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College Matters. Alma Matters.Prateek Raj of the University of Cincinnati: Int’l Affairs, UG Research, and Feminist Issues.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
While growing up in India, Prateek participated in Model UN. He found that he enjoyed meeting students from other parts of the world, discussing and debating issues. With these experiences, his interest in Journalism grew. He already loved writing, reporting on world issues.
He decided to apply to the US for college, to study journalism.
As it turned out, the University of Cincinnati had something else in mind for him!
Prateek joins us on our podcast to share his UG Experience as an International Stu...2023-08-271h 01
College Matters. Alma Matters.Prof. Heather Townsend of Community College Rhode Island on CURE: Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
As an undergraduate, Prof. Townsend was only able to be a part of a small research project. At that time only a select number of students were able to participate in research.
Today, Prof. Townsend is championing CURE - Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience in her Department and across CCRI so that an entire class of students can experience research - not just a select few.
Prof. Townsend joins us on our podcast to talk about UG Research at CCRI, CURE, Re-engineering Courses for Research, Evangelizing Research, Re...2023-08-2523 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Saoirse Disney-McKeethen of Rice University: Cell Biology, Microbial Evolution Research, and Quiz Bowl.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Saoirse was interested in microbiology in High School. This may have had a lot to do with all the volunteering she did at the Hot Springs National Park. She loved nature and hiking.
She also did some research focused on bats at the Park.
Saoirse joins us on our podcast to share her undergraduate journey at Rice, Transition to college, UG Research, Impact of Research, and Advice for high schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Overall Experience at Rice
UG Rese...2023-08-2145 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Elizabeth Nieto of Bottom Line on College Counseling: Guiding First Generation Students.Sign Up to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Elizabeth is a first-generation college graduate. When she was applying to college, she didn’t have anyone in her family that could help her with the process. Luckily, she found people who could help her with her questions.
Today, Elizabeth guides students like her younger self, with the college application process.
On our podcast, Elizabeth talks about her background, her role at Bottom Line, Counseling approach and challenges, and her Advice for High School students.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
...2023-08-1743 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Sarah, 2023 Coke Scholar, American Heritage School, Broward Campus, Florida.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Sarah is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Sarah talks about her passion for CS & AI, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, her college search process, and his advice for high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Who is Sarah?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Sarah Dufays, Coke Scho...2023-08-1030 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Sean Kennedy of Ravenscroft School: Guidance For Students on the Supreme Court Ruling On Affirmative Action in College Admissions.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
The Supreme Court handed its momentous verdict about Race in College Admissions on June 29, 2023.
To help us understand and to guide students and parents about what it means for them, we are joined by Sean Kennedy, President of SACAC and Co-Director of College Counseling at Ravenscroft School in North Carolina
Topics discussed in this episode:
Overview of the Supreme Court Decision []
How To Provide Race Info in College Application []
Thinking Differently About Elite Colleges to Apply To []
Closing Thoughts []
Our Guest: Sean Kennedy is th...2023-08-0818 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Raymond Jiang, 2023 Coke Scholar, Jenks High School, Oklahoma.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Raymond is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Raymond talks about his passion for Math, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, his college search process, and his advice to high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Who is Raymond Jiang?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Raymond Jiang, Coke Scho...2023-08-0439 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Gianna Thomas, 2023 Coke Scholar, Middletown High School, Connecticut.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Gianna is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Gianna talks about her passion for Public Health, STEM Curriculum, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, her college search process, and his advice for high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Who is Gianna Thomas?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Gian...2023-08-0236 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Gabriel Nagel, 2023 Coke Scholar, Denver East High School, Colorado.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Gabriel is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Gabriel talks about his passion for Climate Policy, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, his college search process, and his advice to high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Who is Gabriel Nagel?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Gabriel Nagel, Coke...2023-07-2938 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Anna Yang, 2023 Coke Scholar, Notre Dame High School, San Jose, California.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Anna is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Anna talks about her passion for Poetry, Beekeeping, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, her college search process, and his advice to high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Who is Anna Yang?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Anna Yang, Coke...2023-07-2634 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Sky Harper of Drexel University: Goldwater Scholar, Chemistry, and Truman & Udall Scholarships.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Sky was a very active student in high school - inside and outside the classroom. He was into sciences, writing and Science research projects. Research took him to the International Science Fairs starting in the sophomore year.
Sky was also very involved in the Student Government. He was the President of the Student Body in his senior year.
Sky joins our podcast to share his undergraduate college journey at Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University, Passion for Research, Winning the Goldwater Scholarship, The Truman Scholarship, Majoring in...2023-07-2038 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Asanshay Gupta, 2023 Coke Scholar, Atlanta International School, Georgia.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Every year the Coca Cola Scholars Foundation awards a select set of High School Seniors the Coca Cola Scholarship. Asanshay is a 2023 Coke Scholar.
In this Podcast, Asanshay talks about his passion for building products, Winning the Coca Cola Scholarship, his college search process, and his advice to high schoolers. #CokeScholars
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Who is Asanshay Gupta?
Extracurricular Interests
Winning the Coke Scholarship
College Process
Advice for High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Asanshay Gupta, Coke...2023-07-1940 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Looking Back with College Counselors: The 2022-23 College Application Season.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
The 2022-23 College Application Season in the books. It is a good time to look back and learn from the experience for the benefit of the next set of high school seniors and parents.
And who better to help us than the College Counselors who guided the current graduating seniors through the college process.
I talked to 6 High School College Counselors from across the US to put together this episode.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing The Takeaways []
The Learnings...2023-07-1229 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Ella Smith of Ravenscroft High School, Raleigh, North Carolina.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
After her freshman year in high school, Ella did not play a lot of sports to focus on getting good grades and pursuing her college dreams. She did join the Youth and Government club and held various officer positions during the 4 years of High School.
Ella will be a Freshman at North Carolina State University in Fall 2023.
In this Podcast, Ella talks about her High School Experiences, her college search process, Digital SAT, and her advice to college aspirants.
In particular, we discuss the fo...2023-07-0828 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.LiAnna Davis of Wiki Education: Integrating Wikipedia into College Coursework.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
It all started over 10 years ago, with College Faculty using Wikipedia for college coursework, and their students editing its content. Wiki Education was created to support these Faculty members.
LiAnna Davis is the Chief Programs Officer and the Dy. Director at Wiki Education.
LiAnna joins us on our podcast to tell us all about Wiki Education, Types of Content, Process to Edit Content, Why Students Should Engage, Success Stories, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
What is W...2023-07-0337 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.90% of College Grads Say College is Worth It, in College News Fit to Digest. June 26, 2023.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
College Cost Confusion []
Acceptance Rates in Elite Colleges Have Bottomed Out []
90% of College Grads Say College is “Worth It”! []
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
NBC []
CNBC []
Yahoo Finance []
Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript.
Calls...2023-06-3016 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Krystal Nzeadibe of SDSU Weber Honors College: Finance, Comcast Internship, and Student Leadership.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Kyrstal thought her first three years of High School weren’t that memorable. She was just doing things she thought she was supposed to do. Classes like AP Biology, Soccer, and the rest.
In her senior year she really got involved in leadership. Organized student rallies for football games & was the Class treasurer. She found that these experiences gave her access to lots of opportunities.
Krystal joins our podcast to share her undergraduate honors college journey at SDSU, Honors College courses, Internships, Majoring in Finance, and Advic...2023-06-2940 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Dr. Beth Beason-Abmayr of Rice University: Course-Based Undergraduate Research.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Prof. Abmayr discovered UG Research during the Summer after her Junior year in college. She subsequently did research in her senior year in genetics. These research experiences were instrumental in her decision to go to graduate school.
Dr. Beth Beason-Abmayr joins us on our podcast to talk about UG Research in Biosciences at Rice University, CUR’s role, Impact of Research on UG Students, Success stories, and finally Advice for High Schoolers.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Dr. Beth Beason-Abmayr of Rice University []
Hi Five...2023-06-1541 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Daniel Posmik of the University of Cincinnati: Economics, UG Research in Student Aid, and The Outdoors.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
As a high schooler in Germany, Daniel cared only about Sports. Specifically American Football. He wanted to go to college to play football.
Daniel came to a US College on a Sports Scholarship.
Things, however, didn’t go as planned.
Daniel joins us on our podcast to share his UG Experience as an International Student, At UC Blue Ash, and then the 4-year UC program, UG Research in Financial Aid, The Scholarships, and Advice for high schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the followi...2023-06-1334 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.College Rankings Methodology Changes in College News Fit to Digest. June 5, 2023.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Making sense of the College News of the week, curated by Alma Matters. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news.
Topics discussed in this episode:
USNews to Update Rankings Methodology []
Paying for Higher Education []
Community College Enrollment Drops []
Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California.
Resources referred to in this episode:
Curated News at Alma Matters [0:11]
USNews []
Yahoo []
Axios []
Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode Transcript.
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College Matters. Alma Matters.Jodi Foxx of Charlotte Christian School on College Counseling: Finding a Good Fit For Students.Sign Up to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
In her 24 years in College Counseling, Jodi has seen a lot of things change, but the joy of working with students 1-on-1 remains unchanged.
Today, with her counselor colleagues, Jodi is helping students find the college that is right for them.
On our podcast, Jodi talks about her background, about Charlotte Christian School, her Counseling approach, managing expectations, and her advice for high school students.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Jodi Foxx’s Background
Approach to College Counseling
Challenges & Manag...2023-06-0725 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College and Beyond: Vismaya Gopalan of Notre Dame High School, California.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
After taking Spanish in middle school, Vismaya had dreamed of spending a semester in Spain.
However, when she got to high school, she found out that it wasn’t going to be easy to get away to Spain for a semester. It hadn’t been done before.
But Vismaya and the school found a way.
Vismaya Gopalan will be a Freshman at Dartmouth College in Fall 2023.
In this Podcast, Vismaya talks about her High School Experiences, Semester Abroad in Spain, her college search...2023-06-0334 min
Space POD (Space Technologies and Exploration)Episode 2 - Ground Station Systems and Spectral BandsEpisode 2 - Groundstaion Systems and Spectral BandsHello listeners,Today is Friday, and this is Venkat Raman Patnaik, your host in Space Pod with another episode on Ground Station Systems and Spectral Bands. Remember to tune into this podcast on every Friday to listen to a new episode on space technology and exploration.Here in this episode, you will listen about, 5G Technology, in satellite communication and X Band systems.X band refers to a specific range of electromagnetic frequencies in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is named "X" because it falls between...2023-06-0224 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Chiara Biddle of Ball State Honors College: Fashion Merchandising, UG Research, and Dean Search Committee.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Chiara is a “chronic achiever” with a Passion for Fashion. In High School she was in the Orchestra, Band, Student Council, Scholastic Bowl to name a few. In class she loved History, French.
But the class that changed everything for her was a Sports Marketing course. After that she was hooked on Business and Marketing.
Chiara joins our podcast to share her undergraduate honors college journey at Ball State, her UG Research experiences, Passion for Fashion, Deep Campus Involvement, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In par...2023-06-0158 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Prof. Sarah Wilson Sokhey of CU Boulder: Studio Lab is Where Students Start UG Research.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
UG Research, they say, changes career trajectories. However, the challenge for most undergraduates is knowing where to start.
This is precisely where Studio Lab comes in.
Prof. Sarah Sokhey started the Studio Lab in the Political Science department to train students to do their first research project.
Prof. Sarah Sokhey joins us on our podcast to talk about the Studio Lab, How it is Helping Students Get Started with Research, Scaling Studio Lab, Success Stories, and finally the Advice for high schoolers.
Topi...2023-05-2634 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Hana Julazadeh of SDSU Weber Honors College: Bioengineering, Pfizer Internship and Club Tennis.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
In High School, Hana was into Science. Especially Biology. She also felt an affinity for engineering, because her dad is an engineer.
Interestingly, an English Teacher introduced her to Bioengineering, as part of a writing assignment. And so when time came for college, she was looking to major in Bioengineering.
Hana joins our podcast to share her undergraduate honors college journey at SDSU, her UG Research experiences, the Pfizer Internship, Playing Club Tennis, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following wi...2023-05-2339 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Elisa Krapcha of Regis Jesuit High School on College Counseling: Taking an Individual Approach.Sign Up to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
In college, Elisa was a student ambassador who gave campus tours and was an orientation guide. After college, she joined college admissions at her alma mater, the University of Kansas, and worked there for more than a decade!
For the last 4 years, Elisa has been the Director of Counseling at Regis Jesuit High School.
On our podcast, Elisa talks about her background, about Regis Jesuit High School, her Counseling approach and challenges, managing expectations, and her advice for high school students.
In particular, we...2023-05-1633 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Isaac Smitherman of U of Cincinnati: Environmental Engineering, President Student Body, and The Train Ride.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
In High School, Isaac loved Chemistry and the Environment. He was heavily into performing arts and music. He did Opera with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He was the President of his senior year class in the Student Government.
Isaac joins our podcast to share his undergraduate college journey at the University of Cincinnati, his UG Research & Co-op experiences, Being Student Body President, Majoring in Environmental Engineering, and Advice for college-bound students.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Overall U Cincinnati Experience
UG Research
Bei...2023-05-1253 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.About College Success With Dean Graeme Harper of Oakland University Honors College.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Colleges are expensive. So students going to college should have a clear idea of What College Success is and How to achieve it.
We are fortunate to have Dean Graeme Harper of Oakland University Honors College to guide us through this conversation.
In this Podcast, Dean Harper tells us How Students Should Think of Success, Your College Ingredients, Taking Advantage of College Resources, and finally Measuring Your Progress towards Success.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Why Do Students Attend Col...2023-05-1030 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Adam Elzarka of U of Cincinnati: Medical Sciences & Liberal Arts, Truman Scholar and Refugee Mentoring.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Adam was really interested in STEM while in high school. He loved tutoring and mentoring other students. At that time, he was really into dentistry.
He entered college as Pre-Dental. But soon, the breadth and diversity of medicine captivated him.
Adam joins our podcast to share his undergraduate college journey at the University of Cincinnati, about double majoring in medical sciences and liberal arts, Mentoring Refugees, Co-op, winning the Truman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship, and Advice for High Schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the fo...2023-04-291h 02
College Matters. Alma Matters.Dir. Stacey Sinclair of SDSU Weber Honors College: Honors Minor and Interdisciplinarity.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Dr. Stacey Sinclair loved the idea of working with bright motivated students. So when an opportunity came up to work with the Honors Program in 2005, Dr Sinclair jumped in with both feet.
In 2014, the Honors Program transitioned to Honors College and Dr. Sinclair became the Director of the Weber Honors College.
On this Podcast, Director Sinclair introduces the Weber Honors College, Honors as a “Minor”, the Interdisciplinary Programs, UG Research & Study Abroad, Scholarships, How to Apply, and Career Opportunities.
In particular, we discuss the follow...2023-04-2051 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.What is a Gap Year? With Kate Asgari, Director of College Counseling at Overlake School, Redmond, Washington.Sign Up to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Kate took a Gap Year after High School and took part in an International Study Program. When she joined college after her gap year, she felt she was very clear about her goals in college, compared to her peers who had come straight after high school.
The one year gap had energized her!
In this Podcast, Kate first tells us what a Gap Year is, Why Students Take a Gap Year, Benefits & Downsides, and Transition to College after.
Topics discussed in this episode:...2023-04-1926 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Dean John Emert of Ball State Honors College: A Personal, Nimble Approach to Learning.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Prof. Emert is a first generation college graduate. His undergraduate degree was in music performance. His Doctoral work was in Mathematics. He has had a successful career as a Mathematician & Academic.
Since 2017, Prof. Emert has been the Dean of BSU Honors College.
In this podcast, Dean Emert introduces the BSU Honors College, The Programs, UG Research, Study Abroad, Scholarships, How to Apply, and Career Opportunities.
In particular, we discuss the following with him:
Dean John Emert’s Background
Ball State University Honors College
Stud...2023-04-1443 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Kate Asgari of The Overlake School on College Counseling: A Plan That’s the Right Fit for Each Student.Sign Up to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Kate fell into College Counseling due to what she calls “a happy accident”. Kate just followed her first year roommate into an interview to be a campus tour guide. She wasn’t interested in doing the interview.
But an aggressive future Dean persuaded her to do the interview.
Many happy accidents later, Kate is the Director of Counseling at The Overlake School.
On our podcast, Kate talks about her background, The Overlake School, counseling approach and challenges, managing expectations, and her advice for high sch...2023-04-091h 13
College Matters. Alma Matters.Grace Fox of Columbia University: Psychology & Indigenous Studies, Rhodes Finalist and Matriculate Alum.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
In High School, Grace was, by her own admission, a nerd and an activist. She took lots of AP classes. She played the viola, cello, and violin. She also played varsity tennis.
As an activist she fought for Educational Equity and Indigenous causes.
When time came to think about college, she felt scared and unprepared. That’s when a good friend introduced her to Matriculate.
Grace joins us on our podcast to share her Undergraduate Experience at Columbia, Matriculate’s Role, Transition to College, Indigen...2023-04-051h 15
College Matters. Alma Matters.Emmi Harward on ACCIS: Community Helping College Counselors Be Successful.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
When Emmi Harward attended her public high school, she did not know anyone in her school, whose job was just college counseling.
After college, Emmi went into College Admissions. She started by supervising college tour guides and loved interacting with students. That led Emmi to College Counseling roles in High Schools.
Today, Emmi is the Executive Director for ACCIS - working with College Counselors in Independent Schools across the country.
On our podcast, Emmi talks about her background, about ACCIS, her Counseling approach, Counselors’ chal...2023-04-0442 minCollege Matters. Alma Matters.Episode #300: What Alumni Would Do Differently, If They Could Redo Their College Years!Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
One alum would take more classes, difficult ones, another would attend all the daily talks (followed by dinner) on campus by renowned experts, and yet another would befriend professors as future collaborators. There’s more.
This episode organizes alumni thoughts on this topic from past episodes, into 6 different buckets, while providing a flavor of their thinking in the form of snippets.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introducing Episode #300 [0:27]
Learn More, Explore More [2:23]
Start Something Earlier [7:58]
Paying Attention to Relationships [13:03]
Be Involved on Campus [16:58]
Experiential Programs [20:25]
Take...2023-03-3031 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Maya Nelson of CU Boulder: Biochemistry, UG Research Replicating Pathways, and the Hiking Club.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
The Sciences were Maya’s favorite courses in High School - Chemistry, Biology and Ecology. Especially Chemistry. It seemed aligned with the way her mind worked. Outside of class, she ran cross country, track.
Maya joins us on our podcast to share her UG Experience at CU Boulder, UG Research, Hiking Expeditions, and Advice for high schoolers.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
Overall Experience at CU Boulder
UG Research
Hiking Club
Majoring in Biochemistry
Advice to High Schoolers
Topics discussed in this...2023-03-1835 min
College Matters. Alma Matters.Tom Stepkoski of Westhill High School on College Counseling: Thrive. Not Just Survive.Subscribe to Receive Venkat’s Weekly Newsletter
Tom admired his coaches in high school. In fact after graduating from High School, he went back to his high school to be a coach under his varsity soccer coach. During that time, he noticed that a number of coaches were also guidance counselors. He liked that enough to get a Master’s degree in School Counseling.
But it would be another 20 years before he actually jumped into counseling full time at Westhill High School.
On our podcast, Tom talks about his background, Westhill High School, Coun...2023-03-1442 min
Slides Factory VenkatEpisode 58 + NRI Short Story - written and narrated by VenkatHi2022-07-0906 min
MoveConversationsDigital Transformation of Global Trade Logistics: AI, Blockchain, IoT devices, Machine Learning (ML), Robotics Process Automation, (RPA), TradeLens are transforming the industry.Digital Transformation of Global Trade Logistics: AI, Blockchain, IoT devices, Machine Learning (ML), Robotics Process Automation, (RPA), TradeLens are transforming the industry.Mr. Kris Kosmala, Partner, Click & Connect, Australia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriskosmala/) talks to Venkat S N about Success, Opportunities, and Challenges as Global Trade Logistics and Supply Chain undergoes a Digital Transformation the world over. The discussion includes questions from senior industry leaders. Kris has worked with shipping lines, ports and logistics providers in Asia, North America, South America and Europe applying innovative information technologies to improve efficiency of shipping and lo...2022-03-011h 06
MoveConversationsSpirituality Protects Against Depression, MRI shows - Dr. Lisa Miller, Author of The Awakened BrainSpirituality Protects Against Depression, MRI shows - Dr. Lisa Miller, Author of The Awakened Brain in conversation with Venkat.“We are all Spiritual beings”, “ Child is born a knower, a spiritual knower” says Dr. Lisa Miller, Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University. and the Founder of the Spirituality, Mind, Body Institute. Dr. Miller found MRI evidence that spirituality offers protection against depression. In her recently published book The Awakened Brain, she brings to light scientific evidence from her own award-winning work and those of others, backed by MRI studies, genetic research, and so on, to il...2022-01-1756 min
MoveConversationsWealth Protection, Tax Avoidance, Real Estate, and a Tax Haven in USA?Wealth Protection, Tax Avoidance, Real Estate, and a Tax Haven in USA?Ms Lakshmi Kumar, Policy Director at Global Financial Integrity (GFI) and co-author of the GFI’s report, “Acres of Money Laundering: Why U.S. Real Estate is a Kleptocrat’s Dream” talks to Venkat SN about the structures and mechanisms the wealthy use to protect or hide their wealth. The discussion covers Pandora papers and South Dakota, a fugitive jeweler from India, attraction of overseas real estate, and gold in international transactions.Topics and timings:What is the difference between Ta...2022-01-1734 min
MoveConversationsSMU Spartan: Why join a new university, SMU, and not a 100-year-old one?SMU Spartan: Why join a new university, SMU, and not a 100-year-old one?Nadir Zafar was one of the 300 students who joined SMU when it opened in 2000. He had turned down an offer to study engineering in NUS. Twenty-one years later Nadir shares with Venkat how SMU influenced and shaped him both inside and outside the classroom, through internships and overseas experiences. How his pioneer batch started student clubs, the student council, and the alumni association and even created an Alumni Scholarship Fund when they graduated. His friends from JC had warned him...2022-01-1754 min
MoveConversations5th Commodity Super Cycle! Why Sugar prices doubled in last 18 months?5th Commodity Super Cycle! Why Sugar prices doubled in last 18 months?5th Commodity Super Cycle will be driven by Decarbonization, electrification, demand for metals like copper, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, etc. says Mr. Viren Verma, Managing Director (Sugar and Commodity Risk Management), Global Strategic Procurement, The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, USA. Viren is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.We discussed:1. Decarbonization, electrification, demand for metals, and commodity super cycle! (2:00 min)2. We will have a 7 million tons deficit of coppe...2022-01-1728 min
MoveConversationsThe Future of the Office: Prof. Peter Cappelli in Conversation with VenkatThe Future of the Office: Hard Choices - Work from Home or Office; Prof. Peter Cappelli in conversation with Venkat SN, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.Director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources, and Professor of Management at The Wharton School, Peter Cappelli, explains the hard choices employees and employers face in deciding between home/office/hybrid working. He explores the issue in his new book, “The Future of the Office: Work from Home, Remote Work, and the Hard Choices We All Face”. Topics and timings1. The Future Forum Pulse survey, wh...2022-01-1738 min
MoveConversationsDeFi & the Future of Finance: Bitcoin, Crypto, Ethereum, NFT, Blockchain explainedDeFi and the Future of Finance: Bitcoin, Crypto, Ethereum, NFT, Blockchain explained. DeFi is beyond Fintech as we know.Prof. Campbell R. Harvey, Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, talks to Venkat SN, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University about his just released book, "DeFi and the Future of Finance"*.In this conversation Prof. Harvey explains how Decentralized Finance solves the problems of traditional finance, technology risks and regulatory risks of DeFi, and how you can take a collateralized DeFi loan. For the curious he gives a primer on...2022-01-171h 13
MoveConversationsSee Sooner, Act Faster : Prof. George S Day, Professor Emeritus, Wharton Business School, Pt 2 of 2See Sooner, Act FasterProf. George S Day, Professor Emeritus of Wharton Business School, talks to Venkat SN, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University on proven strategies to thrive in an era of Digital Turbulence. In Part 2 of a detailed discussion based on his recent book See Sooner, Act Faster: How Vigilant Leaders Thrive in an Era of Digital Turbulence, (https://www.amazon.com/See-Sooner-Act...), Prof. Day explains:How Adobe reinvented its strategy for the digital future? What can we learn from Shantanu Narayen’s leadership, and approach to formulating strategy in this era? (fr...2022-01-1731 min
MoveConversationsSee Sooner, Act Faster : Prof. George S Day, Professor Emeritus, Wharton Business School, Pt 1 of 2See Sooner, Act Faster Prof. George S Day, Professor Emeritus of Wharton Business School, talks to Venkat SN, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University on proven strategies to thrive in an era of Digital Turbulence.In a detailed discussion based on his recent book See Sooner, Act Faster: How Vigilant Leaders Thrive in an Era of Digital Turbulence, (https://www.amazon.com/See-Sooner-Act...), Prof. Day explains:Why Outside in Thinking is a better way to create value for the customer, and the company (from 3:40 min)How Amazon practices this strategy (from 7:00 min)2022-01-1730 min
MoveConversationsFind Me A Shoe That Fits - Shabari Raje, Co-Founder, Findmeashoe.com on transforming Footwear RetailMs. Shabari Raje, Co-Founder, Findmeashoe.com talks about how they are transforming Footwear Retail where one in five shoes sold aren't the right fit.Future of Footwear Retail is Here• Over a million consumers used findmeashoe.com's solution online in the last 6 months alone.• The solution takes a 3D image of the feet and recommends best fit shoes.• Leading retailers who adopted it online and in store have seen 2.5 to 4 times customer conversion• Plus a 40-70% reduction in returns• Retailers can offer better designs, saleable sizes, and assortment...2022-01-1734 min
MoveConversationsChina: Crisis to a Long-term Business Opportunity: VB Kasi; Part 2 of 2To learn how he managed a million-dollar crisis in Soybean trade in China and converted it into a long-term opportunity for the company, we talk to Mr. V.B. Kasi, Former Head of US Bean Trading at COFCO Americas Resources, USA. Kasi is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 2 Kasi talks about1. The idea for crisis resolution that generates multimillion dollar opportunity2. Long-term benefits Sources, Acknowledgements and Credits So...2022-01-1719 min
MoveConversationsChina: Crisis to a Long-term Business Opportunity: VB Kasi; Part 1 of 2To learn how he managed a million-dollar crisis in Soybean trade in China and converted it into a long-term opportunity for the company, we talk to Mr. V.B. Kasi, Former Head of US Bean Trading at COFCO Americas Resources, USA. Kasi is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 1, Kasi talks about:1. Soybean trade in circa 2000-3 and impact of China joining WTO2. The trade is most optimistic on China and the...2022-01-1730 min
MoveConversationsLeading a Multinational in India: Interview with Siraj Chaudhry, MD & CEO of NCML, India: Pt 2 of 2TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a two-part discussion with Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO of National Collateral Management Services Ltd, and former Chairman, CARGILL India.We talk to Siraj about his experience in leading the transformation of a traditional B2B business into a large FMCG corporation by expanding Cargill’s Food business in India in edible oils, flour, corn products and food ingredients. Siraj is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi and Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of De...2022-01-1721 min
MoveConversationsLeading a Multinational in India: Interview with Siraj Chaudhry, MD & CEO of NCML, India: Pt 1 of 2TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a two-part discussion with Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO of National Collateral Management Services Ltd, and former Chairman, CARGILL India Pvt Ltd.We talk to Siraj about his experience in leading the transformation of a traditional B2B business into a large FMCG corporation by expanding Cargill’s food business in India in edible oils, flour, corn products and food ingredients. Siraj is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi and Shri Ram College of Commerce, Un...2022-01-1726 min
MoveConversationsSupply Chain Finance and Collapse of Greensill Capital: A Discussion with Srinath KeshavanTradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a bonus episode – a discussion on Supply Chain Finance and Collapse of Greensill Capital.We talk to Mr. Srinath Keshavan, Chief Executive of Trade Risk Consulting and a well-known Trade Finance consultant. He has been a trainer for Euromoney and World Bank Group for many years.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In this discussion, Srinath shares his views on:• Supply Chain Finance and how it works.• Role of Supply Chain Financ...2022-01-1721 min
MoveConversationsIndian Pharma A SWOT Analysis; Discussions with Udayan Sengupta - Part 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion with Mr. Udayan Sengupta, Director, Sourav Chemicals Limited (SCL India). SCL manufactures of a wide range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for global customers.We talk to Udayan about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that Indian pharmaceutical industry faces.Udayan is a graduate of Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 3 of our discussion, Udayan...2022-01-1733 min
MoveConversationsIndian Pharma A SWOT Analysis; Discussions with Udayan Sengupta - Part 2TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion with Mr. Udayan Sengupta, Director, Sourav Chemicals Limited (SCL India). SCL manufactures of a wide range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for global customers.We talk to Udayan about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that Indian pharmaceutical industry faces.While India supplies over 50% of global demand for vaccines, and over 80% of the drugs to fight AIDS, did you know that Poland has 16 Technology Parks for the pharma industry just between Warsaw and Krakow? Over 600 companies, 10 universities and institutes are...2022-01-1731 min
MoveConversationsIndian Pharma A SWOT Analysis; Discussions with Udayan Sengupta - Part 1TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion with Mr. Udayan Sengupta, Director, Sourav Chemicals Limited (SCL India). SCL manufactures of a wide range of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for global customers.We talk to Udayan about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that Indian pharmaceutical industry faces.Did you know?- India supplies over 80% of the antiretroviral drugs used globally to combat AIDS- India supplies over 50% of global demand for vaccines- India supplies 40% of generic demand in the US2022-01-1719 min
MoveConversationsFuture of Trade Finance is Digital: A Discussion with Srinath Keshavan – Pt 3 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Trade Finance.To understand the impact of Risks and Uncertainties in Trade, we talk to Mr. Srinath Keshavan, Chief Executive of Trade Risk Consulting and a well-known Trade Finance consultant. He has been a trainer for Euromoney and World Bank Group for many years.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.In Part 3 of our discussions, Srinath discusses:• Blockchain technology and Digitalization of Trade Finance• Checklist for Digitalisation2022-01-1236 min
MoveConversationsRisk vs Uncertainty, Trade Wars, BREXIT & COVID: A Discussion with Srinath Keshavan – Pt 2 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Trade Finance.To understand the impact of Risks and Uncertainties in Trade, we talk to Mr. Srinath Keshavan, Chief Executive of Trade Risk Consulting and a well-known Trade Finance consultant. He has been a trainer for Euromoney and World Bank Group for many years.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 2 of our discussions, Srinath discusses:• Impact of US-China Trade war• Impact of Brexit• Impact...2022-01-1233 min
MoveConversationsWinds of Change Sweeping the World of Trade Finance : A Discussion with Srinath KeshavanTradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Trade Finance.To understand the winds of change sweeping the world of Trade Finance, we talk to Mr. Srinath Keshavan, Chief Executive of Trade Risk Consulting and a well-known Trade Finance consultant. He has been a trainer for Euromoney and World Bank Group for many years.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 1 of our conversation about Trade Finance, Srinath discusses:• What is Trade Finance?• Winds of C...2022-01-1233 min
MoveConversationsGenerating Profitable New Ideas in Retail : A Discussion with Hans Udeshi: Pt 3 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Retail Business in India.To understand how Indian organised retail has evolved and how will it transform in future, we talk to Mr Hans Udeshi, former President - Home & Living at Spar India and former CEO-General Merchandise at Future Value Retail Ltd.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 3 of our conversation, Hans discusses:• Where can a retailer look for new ideas?• How to sell a huge...2022-01-1225 min
MoveConversationsIKEA Challenge, Jio & Tata Super Apps Prospects for Retail: A Discussion with Hans Udeshi: Pt 2 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Retail Business in India.To understand how Indian organised retail has evolved and how will it transform in future, we talk to Mr Hans Udeshi, former President - Home & Living at Spar India and former CEO-General Merchandise at Future Value Retail Ltd.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 2 of our conversation about Retail Practices, Hans discusses:• The IKEA Challenge to Indian Retail• Share of Traditional vs M...2022-01-1233 min
MoveConversationsRetail Practices Across India : A Discussion with Hans Udeshi : Part 1 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Retail Business in India.To understand how Indian organised retail has evolved and how will it transform in future, we talk to Mr Hans Udeshi, former President - Home & Living at Spar India and former CEO-General Merchandise at Future Value Retail Ltd.Hans is an alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi and runs his own consulting practice for retail businesses.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In...2022-01-1228 min
MoveConversationsJewellery Buying Tips: Shivaram Part 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Jewellery Retail Business.To understand the basics of Jewellery Retail business, we talk to Mr. A Shivaram, former Head of All India Merchandising, Training and Regional Sales at Tanishq and now founder of Retail Gurukul. (https://linktr.ee/RetailGurukul)Shivaram is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 3 of our conversation, Shivaram discusses:• What criteria to us...2022-01-1124 min
MoveConversationsTransformation of Jewellery and Luxury Retail in India; Shivaram Part 2TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Jewellery Retail Business.To understand the basics of Jewellery Retail business, we talk to Mr. A Shivaram, former Head of All India Merchandising, Training and Regional Sales at Tanishq and now founder of Retail Gurukul. (https://linktr.ee/RetailGurukul)Shivaram is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.In Part 2 of our conversation, Shivaram discusses:• How Indian luxury re...2022-01-1128 min
MoveConversationsWhat it takes to be a Jewellery Retail Franchisee? Shivaram Part 1TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on trade and trade-related topics, presents a three-part discussion on Jewellery Retail Business.To understand the basics of Jewellery Retail business, we talk to Mr. A Shivaram, former Head of All India Merchandising, Training and Regional Sales at Tanishq and now founder of Retail Gurukul. (https://linktr.ee/RetailGurukul)Shivaram is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 1, Shivaram explains:• How jewellery retail chains select franchisees. Wh...2022-01-1133 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Steel Trade with Tushar Sahu, Former Exec Dir, SAIL, Part 3 of 3To understand the basics of global steel business, we talk to Mr. Tushar K Sahu, former Executive Director (Commercial & International Trade), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Executive Director, SynergyCapital, UK.Tushar is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 3 of the discussion, Tushar talks about:• Major factors that influence steel prices• Factors that cause volatility and uncertainty in global steel prices? How do you manage those risks? • Environmental issues that s...2022-01-1118 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Steel Trade with Tushar Sahu, Former Exec Dir, SAIL, Part 2 of 3To understand the basics of global steel business, we talk to Mr. Tushar K Sahu, former Executive Director (Commercial & International Trade), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Executive Director, SynergyCapital, UK.Tushar is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 2 of the discussion, Tushar talks about:• How China has changed the global steel business • New/emerging technologies in steel industry, steel scrap recycling, etc.• Shifts in the production side, supply chain...2022-01-1130 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Steel Trade with Tushar Sahu, Former Exec Dir, SAIL, Part 1 of 3To understand the basics of global steel business, we talk to Mr. Tushar K Sahu, former Executive Director (Commercial & International Trade), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Executive Director, SynergyCapital, UK.Tushar is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi.In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In Part 1 of the discussion, Tushar talks about:• What types of steels are produced in India and what important types of steel India imports? • Which countries are the major steel producers, exporters, and importers? 2022-01-1124 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Sugar Trade with Mr. Viren Verma, MD – Sugar & CRM, Coca Cola - Part 1 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents the first part of the discussion on global trade in Sugar with Mr.Viren Verma, Managing Director, (Sugar and Commodity Risk Management), Global Strategic Procurement, The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, USA. Viren is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an active member of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS).In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.In the first part of the discussion, we learn:• Which nations are major producers, exporters, and importers of Sugar...2022-01-1120 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Coffee Trade with Mr. Manish Dhawan, SVP - Coffee, OLAM - Part 3 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents the final part of the discussion on global trade in Coffee with Mr. Manish Dhawan, Senior Vice President, Coffee Division, OLAM International Ltd, Singapore. Manish is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an active member of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS). In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. In the final part of discussion on Coffee Trade, Manish provides interesting details about:• What causes volatility and uncertainty in coffee trade? • How do you mana...2022-01-1122 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Coffee Trade with Mr. Manish Dhawan, SVP - Coffee, OLAM - Part 2 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents the second part of the discussion on global trade in Coffee with Mr. Manish Dhawan, Senior Vice President, Coffee Division, OLAM International Ltd, Singapore. Manish is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an active member of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS).In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.In the second part of discussion on Coffee Trade, Manish provides insights on:• Chicory’s role in Indian filter coffee• Major developments in coffee business•...2022-01-1131 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Coffee Trade with Mr. Manish Dhawan, SVP - Coffee, OLAM - Part 1 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents the first part of the discussion on global trade in Coffee with Mr. Manish Dhawan, Senior Vice President, Coffee Division, OLAM International Ltd, Singapore.Manish is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an active member of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS).In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.In the first part of discussion on Coffee Trade, Manish highlights some of the basics of coffee business:• Arabica and Robusta - what's the difference?...2022-01-1119 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Grain Trading with Mr. Guru Pandit, MD, INVIVO Trading Asia - Part 3 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents the final part of the discussion on global trade in grains with Mr. Guru Prasad Rao Pandit, Managing Director, Invivo Trading Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore. Guru is also a co-founder and the current President of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS).In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University.Part 3 of 3“For us in this business we have to wear multiple hats. At times we have to be meteorologists, at times we have to be data analysts, at times we ha...2022-01-1136 min
MoveConversationsTradeStuff: Discussion on Grain Trading with Mr. Guru Pandit, MD, INVIVO Trading Asia - Part 2 of 3TradeStuff by MoVeConversations, a series of talks on International Trade, presents second part of the discussion on global trade in grains with Mr. Guru Prasad Rao Pandit, Managing Director, Invivo Trading Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore. Guru is also a co-founder and the current President of IIFT Alumni Association Singapore (IIFTAAS). In conversation with Mr. SN Venkat, Adjunct Faculty, Singapore Management University. Part 2 of 3. In this segment of the discussion, Guru provides his insights on: - Correlations in Grain prices - Advancements in Production, Processing and Supply chain - Vietnam's Progress2022-01-1131 min
MoveConversationsFrom the Beginning of Time; Modern Science and the Puranic UniverseGanesh Swaminathan, the author of "From the Beginning of Time; Modern Science and the Puranic Universe" in a candid conversation with Venkat SN.The book is a fascinating exploration of the puranic stories in the light of modern science. It also serves as a primer to the general interest reader by tackling some of the questions that modern science is grappling within its study of the cosmos.In this free flowing discussion on his research and the book, Ganesh discusses some interesting parallels between the description by the ancient Indians and the modern science. The...2022-01-111h 35
Venkat DanamVenkat sir singing before guruji in satsangVenkat sir singing before guruji in datsan.....2021-09-1603 min
Wingbacks Well ForwardIts Coming Home!Ryan, Shomik, Vrushabh and Venkat give you their predictions for the Euros !
1. Ryan talks you through the CL final as a City fan
2. Euro groups and knockout stage predictions
3. Golden boot? Dark Horses?
Apologies for the audio on this episode. Will strive to bring you better audio quality in the future!
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Wingbacks Well ForwardNew BeginningsEpisode 1 of the Wingbacks Well Forward podcast !
Your hosts today are: Venkat Aluru, Shomik Dutta, Vrushabh Sekhar.
Topics for this podcast:
PL season review 20/21
England Euros 2020 Squad Reaction
Euro 2020 early predictions
Ballon D'or Chat
Feel free to leave feedback in the comments below (if possible) and be sure to give us a good rating if you enjoyed the podcast!
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Roommate ConversationsPodcast #4 | Inside the mind of a DJ (feat. Alex Gandhi - Boy Dell)Podcast #4 | Inside the mind of a DJ (feat. Alex Gandhi - Boy Dell) by Aditya Venkat and Ben Feinstein
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The Futile PodcastA pretentious conversation about documentariesIn this episode, Ram Venkat Srikar and Sai Sagar indulge in a brief conversation about documentaries and films based on real-life.2020-06-0640 min
Roommate ConversationsPodcast #3 | How do we define identity? - (feat. Andrew Liao and Phoebe Borsum)Podcast #3 | How do we define identity? - (feat. Andrew Liao and Phoebe Borsum) by Aditya Venkat and Ben Feinstein
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Roommate ConversationsPodcast #2 | Jikaria Sisters' Rise to Fame (feat. Rishika Jikaria)Podcast #2 | Jikaria Sisters' Rise to Fame (feat. Rishika Jikaria) by Aditya Venkat and Ben Feinstein
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Roommate ConversationsPodcast #1 | Navigating the PandemicPodcast #1 | Navigating the Pandemic by Aditya Venkat and Ben Feinstein
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roommate-conversations/message2020-05-2234 minSlides Factory VenkatSlides Factory Venkat (Trailer)2020-05-2000 minSlides Factory VenkatEpisode 3 - Socrates in Sigappu Nulagam - Short Story Written by S. RamakrishnanDear All,
I have inspired on this story a lot because the way that the writer narrates this story was just awesome... This story was written for Childrens those who hate reading books. and this is also can be suitable for Adults because the writer of this story Mr. S, Ramakrishnan was taken us into the story and create a real time ambiance as we were in the place and watch the event instead of reading the book. That is a main thing about this story.
Listen and enjoy the story
2020-05-1908 minSlides Factory VenkatEpisode 2 - Sumaithangi - Short Story Written by JayakandhanVery Sentimental story written by the great tamil novel writer Jayakandhan. This story describe the deep and real love of Mother. Please listen and enjoy the story.
Regards,
Venkat2020-05-1906 minSlides Factory VenkatEpisode 1 - Kuzhanthai Sort Story Written by BalumahendraDear All,
The great director Balumahendra was taken many short stories as many series of TV shows and I picked only among that. This story name is Kuzhandhai and it involves many emotional moments. Enjoy the Story
Regards,
Venkat2020-05-1907 min
Heels of JusticeHappy New Year, and Happy New Season!Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita ring in the New Year with a glimpse of the upcoming Season 2! They also share some stories from the time they took to plan it. Key Takeaways [:22] Sarita and Katherine welcome listeners to this Season 2 teaser episode — Happy New Year listeners! [:59] During their hiatus, Katherine was asked if she had listened to Sarita’s podcast! [1:35] Sarita share...2020-01-1004 min
Heels of JusticeKatherine & Sarita: Catch Up, Wrap Up, & Thank You!Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita wanted to take a moment to reflect on how their interviews with such amazing guests have resonated with them so far, both personally and professionally. Key Takeaways [1:05] Katherine and Sarita welcome listeners to this third special episode of the Heels of Justice podcast and explain what about these discussions resonated with them the most. [1:25] Sarita begins the conversation w...2019-06-2325 min
Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat: Constitution Day, Building Relationships, & Own Your StoryWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview co-host Sarita Venkat. Sarita is a lawyer, Board member and diversity advocate. She has held various in-house roles heading up technology transactions at ServiceNow, litigating at Apple Inc. and at Abbott Laboratories. She is a registered patent attorney, has a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She is the co-creator and co-host of Heels Of Justice as well as...2019-06-2033 min
Heels of JusticeSarah Burstein: Design Patents, Tweeting the Law, & the Academic Meat MarketWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Sarah Burstein who joined the University of Oklahoma College of Law faculty in 2012. She teaches Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright, and Patents. Prior to joining the faculty, Professor Burstein served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Pratt in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. She also worked as an intellectual property litigation associate in the...2019-06-0632 min
Heels of JusticeNeha Sampat: Belonging, Owning Your Value, & Uniquely QualifiedWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Neha Sampat, CEO, founder, coach, and consultant at GenLead|BelongLab, where she focuses on building belonging and true inclusion. Through consulting, training, speaking, and writing, she helps organizations create peak-performance, inclusive teams by addressing hidden barriers to belonging, such as Imposter Syndrome and internalized bias, unconscious bias, and generational diversity. Key Takeaways [1:09] Sarita welcomes Neha to the Heels o...2019-05-2939 min
Heels of JusticeMaja Hazell: D&I, Stars Are Made, & the UnderdogWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Maja Hazell is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at White & Case. She oversees the Firm’s global diversity and inclusion strategy as a member of the Business Services Leadership team. She has led diversity and inclusion and career development initiatives for over twelve years, working for law firms, Fried Frank LLP, as their Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Simpson Thacher & Ba...2019-05-2331 min
Heels of JusticeRuby Zefo: Privacy, Leaps of Faith, &; When Uber CalledWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Ruby Zefo, Chief Privacy Officer at Uber. Before joining Uber, Ruby A. Zefo served as Vice President of Law and Policy Group and as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy and Security Counsel at Intel Corporation. She began her in-house career at Sun Microsystems. Key Takeaways [1:23] Katherine welcomes Ruby Zefo to the Heels of Justice podcast and asks...2019-05-2044 min
Heels of JusticeNoreen Krall & Mallun Yen: Women, Friendship & BusinessWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today’s episode is a very special live recording of a conference held in DC by ChIPs and a non-profit whose mission is to advance and connect women working in technology, law, and policy. Mallun Yen was Vice-President of intellectual property at Cisco, launched RPX Corporation and is now the co-founder and COO of SaaStr, the world’s largest community of software as a service business executives. No...2019-04-0221 min
Heels of JusticeBonus Episode: Sarita & KatherineWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita wanted to take a moment to reflect on how their interviews with such amazing guests have resonated with them so far, both personally and professionally. Key Takeaways [:22] Katherine and Sarita welcome listeners to this second special episode of the Heels of Justice podcast and explain what about these discussions resonated with them the most. [:39] Sarita begins the conversation b...2019-03-2523 min
Heels of JusticeAnirma Gupta: "Why Not?", Being a GC, & Comfort ZonesWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Anirma Gupta, General Counsel at Tanium Inc., previously V.P. and Deputy General Counsel at Intuit and Attorney at Sun Microsystems. She worked at Sughrue Mion out of Georgetown Law School after obtaining her J.D. She also holds a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland. You can find more information, as well as an extensive list of he...2019-02-2536 min
Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat and Katherine Minarik give an introduction to Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat and Katherine Minarik give an introduction to Heels of Justice2019-02-1501 min