Best ContraMinds Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Take the Leap From Being Average to Extraordinary | Be Extraordinary | Pilot Episode 32:06

10d ago32:06

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Take the Next Step in Your Professional Journey Discover if your purpose, mindset, and practice are aligned. Visit https://contraminds.com/tools/mytrue-compass/ now to take the My TRUE Compass exploration. This exploration will provide you with valuable insights into your professional priorities, strengths, and areas for development. The personaliz…

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The Super CMO Show - Akhil Almeida (#015) 1:24:17

1M ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Marketing Must Make People Believe, Not Just Buy The Journey from Content to Conversion Akhil Almeida shares his remarkable journey from Virgin Records to becoming Head of Marketing at Bandhan Life Insurance. With over two decades of experience across music, market research, and financial services, Akhil reveals his core marketing philosophy: "Mark…

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#059 Prof. Rohit Srivastava on Why India Needs 10x Innovation to Beat China 55:04

2M ago55:04

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Professor Rohit Srivastava shares his vision of transforming India through a 10X innovation mindset, prioritizing patents over papers, and building product-focused ecosystems that turn academic research into market solutions. 5-point Episode Summary The 10X Impact Framework: Prof. Srivastava's approach to creating 10 times more value through patent…

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The Super CMO Show - Ep014 - Prof. Prasad Naik 1:32:12

2M ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Marketing science pioneer and UC DavisProfessor Prasad Naik reveals the power of cross-media orchestration, why mathematical models are transforming modern marketing, and why investing in your weakest media channels could be your smartest strategy. Cross Media Orchestration for Creative Excellence 🎯 Five Point ContraMinds Summary Why math models ar…

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#058 Sai Gaddam on How Micro Schools Can Transform Education 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Transforming the Indian Classroom In a groundbreaking conversation, neuroscientist and educator Sai Gaddam discusses how traditional education systems are becoming increasingly disconnected from real-world demands. Through his micro-school initiative, Comini Learning, Gaddam demonstrates how personalized learning environments, supported by AI techn…

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ContraMinds Recap 2024 - #Ultralearning, #Innovation, #Resilience, #Addiction, #Communication, #AI 41:33

4M ago41:33

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Best of 2024 - Full episode linksCM-Ep048 - Anton Howes - A historian studying how innovation spreads through society, particularly focusing on Britain's transformation during the Industrial Revolution. He examines how improvements and inventions actually developed through incremental changes rather than dramatic breakthroughs.CM-Ep049 - Khyati Bha…

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The Super CMO Show - Legends of Advertising - R Sridhar(#013) 1:29:24

5M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

In this candid conversation, advertising legend R. Sridhar takes us through his remarkable journey through fascinating anecdotes involving industry giants like David Ogilvy, Mani Ayer, and Drayton Bird. Sridhar reveals how authentic leadership and deep consumer understanding shaped his approach to building brands and teams. About the GuestR. Sridha…

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#057 Elena Aniere on The Slow Food Revolution 1:12:37

6M ago1:12:37

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Transforming Global Food Systems Through Local ActionElena Aniere, a 20-year veteran at Slow Food, shares profound insights into how the movement is revolutionizing food systems worldwide. From their successful transformation of 1,000 gardens into 10,000 across Africa, to preserving 6,000+ endangered food products through their Ark of Taste initiat…

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#056 Dr. Nigel Paine on Agile Learning for Today's Organisations 1:11:00

8M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Revolutionizing Organizational Learning Dr. Nigel Paine, a leading expert in organizational learning, advocates for a shift from individual-focused to collective learning approaches. He emphasizes the importance of systems thinking and understanding the interconnectedness within organizations to drive meaningful change. Dr. Paine argues that by foc…

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The Super CMO Show - Amita Mehra (#012) 58:39

9M ago58:39

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Amita Mehra on Mastering Data-Driven Marketing with Google Google's AI Revolution in Digital Marketing: Insights from Amita Mehra In this exclusive episode of The Super CMO Show, we dive deep into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered digital marketing with Amita Mehra, Head of Agency Business at Google. With over two decades of experience in the in…

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#055 Rajendran Dandapani on Skills Over Scores: The Zoho Schools Approach 1:10:06

9M ago1:10:06

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Zoho's Revolutionary Approach: Skills-Based Learning for Tech Industry Success Rajendran Dandapani, a tech leader at Zoho Corp, shares insights on reimagining education and career development. He emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on learning over traditional academic metrics, as exemplified by Zoho Schools of Learning. This innovative p…

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#054 Prof. David Nutt on Alcohol Addiction and Beating Depression 1:00:49

11M ago1:00:49

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Professor David Nutt, a renowned Neuropsychopharmacologist, specializes in researching the effects of drugs on the brain, particularly in relation to conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. As the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the non-profit DrugScience and the head of the Center for Psychedelic Research at Im…

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#053 Brandon Hendrickson on Making Education Engaging 1:48:25

11M ago1:48:25

1:48:25

Making Education Engaging: A Journey of DiscoveryBrandon Hendrickson credits Kieran Egan as a significant influence on his educational philosophy. Diagnosed with ADHD, Brandon found traditional schooling uninspiring until he encountered Egan’s work, which revolutionized his approach to teaching and learning. Egan’s perspective on education, emphasi…

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#052 Scott H. Young on How to Build Mastery in Anything 1:03:52

12M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Build Mastery Through Deliberate Practice and Varied Experiences To build true mastery in any skill or profession, it's crucial to engage in deliberate practice focused on continual improvement, not just mindless repetition that leads to automaticity. Expose yourself to varied practice scenarios and different contexts to develop deeper flexibility …

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The Super CMO Show - Ricky Afrianto (#011) 50:26

1y ago50:26

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Ricky Afrianto is a Global Marketing Head/Director - Mayora Group. Previously he was Marketing Director and managed 21 brands across 5 categories: Biscuit, Candy, Wafer, Chocolate & Instant Food. Before joined Mayora, Ricky was Regional Marketing/Category Manager – Adult Category for Asia & Middle East Region of Fonterra Brands Singapore. For Show …

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#051 Dr. Vignesh Devraj on Ayurveda’s Holistic Approach for Modern Living 1:06:11

1y ago1:06:11

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Holistic Living in this Stressful Modern World Modern living has wired us to overeat when we’re stressed. Nature on one hand has designed our body to live in scarcity, but on the other hand, we are also wired to be fat. Modern living exposes us to heavy, rich and sugary foods in abundance, so we have to fight that genetic gravity to live healthy. T…

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The Super CMO Show - Mahek Shah (#010) 53:29

1y ago53:29

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The AirAsia Media Playbook: Integrating Travel Experiences About The Guest: Mahek Shah is the Global Head of Media at Airasia (AirAsia Media & Airasia Ads). Mahek is an integrated marketing and communications professional with rich digital marketing and product development experience. She started her career in advertising with successful stints at …

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#050 Prof. Vasant Dhar on The Evolving Role of Humans in the Age of AI 1:07:45

1y ago1:07:45

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Prof. Vasant Dhar is an AI researcher who pioneered machine learning applications in finance. His research examines how innovations like AI impact society, focusing on issues of trust, ethics, and the future of work. Dhar is host of the podcast "Brave New World" exploring technology's transformation of humanity. Prof. Dhar is a professor at the Ste…

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The Super CMO Show - Moses Gorrepati (#009) 1:09:21

1y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

From Disability to Ability: How Enable India Unlocks Potential About The Guest: Moses Gorrepati has over 15 years of experience championing inclusion and empowerment for people with disabilities. As a leader at Enable India, he heads programs transforming lives through digital literacy, livelihoods, and social platforms. A catalyst for change, his …

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#049 Khyati Bhatt on Understanding Body Language, Decoding Non-Verbal Cues 1:13:40

1+ y ago1:13:40

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Khyati Bhatt is the Founder, Senior Coach, and Head Consultant at Simply Body Talk specializing in nonverbal communication, helping business heads sharpen leadership and communication skills. Trained under former FBI Agent, Author and Public Speaker Joe Navarro and guided by scientifically crafted models, Khyati has collaborated with elite military…

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#048 Anton Howes on Lessons from History on Innovation and Invention 1:28:09

1+ y ago1:28:09

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Anton Howes (www.antonhowes.com) is the Head of Innovation Research at the UK-based think-tank, The Entrepreneurs Network. Anton also serves as the Historian in Residence at the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.In this engaging conversation, Swami and Anton explore the fascinating role the Royal Society of Arts played in fostering i…

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Best of 2023 | ContraMinds Podcast 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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Welcome to a very special year-end episode of the Contra Minds Podcast. In 2023, we had a phenomenal line-up of guests who were achievers in their own profession. They all stood for the ContraMinds philosophy of having the conviction in what they were doing irrespective of what the world around them wanted them to do or believed in. This episode is…

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Best of 2023 | The Super CMO Show 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

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We launched The Super CMO Show in January this year and it has been a truly rewarding journey so far.This episode is a curation of the top marketing moments we’ve had with our esteemed guests on the show... moments from our conversations with Unilever veteran Marc de Swaan talking about Humanized Growth and the Da Vinci CMO Model, to Prof Tanvi Gup…

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#047 Bharath MS and Madhura Shanthini on Navigating India’s Evolving Data Privacy Ecosystem 1:11:07

1+ y ago1:11:07

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Bharath MS is an accomplished IP litigator and strategist, slated to become the INTA Board of Director for 2024-2026. With over two decades of legal experience and 12 years leading a regional office, he founded KRIA Law in March 2021. Bharath is recognized for his expertise in IP litigation, advising clients across diverse industries, and mediating…

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The Super CMO Show - Srikanth Ramachandran (#008) 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Building Digital Out-Of-Home Experiences using Data, Automation and Algorithms Srikanth Ramachandran is the Founder of Moving Walls, a world-renowned AdTech company that specializes in innovative out of home (OOH) media solutions. With 2000 campaigns Moving Walls helps businesses launch audience-based OOH plans, programmatic DOOH campaigns, and gen…

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#046 James Bellerjeau on The Career Success Playbook: How to Balance Personal and Professional Ambition 1:35:19

1+ y ago1:35:19

1:35:19

James Bellerjeau is a researcher, lecturer and he is the ACC docket career path columnist. In this episode, @jamesbellerjeau talks to @sivaramanswaminathan4406 about what he believes is career success and how career success is about having internal benchmarks and being satisfied with what you want to do rather than what the world wants you to do. H…

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#045 Matt Abrahams on Thinking Faster, Talking Smarter 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

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Matt Abrahams is a Larsen Lam Family Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at the renowned Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. As an expert in the field of organizational behavior, he has become a sought-after figure, offering his insights and wisdom to Fortune 100 companies as both a keynote speaker and a communication consultant. In …

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#044 Rajesh Jain on “Unicorns vs. 'Proficorns' : The Pragmatic Path to building Private, Bootstrapped, Profitable and Valuable Businesses 1:40:20

1+ y ago1:40:20

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Rajesh Jain is a technology entrepreneur based out of Mumbai, India. Rajesh was a pioneer in Asia's dot-com revolution, creating India's first internet portals in the late 1990s. Today, he's the founder of Netcore Cloud, a bootstrap, SaaS company that helps B2C brands and marketers create AI-powered new age customer experiences at every touch point…

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The Super CMO Show - David Fradin (#007) 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

Building a Toolkit for Product Success Management David Fradin is the president of Spice Catalyst. He's a product management and product marketing consultant. David is a mentor, professor, and one of the world's foremost authorities on product management. He is an author of two incredibly great books - Successful Product Design & Management Toolkit…

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#043: Roger Forsgren on Professional Skills To Rewire the Engineer’s Mindset 1:14:44

2y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Roger Forsgren is a retired Chief Knowledge Officer of NASA. He was a director of Academy of Program, Project and Engineering Leadership at NASA. Roger is also an undergraduate with a liberal arts degree, a mechanical engineering degree and a masters in industrial engineering. Roger is also the author of two books and the most recent being “When Gr…

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#042 Sridhar Ramasamy on How Digital Factories are Transforming the Future of Manufacturing 1:58:46

2y ago1:58:46

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Sridhar Ramasamy is an industry veteran with interdisciplinary knowledge across the pharmaceutical and manufacturing domains. Sridhar leads digital transformation, engineering, automation and data analytics. In this episode, Swami and Sridhar delve deep into -The Importance of an Engineer Understanding a Business Problem - Asking Stupid Questions -…

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#041 Rajat Kumar Agarwal on Transforming Medical Outcomes With Knowledge Centric IT Platforms 1:26:00

2y ago1:26:00

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Rajat Kumar Agarwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Jagriti InnoHealth Platforms - a tech startup creating knowledge management centric intelligent IT systems for healthcare using a business platform approach resulting in improved patient outcomes and scientific publications. Jagriti InnoHealth products: BMTPLUS - the world's first dedicated soft…

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The Super CMO Show - Prof. Venkatesh (Venky) Shankar (#006) 1:06:54

2y ago1:06:54

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Marketing Accountability: Elevating the role of the CMO and Value of Marketing in an Enterprise Prof. Venkatesh (Venky) Shankar is a Ford Chair Professor, a RETHINK Retail Top Influencer, and an Advisory Council Chair at the Marketing Accountability Standards Board. With vast experience in retail, Prof. Shankar is a professor at the Texas A & M Uni…

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#040 Ravishankar Iyer on Storytelling: The Catalyst to Influence People and Business Growth 1:30:33

2y ago1:30:33

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Ravishankar Iyer is a Story Coach and Founder of Story Rules (storyrules.in), a startup that offers training and coaching services on how to apply storytelling techniques at work. A Chartered Accountant with an MBA from IIMA, Ravi a.k.a. “The Storytelling Guy”, believes From boardroom reviews to big family gatherings, from TED Talks to teachers in …

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The Super CMO Show - Sukumar Muthya (#005) 1:27:24

2y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Inside the Mind of a Technology-Driven Marketer Sukumar Muthya is a seasoned marketing technology executive with over 27 years of marketing experience across a variety of industries - from manufacturing to technology. Sukumar is currently the Executive Vice President at Ansira Global - an independent global marketing technology and services firm wi…

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The Super CMO Show - Amit Tiwari (#004) 1:32:55

2y ago1:32:55

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Amit Tiwari is a Martech Leader with a new-age marketing approach for new marketing technology enablement. His experience includes a crucial role in the modernization and transformation of marketing technologies. Amit has vast knowledge in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept development to launch in both B2B and B2C platforms…

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The Super CMO Show - Prof. Tanvi Gupta (#003) 1:24:10

2y ago1:24:10

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Dr. Tanvi Gupta is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) and a practicing semiotician. Her academic research focuses on brand language and consumer culture—and her research has been published in Journal of Consumer Research—one of the top marketing journals in the world. Tanvi co-leads the Consumer…

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#039 Pooja Jauhari on Leadership Lessons in Building a Disruptive and Value Driven Marketing Firm 1:06:38

2y ago1:06:38

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Pooja Jauhari is the former Group CEO of VMLY&R India, and former CEO of The Glitch. Over her two-decade-long career, Pooja has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country and the world, and introduced powerful campaigns to society. Pooja has worked with some brilliant people and has held important responsibilities over the past 20 years.…

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The Super CMO Show - Prof. Peter Fader (#002) 1:00:05

2y ago1:00:05

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Prof. Peter Fader is the Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise centres on the analysis of behavioural data to understand and forecast customer shopping/purchasing activities. He works with firms from a wide range of industries, such as telecommunications, financial se…

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#038: Dr. Aniruddha Malpani on The State of Indian Education - Outdated Systems, Flawed Teaching Methods and Myopic Parenting 1:45:57

2y ago1:45:57

1:45:57

Dr. Aniruddha Malpani is a pioneering IVF Specialist, Angel Investor and Social Impact Entrepreneur. Through his firm Malpani Ventures, Dr. Malpani has contributed immensely in promoting India's startup ecosystem. A strong believer in the power of entrepreneurship, Dr. Malpani funds frugal innovation in India, and is also among the leading voices s…

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#037: Prem Kumar Gokuladasan on How Technology Can Transform India’s Rural Education 1:42:20

2y ago1:42:20

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Prem Kumar is the founder of Kalvi40, a mobile educational technology app that is transforming the way education is imparted to over 750 Government schools across 26 districts in Tamil Nadu. A seasoned IT delivery Manager with a career that spanned 19 years across companies like HCL and TCS, Prem Kumar took a leap of faith in creating Kalvi40 when …

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The Super CMO Show - Marc de Swaan Arons (#001) 1:22:32

2+ y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

HUMANIZED GROWTH: A NEW BLUEPRINT FOR MARKETING Mark de Swaan Arons is a thought leader in global marketing leadership. An experienced marketing hand, Marc had a successful 14-year career with Unilever working in The Netherlands and New York offices and is now the Founder of the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) - a not-for-profit organization that h…

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The Best Advice Our Guests Ever Received | 2022 Recap 16:26

2+ y ago16:26

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Is it Your life is your responsibility or Just keep going. No matter what or pay yourself first. It does not matter how good the advice is if you have benefited from it! As Prof Annapurni says, Whatever the situation you are in be it a disadvantageous situation but identify the advantage of it and make use of it. As Sunder Madakshira says, Winning …

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What advice would you give to an 18-Year Old at University? | 2022 Recap 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

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What advice would you give to an 18-year-old in university? Is it Getting out of the bubble of your Majors? Developing communication skills or simply sticking to the basics? As Prof Annapurni says, work hard, be passionate, and find something that challenges you. If you feel comfortable and capable, you are no longer challenged. As Neil Hoyne says,…

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What Does Success Mean To You? | 2022 Recap 9:44

2+ y ago9:44

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What Does Success Mean To You? Is it about how much money you make for yourself, or is it in being able to give back to society? Is it a measure of happiness or in constantly striving to achieve your goals? As Prof Annapurni says, the definition of success changes in every stage of career and life. When we start our career, we are hungry, we are cu…

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#036: Rupal Patel on Identity-Driven Leadership: Lessons Learnt from the CIA, to being a CEO 1:12:00

2+ y ago1:12:00

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Rupal Patel is an ex-CIA agent turned entrepreneur, international speaker and business consultant. She helps founders and executives unlock their potential through a powerful new toolkit that reveals how techniques of the CIA can help anyone find their voice and thrive without conforming to stale stereotypes or dated “best practices”. Rupal is the …

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#035: The Chris Yeh Experience: On Design, Leadership and Blitzscaling 1:39:54

2+ y ago1:39:54

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A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris Yeh has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scale-ups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Chris Yeh is the co-auth…

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#034: Thales Teixeira on Digital Disruption Through Decoupling 1:33:40

2+ y ago1:33:40

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Prof. Thales Teixeira is the co-founder of digital disruption consultancy Decoupling.co. Previously, he was the Lumry Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, where he taught MBA, doctoral and executive-level courses in Marketing Models, Digital Marketing and Ecommerce for 10 years. His two primary domains of research constitute Digit…

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#033: B Joseph Pine II on Want to Win Customers? Sell Them Experiences. 59:19

2+ y ago59:19

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B. Joseph Pine II is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and management advisor to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups alike. He is the cofounder of Strategic Horizons LLP, a thinking studio dedicated to helping businesses conceive and design new ways of adding value to their economic offerings. Pine consults with numerous…

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#032: Prasad Mangipudi on Building a World-Class Sports Ecosystem in India 51:28

2+ y ago51:28

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Prasad Mangipudi is one of the top sports development and marketing minds in India. Prasad is the Managing Director of Sportzlive - a company primarily focused on investing and creating Sports IPRs in the Indian sub-continent market, and is a Mentor Director with the Hyderabad Hydras, a premier esports & lifestyle organisation. Prasad is one of the…

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