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Iftikhar Shaikh

Finance Leader with 30+ years experience

In this Season 18 finale, we (finally!) interview a Finance veteran who's worked with MetLife, ICICI Pru, Reliance MF, HDFC & MNYL. Here he shares insights on topics such as life insurance, ULIP plans, mutual funds, stock market trading, real estate investing, asset allocation, and leadership. He shares very simple mantras for investing, expectation management etc.

Additionally, he discusses the importance of OKRs in goal setting and emphasizes traits of a leader being a combination of various qualities. He gives advice for future leaders to focus on doing the right things in the present to achieve their goals.

Episode 90

Nimisha Morkonda

Dir, Data Science | Advisory Board Member

Nimisha has extensive experience in AI and data science from working with large corporations. We discuss the history, misconceptions, and current trends of artificial intelligence (AI), where she elaborates on AI's roots dating back to the 1950s, its parallels with sci-fi literature & early prosthetics development, highlighting that the ideas of manipulating devices with brain signals are not recent. The conversation shifts to the hype around AI in modern business, addressing the oversimplification of AI's capabilities and the emerging issue of AI overload, especially in education and startups. Nimisha advises startups on the practical considerations of implementing AI and discusses the ethical and privacy concerns raised by AI applications.

Episode 89

Shashi Kumar

CEO, Akshayakalpa Organics

In this podcast episode, we celebrate our podcast's recognition as a top global podcasting agency by discussing the journey of Shashi Kumar, Founder and CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic. Shashi shares his transition from working in the tech industry to revolutionizing organic farming in India. The discussion covers the inception of Akshayakalpa, challenges in changing the farming industry, the importance of organic farming, financial struggles, and the impact of community and consumer support. Shashi emphasizes the role of technology in agriculture, the need for diversification in farming, and how Akshayakalpa is empowering farmers and contributing to sustainable farming practices.

Episode 88

Sudarshan Sarma

ex-CEO, CarzOnRent

A seasoned leader with experience in digital platforms like Flipkart, Google and Meta in addition to his automotive expertise in CarzOnRent & General Motors, Kaushik & Sudarshan discuss the intersection of AI and automotive innovation; the electrification landscape; invaluable leadership lessons; and how marketing strategies have evolved from placement-based buying to audience-based targeting.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that traverses the realms of technology, leadership, and industry dynamics, offering actionable insights for leaders and enthusiasts alike.

Episode 87

Pallavi Jha

Chairperson & MD, Dale Carnegie India

Pallavi has over 21 years of experience leading their India operations & this was a tantalising chat about leadership (including introverted leaders), AI, and their impact on organizations & how leadership itself has changed over time.

For employees, she advocates addressing fears through education, reskilling and psychological safety in change processes

Overall, the discussion offers insight into developing strong, ethical leadership amidst technological transformations.