TheListeningPlatform Podcast

We welcome back Suchindra (Suchi) Kanakanapalya—our very first guest—for a deep dive into the business and investment landscapes of India and Australia. Suchi shares practical boardroom insights on cross-border ventures, market dynamics, the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), MSME financing, and the consumer segmentation shaping India’s digital economy. Suchindra'...

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In this episode of The Listening Platform, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Murali Koneru, a man whose life has been defined by a 40-year commitment to "Paada Yatra" (walking on foot). From his first spiritual trek of 330km in India during the 1980s to establishing one of Sydney’s most significant community walks, Murali shares the profound physical and spiritual lessons le...

In this episode of TheListeningPlatform, we sit down with Krithika Srinivasan, an architect, project manager, and the founder of Dharpana School of Arts in Sydney. Krithika shares her journey from Chennai to Australia, exploring how she balances a demanding professional career with her deep passion for Bharatanatyam. We delve into the concept of "Dharpana," the intersection of architectu...

From near-bankruptcy to business rockstar. 🚀Ram Naresh’s story is one of the most powerful we’ve ever hosted. If you’ve ever felt like the odds were against you, this conversation will give you the energy to keep fighting. What do you do when everything falls apart in just one week? In this powerful episode, Ram Naresh, founder of Tat Capital, joins us to share the raw, honest story of his journe...

A Conversation with Sai Paravastu | TheListeningPlatform In this episode of TheListeningPlatform, we sit down with Mr. Sai Paravastu, a prominent leader in the Australian-Indian community and a key figure (National President) in the Hindu Council of Australia. From his early days as a Y2K engineer solving global tech challenges to his current role as a community advocate and "AI Evangelist,&q...

Can a few clicks change a life? 🌍✨In this episode of The Listening Platform, we sit down with Smita Ram, the Co-founder of RangDe, to explore the revolutionary world of social investing. For 18 years, RangDe has been more than just a platform—it’s been a movement. Smita shares how they are bridging the gap between everyday investors and India’s most resilient entrepreneurs: the farmers, artisans...

What happens when organisations deploy AI with no governance, no oversight, and nobody accountable? Puneet Matai has been inside that room. With over 20 years leading data and AI initiatives across global banks and technology companies — from Santander Bank to UOB, now at Temus (Singapore's Temasek-backed digital transformation firm) — and as a faculty member at Columbia University, Puneet has...

Pandit Siva Srinivasan - Founder of Sanatan Hindu Sankriti, a Priest in Shirdi Sai Baba temple at Regents Park, NSW. Website: https://hindusanskriti.com.au/You can join the SHS WhatsApp group by visiting this website. Chapters: 00:00 - Pranams to our GURUS04:20 - Introduction - Pandit Siva 07:25 - Secretary, Australia Council of Hindu Clergy10:07 - Sanatan Hindu Sanskriti - Purpose,16:13 - Vasanth...

Great products aren’t accidents. They’re decisions. I lead teams to make the right ones, using disciplined product thinking and data to shape customer-first growth at scale - Meena Ramalingam. Meena's Specialization: Translating Vision to P&L | Customer Experience Transformation | Platform Modernization | Digital Wallets & Payments | Data-informed Prioritisation and Decisions | Building Re...

Kusuma Siddavaram, Founder of Swaraalaya Music school has trained more than 150 students [ Kids + Adults ], building the confidence in each of them. Making them perform in many events within Sydney has been her forte. True to the nature of Music, Kusuma has been humble and carved out many Lessons for us across Kids, Parents, Adults regarding the nuances of Music. She has also captured the Music Ec...

In this episode, Dr Annathurai Gnanasambandam shares 10 practical life messages shaped by a lifetime of lived experience — through family, learning, failure, service, and reflection, including nearly 30 years of living in Australia. This is not a conversation about titles or achievements, but about the lessons that quietly accumulate over time: helping one person achieve their ambition, encouragin...

Sharavi Kulkarni -a GenZ conversation with a focus on Goal,ATAR,High School & University in SydneyYou will love this GenZ podcast. Forward this to your friends, universitiy , HSC students. Sharavi's Linkedin connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharavikulkarni/Yogesh Kulkarni's Linkedin Connect:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshpk/Reach out to "The Listening Platform" at: htt...

An absolute firework conversation with Ronald Menezes. Ron & I worked together in Infosys and then rejoined at HSBC. From there we parted ways for a decade to this moment. Catching up with Ron, it was pleasure to know how the life has transformed and importantly what's the learning we could get from these. Hindsight, is always a great story teller. let's tune in. Ronald Menezes - Found...

Today we’re speaking with Devi Sambamoorthy — founder of NurtureU Technologies, a Zoho partner leading an all-women team that’s helping businesses transform through tech. She’s also a Toastmasters champion and a passionate advocate for women in STEMDevi Sambamoorthy Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/devisambamoorthy?originalSubdomain=aeNurture U Technologies :https://nurtureu.tech/Zoho Websit...

An amazing conversation coming up with Rohit Gupta, Founder of VegSpoons. An understanding about why he started this and what's the expansion plans. Specifically, What's in it for you ?  @VegSpoons   @TheListeningPlatform  Reach out to "The Listening Platform" at: https://topmate.io/TheListeningPlatformhttps://thelisteningplatform.com/https://www.instagram.com/thelisteningplatfor...

Dr Subrat Nargundkar - Conversation Sydney Schools - OC, Selective and Parent's role - Part 2Reach out to Dr Subrat for any queries on your Kids's education. +61 455 992 486NAPLAN related:https://www.nap.edu.au/naplanSelective Schools:https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/choosing-a-school-setting/selective-high-schools/choosing-a-school/selective-high-schoolsOC:https:/...

Dr Subrat Nargundkar - Conversation Sydney Schools - OC, Selective and Parent's role - Part 1

A conversation weaved into the intricacies of Coach, a mom, daughter, wife. From the "Oxford of the East" - Pune to Americas and then back to Mumbai, Tanaya brings in decades of experience from being a L & D Manager. Transitioned to ICF PCC [ International Coaching Federation ], Tanaya is full time Coach living the life in her own terms. Some of the key aspects we have covered here are : What...

The Journey of Rajesh Venkataramaia. A dedicated person who had been on community service for last 27 years, explains the path he has chosen and path he is leading now. SEWA Australia https://www.sewaaustra...Vote for Rajesh NOW: https://surveys.reputa...Reach out to "The Listening Platform" at: https://topmate.io/The...https://thelisteningpl...  / thelisteningplatform Previous Podcasts...

Story of Nirmal Kallore — a man shaped by the discipline and values of an Indian Army home. That early spark never faded, guiding him to achieve his dream of serving in the Army — now as part of the Combat Reserves here in Australia. In a world that often rushes by, what can we learn from a life built on discipline and purpose? Let’s step into Nirmal’s world and discover together. LinkedIn Profile...

Full YT Video Link : https://youtu.be/N_eqwllGUSo Tariq Jameel Consistently impressing clients with his professionalism and industry knowledge, Tariq Jameel is a results driven Sales Agent with a highly regarded work ethic. Tariq takes great pride in achieving the best outcome for buyers and sellers alike. A desirable trait, his core philosophy is to treat everyone with mutual respect, whilst assi...

Our next story is from Krithika Ganesh, who had transitioned from Home make to Entrepreneur, before these buzzwords became viral. This is a story of Grit and Grace. In this inspiring episode, we delve into the journey of Krithika Ganesh, an entrepreneur who transformed her passion for art and craft into a thriving sustainable business. From humble beginnings in Vishakhapatnam, Krithika shares how...

A conversation with Suchindra is never a dull moment. With valuable insights spread across this episode, Suchindra explains the family living in Australia, what they considered as great asset, What parameters they took upon consideration when they decided to move back to India. Like, Share and Subscribe. I am sure the 37 mins would be worth your time. Specifically in Spotify where you can listen d...