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Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNWAlternative Talk- 1150AM KKNWDiasporaa 06-11-25 Coaching Success: From Mumbai to Seattle with Karishma WadhwaniCoaching Success: From Mumbai to Seattle with Karishma Wadhwani | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 14 In this episode of 'Diasporaa,' host Aditya Mehta sits down with Karishma Wadhwani to discuss her journey from Mumbai to the United States. Karishma shares about her life in Mumbai, the unique aspects of the Sindhi community, and her move to New York and then Seattle following her marriage. The conversation delves into her career path from being an engineer and entrepreneur in India to becoming a career coach in the U.S. Karishma talks about her approach to career coaching, blending professional guidance with the holistic...2025-06-1253 minThe ConsistencyWins PodcastThe ConsistencyWins PodcastAthletiFreak Founders Mo & Noor Wadhwani: Building a Powerhouse Brand, One Brick at a TimeSummaryIn this episode, Mo and Noor Wadhwani, co-founders of AthletiFreak, share their inspiring journey of building a unique fitness apparel brand from the ground up. They discuss the importance of community, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the significance of personal connections in business. The conversation delves into their transition from corporate careers to full-time entrepreneurship, the hurdles they faced, and their strategic approach to scaling the business both online and offline. They emphasize the importance of quality, customer experience, and their vision for the future of AthletiFreak as a global brand.Chapters00:00...2025-02-2734 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastRedefining success in the second half of your careerPicture this: You're standing at your office window on a quiet Friday evening, looking out at the setting sun. You've just closed a major deal, and by all traditional measures, you're at the peak of your career. You have been through the ruthless climb up the corporate ladder, the sacrifices, the wins, the losses, the political battles, the strategic victories. You've built the career, earned the respect, and achieved the position you wanted. Yet there is a question that keeps appearing during those rare moments of reflection.  How to redefine what success means in the second half of the c...2025-01-2415 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastAdapting to Tech Disruption as a Senior LeaderImagine you're a senior leader who has navigated market shifts for decades. But suddenly, you're confronted with technologies that don't just change how business operates, but fundamentally redefine what's possible. The question isn't just how you'll adjust – it's whether your leadership can transform this disruption from a threat into your organization's greatest competitive advantageIn FocusHow do you maintain strategic clarity when the technological landscape shifts beneath your feet almost daily? How do you lead with confidence when your younger team members might understand new technologies better than you do? 2024-12-0315 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastCreating a Culture of AccountabilityWhat is a culture of accountability? How crucial it is for leaders to model accountability? What environment makes accountability thrive? In FocusHow do we, as senior leaders, foster a culture of accountability? How do we navigate the complex web of human emotions, corporate politics, and bottom-line pressures to create an environment where accountability isn't just a buzzword, but a way of life?How do we create accountability without resorting to fear tactics?How do we ensure fairness in our accountability practices?How do we mo...2024-11-1617 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastBuilding Business-Savvy Executive TeamPicture this, a founder CEO struggling to build a business savvy team? What exactly does it mean to have a 'business savvy' team? How to build such a team?In FocusHow do you nurture holistic business acumen among your top-tier leaders?How do we help executives develop the breadth of understanding, needed to navigate the complexities of modern business?How do you balance this kind of broad exposure with the need for deep functional expertise?How do you create an environment where this kind of stretch-thinking...2024-10-1816 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastNavigating Career CrossroadsWhether you’ve been a C-suite leader for just a few years or a seasoned veteran of many years, there comes a time when you reach a pivotal moment. A moment where you're faced with critical decisions that could reshape not just your career, but your legacy. Have you ever paused, to wonder, if the path you’re on, is still the right one? Or maybe, you’ve considered stepping away, but are not sure, how to take that next leap?In FocusHave you ever paused to wonder, if the path you’re on, i...2024-10-0416 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy "Effective Feedback" Critical for Leadership GrowthMany senior executives struggle to get effective feedback from their team.  That’s a pivotal challenge leaders face constantly. When leaders don’t receive clear insights, into their strengths and areas of improvement, it can create a cascading effect, that ultimately impacts team performance.In FocusHow can leaders effectively break down the barriers that hinder candid feedback from their teams? How can leaders create an open environment for feedback?Collaborative and respectful communication a must for effective feedbackModelling openness and vulnerabilityDetachment from person...2024-09-2812 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastPrevent "Burnout" in the WorkplaceThe World Health Organization has officially recognized burnout as an occupational syndrome. According to some estimates more than a third of employees' experience burnout intermittently, with nearly 25% feeling it recurrently or constantly.In FocusWhat is Burnout?Does, each one of us experience burnout differently?Why is burnout so pervasive and what triggers it?What is Employability?“Role overload”, “Role conflict” and “Role ambiguityBurnout in the workplace - Five things stand out for me.Related episodes:How do I h...2024-09-1913 minBusiness UnchainedBusiness UnchainedAthletiFreak: Mo Wadhwani Risks it All (S1:E6)Send us a textAbout Mo Wadhwani After relocating his family ten times in 14 years, Mo finally settled in New Jersey. A move to Austin, Texas, sparked his Iron Man journey, transforming him from an untrained beginner to an athletic sensation and the founder of an apparel brand. Married to his life and business partner, they have two incredible kids who are integral to their brand's lifestyle movement. Mo's story is a testament to determination and pursuing dreams.Reference Links: LinkedinGreen Ridge Wealth PlanningWebsite Instagram ...2024-05-2344 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastHow Do I Hone My Persuasive Communication Skills?Persuasion is not to be seen as tricking or forcing other people to your point of view, it is to be seen as understanding what engages and opens other people up to new ideas and insights.In FocusHow do you define persuasion? How does engagement influence persuasion?What is physical and temporal proximity?What are some techniques for increasing engagement?What are some of the behaviors which come in the way of engaging persuasively with your stakeholders?How to enhance a person’s s...2024-01-2314 minTHE REEL ONES PODCASTTHE REEL ONES PODCASTReel Talk Episode 31: Get Your Freak On Feat. Noor and Mo Wadhwani (Athletifreak)Get into the @Athletifreak mentality with the husband and wife duo responsible for the popular athletic clothing brand. We’re joined by Noor and Mo Whadhwani to learn more about their brand and the lifestyle that follows. With a focus on local “Icons” and authentic representation, Noor and Mo make sure to highlight the mentality of bettering oneself rather than the clothing itself. With their second and third locations right around the corner, there’s only upward momentum from here. Website: www.athletifreak.com Instagrams: @Athletifreak @noor.wadhwani @mo.wadhwani @mediaxmarketing @joeyxraymundo @thomaspresti @belewis5662023-05-3054 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFrom launching NASSCOM to writing The Maverick Effect | Harish Mehta | Wadhwani Foundation podcast This episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast features a doyen of India’s business landscape. Host Manali Shah is in conversation with Harish Mehta, Founder, Onward Technologies and Co-founder & first elected chairman of NASSCOM. Tune in as Harish Mehta discusses what prompted him to write his debut, bestselling book, The Maverick Effect, which chronicles India’s IT revolution and the genesis of NASSCOM. In the episode, he looks back at the various challenges faced by NASSCOM back in the day, recounts interesting anecdotes, shares his views on hot-button topics such as AI, and more. 2023-04-2750 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFrom launching NASSCOM to writing The Maverick Effect | Harish Mehta | Wadhwani Foundation podcast This episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast features a doyen of India’s business landscape. Host Manali Shah is in conversation with Harish Mehta, Founder, Onward Technologies and Co-founder & first elected chairman of NASSCOM. Tune in as Harish Mehta discusses what prompted him to write his debut, bestselling book, The Maverick Effect, which chronicles India’s IT revolution and the genesis of NASSCOM. In the episode, he looks back at the various challenges faced by NASSCOM back in the day, recounts interesting anecdotes, shares his views on hot-button topics such as AI, and more. 2023-04-2750 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointA-Z of starting up in the tech space | Meghna Saraogi, Founder & CEO mirrAR | Episode 19 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastmirrAr, an AR software company, partners with leading jewellery brands such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewels Forevermark and Hazoori Lal & Sons, to allow shoppers virtually try on their products. Its Founder and CEO, Meghna Saraogi, is the latest guest on the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast. Meghna Saraogi and host Manali Shah discuss the factors, challenges and opportunities that come with launching a startup that essentially sells new technology. They delve into the factors that go into finding the right product-market fit, convincing VCs and clients to invest in the tech, and more. Tune in! 2023-04-2737 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointA-Z of starting up in the tech space | Meghna Saraogi, Founder & CEO mirrAR | Episode 19 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastmirrAr, an AR software company, partners with leading jewellery brands such as Tanishq, Kalyan Jewels Forevermark and Hazoori Lal & Sons, to allow shoppers virtually try on their products. Its Founder and CEO, Meghna Saraogi, is the latest guest on the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast.Meghna Saraogi and host Manali Shah discuss the factors, challenges and opportunities that come with launching a startup that essentially sells new technology. They delve into the factors that go into finding the right product-market fit, convincing VCs and clients to invest in the tech, and more.2023-04-2737 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointBootstrapping, pivoting, tech at startups | Vinod Kumar, Founder, Naturally Yours | Episode 18 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastVinod Kumar, Founder, Naturally Yours, has had a long and eventful entrepreneurial journey since launching the venture in 2010. The brand started off as a brick-and-mortar organic food ingredients store in Mumbai and is today an online-only brand offering healthy noodles and pasta. In this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, he talks to host Manali Shah about pivoting and changing business plans, the benefits of building and sustaining a bootstrapped startup, the right time to raise funding, how he built a strong supply chain network of hundreds of organic farmers across India, adopting the...2023-04-1239 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointBootstrapping, pivoting, tech at startups | Vinod Kumar, Founder, Naturally Yours | Episode 18 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastVinod Kumar, Founder, Naturally Yours, has had a long and eventful entrepreneurial journey since launching the venture in 2010. The brand started off as a brick-and-mortar organic food ingredients store in Mumbai and is today an online-only brand offering healthy noodles and pasta.In this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, he talks to host Manali Shah about pivoting and changing business plans, the benefits of building and sustaining a bootstrapped startup, the right time to raise funding, how he built a strong supply chain network of hundreds of organic farmers across India, adopting the...2023-04-1239 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, scaling up & acquisition deals | Arjun Vaidya, founder & investor | Episode 17 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Arjun Vaidya, the founder of one of India's largest online Ayurvedic brands, Dr Vaidya’s. After a successful exit, Arjun is now a venture lead at Verlinvest, which invests in brands such as Sula, Epigamia, Veeba and Heads up For Tails.Having been on both sides of the table, Arjun shares what investors really look for in startups, and also elaborates on the factors that are required behind a rapid and successful scale up, aspects that affect a startup acquisition deal. Tune in...2023-03-3117 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, scaling up & acquisition deals | Arjun Vaidya, founder & investor | Episode 17 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Arjun Vaidya, the founder of one of India's largest online Ayurvedic brands, Dr Vaidya’s. After a successful exit, Arjun is now a venture lead at Verlinvest, which invests in brands such as Sula, Epigamia, Veeba and Heads up For Tails. Having been on both sides of the table, Arjun shares what investors really look for in startups, and also elaborates on the factors that are required behind a rapid and successful scale up, aspects that affect a startup acquisition deal. Tune in! 2023-03-3117 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFuture of Work, AI & Industry 4.0 | Robin Bhowmik, Manipal Global Skills Academy | Episode 16 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastIn this episode, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Robin Bhowmik, Chief Business Officer at Manipal Global Skills Academy, about all things skilling. How will AI affect jobs? What are the skills important to thrive in the future of work? What are the changes Industry 4.0 will bring about? Tune in as Robin tackles these crucial questions!2023-02-1744 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFuture of Work, AI & Industry 4.0 | Robin Bhowmik, Manipal Global Skills Academy | Episode 16 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastIn this episode, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Robin Bhowmik, Chief Business Officer at Manipal Global Skills Academy, about all things skilling. How will AI affect jobs? What are the skills important to thrive in the future of work? What are the changes Industry 4.0 will bring about? Tune in as Robin tackles these crucial questions!2023-02-1744 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy you must build bridges with your boss?Many middle managers make the mistake of relying too much on their job performance, consequently leave too much to chance and fail to effectively manage their careers.In FocusAre modesty and quiet work not virtues in the corporate world?But doesn’t good performance help you secure your job?Is there a weak link between job performance and promotion?Great job performance by itself is insufficient and may not even be necessary for getting and holding positions in the c-suite?it is imperative to ma...2023-02-0911 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointCategory creation, pricing, marketing | Siddharth Ramasubramanian, Founder & CEO, Hello Tempayy | Episode 15 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Siddharth Ramasubramanian, Founder & CEO, Hello Tempayy - a conscious food venture that seeks to address the nutrition gap in the Indian vegetarian diet. Creating a category as a startup and launching an online business, both come with unique challenges. Siddharth shares research and rationale that went into launching a tempeh product, and the logic behind his pricing strategy in a cost-conscious market like India. He also breaks down the marketing strategy that he adopted to create awareness about a new...2023-01-2740 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointCategory creation, pricing, marketing | Siddharth Ramasubramanian, Founder & CEO, Hello Tempayy | Episode 15 | Wadhwani Foundation podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Siddharth Ramasubramanian, Founder & CEO, Hello Tempayy - a conscious food venture that seeks to address the nutrition gap in the Indian vegetarian diet. Creating a category as a startup and launching an online business, both come with unique challenges. Siddharth shares research and rationale that went into launching a tempeh product, and the logic behind his pricing strategy in a cost-conscious market like India. He also breaks down the marketing strategy that he adopted...2023-01-2740 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy do you feel dissonance despite having career success?Recent research on people’s life satisfaction by social scientists suggests, that in general, life satisfaction follows a “U” shape. It starts at the upper range in youth, bottoms out in 40s, and then picks up again in older age. In FocusWhy do you feel anxious despite being successful?What are some of those specific things that start to get in our heads when we hit the 40’s?What does your definition of success look like?Related episode:My manager is denting my confid...2023-01-2611 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastIs your manager undermining you?Bad managers are the top cause of unhappiness in the workplace. According to a survey by an HR consulting firm, more than 50% employees leave their jobs to get away from a bad boss. Everyone who’s had a bad manager knows what it can do to your stress levels and job satisfaction. In FocusKeeping you in an off-balance statePassing along second-hand criticismIntimidation – turning a simple request in to a threatShoring your sense of controlLooking to your past achievementsRel...2023-01-1111 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastHow to overcome distraction and regain focus at work?Is multitasking a strength? Are human beings good at it? Or is this a delusion that majority of us have fallen for?In Focus:Where do we start in this distracted world to regain focus?How can you slow down in a world which takes pride in speed?What are the costs attached to constant switching?Does constant switching makes us slower?How do we fix this urge to constantly switch?What damage can Internet addiction do to us?How do...2022-12-2910 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastMaking and keeping new year's resolutions!There is usually a lot of optimism this time of the year as the world slows down and people get time to reflect about what actually matters. Amid this hope what resolutions are people making for the new year and how to keep them.In Focus:Many people set personal and professional goals this time of year. Why choose new year to set resolutions?New years resolutions can be as fleeting as fireworks, one study found that about 25% give up after 2 weeks and only about 12% actually achieve their goal. Why is that most of...2022-12-1611 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointA – Z of running a social venture | Amit Jain, Co-founder, Mitti Ke Rang | Episode 14 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastMitti Ke Rang is a social venture that works towards generating a livelihood for women entrepreneurs by selling their products through its e-commerce platform.Tune in as host Manali Shah speaks to Amit Jain, Co-founder, Mitti Ke Rang, about the challenges that come with running a social venture, building a strong partner and distribution network, putting together a business model for a marketplace in today’s competitive environment.2022-12-0925 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointA – Z of running a social venture | Amit Jain, Co-founder, Mitti Ke Rang | Episode 14 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastMitti Ke Rang is a social venture that works towards generating a livelihood for women entrepreneurs by selling their products through its e-commerce platform.  Tune in as host Manali Shah speaks to Amit Jain, Co-founder, Mitti Ke Rang, about the challenges that come with running a social venture, building a strong partner and distribution network, putting together a business model for a marketplace in today’s competitive environment.2022-12-0925 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy is our attention span decreasing?A study by Professor Michael Posner at the University of Oregon found that if you are focusing on something and you get interrupted, on average it will take twenty-three minutes for you to get back to the same state of focus. Another study of office executives found that most of them never get an hour of uninterrupted work in a typical day. If this goes on for months and years, it scrambles your ability to figure out who you are and what you want. I believe one of the valuable gifts you can give yourself is focus, taking time...2022-11-2611 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointWomen’s Entrepreneurship Day 2022 panel discussion | 4 women entrepreneurs | Special edition | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastNovember 19 is commemorated as Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and what better occasion to talk about the incredible role women entrepreneurs play in the economic transformation of India! Wadhwani Foundation brings together 4 super successful women entrepreneurs - Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork, Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks, Tanya Swetta, Co-Founder and CEO of id8 Media Solutions, and Priya Prakash, Co-Founder and COO, Naturally Yours – to chat with host Manali Shah about the changes needed in the ecosystem, the pitfalls female founders should avoid, and a whole lot more. Tune in and celebrate the power of women entr...2022-11-1739 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointWomen’s Entrepreneurship Day 2022 panel discussion | 4 women entrepreneurs | Special edition | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastNovember 19 is commemorated as Women’s Entrepreneurship Day and what better occasion to talk about the incredible role women entrepreneurs play in the economic transformation of India! Wadhwani Foundation brings together 4 super successful women entrepreneurs - Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork, Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks, Tanya Swetta, Co-Founder and CEO of id8 Media Solutions, and Priya Prakash, Co-Founder and COO, Naturally Yours – to chat with host Manali Shah about the changes needed in the ecosystem, the pitfalls female founders should avoid, and a whole lot more. Tune in and celebrate the power of women entrepreneurship!2022-11-1739 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointBusiness models, GTM strategy, Funding | Shivjeet Ghatge, Co-founder & CEO, StepSetGo | Episode 12 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Shivjeet Ghatge, Co-founder & CEO, StepSetGo, a popular fitness app. StepSetGo has seen 10 million downloads and raised 5 Cr in seed funding.Shivjeet Ghatge delves into various aspects of a successful business model, breaks down the GTM strategy for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, how to raise funding, and what goes into creating a strong partner system.Tune in!2022-11-1137 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointBusiness models, GTM strategy, Funding | Shivjeet Ghatge, Co-founder & CEO, StepSetGo | Episode 12 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Shivjeet Ghatge, Co-founder & CEO, StepSetGo, a popular fitness app. StepSetGo has seen 10 million downloads and raised 5 Cr in seed funding. Shivjeet Ghatge delves into various aspects of a successful business model, breaks down the GTM strategy for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, how to raise funding, and what goes into creating a strong partner system. Tune in!2022-11-1137 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPivoting, funding, expansion | Amandeep Srivastava, Co-founder, Black Eye Technologies | Episode 11 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Amandeep Srivastava, the Co-founder and Managing director of Black Eye Technologies. Amandeep and team’s mission is to conserve ground water and soil health using AI, Internet of Things and Machine Learning, among other advanced technologies. They recently raised a funding of Rs 68 lakh.Tune in for Amandeep’s insights on pivoting and changing the business model, nailing a pitch session, factors to bear in mind while expanding to international markets, and more!2022-10-2014 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPivoting, funding, expansion | Amandeep Srivastava, Co-founder, Black Eye Technologies | Episode 11 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastHost Manali Shah is in conversation with Amandeep Srivastava, the Co-founder and Managing director of Black Eye Technologies. Amandeep and team’s mission is to conserve ground water and soil health using AI, Internet of Things and Machine Learning, among other advanced technologies. They recently raised a funding of Rs 68 lakh. Tune in for Amandeep’s insights on pivoting and changing the business model, nailing a pitch session, factors to bear in mind while expanding to international markets, and more!2022-10-2014 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, strategy, incubation | Ratan Kumar, Founder, Encamp Adventures | Episode 10 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastEncamp Adventures offers fun and sustainable travel experiences in offbeat destinations across North East of India, and is incubated at Atal Incubation Centre – SMUTBI. The startup recently raised a funding of INR 1 Cr. In this episode, Ratan Kumar, Founder & CEO, talks to host Manali Shah about how to approach investors, how to come up with a business strategy and conduct a need-gap analysis before starting up, how to choose the right incubation center and get the maximum value from it, how to build strong partnerships, and the pros and cons of launching a venture in the North East. Tune in...2022-09-3045 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, strategy, incubation | Ratan Kumar, Founder, Encamp Adventures | Episode 10 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastEncamp Adventures offers fun and sustainable travel experiences in offbeat destinations across North East of India, and is incubated at Atal Incubation Centre – SMUTBI. The startup recently raised a funding of INR 1 Cr. In this episode, Ratan Kumar, Founder & CEO, talks to host Manali Shah about how to approach investors, how to come up with a business strategy and conduct a need-gap analysis before starting up, how to choose the right incubation center and get the maximum value from it, how to build strong partnerships, and the pros and cons of launching a venture in the North East. Tune in...2022-09-3045 minThe MyndStories PodcastThe MyndStories PodcastAanya Wadhwani || Exploring the Queer Experience - Ep. 08Tell us what you feel. Message us. In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Aanya Wadhwani, a queer-affirmative therapist and someone who identifies as a queer individual herself, about her experience as a therapist and the challenges that she’s been through in her own journey.We discussDefining the term 'queer'.Digging deep into where the rigidity in thinking stems from when it comes to the acceptance of the queer community.How to do the work to fully embrace who you are when you don’t align with...2022-09-2944 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPartnerships for growth, coping with failure, & marketing strategy | Gauri Malik, Founder, Sirohi | Episode 9 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Gauri Malik, the Founder and Director of Sirohi. Sirohi provides income opportunities to women from marginalised communities in India by recognising their existing craft skills and providing them ‘tech-based’ design support to create home and lifestyle products. Gauri started her professional journey as an investment banker, but was a lot more excited about social entrepreneurship. Here, she talks about coping with failure after her first project, starting up again with the lessons learnt, leveraging partnerships as a tool for growth, marketing strategy, and more. Tune...2022-09-1223 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPartnerships for growth, coping with failure, & marketing strategy | Gauri Malik, Founder, Sirohi | Episode 9 | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Gauri Malik, the Founder and Director of Sirohi. Sirohi provides income opportunities to women from marginalised communities in India by recognising their existing craft skills and providing them ‘tech-based’ design support to create home and lifestyle products. Gauri started her professional journey as an investment banker, but was a lot more excited about social entrepreneurship. Here, she talks about coping with failure after her first project, starting up again with the lessons learnt, leveraging partnerships as a tool for growth, marketing strategy, and more. Tune...2022-09-1223 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointMentoring, Skilling & Startups | Samyak Chakrabarty, Founder, Workverse | Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast | Episode 8In this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with someone who’s had an incredible journey, since starting up at the age of 16. Today, he’s the Founder of Workverse, a company that trains learners in 21st Century soft skills to prepare them for the future of work and enhance their employability. Samyak talks about his learnings in the startup world, the incredible power of mentoring, the skills required in the future of work. Tune in for the insightful conversation.2022-08-2919 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointMentoring, Skilling & Startups | Samyak Chakrabarty, Founder, Workverse | Wadhwani Viewpoint | Episode 8In this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with someone who’s had an incredible journey, since starting up at the age of 16. Today, he’s the Founder of Workverse, a company that trains learners in 21st Century soft skills to prepare them for the future of work and enhance their employability. Samyak talks about his learnings in the startup world, the incredible power of mentoring, the skills required in the future of work. Tune in for the insightful conversation.2022-08-2919 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFinancial mistakes, learnings & growth | Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks | Episode 7 | The Wadhwani ViewpointIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks – a one-stop financial platform for women. Nisary touches upon the importance of building a community before selling a product, the natural evolution of her startup, the value having the right co-founders hold, financial mistakes women entrepreneurs tend to make, and more. Tune in!2022-08-2417 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFinancial mistakes, learnings & growth | Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks | Episode 7 | The Wadhwani ViewpointIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Nisary Mahesh, Founder, HerMoneyTalks – a one-stop financial platform for women. Nisary touches upon the importance of building a community before selling a product, the natural evolution of her startup, the value having the right co-founders hold, financial mistakes women entrepreneurs tend to make, and more. Tune in!2022-08-2417 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, pivoting, acquiring customers for startups | Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork | Episode 6 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork - a gig platform that sources and trains agents to help digital companies acquire clients through a pay-per-task model. Kajal shares the tell-tale signs that helped her realize it was time to pivot, the importance of having co-founders with complementary skill sets and roles, the different ways a startup can acquire its first few customers or clients, the different avenues of funding that are available for startups, and finally, her thoughts on the gig economy in India and its role...2022-08-1227 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointFunding, pivoting, acquiring customers for startups | Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork | Episode 6 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Kajal Malik, Co-founder, PickMyWork - a gig platform that sources and trains agents to help digital companies acquire clients through a pay-per-task model. Kajal shares the tell-tale signs that helped her realize it was time to pivot, the importance of having co-founders with complementary skill sets and roles, the different ways a startup can acquire its first few customers or clients, the different avenues of funding that are available for startups, and finally, her thoughts on the gig economy in India and its role...2022-08-1127 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointAjay Kela, President & CEO, Wadhwani Foundation | Special Edition | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastThis special edition of ‘Wadhwani Viewpoint’ podcast features Dr Ajay Kela, President and CEO of Wadhwani Foundation. Dr Kela shares his expert knowledge on the trends and outlook for the #startup ecosystem in India, the dire need to support and empower growth objectives of #SME #entrepreneurs for strengthening this growth engine sector of the Indian #economy, the future of #skills required for the future of jobs in a post-pandemic scenario, and the upcoming priorities for the Wadhwani Foundation to support its mission of creating millions of family-sustaining #jobs.2022-07-2824 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointAjay Kela, President & CEO, Wadhwani Foundation | Special Edition | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastThis special edition of ‘Wadhwani Viewpoint’ podcast features Dr Ajay Kela, President and CEO of Wadhwani Foundation. Dr Kela shares his expert knowledge on the trends and outlook for the #startup ecosystem in India, the dire need to support and empower growth objectives of #SME #entrepreneurs for strengthening this growth engine sector of the Indian #economy, the future of #skills required for the future of jobs in a post-pandemic scenario, and the upcoming priorities for the Wadhwani Foundation to support its mission of creating millions of family-sustaining #jobs.2022-07-2824 minMission Matters Innovation with Adam TorresMission Matters Innovation with Adam TorresDanny and Dinesh Wadhwani on Improving Indoor Air Quality with Smart Tech SolutionsThinkLite CEO Dinesh Wadhwani and COO/CFO Danny Wadhwani were interviewed by host Adam Torres on the Mission Matters Innovation Podcast. In this episode, Danny and Dinesh Wadhwani talk about how ThinkLite is developing solutions for energy efficiency, crop yield, and indoor air quality to make the world a safer place.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be interviewed by Adam on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters...2022-07-2137 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointDigitization, Financing and Marketing for SMEs | Rajesh Setia, Founder & Director, TESTPAN India | Episode 4 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation about all things SMEs, with Rajesh Setia, Founder and Director, TESTPAN India. Right from how businesses can prepare for a downturn to the importance of maintaining financial transparency, Rajesh draws from his extensive experience and shares valuable insights.2022-07-1818 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointDigitization, Financing and Marketing for SMEs | Rajesh Setia, Founder & Director, TESTPAN India | Episode 4 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation about all things SMEs, with Rajesh Setia, Founder and Director, TESTPAN India.Right from how businesses can prepare for a downturn to the importance of maintaining financial transparency, Rajesh draws from his extensive experience and shares valuable insights.2022-07-1318 minCEOs You Should Know BostonCEOs You Should Know BostonDanny and Dinesh Wadhwani, Co-Founders of ThinkLiteThinkLite Co-founders and brothers, Danny & Dinesh Wadhwani, started their entrepreneurial journey as teenagers founding and growing software development, web marketing, and real estate startups. In 2009, while Dinesh was studying at Babson College and Danny was working M&A at PwC’s Advisory group, they founded ThinkLite, a lighting efficiency turned life science technology company that they jointly lead today.Together, Danny and Dinesh Wadhwani have been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the #1 Top 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs, Top 50 Power Influencer in Massachusetts, Top Innovative Businesses in New England by SBANE, Governor Charlie Baker and the state of Massachusetts as a to...2022-07-1201 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPractical advice on raising seed funding by Ajay PV, Co-Founder, Scapic | Episode 2 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Ajay PV, an entrepreneur and an alumnus of National Entrepreneurship Network (the entrepreneurship initiative of Wadhwani Foundation). Ajay was the Co-Founder of Scapic, an award-winning AR startup that was acquired by Flipkart in 2020. Currently, he leads the Flipkart Labs team and is also an advisor, mentor and investor in startups that drive innovation in the AR, VR and blockchain space.Ajay shares his insights on the must-haves in a pitch deck, how to approach investors, the fundamentals required to raise seed funding...2022-07-1237 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointAI and soft skills | Sunil Dahiya, EVP, Wadhwani Opportunity | Episode 3 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2022. In a freewheeling chat, Sunil Dahiya, EVP, Wadhwani Opportunity, and host Manali Shah discuss this year’s theme i.e., transforming youth skills for the future. So, which skills should the youth focus on? How important will upskilling and reskilling programs be for an employer? Tune in to find out!2022-07-1219 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointAI and soft skills | Sunil Dahiya, EVP, Wadhwani Opportunity | Episode 3 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint podcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, we celebrate World Youth Skills Day 2022. In a freewheeling chat, Sunil Dahiya, EVP, Wadhwani Opportunity, and host Manali Shah discuss this year’s theme i.e., transforming youth skills for the future.So, which skills should the youth focus on? How important will upskilling and reskilling programs be for an employer? Tune in to find out!2022-07-1119 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointPractical advice on raising seed funding by Ajay PV, Co-Founder, Scapic | Episode 2 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIn this episode of the Wadhwani Viewpoint podcast, host Manali Shah is in conversation with Ajay PV, an entrepreneur and an alumnus of National Entrepreneurship Network (the entrepreneurship initiative of Wadhwani Foundation). Ajay was the Co-Founder of Scapic, an award-winning AR startup that was acquired by Flipkart in 2020. Currently, he leads the Flipkart Labs team and is also an advisor, mentor and investor in startups that drive innovation in the AR, VR and blockchain space.  Ajay shares his insights on the must-haves in a pitch deck, how to approach investors, the fundamentals required to raise seed funding, a...2022-07-1137 minIndia Career Centre with Dr. Sp MishraIndia Career Centre with Dr. Sp MishraEP: 20 Empowering millions of students with core skills/soft skills to improve employability and higher wages - Wadhwani Opportunity, Wadhwani FoundationAvail a 30-minute Free Counselling, Just fill up the form and submit; For Students: https://rb.gy/xegyon,  For Professionals: https://rb.gy/u0lay2 About the Organization: Wadhwani Foundation has a mission of creating millions of high-value jobs through various pro-bono initiatives in skilling, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Over the past two decades, we’ve worked with governments, educational institutes, and corporations in 20 emerging economies across Asia, Latin America, and Africa. The Wadhwani Opportunity initiative: Empowers students to acquire and progress in family-supporting jobs through free-of-cost skills training courses where they lea...2022-07-071h 06The Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointCatalyzing the SME Ecosystem, Samir Sathe, EVP, Wadhwani Advantage | Episode 1 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIntroducing the Wadhwani Viewpoint, a brand new podcast series featuring insightful conversations with industry experts and Wadhwani Foundation leaders. The inaugural episode coincides with the International MSME Day 2022 (June 27) and features Samir Sathe, EVP, Wadhwani Advantage who shares his thoughts on the changes needed in the SME ecosystem, how the participation of Indian SMEs in the global value chain can be enhanced, the importance of digital transformation and skilling to increase competitiveness, and more. Follow us to tune in for the upcoming episodes!2022-06-2423 minThe Wadhwani ViewpointThe Wadhwani ViewpointCatalyzing the SME Ecosystem, Samir Sathe, EVP, Wadhwani Advantage | Episode 1 | The Wadhwani Viewpoint PodcastIntroducing the Wadhwani Viewpoint, a brand new podcast series featuring insightful conversations with industry experts and Wadhwani Foundation leaders. The inaugural episode coincides with the International MSME Day 2022 (June 27) and features Samir Sathe, EVP, Wadhwani Advantage who shares his thoughts on the changes needed in the SME ecosystem, how the participation of Indian SMEs in the global value chain can be enhanced, the importance of digital transformation and skilling to increase competitiveness, and more. Follow us to tune in for the upcoming episodes!2022-06-2323 minFashion- Not all as it seamsFashion- Not all as it seamsBottled it! - Recycling plastic and how it will shape the future of the fashion industry with special guest Chandru Wadhwani; Africa's P.E.T recycler.Join us and special guest Chandru Wadhwani, joint Managing Director of Extrupet; Africa's leading P.E.T recycler as we talk about plastic and its role in the fashion industry.  Fashion for good or adding to a bigger problem? Chandru brings so much in depth expertise and knowledge to this conversation, so expect honesty, straight talking and some banter along the way!   Guest linkedIn profile for shownotes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandru-wadhwani-24319b16/ Connect with us on LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngairetakano https://www.linkedin.com/in/koshesalihy/ http...2021-12-3144 minCareers UnraveledCareers UnraveledExploring Blockchain, Crypto and Startups with Tanishq Wadhwani | Breaking down careers - Ep 04In this fourth episode of “Breaking Down Careers” we have Tanishq Wadhwani who has founded two startups C4 Projects and Glitter Finance. He has done his B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering from the Vellore Insitute of Technology. Apart from experiencing the whole startup game and culture, he has worked extensively on the technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Extended Reality.  This episode is damn insightful because we have questions starting from:  What is Blockchain? What applications are the most suited to this hot upcoming technology? What cryptocurrencies are really useful? What are NFTs? What does a roadmap to learn Blockc...2021-12-091h 23The Entrepreneurship Insights PodcastThe Entrepreneurship Insights PodcastThe Entrepreneurship Insights Podcast | An Interview with Rakesh WadhwaniThe Entrepreneurship Insights Podcast | An Interview with Rakesh Wadhwani Please Like, Share, and Subscribe!  Learn how Rakesh Wadhwani makes the world a sweeter place with ice cream and tech!  Follow my Instagram for future updates! https://www.instagram.com/gyan_b_/  Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyan-bhambhani-a66440214/  2021-09-2637 minConversations with Institutional InvestorsConversations with Institutional Investors58: QMA Wadhwani's Dr. Sushil Wadhwani – monetary policy, systematic macro and the pandemicDr. Sushil Wadhwani is the Chief Investment Officer of PGIM-owned systematic macro manager QMA Wadhwani. Dr. Wadhwani has an impressive resume, including as member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England and economist at the London School of Economics. In this episode, we talked about the sense and nonsense of monetary policy, Keynes and the notion of animal spirits as applied to last year’s pandemic fueled panic, as well as the use of supervised machine learning in systematic macro investing. Please enjoy the show. 3:00 At the age of 13, you were already interested in the unfolding financial cr...2021-06-0230 minIndian Startup StoriesIndian Startup StoriesCreating High-Potential Startups in Emerging Economies w/ Monica Mehta, EVP, Advisor, Impact Investor (Wadhwani NEN)Today’s guest:Monica Kapadia Mehta, EVP, Advisor, Impact Investor (Wadhwani NEN)Website: https://nen.wfglobal.org/  You will learn:01:55Background - India & abroad; learning & pursuit to give back03:58Must know information about Wadhwani Foundation - Vision & mission to boost startups10:36What qualities investors look for, from startup founders14:22How investors manage time boxing16:52BYJUs & EdTech space; early days experience with them & qualities of Unicorn 20:25Tips on funding & managing Venture Capitalists; Types of funding; idea bank & incubation27:03Wadhwani’s team & strategy in building the same.27:42When companies go IPO...2021-04-261h 02The Desi VC with Akash BhatThe Desi VC with Akash BhatE46: Monica Mehta (EVP, Wadhwani NEN)Monica heads the Wadhwani NEN and Inspire programs of the Foundation. An education entrepreneur (2000-2009), she completed her MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Prior to joining the Foundation, Monica was a Director at Omidyar Network, where she spearheaded the education/skill investments and grants in India. Monica has also been the Founding Partner at Kaizen Private Equity, a $70 Mn fund, where she drove investments to the tune of $25 Mn in the education and skilling sector. Monica has also been the board member for reputed institutions like Akshara Foundation, Mount Litera School, Varthana, Aspiring Minds, Kalorex, to name...2021-04-1957 minCyberishCyberishAbout Rakhi R WadhwaniRakhi R Wadhwani is a published author, auditor and trainer in cyber security having over 20 years+ experience working as a Technology Professional, holding multiple certifications in Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking, and Information Security.Voice Over by Jyoti Nene2021-04-1601 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy candor in organizations so important?Candor is not just about telling the truth. It requires openness, sincerity and some degree of vulnerability. Lack of candor is not just remaining silent, it’s deceit by omission, which means that an element of honesty and truth is intentionally ignored IN FOCUS:   When we say there is lack of candor in organizations. What does it mean?Why is candor so important in the workplace?How can organizations encourage candor in employees?Is there some structure which organizations can follow to start creating an environment  of psychological safety?Can employees also help in creat...2021-02-0114 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy many of us give up new year's resolutions?IN FOCUS:   Many people set personal and professional goals this time of year. Why choose new year to set resolutions?New year’s resolutions can be as fleeting as fireworks, one study found that about 25% give up after 2 weeks and only about 12% actually achieve their goal. Why is that most of us fail at sticking to new year’s resolutions?How do we get our new year resolutions become a reality?What kind of goal should one set to increase its chances of success?How can one break bad habits...2021-01-0913 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastIs critical feedback important for high-performance?      POINT OF VIEW:   There seems to be a belief among managers that critical feedback is essential to push out complacency and drive performance in employees. But behind this belief we may be overlooking a fundamental question “Should managers point to weaknesses or nurture employee’s strengths to drive performance?”   What is the issue with feedback reviews if they are used to improve performance?   Isn’t it that we humans crave feedback?   If feedback is perceived as a threat, how do managers point to employees when they are not performing well...2021-01-0106 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastCan human beings be reliable raters of other human beings?POINT OF VIEW:    360-degree reviews are well entrenched in performance review systems of companies, then why the skepticism around their utility?  Does our evaluation of others tainted by our own understanding of  abstract qualities like "assertiveness", "business acumen" etc?  Does it mean 360-degree reviews are meaningless and companies will eventually move away from them?  Isn’t it that 360-degree reviews uncover a person’s blind spots?How can we make 360-degree reviews more meaningful? Related Episodes:#17: Do feedback reviews help employees perf...2020-12-2808 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastDo feedback reviews help employees perform at their best?IN FOCUS:      What is the issue with feedback reviews?  Isn’t it that we humans crave feedback? If feedback is perceived as a threat, how do managers point to employees when they are not performing well? And push them to do better?  Won’t employees prefer the manager tell them something that they are doing wrong rather than what they are doing right?   360-degree reviews are well entrenched in performance review systems of companies, then why the skepticism around their utility?  Does our evaluation of others tainted by...2020-12-2113 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy leaders need to be mindful how they are treating employees?IN FOCUS:    What is workplace incivility? And what kinds of behaviors in the workplace can be seen as uncivil?Why is workplace incivility so prevalent?If leaders know that treating employees with respect is critical, why is then they struggle to demonstrate it?Do leaders need to tread carefully on how they are treating their employees?What can leaders do to demonstrate respect?Related Episodes:#8: Why high-achievement oriented employees do not "speak up" in the work-place?#9: The...2020-11-2416 minDesilandDesiland'Twas the Night Before Diwali with Zenia WadhwaniOn the eve of Diwali 2020, Niru speaks with fellow Torontonian and author Zenia Wadhwani, whose new children's book, 'Twas the Night Before Diwali, introduces us to the Mithai Monster who gobbles up piles of sweets in the midst of family Diwali festivities!2020-11-1331 minThe Socially Desi ShowThe Socially Desi ShowHow storytelling impacts our Child’s mental health ft. Zenia Wadhwani | EP29My guest on the show today is Zenia Wadhwani. She is the author of the children’s book "Twas the Night Before Diwali". We discuss if the practice of Storytelling through books is dying out? Is storytelling slowly getting replaced by audiobooks and YouTube videos for kids? Has the world moved on from its need for storytelling or, with everything that's going on, does it need it now more than ever? Check out https://sociallydesi.com for more!2020-11-0638 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastHow to handle our inner critic?POINT OF VIEW:    Many successful executives get worn down with putting on a mask of confidence while burdened with internal feelings of incompetence. How can they navigate this duality?The inner critic in high achieving executives can be quite strong. How can one treat his or her inner critic?Related Episodes:#14: Better Things Happen When We View Ourselves as Work in Progress#13: Reprogramming Our Internal Compass to Overcome Imposture#9: The Pitfalls of Impostor syndromeHost:Vinod Wadhwani is...2020-10-1409 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastBetter things happen when we view ourselves as work in progressPOINT OF VIEW:   What can one do to alleviate the negative effects of Impostor syndrome?How can people with Impostor Syndrome, overcome intense performance pressure, they build on themselves?   Related Episodes:   #9: The Pitfalls of Impostor Syndrome#15: How to handle our  Inner Critic?#13: Reprogramming Our Internal Compass to Overcome Imposture   Host:Vinod Wadhwani is an executive coach and facilitator. Vinod founded Life Acumen LLP with a mission to help corporate executives with purposeful integration of work & life; and help buil...2020-10-0706 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastReprogramming our internal compass to overcome impostor syndromePOINT OF VIEW:   Learning Vs. Performance MindsetIdentifying consequences through series of “what” questionsReframing and correcting negativity bias – simple techniques to overcome impostureRelated Episodes:#14: Better Things Happen When We View Ourselves As Work-In-Progress#15: How to handle our inner critic? #9: The Pitfalls of Impostor SyndromeHost:Vinod Wadhwani is an executive coach and facilitator. Vinod founded Life Acumen LLP with a mission to help corporate executives with purposeful integration of work & life; and help build hi...2020-09-2606 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastHow to overcome impostor syndrome?IN FOCUS:   What can one do to alleviate the negative effects of Impostor syndrome?How can people with Impostor Syndrome, overcome intense performance pressure, they build on themselves?How can one program his or her internal compass to overcome Impostor Syndrome?People having Impostor Syndrome put on a mask of confidence though internally tend to have deep feelings of incompetence. How to navigate this duality?The inner critic can be quite hard in people with Impostor Syndrome. How can one suppress the inner critic?Re...2020-09-2520 minImpact DutyImpact DutyImpact Duty, Episode 13 - Sangeeta Wadhwani on Mind The GapSangeeta Wadhwani is a prolific author, magazine editor, a self-professed "Third Wave Feminist" and an artist. While many celebrities have crossed her path as the Executive Editor at HELLO! What inspires her most are stories of transformation through her years at Star TV, Elle, L'Officiel and helming the editorial at HELLO!2020-09-2443 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastHow do leaders with impostor syndrome impact their organizations?POINT OF VIEW:   Does perfectionism play a role in Impostor Syndrome?The underlying traits that researchers connect with Impostor syndrome; perfectionism and Neuroticism; seem to be a dangerous combo. You seek perfection, but you’re also neurotic, which probably makes you anxious, when you don’t achieve perfection.  Seems like a vicious cycle? How do leaders with negative imposture syndrome, impact their organizations?Related Episodes:#12: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome?#10: What is Impostor Syndrome? Is it Real?Host:Vinod...2020-09-2311 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhat is Impostor Syndrome? Is it Real?POINT OF VIEW:   What is Imposter Syndrome? Is it real? What are some common thoughts and feelings, exhibited by people who seem to have Imposter Syndrome?Do events and experiences, in an individual’s formative years, have a bearing on developing Impostor syndrome in adulthood?Related Episodes:#11: How Do Leaders with Impostor Syndrome Impact their Organizations?#12: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome?Host:Vinod Wadhwani is an execu...2020-09-2208 minGreymatterGreymatterDavid Wadhwani | Making Change at ScaleAt the SaaStr Annual event (held virtually this year) Greylock general partners David Wadhwani and Sarah Guo discussed the key elements to successfully navigating operational phase shifts, which David has experienced numerous times over the course of his two-decade career as a software executive at companies such as AppDynamics and Adobe. David detailed 5 things every company and founder should do to navigate phase shifts successfully, illustrated by examples of how they played out during his own experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-1544 minCLE Leadership PodcastCLE Leadership PodcastResilience and Stress with Dr. Sudha WadhwaniWelcome everybody, to Season 2 of the Leadership Podcast! On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Sudha Wadhwani of the Counseling and Psychological Services (also known as CAPS) on campus to discuss resilience, stress, how we can use it to help develop our leadership skills and more! We also discuss how student leaders can process and handle stress on and off campus as well! Anyone interested in CAPS services can head to https://www.montclair.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services/ for more information. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @MSULeadership Twitter: @MSULeadership2020-09-1058 minThe Parrsitivity PodcastThe Parrsitivity PodcastThe Parrsitivity Podcast #Episode 110 Neha WadhwaniNeha is a change agent, lightworker, who loves to transform people's lives Since my passion drives me, Neha is a Certified Heal your Life Workshop Leader. Neha is also passionate about helping people to heal their world, drive them towards the endless journey of conscious living, a life of enhanced awareness. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-wadhwani-3776a152 Instagram: https://instagram.com/wadhwani.neha18?igshid=1soiqrrccikpr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-parrsitivity-podcast/message2020-08-2058 minSTARTCUPS® Coffee Talks PodcastSTARTCUPS® Coffee Talks PodcastWadhwani Foundation | COFFEE TALKS con Eduardo IzquierdoLa misión principal de Wadhwani Foundation es acelerar el desarrollo de las economías emergentes e impulsar la creación de empleos de alto valor, apoyado del impulso del emprendimiento, innovación y desarrollo de habilidades. Establecida en el año 2000 por el emprendedor serial de Silicon Valley, el Dr.Romesh Wadhwani, la Fundación escala su impacto al estar presente en 25 países de Asia, África y América Latina, con el despliegue de las siguientes iniciativas:Wadhwani Advantage: Trabaja con Startups y PyMEs para establecer un plan de transformación que le permita a la empresa se...2020-08-1938 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastThe pitfalls of impostor syndromeIN FOCUS:    In a survey of senior corporate executives on what are some of their deep-seated fears, researchers found that the biggest fear among these c-suite executives was the fear of being discovered to be incompetent, also known as the “impostor syndrome.” Host:   Vinod Wadhwani is an executive coach and facilitator. Vinod founded Life Acumen LLP with a mission to help corporate executives with purposeful integration of work and life, and help build high performance culture in organizations. Vinod leverages over three decades of leadership experience in investment banking, management consulting and merchant...2020-07-1419 minTherapeutic Life Healing: anxiety, anxiety relief, therapy, wellbeing, mental healthTherapeutic Life Healing: anxiety, anxiety relief, therapy, wellbeing, mental health21. Decolonizing Our Healing: Interview with Psychotherapist Ravina WadhwaniIn episode 21, I sit down with Mental Health Psychotherapist, Educator and Poet, Ravina Wadhwani, to discuss the importance of decolonizing our healing spaces. She shares with us what is decolonization of healing spaces and her journey to why it is important work. Ravina shares a ton of takeaways in this episode. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this very important interview. Grab a pen, some tea and curl up to tune in. I know you'll enjoy this episode!  You can find Ravina's work on Instagram @decolonizingourhealing.  If you found value in this episode, it...2020-07-1125 minSquash MastersSquash MastersInterview with Yuvraj Wadhwani: Indian Titlist!On Todays episode we interview Yuvraj Wadhwani, Boys under 13 number three. We talk about Squash in India and many more things. Lets hear what else he has to say! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-07-0512 minLife Acumen @ Work PodcastLife Acumen @ Work PodcastWhy high-achievement oriented employees do not "speak up" in the work-place?IN FOCUS:    Increase in fear of speaking up in the work place is a worrying trend as it may not only hamper innovation, productivity and performance but could also lead to circumstances that may cause more corporate debacles in times to come. In this episode we will discuss How do speaking up and high achievement orientation stack against each other and Are high achievement-oriented employees a risky asset for organizations in the long run. Host:    Vinod Wadhwani is an executive coach and facilitator. Vinod founded Life Acumen LLP with a mission to he...2020-06-2011 minWho are you learning from? Learn with experts, only at SpeakIn.Who are you learning from? Learn with experts, only at SpeakIn.#ManagingChange with Julian Rossy, Aarti Gupta, Ashish Wadhwani, Mahavir Pratap Sharma - "Zooming In On The Investor Landscape""Zooming In On The Investor Landscape"  SPEAKERS - Julian Rossy, Asia Representative Fairtiq (Switzerland), Aarti Gupta, Chief Investment Officer, Dainik Jagran Family Office | Ashish Wadhwani, Managing Partner, IvyCap Ventures | Mahavir Pratap Sharma Chairman, TiE Global Board of Trustees    While all types of businesses have been impacted as a result of the COVID19, probably the worst hit are the start-ups. Many entrepreneurs are struggling to keep their companies running forcing their plans for getting funding back to the white board. As far as investors are concerned, their focus has shifted more towards tech-enabled...2020-06-0247 minElite MasterMindElite MasterMindHarness The Success Your Deserve | Tarun Wadhwani--Episode 333-- Elite Mastermind Presents: Success Series | Tarun Wadhwani and Vahid Chitsaz Learn how Top Professionals around the world are utilizing their very own Success Principles! Elite Mastermind http://www.MyEliteMastermind.com http://wwwinstagram.com/EliteMastermind/ https://www.facebook.com/MyEliteMasterMind/ https://www.youtube.com/EliteMastermindChannel Vahid Chitsaz  https://www.instagram.com/vahidc https://www.facebook.com/vahidc2019-12-0804 minTDS 1.0 (featuring Annika and Nehal)TDS 1.0 (featuring Annika and Nehal)Spillin' the Anxietea (feat. Ravina Wadhwani) | South Asians, Depression, Anxiety and Mental HealthCo-host Annika Sharma opened up about her depression and anxiety on this episode, along with Harpreet Gill, a listener who contributed her story as a depression survivor. Describing their experiences, physical feelings and coping mechanisms for anxiety, Annika and Nehal also had insights from Ravina Wadhwani, a mental health therapist with the South Asian Network, a grassroots organization aimed at assisting South Asians in the Bay Area with mental health issues, immigration problems, cultural stressors and more. A must-listen for anyone who is interested in how common mental health issues are amongst the South Asian community's women. ...2019-09-1055 minMás allá de la idea, aprenda a emprenderMás allá de la idea, aprenda a emprender15 ENERO 2019 Javier Campos -Fundación WadhwaniJavier Campos Stivalent Liderea las operaciones de la fundación Wadhwani en Latinoamérica. Con más de 20 años de una exitosa carrera en mercados e industrias en Europa y Latinoamérica, su espíritu emprendedor, pensamiento estratégico de desarrollo empresarial y experiencia de despliegue global, han llevado a Javier a la germinación y expansión de varias empresas y divisiones nuevas de organizaciones globales. Antes de unirse a Wadhwani Foundation, Javier fue vicepresidente de la División Internacional de USS, donde jugó un papel decisivo en el desarrollo y la implementación del crecimiento de la compañía. ...2019-05-1737 minN.R.I. WomanN.R.I. WomanMatryoshka: Aanchal Wadhwani #34Aanchal Wadhwani is a Hong Kong based fashion photographer, entrepreneur and actress best known for her role in DBS Bank’s mini-series ‘Sparks’. She’s learnt that there are still certain industries where women are afraid to touch. For example, photography. She believes there is a lack of female photographers because of societies ideals and the concept that heavy gear and equipment are for men only. She would like to share the message that there are no boundaries for women and shares the realities behind working in different aspects of the creative industry while breaking the ster...2019-03-2518 minThe AI in Business PodcastThe AI in Business PodcastAI for Government and NGO Social Good Initiatives - an Interview with the Wadhwani InstituteWe usually discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on a business's bottom line, but governments and NGOs are also considering AI as a mechanism for improving society. This week on the AI in Industry podcast, Anandan Padmanabhan, CEO of the Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence in India, speaks to us about where and how the public sector should consider leveraging AI. Padmanabhan discusses the challenges that the Indian government faces in providing education and healthcare to its citizens. Although AI might help overcome these challenges, those who need these services most may not have access...2018-09-0221 minMannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMannMukti: Mental Health PodcastCaring For Loved Ones With Mental Illness w/ Anita WadhwaniIn this episode, we focus on a different topic than usual. Instead of talking to us about her own experience with mental health, Anita Wadhwani talks to us about watching her loved ones suffer through mental illness. She bares the tough parts of her family's story: taking care of her schizophrenic mother and dealing with her brother's suicide. Listen to her incredibly honest story to learn about how to care for others, how to care for yourself, and where to find joy in the tough moments. Musical feature: Mr.Wllms ft. Shama. Find him at @mrwllms. --- Send in a...2018-01-0952 minVentureBeat\'s What to Think PodcastVentureBeat's What to Think PodcastInnovation Engines: David Wadhwani, AppDynamicsDavid Wadhwani joined AppDynamics as its CEO and president in late 2015 after a storied career at Adobe. AppDynamics, which provides application monitoring services for developers and enterprises, recently raised $150 million in a round that reportedly valued the company at close to $2 billion. We talk with Wadhwani about the investment climate, application performance monitoring in general, DevOps, and about how he helped Adobe manage its transition from packaged software to cloud services. Plus, we tell you what to think about the possible bursting of the "unicorn" bubble in 2016, Apple abandoning its iAd platform, Google's AMP platform for faster...2016-01-1934 min