Best Ajay Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 425: The Life and Times of Gurcharan Das 7:54:14

13h ago7:54:14

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He reached the top of the corporate world -- and then gave it up to become a writer, with books that probed our deepest questions, and influenced millions of people. Gurcharan Das joins Amit Varma in episode 425 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Gurcha…

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#57: Supply chain as competitive advantage with Salvatore Lombardo, Coupa 20:43

6d ago20:43

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Is your supply chain a competitive advantage, or your biggest liability waiting to be exposed? Agility requires preparing for the unpredictable, especially when your brand’s ability to deliver hinges on global events that are entirely out of your control. In a world of political unrest, regulatory change, and natural disasters, the brands that win …

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Briony Greenhill on Community, Repair and Belonging // Re-Villaging the Future - E242 1:40:49

9d ago1:40:49

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How do we mend the fractures of modern life and find our way back to each other? In this conversation, Bryony Greenhill shares a vision for repairing our communities - through land, song and the everyday acts that weave us back together. We explore why so many of us feel disconnected, what’s been lost in our modern way of living, and how we can sta…

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TIMELESS // “How to Walk Through the World Without Fear” with Satish Kumar - E241 23:05

12d ago23:05

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In this timeless, we explore the art of weaving the many threads of our lives into a unified whole. Drawing on the discipline of a monk, and the humility of a lifelong pilgrim, we are invited to see ecology, spirituality, social justice, and human connection as one interwoven journey. Satish Kumar is a former monk and long-term peace and environmen…

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#56: Building a global B2B marketing strategy with Sangeeta Prasad, Slalom 16:31

13d ago16:31

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What’s harder—building a global marketing strategy from scratch, or educating your organization on why it matters in the first place? Today’s guest has done both—twice. Sangeeta Prasad is the Chief Marketing Officer of Slalom, a global business and technology consulting firm with $3 billion in revenue and a presence in over 40 markets. With three d…

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Ep 424: Gitanjali Babbar and the Didis of GB Road 3:55:28

15d ago3:55:28

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Trained as a journalist, but driven by a desire to make a difference, she spent over a decade working with sex workers in Delhi to understand and improve their lives. Gitanjali Babbar joins Amit Varma in episode 424 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss her learnings about GB Road -- and our strange and twisted society. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES,…

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Born For These Times // A Tribute to Joanna Macy - E240 1:41:42

18d ago1:41:42

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“The most radical thing any of us can do right now is to be fully present to what is.” Joanna Macy In this deeply special episode, we honour the extraordinary life and legacy of Joanna Macy PHD, visionary teacher, spiritual elder, systems thinker, and sacred activist, whose work has profoundly shaped the heart of All That We Are. Known for The Grea…

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#55: AI and small businesses with Aparna Khurjekar, Verizon Business 23:51

20d ago23:51

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We're seeing a fascinating paradox: while everyone's talking about AI's impact on Big Tech, it's quietly revolutionizing small businesses. Is this a sign that SMBs are more agile and adaptable than their enterprise counterparts, or is something else at play? Agility requires not just adopting new technologies, but understanding how they fundamental…

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TIMELESS // “How to Make the Impossible Possible” with Nasreen Sheikh - E239 26:51

25d ago26:51

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In this deeply moving and courageous episode, we hear from a woman whose life has been shaped by unimaginable hardship and who has transformed that pain into powerful service. Nasreen Sheikh is a survivor of modern-day slavery, a social entrepreneur, human rights advocate and international speaker. Born in a small rural village on the border of Ind…

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#54: Building a world-class brand from scratch with Maria Winans, Kyndryl 25:29

27d ago25:29

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What if rebranding wasn’t just about a new logo and tagline, but about transforming an 80,000-person company’s entire culture and strategy? What if brand became one of your most valuable tools for business reinvention? Today, I’m joined by Maria Winans, Chief Marketing Officer at Kyndryl. After nearly three decades at IBM, Maria took on the monumen…

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Ep 423: Minar Pimple's Life in Social Work 9:24:54

29d ago9:24:54

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He founded the iconic organisation Yuva 50 years ago when he was in his early 20s, pioneered social work in India, and went on to drive change for the UN and Amnesty. Minar Pimple joins Amit Varma in episode 423 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his life, his learnings and the ceaseless tumult in our society. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO …

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Arun Nanda on Boardroom Lessons, Leadership Values, and the Joy of Giving through Adhata Trust 55:48

1M ago55:48

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Send us a text In this episode of MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast, host Pavan R Chawla speaks with Industry captain Arun Nanda – Managing Trustee of Adhata Trust; Former Executive Director & President – Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd; Former Chairman – Mahindra Holidays & Resorts (I) Ltd and Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd. Arun shares invaluable leade…

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Breaking Convention // Psychedelics and The Rise of The Future Human with Rose Cartwright, Moudou Baqui, Iyad El-Baghdadi, Shannon Dames, Dr Simon Ruffel and Akua Ofosuhene - E238 1:35:20

1M ago1:35:20

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Can altered states shift our collective future? In this week’s episode, we share a powerful moment recorded at Breaking Convention, where Amisha brings together Rose Cartwright, Moudou Baqui, Iyad El-Baghdadi, Shannon Dames, Dr Simon Ruffel and Akua Ofosuhene. Each bringing their own lived experience, they explore what becomes possible when psyched…

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#53: Creating brands and categories in regulated industries, with Kristin Russel, Symplr 23:50

1M ago23:50

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Can a brand in a highly regulated industry stand out without stepping outside the lines? Today we’re going to talk about how to create memorable brands and even new categories—within established and often highly regulated sectors like healthcare technology. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Kristin Russel, Chief Marketing Officer a…

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TIMELESS// "How to Trust The Whisper of Intuition" with Richard Rudd - E237 27:23

1M ago27:23

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In this episode, Amisha speaks with Richard Rudd, international spiritual teacher, writer, award-winning poet and creator of the Gene Keys, who shares the story of how the teachings came to him through a path of inner listening, travel, and deep surrender. They explore how to live off the map, trust the body’s wisdom, and meet life as a living myst…

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#52: Navigating the effect of AI on marketing jobs and the job market with Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions 19:09

1M ago19:09

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This episode is brought to you by Landrum Talent Solutions, a national recruiting firm specializing in marketing and HR positions. Our guest today has been keeping us up to date with the current state of hiring for marketers on a quarterly basis, which has taken us on quite a roller coaster ride. Today we’re going to look at how marketing and commu…

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Ep 422: The Past and Present of Cricket 3:00:19

1M ago3:00:19

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Cricket is the most unusual of games with the most unusual of histories -- which can reveal so much about our society and our times. Tim Wigmore joins Amit Varma in episode 422 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the history of Test cricket -- and how the game is changing today. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1…

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E236 - What Winter Knows // Tending to Endings with the Wilder Kin 1:37:12

2M ago1:37:12

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What does it mean to winter - deeply, wisely, and together? In this episode, we explore the idea of wintering in community - how we might not only survive the cold seasons of our lives, but move through them together. The Wilder Kin are a collective of five women holding space for seasonal, regenerative ways of being together in nature. Together th…

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#51: Readying an AI-augmented workforce with John Munsell, Bizzuka 24:06

2M ago24:06

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Everyone listening that is already in the workforce, from entry level positions to leaders has had to learn at least a little bit about AI over the last few years. But what are we teaching college students about how AI will impact their work, and more importantly, what should we be teaching them? Today we’re going to talk about helping companies sc…

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#50: REPLAY: Data-driven decision-making in B2B marketing and sales with Kunal Mangal, Verizon Business Group 28:46

2M ago28:46

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Making intelligent decisions is critical for all businesses, but relying on good information is becoming more critical than relying on what worked yesterday. Today we’re going to talk about data-driven decision making in B2B marketing and sales. I’d like to welcome Kunal Mangal, Associate Director of MarTech Strategy at Verizon Business Group, who …

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Ep 421: Ira Mukhoty's Quest for Unseen Histories 6:04:22

2M ago6:04:22

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Too much of our history is looked at through either a colonial lens or a patriarchal one. Ira Mukhoty joins Amit Varma in episode 421 of The Seen and the Unseen to share her gaze on India's history, and all that it has taught her. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ira Mukhoty on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads and …

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E235 - TIMELESS // 'How To Build a Post-capitalist Prayer?' with Alnoor Ladha 33:56

2M ago33:56

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How are we shaped by the world around us and what is our role in shaping it? Amisha is honored to walk with Alnoor Ladha in this transformative episode that blends the personal and political, the spiritual and systemic. Alnoor has spent years at the intersection of activism, mysticism, and storytelling - working to reimagine how we relate to power,…

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A New Rhythm // Singing Steady in A World on Fire - E234 42:16

2M ago42:16

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What if nervous system regulation has become a new form of spiritual bypass? In these intense times, are we calming ourselves to cope or to avoid? In this episode, Amisha Tala Oak returns with a deeply honest and timely solo reflection, asking what presence, care, and connection really mean in an era of collapse, disinformation, and genocide. Throu…

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#49: Adapting your B2B marketing playbook at the speed of AI, with Victoria Blackwell, G2 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Agility today means adapting your marketing playbook at the speed of AI—experimenting fast, learning faster, and never assuming yesterday’s tech advantage still applies. Today we’re going to talk about how B2B marketers should be thinking about AI in the months ahead—and how to know if you’re already behind. To help me discuss this, I’d like to wel…

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#48: REPLAY: B2B Brand Stories with Tiffany Grinstead, Nationwide Insurance 30:18

2M ago30:18

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We aired this episode a little while ago but wanted to share it again because we think there are some great insights for B2B marketers within it. Today we’re going to talk about using personalization to create more engaging and inspiring stories for B2B brands. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Tiffany Grinstead, Vice President – P…

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Ep 420: Siddhartha Basu Is in the Hot Seat 4:10:06

2M ago4:10:06

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Circumstance made him a legend of the quizzing world, but Siddhartha Basu is a man of many parts. He joins Amit Varma in episode 420 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about life, India, the art of asking questions and the answers he has found. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Siddhartha Basu on Wikipedia, Twitt…

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Surinder Chawla, President Response BCCL, on Mumbai Mirror’s Return: Bolder, Better, and Built for Mumbai | MVP Ep.129 48:24

2M ago48:24

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Send us a text Mumbai Mirror is back. In this episode of MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast, host Pavan R Chawla is joined by Surinder Chawla, President – Response at Bennett Coleman & Company Ltd. (BCCL), to discuss the revival of Mumbai Mirror as a daily newspaper. From editorial direction to ad sales strategies, Surinder shares how the newspaper p…

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#47: The power of AI in UX research and design with Jason Bowman, The Office of Experience 21:35

3M ago21:35

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How does a B2B brand maintain speed and agility in the area of UX design, where it has often taken a considerable amount of time, effort, and testing to get to a better result? Today we’re going to talk about using AI strategically in UX research, design, and testing. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Jason Bowman, Executive Direct…

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#46: Better onboarding and operations using AI to augment with Srikrishnan Ganesan, Rocketlane 18:55

3M ago18:55

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Customer onboarding is often where good intentions often end up with less-than-stellar execution. Delays, confusion, and misalignment derail even the most promising new relationships. Why is onboarding still broken in so many organizations, and how is AI finally changing that? Today I’m joined by Srikrishnan Ganesan, Co-Founder and CEO of Rocketlan…

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Ep 419: India's MSME Landscape -- Some Useful Frameworks 4:40:23

3M ago4:40:23

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Firms are the means of economic progress. India's micro, small and medium enterprises have been hobbled for decades, and flounder even today. Sudhir Sarnobat and Narendra Shenoy join Amit Varma in episode 419 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss this landscape -- and Sudhir's brilliant new venture that aims to tackle this. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NO…

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#45: REPLAY: Thriving amidst transformation, with Steve Blum, Autodesk 29:45

3M ago29:45

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We aired this episode a little while ago, but thought it had some amazing insights we thought were worth sharing again. Today we’re going to talk about building a change maker culture and how you can help your teams to thrive among change, instead of being disrupted by it. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Steve Blum, Chief Operati…

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Ajay Kakar, Adani Group - On creative excellence, industry integrity, and branding with purpose 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

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Send us a text Ajay Kakar of Adani Group joins Pavan R Chawla for a deep, honest masterclass on brand integrity, storytelling, creativity, and marketing’s future. In this powerful episode of MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast from MediaBrief.com, host Pavan R Chawla sits down with Ajay Kakar, Head of Corporate Branding at the Adani Group, for an hone…

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#44: Why "slow" experiences are the new "site is down" with Gerardo Dada, Catchpoint 31:22

3M ago31:22

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When your site is technically "up" but takes too long to load, customers don’t care—it might as well be down. Why is “slow” the new “down”, and how is that reshaping the way organizations think about digital experience? Today I’m joined by Gerardo Dada, Chief Marketing Officer at Catchpoint, a leader in digital experience monitoring. Gerardo recent…

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Ep 418: What Just Happened Between India & Pakistan? 2:29:46

3M ago2:29:46

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Why did the attacks in Pahalgam happen? What took place in the skirmishes after that? What have we learnt about geopolitics and our military preparedness? Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan join Amit Varma in episode 418 of The Seen and the Unseen to try to clear some of the fog of war. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also c…

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#43: Localizing video using AI with Guy Piekarz from Panjaya 22:08

4M ago22:08

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Most brands invest heavily in content creation, but how much of that content actually reaches global audiences in a way that feels authentic? With 94% of B2B buyers saying they are more likely to engage with leadership and conference videos in their local language, companies are missing a massive opportunity. How can AI-powered video localization r…

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Ep 417: Caste and the Census 2:15:39

4M ago2:15:39

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Data is apolitical and always useful, right? Then why is the caste census so controversial? Pranay Kotasthane and Raghu S Jaitley join Amit Varma in episode 417 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss its history, context and implications. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter, LinkedIn, Am…

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IIM Raipur's Dr Ram Kumar Kakani - Building purpose-driven Leaders for tomorrow 54:46

4M ago54:46

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Send us a text In this, the 127th episode of the award-winning MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast, host Pavan R Chawla speaks with Dr. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. A globally respected academic and institutional leader, Dr. Ram shares how IIM Raipur is shaping purpose-driven leaders throug…

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MVP Podcast | PK Unplugged: From ‘Ashant’ to Adland Leader – Prasanth Kumar’s story, lessons in leadership, and more 53:53

4M ago53:53

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Send us a text This, episode 126 of the award-winning MVP – The Master’s Voice Podcast from Mediabrief.com, has host Pavan R Chawla speakingwith Prasanth Kumar (PK), CEO of GroupM South Asia. Their chat (shot at GroupM in Mumbai on 7th March) charts PK’s remarkable journey from a spirited young student to becoming one of India’s most influential me…

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Ep 416: Kavitha Rao Chases Chatto and Roy 2:55:15

4M ago2:55:15

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The most astonishing men lie in the far, forgotten corners of history. Kavitha Rao joins Amit Varma in episode 416 of The Seen and the Unseen to shed light on the life and times of two magnificent failures, Chatto and Roy. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Kavitha Rao on Twitter, Instagram, Amazon and her own web…

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Kunal kamra vs Eknath Shinde: Is Comedy & Free Speech Under Threat? | Introvert Show Ep. 18 23:13

4M ago23:13

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Welcome to Episode 18 of the Introvert Show podcast, hosted by Ajay Kumar and featuring Nishant! In this episode, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and his clash with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. We break down the incidents at Kamra’s comedy shows, the political reactions, and the shocking demolition of Ha…

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Ep 415: Ramki and the Ocean of Stories 4:49:24

4M ago4:49:24

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He observed our society from up close as an advertising man -- and then became an iconic storyteller on Twitter. Ramakrishna Desiraju aka Ramki joins Amit Varma in episode 415 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his journey, and all that it taught him. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ramakrishna Desiraju a…

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

5M ago22:41

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How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

5M ago29:57

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Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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Ep 414 : The Spectacular Life of Prahlad Kakar 3:37:11

5M ago3:37:11

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He learnt his craft from Shyam Benegal, became a pioneer & a legend of advertising filmmaking, learnt & taught scuba diving, started the Prithvi Cafe, and lived every moment to the full in a million different ways. Prahlad Kakar joins Amit Varma in episode 414 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about his long and wondrous life. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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EP 125 - Vinay Kumar Swamy on Pearson India - Adding life to learning with a 180-year legacy, AI-led Education, and a future-ready workforce 40:11

5M ago40:11

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Send us a text In this episode of MVP – The Master's Voice Podcast, Vinay Kumar Swamy, Country Head, Pearson India, is in conversation with show host Pavan R Chawla, who is also Founder-Editor of Mediabrief.com. Vinay shares how the global education leader Pearson is reshaping learning in India through digital transformation, skilling, and purpose-…

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

5M ago27:29

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Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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Jokes are issue now & real issue are just a joke, India's got latent controversy| #16 Introvert Show 10:24

5M ago10:24

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This is the 16th episode of introvert show. In this episode we talk about the on going controversy of India's got latent show . #introvertshow #indiagotlatent #podcast #getbacklatent #supportsamayraina Thank you listening 😊 Hosted by @introvertajay1 https://www.instagram.com/introvertajay https://www.twitter.com/introvertajay Featuring @TheCruiseSa…

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Boys Talking About Mahakumbh, Bhojpuri music, IIT Wale Baba, Saif Ali Khan Incident & more #15 I.S. 25:55

5M ago25:55

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Episode 15: Mahakumbh, IIT Wale Baba, Bhojpuri Music & More! Welcome to the 15th episode of the Introvert Show Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into: The vibrant Mahakumbh Mela and fascinating stories about IIT Wale Baba A detailed discussion on the cultural charm of Bhojpuri music What’s trending on the internet and the world of reels The in…

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Ep 413: Shaheen Mistri Goes to School 3:12:53

5M ago3:12:53

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One of India's tragedies lies in the schooling of our children. We have let our kids down. Can we fix this problem? Shaheen Mistri joins Amit Varma in episode 413 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her journey -- and what she has learnt about education. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Shaheen Mistri on Inst…

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

6M ago28:20

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As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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