Diasporaa 04-02-25 The Shashank Redemption: From Dubai to Its Opposite

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

The Shashank Redemption: From Dubai to Its Opposite | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 4 Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Shashank Mehta, an entrepreneur and clean technology leader originally from Delhi, now living in Sudbury, Ontario. Shashank talks about his journey from India to Dubai, and then to Canada, sharing his experiences, challenges, and triumphs along the way. Tune in to learn about life in Dubai, his experience at the London Business School, his immigration story, and his advice for new immigrants. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian Diaspora! 00:00 Introduction to Diaspora the Show 00:38 Meet Shashank Mehta: Entrepreneur and Thought Leader 02:14 Shashank's Early Life and Move to Dubai 05:03 Experiences in Dubai and the Entrepreneurship Bug 07:30 Pursuing an MBA and Networking in Dubai 15:22 Transition to Canada: Challenges and Reflections 23:50 Strategizing the Next Steps in Canada 26:06 Building a Social Circle in a New Country 28:49 Experiencing Canadian Culture and Warmth 31:59 Future Plans and Reflections 32:26 The Significance of the Last Name 'Mehta' 35:10 Balancing Small Town Life and Big City Opportunities 39:25 Advice for New Immigrants 44:13 Global Citizenship and Future Aspirations 45:51 Fun Segment: This or That 47:04 Conclusion and Farewell List of Resources: Atlantis, The Palm Hotel in Dubai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis,_The_Palm Canada Express Entry Program: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry.html Dubai Marina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai_Marina London Business School: https://www.london.edu Mehta Surname: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehta Northeastern Ontario: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeastern_Ontario Rooh Afza Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vFpEMSkZyk About the Podcast: Diasporaa was the name of Aditya's startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities. Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora and uncovering how much we have in common despite our differences. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST. About Aditya Mehta: Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon. He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun. Connect with Diasporaa: Instagram: @diasporaapodcast YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150