Innovation and Insights

Reading as a habit is relevant today for both professional and personal development. In the attention war amid other distractions, it can lose out.  This is a conversation with Aniket Rai on reading and cultivating it as a habit. Here are the highlights of this podcast episode  ➡️How we lose touch with reading as professionals ➡️We are competing against ourselves to cultivate a reading habit. Gues...

Sharing a conversation on Innovation with Robyn M. Bolton. She has collaborated with Prof Clayton Christensen and has transformed numerous industries. In this conversation, Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, shares insights on innovation. We talk about the following: How to navigate ambiguous problems for innovation How creativity thrives under constraints Goal setting and reve...

This is a conversation with Garima Bharadwaj, Co-founder and CTO of Enlite Research. In this free flowing discussion, Garima shared insights about the Building Management Systems industry. Here are the key areas covered: How Garima discovered the problem to address at Enlite Difference between customers and users How Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns are adopting tech solutions Ramping up on technology when...

Grab a tea or coffee for this one. We are discussing an insight on Scenario Planning drawing examples from cricket.  I came across this interesting article by Rick Lynch and Jay Galeota in the Harvard Business Review Guide on Strategy. It discusses 4 ways to bullet proof your strategy. However, I chose to spend time on the first one on scenario planning. We will cover it's importance, what to...

Paul is a season executive in the cpass and mobile services. He has worked as a lobbyist and has a comprehensive strategic consulting background. He’s also a skiing coach for more than 25 years. I truly had a fun discussion with him ranging from sports to business strategy to books and how emerging economies are spurring new innovations.   This is an extended conversation with him on the following...

There are a lot of traditional industries where tech can play a huge role in its transformation. Using innovative approaches, the customer experience can be greatly improved. For a startup, traditional businesses are an exciting opportunity to increase market size When the mere thought of death unsettles us, carrying out the final rites of a loved one feels unfathomable. A subject we often tend to...

Innovation frequently emerges from the act of reimagining the commonplace. What happens when you create an export supply chain around an everyday Indian commodity like bananas? Join this captivating conversation as Aryamman Agarwaal unveils the remarkable journey of Trident Foods, illuminating how they are spearheading the transformation of Indian bananas into a globally valued commodity while emp...

In a world where the marketplace is becoming more democratic, developing a product mindset and creating valuable solutions for people is crucial. Meet Mr. Vishal Purohit, the co-founder and CEO of Wooqer, a platform that helps business processes go digital with a do-it-yourself approach. Vishal shares important insights on what product managers should focus on and how to foster a product-focused c...

Podcast Interview with Vinod Bhat, CFA the author of The Financial Independence Marathon https://amzn.to/3E1VRF6 In this podcast, Vinod Bhat takes us on a journey towards achieving financial independence and building a prosperous future. Chapter 1: 0:00 Speaker Introduction Get acquainted with Vinod Bhat, a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) and a highly experienced professional in the field. Disco...

Learn how Design Thinking and Quality Management frameworks intersect. Questions answered: 1. Does Quality Management apply for startups and SMEs 2. Example of how a startup can approach quality management 3. Plan Do Check Act framework 4. Design Thinking and Quality Management 5. How you should think about both topics Full Episode with  @manage-better https://youtu.be/5BLgea4i9I0 Books: Quality F...

Join us in this captivating podcast conversation as we delve into the inspiring journey of Shajan Samuel, a Corporate Ultra Runner. Through a series of insightful interviews, we explore the mindset, motivation, and preparation behind tackling difficult terrains, staying motivated for a 100 km run, and the challenges faced by an "aam aadmi" (common man) in preparing their body for such ar...

This is a conversation with Anshuman Tiwari - TIQS Professional. We discuss the following  Quality management for startups Is Quality Management an after thought? How innovation and quality management are interlinked Do they intersect? Confusing innovation with artistic creativity? Quality professionals outlook to life Book recommendations Follow Anshuman at https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshuman Fo...

This is a conversation with Sucheta Deb Burman. In this podcast, we discuss the following 1. Long distance swimming 2. Her swim across the Palk Strait (Ram Setu), from India to Sri Lanka and back 3. Water, creatures, and challenges in open water swims 4. Her training plan for ultra swims 5. Diet and nutrition, what's carb loading and how regular Indian food helps athletes 6. Mental toughness...

In this episode, we are joined by Pro Indian Golfer Rahil Gangjee. We dive into the world and life of a pro golfer. This episode touches upon the following: 1. Rahil's introduction to golf 2. How he manages training, travel, and competitions 3. Keeping himself physically and mentally fit 4. Golfer's life 5. How a coach and caddy help a golfer Tune in and learn about the golfing life. ---...

This is a conversation with Ved Krishna, the founder of Pakka Inc. At Pakka, they build and invest towards sustainable packaging (bags, flexible packaging and moulded products) from agricultural residues. We talk about their innovation process, company culture, sustainability, and more. This was a very insightful conversation and Ved shares some wonderful points for life. 5:20 – 8:35 Innovation in...

In this episode, we learn about sustainable ceramics from Shashak Nimkar. The podcast discusses the following: Origins of Earth Tatva Research process at National Institute of Design  Recycling of ceramics Innovation process used to finalize the process Linear vs circular ceramic production Sustainability impact Supporting Earth Tatva  About Shashank Nimkar Shashank is the founder and CEO of Earth...

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Jiwanjot Teja, who has won the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaching in India. Coach Teja shares his top tips for training, nutrition, all-weather conditioning, and controlling heart rate for competitions. He also shares his journey to becoming India's top archery coach and the challenges he faced along the way. Whether you're an archer yourse...

Today on #InnovationSportsLife we have someone who runs insane distances. She recently ran 100km non-stop (about 11 hours), and holds three Guinness world records. In 2019, she ran from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, The Trans India Run Challenge. She covered almost 4000 km in 87 days (13 days before the world record timeline), became the fastest female runner to run from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and set...

This is a discussion with Bob Burg, the author of the book The Go Giver https://amzn.to/3FkwHnl We talk about the following in our conversation 🎯 What is the Go Giver Way 🎯 Non-monetary giving 🎯 5 Principles of Giving 🎯 How do you measure value added to others 🎯 Authenticity in social media 🎯 Side gigs and hustle culture 🎯 Mentorship - How to find mentors and add value to them Bob also ment...

The investment industry moves at a breakneck speed. Information of all levels from highly-specialized sources to the WhatsApp university hits you in the face. How does a mutual fund strategist navigate through these waters? I learned a bit about this world from Vinod Bhat, CFA, a  Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at a leading AMC.  In this conversation, we dive into 1. A day in the life...

In this episode, Ramit Tandon joins us right before he left for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. He is India's top squash players while leading a corporate life simultaneously. At the time of recording, Ramit is India's ranked at #2 for India and #36 in the world. We discuss the following Preparation for a high level squash tournament Strategies for playing at the highest level...

This episode is a conversation with Udit Goenka on SaaS, Ideal Customer profiling, Three Stage Ideation process, and more. Udit is the founder of PitchGround his most successful startup to date, currently valued at $20M as of 2022. PitchGround is a SaaS Marketplace that bridges the gap between early-stage SaaS companies and early adopters, small-medium-sized businesses.  In this conversation, we d...

This conversation is about high-performance training. We are all striving to perform at the highest levels in our domains. What can we do to improve our mental faculties. That's where Aditi Surana comes to the rescue. Recently, she coached the Femina Miss India 2022 finalists. In this conversation, we talk about the following How a dyslexic became a handwriting analyst Learning from movies, B...

This is a conversation with Priyal Keni, an athlete who has represented India at International Shooting competitions. She is a Chartered Accountant by profession. Having won +117 medals & broken three national records, she represented the great Indian athlete story across four countries & multiple international championships, with career-best performances at International Shooting Competit...

In this episode, Rajiv Vaishnav shares the behind the scenes for his writing. Rajiv has been a stalwart in the Indian IT and Startup space. Rajiv has a talent to merge different domains into stories that connect. His writing covers philosophy, startups, movies, personal matters, and more. Its profound and yet pratical. You can read his work at his blog http://www.rajivvaishnav.com and follow him o...