Best NYC Emergency Management Podcasts (2025)

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PrepTalk Episode98 Hurricane Preparedness 44:52

16d ago44:52

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PrepTalk Episode98 Hurricane Preparedness by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Prep Talk Episode 97- Herman Schaffer and Jocelyn Rajaballey 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

With the summer months just a few weeks away, it’s a great time for New Yorkers to restock on sunblock, dust-off the air-conditioner and learn how to recognize the symptoms for a heatstroke. On the latest episode of New York City Emergency Management's Prep Talk podcast, Deputy Commissioner of Community Engagement Herman Schaffer, and Human Service…

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!Preparate! Episode 26-Doris Garrido 17:57

4M ago17:57

17:57

En honor a abril, mes de agradecimiento a los voluntarios, el nuevo episodio de ¡Prepárate! destaca la importancia de la preparación comunitaria con Doris Garrido, cocapitana de las Organizaciones Comunitarias Activas en Desastres (COAD) de East Harlem. Como colíder de una coalición de organizaciones y empresas locales que trabajan para prepararse,…

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!Preparate! Episodio 25 con Janet Peguero 40:29

5M ago40:29

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!Preparate! Episodio 25 con Janet Peguero by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Prep Talk Episode 96 - Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson 43:14

5M ago43:14

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In honor of Women’s History Month, NYCEM’s podcasts feature Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson on ‘Prep Talk’ and Deputy Bronx Borough President Janet A. Peguero on ¡Prepárate!’ . They share what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their commitment to the 1.4 million New Yorkers who call The Bronx home.…

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Saurabh Nigam, author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. 35:51

5M ago35:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Saurabh Nigam—HR leader, angel investor, and author of People-Powered Startups: Building a Culture of Collaboration, Innovation, and High Performance. With over two decades of experience, Saurabh shares actionable insights on building a thriving startup culture, avoiding common HR mistakes, and hiring the right peop…

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Prep Talk Episode 95 - Traci Wheelwright, NYCEM Deputy General Counsel 25:26

5M ago25:26

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To celebrate Black History Month, we spoke with Traci Wheelwright, who serves as the Deputy Chief Counsel for New York City Emergency Management. Traci shared what led to her interest in law, challenges black women still face in the workplace, and what she hopes to accomplish in her current role.Prior to joining the agency, she held leadership role…

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From Mumbai to NYC: Leia Tyebjee on Building Pylot Studios, a global platform empowering emerging artists 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Showcasing emerging artists—today, my guest is Leia Tyebjee, co-founder of Pylot Studios, an interdisciplinary creative platform dedicated to artistic design, curation, and community engagement. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of creating spaces for artists, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and how Pylot Studios is redefin…

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Prep Talk Fire Safety with FDNY Capt. Kozo 16:07

8M ago16:07

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Learn how many smoke and carbon monoxide alarms you should have in your home, what to do in the event of a fire, how to safely use space heaters, and more from FDNY Captain Michael Kozo, the Officer in Charge of the Fire Safety Education Unit. Captain Kozo also discusses brush fires, which, due to the record-dry fall, have presented the FDNY with d…

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!Prepárate! FDNY FabricioCaro_Episodio24 24:00

8M ago24:00

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En nuestro nuevo episodio hablamos sobre la prevención de incendios, herramientas de seguridad y cómo los neoyorquinos pueden protegerse a sí mismos y a sus hogares durante el invierno con Fabricio Caro, Subjefe del Personal del Departamento de Bomberos de la ciudad de Nueva York. A través de la Fundación FDNY, la agencia cuenta con un equipo de ex…

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Indie Hacker Special: Piyush Patel founder of AmplifyX Labs on Building Micro-SaaS, Bootstrapping, and Scaling. 41:41

9M ago41:41

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Indie Hacker Special! I speak to Piyush Patel, the founder of AmplifyX Labs and a prominent voice in the micro-SaaS and indie hacking space. From bootstrapping projects to building in public and exploring AI-powered tools, Piyush shares invaluable insights into his personal journey, product development strategies, getting your first customers and t…

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Prep Talk Episode 93 Large-scale Events 30:07

9M ago30:07

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Prep Talk Episode 93 Large-scale Events by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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From Spicy Dreams to Market Domination: Mikhel Rajani co-founder of Naagin Sauce on building India’s No.1 hot sauce brand. 34:14

9M ago34:14

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Chicken and hot sauce are a match made in heaven! In this episode, II’m joined by Mikhel Rajani, co-founder of Naagin Sauce, India’s first and favourite hot sauce brand. Mikhel and his team spotted a gap in the market about five years ago and have since transformed Naagin Sauce into a household name, now partnering with KFC India and reaching both …

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Building Strength for Everyday People: Adarsh Gopalakrishnan founder of Move101 on Making Fitness Accessible. 45:40

9M ago45:40

45:40

The world is getting fatter! In this episode, we dive deep into fitness and nutrition with Adarsh Gopalakrishnan, founder of Move101 in Chennai. Move101 is a unique strength and conditioning gym tailored for regular folks with little to no training background, and it also offers online coaching. Adarsh’s journey into fitness began in an unexpected …

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National Preparedness Month with Hewett Chiu of RaisingHealth 13:45

10M ago13:45

13:45

After recognizing National Preparedness Month's theme of 'Preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities for Risks and Disasters' in September, NYCEM's Ashleigh Holmes and Grace Scullion spoke with President & CEO of RaisingHealth Hewett Chiu, a leader in public health in New York City. Chiu has worked in New York City …

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¡Prepárate! Episode 23 15:26

10M ago15:26

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On the latest episode of !Preparate! NYC Deputy Sheriff Sergio Bocanumenth shares how his love for community led him to a career in law enforcement. A career where being bilingual has been an asset, especially when dealing with the public in a city like New York with visitors and residents from all corners of the Hispanic diaspora.…

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¡PREPÁRATE! Episodio 22 NYPD Chief Pintos 27:54

11M ago27:54

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On this episode of ¡Prepárate!, NYCEM Chief of Staff Yokarina Duarte and Community Engagement Specialist Emely Rodriguez sit down with NYPD Chief of Staff Raul Pintos to discuss his remarkable career at the NYPD, the importance of Hispanic leader, and some of the latest NYPD initiatives aimed at keeping the city safe. Pintos, who has dedicated over…

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Anushka Gupta co-founder of MyMuse on building India’s first bedroom essentials brand. 51:19

1y ago51:19

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On a mission to make intimacy easy, approachable, and fun. Today my guest is Anushka Gupta, co-founder of MyMuse. MyMuse is India’s first bedroom essentials brand, dedicated to making intimacy easy, approachable, and fun for Indians everywhere. Anushka and her husband started in a small apartment and now operate a warehouse serving over 150,000 cus…

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Prince Thomas, CEO & Co-founder of MetaShot on building the world's first console-like cricket game 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

Experience real cricket at home! In this episode, I sit down with Prince Thomas, co-founder of MetaShot, a Bangalore-based gaming startup. MetaShot offers a unique and immersive cricket experience through a cutting-edge metaphysical smart bat. Prince shares how the idea for MetaShot emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the early days of…

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El voluntariado y Cuerpo de Paz con Matt Lyttle 31:02

1y ago31:02

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Un episodio especial dedicado al Mes del Voluntariado, con la participación del estimado invitado Matt Lyttle, Director del Segmento de Defensa y Seguridad en Guidehouse, una firma consultora de gestión global. La copresentadora Yokarina Duarte conversa con Lyttle sobre su experiencia como voluntario del Cuerpo de Paz en Nicaragua, lo cual lo prepa…

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Karan Singh, CEO & Founder of Aristobrat, on redefining fashion entrepreneurship. 34:18

1y ago34:18

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Step into the dynamic world of Indian menswear fashion with our latest episode! Join us as we sit down with Karan Singh, the creative force behind Aristobrat, a brand renowned for its premium men's clothing. In this insightful conversation, Karan takes us on a journey from his inspiration drawn from a transformative trip to Scandinavia to the incep…

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Lalit Kalani, Founder of Rock Paper Rum, On building an innovative premium Indian Rum brand 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

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Drawing inspiration from the timeless game of Rock-Paper-Scissors, today's guest is Lalit Kalani, the Founder of Rock Paper Rum, an innovative Indian Rum brand prominently featured on Season 3 of Shark Tank India. In this episode, Lalit delves into the journey of launching his venture, shedding light on navigating the competitive Mumbai market, mas…

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Megha Gambhir co-founder & CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics on building a global sports analytics company and helping athletes improve sports performance. 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

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Driven by love for Table Tennis. Megha Gambhir, is the amazing co-founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics. Her company is revolutionising the world of sports by providing athletes with cutting-edge analytics and insights to improve their performance. She talks about how she got started with a MVP - an Excel spreadsheet, to now working the ITTF an…

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Surbhi Jain, Founder of Neend. On Building an app that aims to help people sleep better. 25:43

1+ y ago25:43

25:43

Making India sleep better: More than 55% of Indian adults face trouble falling asleep at least three nights a week. Today, I speak with Surbhi Jain, the founder of Neend, a free app offering stories, soothing sleep sounds, meditation, and more to help users unwind and nod off. Launched in 2021, Surbhi shares how she started this journey after contr…

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Gokul NA. Co-Founder of CynLr. Revolutionising Robotics and making ‘universal factories’ the future. 51:03

1+ y ago51:03

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Universal factories of the future. Today my guest is Gokul NA, Co-Founder of CynLr. a pioneering deep-tech startup dedicated to the radical reinvention of dynamic vision-enabled robots, unlocking the potential to create the 'universal factories' of tomorrow. In this enlightening discussion, Gokul takes us on a journey back over a decade, recounting…

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Pratham Jindal, Founder & CEO of Praper Media. On building a content agency helping creators create! 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

31:01

From a 13-year-old dreaming of becoming a YouTuber to now leading a 6-figure video content agency, today I speak with Pratham Jindal, Founder and CEO of Praper Media—a content agency collaborating with some of the biggest creators on the planet. In this episode he shares insights into launching the agency, recounting the story of securing his first…

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Sarabjeet Sachar - CEO of Aspiration Jobs. A seasoned career coach & mentor. Guiding busy professionals for a fast pace career growth & future-proof success. 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

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It's a tough job market out there folks! , and on today's episode, we have an expert to guide us through it. I'm joined by Sarabjeet Sacher, the founder of Aspiration Jobs, with a profound passion for coaching professionals in areas such as career growth, career development, job search strategies, and interview techniques. He shares valuable insigh…

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Preparate Episosde 19 Castro MOIA 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

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NYC Emergency Management's latest episode of ¡PREPÁRATE! talks with Commissioner Manuel Castro from the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the agency's role in serving immigrant communities of new York.By NYC Emergency Management

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Prep Talk - 20th Anniversary of Ready NY and CERT 28:04

2y ago28:04

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First Deputy Commissioner Christina Farrell and Director of Individual Preparedness Abby Banks discuss the Ready NY and CERT programs for the 20th anniversary.By NYC Emergency Management

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Episodio 18: Ernesto Morales From NOAA Discusses the Importance of Messaging Before Emergencies 40:51

2y ago40:51

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In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, the latest episode of New York City Emergency Management’s Spanish podcast ¡Prepárate!, features Ernesto Morales, alerts coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s San Juan, Puerto Rico office. As part of the National Weather Service team in Puerto Rico, Morales …

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Beat the Heat with Health Tips from the NYC Department of Health 31:48

2y ago31:48

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On the latest episode of ‘Prep Talk’, Cari Olson, assistant commissioner of the Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, discusses the dangers of extreme heat during the summer months. Ms. Olson shared what precautions New Yorkers should take to beat the heat, and how the city responds to…

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Women's History Month with Chief of Staff Camille Joseph Varlack 20:51

2+ y ago20:51

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On this episode of “Prep Talk” Camille Joseph Varlack, chief of staff to the Mayor of New York City, shares her story about what inspired her to pursue a career in law, challenges women still face in the workplace, and what she hopes to accomplish in her current role. Varlack also discusses what led her to a career in public service and why she eve…

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Aruna Chawla, founder of Salad - A FemTech startup building wellness for women & disrupting the face of a $100bn + global industry. 34:23

2+ y ago34:23

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Enabling the well-being of more than 355 million Indian women through products, experiences, and experts. Today my guest is Aruna Chawla, founder of Salad, a lifestyle planner mobile app that support women to better manage their health throughout the menstrual cycle by providing personalised nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle advice. She talks about…

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Creating a more inclusive city: A discussion with NYC MOPD Commissioner Christina Curry 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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On this episode of “Prep Talk” Christina Curry, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities, the first African American woman in the role, discusses how she became an advocate for the deaf and people with disabilities. Curry also talks about the many challenges people with disabilities face and how they may differ for people of c…

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Winter Weather Prep with DSNY 38:53

2+ y ago38:53

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Winter Weather Prep with DSNY by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Sourabh Kumar, co-founder of PotHoleRaja, a social venture that’s on a mission to make India & the world pothole-free. 35:56

2+ y ago35:56

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Bye Bye Potholes! Today I have the pleasure to talk to Sourabh Kumar, co-founder of PotHoleRaja, a social venture that 's on a mission to make India & the world pothole-free. He got the idea After reading a tragic story about a woman who lost her life due to a pothole. He gave up his highly paid corporate job to fill in potholes around the streets …

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Gautam Madhavan, CEO & founder of Mad Influence, on building the largest creator economy in the world 37:42

2+ y ago37:42

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Content is king! Today my guest is Gautam Madhavan CEO & founder of Mad Influence and influencer management agency. They do more than just connect creators and brands. They do digital marketing, social media management, content authoring, and providing consulting services to businesses. They are trying to create the biggest content companies in the…

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Deploying to Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona 18:49

2+ y ago18:49

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On September 19, 2022, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico, five years to the day of Hurricane Maria. Four days after, Mayor Eric Adams sent a multiagency team of New York City employees to assess the island’s needs after the hurricane. The team was comprised of employees from the New York City Emergency Management Department, New York Cit…

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Prep Talk - Episode 85: Ten Years After Superstorm Sandy 38:20

3y ago38:20

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As the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, New York City Emergency Management staff members reflect on the historic storm and the unprecedented impacts New York City faced. The storm forever changed New York City and was a pivotal moment in creating change to combat climate change and the increase in extreme weather events.On this ep…

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Investing $100M+ in India over the next 4 years, Nitin Sharma, general partner & co-founder of Antler India. 40:40

3y ago40:40

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Building the next wave of technology. Today my guest is seasoned investor Nitin Sharma, general partner & co-founder of Antler India. A global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow. They're one of the fastest growing VC firms in the world. In this episode he talks about his 15+ year investing…

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¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez 34:39

3y ago34:39

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¡Prepárate! A Conversation with NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners 31:47

3y ago31:47

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Prep Talk - Episode 83: Coordination with Utility Partners by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Piyush Kumar founder & CEO of Rooter. On building India’s biggest gaming & E-sports community. 36:52

3y ago36:52

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India is expected to be home to 700 million gamers by 2025. So Today my guest Piyush Kumar, he is the Founder and CEO of Rooter. A game streaming and E-Sports platform. Rooter has emerged as the largest player in the Indian gaming category, with close to 50 million downloads, making it the No. 1 app in the ‘sports’ category on the Google Play Store…

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Prep Talk - Episode 82: Strategic Plan/Talent Retention and Recruitment 36:43

3y ago36:43

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The latest episode of “Prep Talk” podcast highlights the strategic plan as well as one its key priorities: talent retention and recruitment, and the agency’s goal for its workforce to reflect the communities it serves. The new episode featuring NYC Emergency Management Monitoring and Evaluation Program Manager Jimmy Deats and Deputy Director of Tal…

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Amit Purohit CEO & founder of Fantasy Akhada, on building one of the fastest growing Fantasy Sports Platform in India. 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

Sports tech and driving sports engagement. Today my guest is Amit Purohit CEO & founder of Fantasy Akhada, a fantasy sports platform that provides you with an opportunity to play Fantasy Cricket, Fantasy Football and Fantasy Kabaddi by using your sports knowledge and skill. So today he talks about building a hyper growth sports tech startup, going …

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Prep Talk - Episode 81: Preparing for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season 9:51

3y ago9:51

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On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” Matthew Rosencrans, lead hurricane season outlook forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, discusses the science behind the outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. He reveals what sparked his interest in meteorology and how he got started in field. Rosencrans also shares how NOAA fits into the …

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Shalibhadra Shah CEO & Co-founder of ABC Talkies - India’s first Film Tech company, on building the world’s first cinema marketplace. 47:49

3y ago47:49

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Get your popcorn ready! Today my guest is Shalibhadra Shah, CEO & Co-founder of ABC Talkies. An online movie platform for filmmakers to submit their films and for cinema lovers to watch independent cinema on a pay-per-view model. He talks about what motivated him to get this off the ground and what problem they are solving . He talks about how they…

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Prep Talk - Episode 80: Emergency Planning 17:40

3y ago17:40

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Prep Talk - Episode 80: Emergency Planning by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Srinath Ravichandran CEO & co-founder of Agnikul on building India's first private small satellite rocket, Agnibaan. 42:07

3y ago42:07

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Launching rockets into space! My guest is Srinath Ravichandran CEO & co-founder of Agnikul, a Chennai-based Indian aerospace manufacturer specialising in building launch vehicles capable of taking micro and nano-satellites to Low Earth Orbit, on-demand. He started as an outsider , working in finance but his heart was always in aerospace. In this ep…

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Summit Nayak co-founder of Ekank - On building a story-telling platform that aims to promote art, culture, history & heritage. 38:46

3+ y ago38:46

38:46

Transforming storytelling. Today my guest is Summit Nayak - Co-founder of Ekank. They are building a storytelling platform, democratising non-fiction by bringing lost and forgotten history to the forefront. He talks about how they got this off the ground. Talks about ignoring the experts who told him not to build the product because it wasn't cool …

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