that's happening in India/Kumar Ganapathy ~ 3iPartners, Deep Tech, Impact - Spark of Ages Ep 31This episode with Kumar Ganapathy "dives" (yes we know AI loves this word) deep into the realm of deep tech in India, exploring impactful investment strategies and the entrepreneurial spirit necessary for success in this complex landscape. Listeners gain insights into the challenges faced by founders, the importance of resilience, and the unique opportunities that lie within the Indian market.• Introduction of Kumar, his background and 3i Partners• Explanation of deep tech and its significance• Investment strategies focusing on India as a starting point• Resilience as a key trait among successful entrepreneurs• Case studies of...2025-02-0857 min

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Can we go back to 2024? (Time Capsule Special) ~ Trump-Harris Debate, Pets, Aunties - (A·B·C·D) Sn3 Ep1Time travel with the American Born Chatty Desis as we revisit the game-changing October 2024 debate! Join us for this special episode recorded right after the historic October 2024 debate but released just after the inauguration of 2025! Political expert Mushtaq Gunja helps us unpack this pivotal moment in American politics with fresh insights and hindsight wisdom.🧠Fun fact: This episode captures a unique moment in political history through a South Asian-American lens! 🎥Deep Dive Analysis Include:🎭 Harris's strategic centrism and why it matters (or so we thought)📊 The fascinating math behind coalition-building🗳️ Why "Vote Blue No Matter Who"...2025-02-081h 25

Spark of AgesHow the US Air Force will use AI/Jason Hansberger, Tim Henderson - Great Power Competition, HAWs, Kill-Chain ~ Spark of Ages Ep 30This episode explores how technology, specifically AI, is reshaping military strategy and national defense. Colonel Jason Hansberger and Author/Entrepreneur Tim Henderson discuss the implications of AI in warfare, the ethical considerations surrounding autonomous weapons, and the U.S. military's strategic innovations.• Examining the significant U.S. defense budget and global military expenditure • Understanding the new age of Great Power Competition• Addressing the role of AI and innovation in military operations • Discussing the ethical implications of autonomous capabilities • Highlighting DAF Stanford AI Studio’s mission and objectives • Exploring practical AI applications within current military co...2025-01-261h 12

Spark of AgesDevising Investment Strategy for AI/Ashish Aggarwal, Akash Agarwal, Viral Tolat - 2024 vs 2025, IPO Market, Fake Companies ~ Spark of Ages Ep 29The episode explores the investment landscape in both public and private markets, focusing on technological opportunities and insights for 2025. Key discussions include the importance of resilience against market volatility, the impact of AI on innovation, and an outlook on the IPO market.• Highlights of recent economic performance and predictions for future growth • Role of AI and technology in shaping investment strategies • Discussion on the importance of preparing for black swan events • Diverging opinions on IPOs and their focus on early investor liquidity • Growing relevance of AI in venture capital decision-makingAI is reshapi...2025-01-131h 05

Spark of AgesGTM Predictions for 2025 and Beyond/Jon Miller, Abhi Ingle, Michael Ni ~ Spark of Ages Ep 28The episode centers on the evolution of marketing in an AI-dominated landscape, discussing whether traditional marketing roles are becoming irrelevant as organizations shift towards more integrated structures. Key topics include the importance of brand, human relationships, and the challenges of relying on outdated metrics as the industry heads toward 2025. • Examining concerns around the relevance of marketing in the AI era • Discussing the blurred lines between marketing and sales roles • Reflecting on the need for a new definition and strategic role for marketing leaders • Identifying mistakes in current go-to-market strategies • Highlighting the significance of building brand...2024-12-2759 min

Spark of AgesGTM = "Get The Money"/Bobby Napiltonia - Building a Marketplace, Distribution, Hershey ~ Spark of Ages Ep 27Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Spark of Ages podcast! Today, we sit down with the legendary Bobby Napoltonia, whose 36-year journey has forever shaped the tech landscape. From bringing sound to computers to democratizing the telecommunications industry, Bobby’s fingerprints are all over the tech we use daily. 🙌 Join Bobby and your hosts Rajiv and Sandeep Parikh as they chat about everything from building Salesforce's AppExchange to why his strategy isn't 'go to market' but 'get the money'.Find out how Bobby's visionary strategies have reshaped companies like Twilio and Salesforce, and why thinking outside the b...2024-12-071h 03

Spark of AgesCreating Signal Not Noise/Melissa Rosenthal - The New PR, Driving In-Bound, Listicles ~ Spark of Ages Ep 26What if your company's marketing could transform into its own dynamic trade publication? Learn from Melissa Rosenthal, co-founder of Outlever, as she shares her innovative approach to modern marketing on the Spark of Ages podcast. With Melissa's deep insights, we challenge outdated marketing strategies and unveil how companies can thrive in an AI-driven world by streamlining their tech stacks and targeting meaningful growth. Her experience at ClickUp underscores the importance of consolidating marketing efforts into efficient, multi-functional platforms.Join us as we uncover Outlever's transformative tactics that help businesses reach new heights by focusing on inbound marketing...2024-11-231h 01

Spark of AgesSecret Sauce of CMOs/Alice Crowder - Chicken Sandwich Wars, Segmentation, Hedonistic Index ~ Spark of Ages Ep 25Join Rajiv Parikh on the Spark of Ages podcast as he explores the secrets behind Krispy Krunchy Chicken's rise in the Chicken Sandwich Wars. With insights from Alice Crowder, the CMO who has transformed the brand's offerings into must-have menu items we'll learn about marketing innovation, and why KKC is a cut above the rest. Discover the secrets behind their mouth-watering chicken, growth strategy, and how Alice’s leadership is fueling a nationwide craze. Get a firsthand look at how strategic data use and innovative marketing have redefined roles in the fast-food sector, amidst technological evolution.Explore the u...2024-11-0852 min

Spark of AgesThe Business of Play/Brian Litvack - LeagueApps, Youth Sports, The Anxious Generation ~ Spark of Ages Ep 24Join Rajiv Parikh on the Spark of Ages podcast as he chats with LeagueApps co-founder Brian Litvack who shares how technology can uplift youth sports organizations. Discover how League Apps has evolved from its humble beginnings to becoming a crucial tool for over 3,000 sports organizations, offering solutions for everything from scheduling to communication. Brian shares his passion for using technology to create positive experiences for millions of young athletes and their communities, highlighting the company's journey and vision for the future.We examine the nuances of youth sports with a focus on parental behavior and the pivotal...2024-10-291h 03

Spark of AgesMaking Better Food from the Plant Up/Tony Martens - Alternative Meat, Texas, Superfoods ~ Spark of Ages Ep 23Can the future of our food systems be saved by a humble aquatic plant? Join us as we sit down with Tony Martens, co-founder of Plantible Foods, who believes it can. Plantible's innovative plant protein, Ruby, derived from the sustainable Lemna plant, may hold the key to revolutionizing agriculture and food production. Tony shines a spotlight on the pressing environmental issues of our current food systems, from greenhouse gas emissions to water consumption and biodiversity loss. Discover the fascinating journey of Rubisco protein, a nutritional powerhouse found in leafy greens, which Plantible has harnessed to outperform traditional a...2024-09-181h 01

Spark of AgesGrowing a Growth Marketing Firm with AI/Rajiv Parikh - Conversions, Great Souls, Belichick ~ Spark of Ages Ep 22On this episode of Spark of Ages, we sit down with Rajiv Parikh, CEO of Position Squared, to do a mid-year review to uncover the daily grind and the high-stakes decisions behind leading an AI-driven growth marketing powerhouse. Rajiv offers a treasure trove of insights into the transformative power of AI, revealing how his company has formed a robust AI product development team, launched strategic initiatives, and tackled the challenges of fundraising to seize AI-driven opportunities.Next, we spotlight two compelling business success stories. How does a security company specializing in deception security boost their lead-to-close rates...2024-08-241h 03

Your Mom Is A PodcastWords and Mischief with Sandeep Parikh and his ParentsMilana Vayntrub makes mischief and surprises co-host Sandeep Parikh with an interview with Sandeep's mom and dad, making him the guest of the podcast. We hear insights about extended families, how words are spells, and supporting your kids even when they do something wrong. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy 2024-08-191h 03

Spark of AgesMastering Silicon Valley Sales/Ankur Srivastava - Confidence, Curiosity, Cloud Marketplaces ~ Spark of Ages Ep 21Join us on the Spark of Ages podcast as we unlock the secrets behind Silicon Valley's sales success with our insightful guest, Ankur Srivastava. Ankur takes us through the transformative power of cloud computing and SaaS marketplaces, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), in fostering startup growth. Discover how AWS has enabled rapid innovation for technology companies worldwide and gain valuable tips on developing your sales skills through curiosity and a deep understanding of human behavior.Transitioning between cultures can be daunting, especially in a corporate setting. Ankur shares his personal journey from the hierarchical environment he grew...2024-08-111h 02

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Foodie Episode with Rekha Shankar ~ Dosa, Gharana, Energy Drink or RPG Spell? - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep 8🎙️ ABCD Podcast #40: Join 🙋‍♂️ Omar, 🧑‍🍳 Sandeep, and special guest host 🎨 Rekha Shankar as they devour the latest desi news and trends! 🗞️🌶️☕ Discover the cultural movement behind Indian-inspired coffee shops and their unique beverages! 🇮🇳🥤😲 Electric eels can now zap DNA into other animals - is this the start of a real-life Jurassic Park? 🐍⚡️🦖🌭 Oh no! Joey Chestnut got disqualified from the hot dog eating contest! 🍔🍛👨‍⚕️ "Not a Doctor!?" with Gharana Foods' Amit Patel who shares his insights on the evolving Indian food scene in America. 🍽️🇺🇸🔮 Auntie vs Auntie 2024: Biden stepping down? Trump's VP Pick. Which Auntie will ascend to the ethereal plane first? 👵🏾vs👵🏽🤯 Can you guess if these are energy...2024-08-091h 25

Spark of AgesBuild a World Faster, Better, Cheaper/Banks Boutte - Kitbash3D, Gaming, Community Led Growth ~ Spark of Ages Ep 20Join us as we sit down with Banks Boutte, the visionary co-founder and co-CEO of KitBash3D, to uncover the secrets behind the booming gaming sector, now more influential than music, movies, and publishing combined. Banks offers an exclusive look into how 3D technology is revolutionizing various fields, from automotive to fashion, and breaks down the monumental shifts that have democratized content creation, making high-quality production accessible to all.Get ready to be inspired by KitBash3D's incredible journey since its 2016 inception. We explore how the company is transforming 3D asset creation and distribution, providing tools that...2024-07-2746 min

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Making Movies with More Masala than Money ~ Cow Dung, Charli XCX, Kalki 2898AD - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep 7🎙️ ABCD Podcast #39: Cow Power & Lunar Lies! 🐮🌙Join Sandeep & Omar as they navigate the wild world of Desi news! 🌶️🗞️🤔 Did Omar fake the moon landing? 🚀🎬💩 Can cow poop save the planet? 🌍💨🎭 Is Bollywood going full Blade Runner? 🤖💰🏏 Did Team USA just bowl over Pakistan? 🇺🇸🏆❓ Pop Quiz: How well do you know Dr. Strangelove? 🎬🧠💃 Desi Spotlight: Charli XCX's spicy revelation! 🎵🔥🏀 NBA gets a Desi twist! Who sang the anthem? 🎤🇺🇸🔮 Auntie vs Auntie 2024: The saga continues! 👵🏾vs👵🏽(Probability now at 35% - place your bets! 💸)🐉 DnD fans! Don't miss DesiQuest at Comic Con & Gen Con! 🎲🧙‍♂️🎬 Help fund Sandeep's movie! Be a Patreon hero! 🦸‍♀️💰🤣 LOL moments guaranteed or...2024-07-181h 02

Spark of AgesCracking the Code of Life/Ashwin Gopinath - Multiomics, Product Led Growth, Jonas Salk ~ Spark of Ages Ep 19Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize drug safety? Join us as Dr. Ashwin Gopinath, MIT assistant professor and co-founder of Biostateai, shares his incredible journey from electrical engineering in India to the cutting edge of biotechnology. Discover how his startup is utilizing generative AI to transform drug safety and toxicity forecasting, and learn about the personal experiences...2024-07-131h 06

Outside of the BoxTalking Nerdy With Special Guest Sandeep ParikhYou likely know him from the cult classic series The Guild or The Legend of Neil - my guest on this episode is none other than Sandeep Parikh. I talked to Sandeep about the magical friendship that he and his Guild castmates have maintained for the past (almost!) 20 years, teaching tech bros how to defeat a Beholder, and how he has been able to bring his South Asian culture to the D&D world through Desiquest. You can expect great stories and a discussion about the importance of cultural representation in this amazing chat with one of my favorite...2024-07-0945 min

Spark of AgesThe Purpose of Wealth/Scott Saslow - Family Offices, Impact Investing, Greta Thunberg ~ Spark of Ages Ep18Email us with any feedback for the show: spark@postion2.comFind more great content like this at: https://www.position2.com/If you like what you here, please drop us a comment!Episode Description:Ever think about coming up with a world changing idea that brings you and your family untold amounts of wealth? But after that, what do you do? Once you becoming a king, how do you manage your kingdom? Scott Saslow, the visionary founder and CEO of One World Investments joins us to discuss his new book, "Building a S...2024-06-291h 01

American Born Chatty Desis (A·B·C·D)Zaboo & Bladezz take on Omar Najam's Text Based RPG ~ Brahma(s), BJP, Whales - (A·B·C·D) Sn2 Ep6🛠️ *WARNING* Sandeep's video is choppy at points of the episode from technical issues during the recording.🚨Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/effinfunnyEmail List: https://mailchi.mp/effinfunnyproductions/abcd Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/effinfunny-783006672439345154Email Feedback: abcdpodcastshow@gmail.comSUBSCRIBE TO @effinfunny FOR MORE EPISODES! MERCH: https://effinfunny.myshopify.comSandeep Parikh and Omar Najam are back, and this episode's got more bugs than your first attempt at coding! Join us as they reflect on cultural identities, U.S. political updates, and the art o...2024-06-281h 05