2nd Innings

In this episode, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a deep conversation with Lloyd Mathias, a seasoned business strategist and investor. They explore Lloyd's journey from his early years in Mumbai to his extensive career in marketing and business. The discussion delves into the importance of resilience and empathy in today's fast-changing world, the impact of liberalization on caree...

In this episode of the Second Innings podcast, hosts Atul & Suman talk to Anil Nair to explore his journey from a successful career in advertising to founding Goodwind Moto Tours, a premium motorcycle touring company. Anil shares his early influences, the challenges he faced in his career, and the importance of self-awareness and purpose in making significant life transitions. He emphasizes th...

In this episode, hosts Atul S Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a conversation with Navyug Mohnot, a seasoned entrepreneur and life design coach. They explore Navyug's journey from his early life experiences, shaped by his father's career with the United Nations, to his education at IIT and his eventual transition into entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into the concept of 'Designing...

Hosts Atul S Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a conversation with a person who has scaled Mt Everest - Hemant Soreng, an adventurer, entrepreneur, and author. Hemant shares his inspiring journey from a middle-class upbringing in Delhi to climbing Mount Everest and starting his own travel company, Rustic Travel. The discussion covers his early influences, the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship,...

In this Reflections episode, Atul & Suman reflect on their chat with Radhika Vaz and Balaji Ramanujam. Radhika is a stand-up comedian and writer now, having worked in multiple jobs prior to that – while Balaji has worked across the Asia Pacific region building some very exciting brands and is now an ed-tech entrepreneur chasing the problem of preparing children to be entrepreneurs, inventors,...

Atul & Suman discuss the importance of self-awareness and introspection in career transitions. They reflect on Episode 17 with Vikas Tandon & Siddarth Menon - explore how recognizing personal dispositions and emotional triggers can lead to significant changes in one's professional life. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating career paths, the fear of stepping into new r...

In this episode, hosts Atul and Suman engage in a deep conversation with guests Vikas Tandon and Siddarth Menon about their career transitions and the importance of self-awareness. Vikas is an IIMA graduate, tried his hand at corporate jobs for the first 6-7 years, subsequently started a digital agency -Indigo Consulting. Indigo was acquired by the Publicis Groupe in 2012 after which he had the ch...

Atul & Suman's Reflections on the chat with  Srikanth Sarathy , talking about his multiple career transitions and insights into his thinking and learning. A quick bonus episode as a window into the long-form conversation with Srikanth! Srikanth has over 20 years of leadership and organizational building experience across advertising, digital, media & entertainment, consumer engagement...

In this 16th episode of the Second Innings podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh talk to Srikanth Sarathy, exploring his journey through various career transitions, the importance of support systems, and the pursuit of passion and purpose. Srikanth has over 20 years of leadership and organizational building experienceacross advertising, digital, media & entertainment, consumer engagement an...

Suman and Atul reflect on their conversation with Pooja Gupta and Vikram Arya. They discuss how early experiences shape individuals, the significance of embracing opportunities with a 'why not' attitude, and the need to define success on personal terms. The conversation also delves into the distinction between passion and purpose, emphasizing the importance of living in the present and practicing...

In the 15th episode of the 2nd Innings podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh engage with Vikram Arya and Pooja Gupta about their personal journeys of transformation and entrepreneurship. Vikram is a Real Estate developer in the mountains after many years in advertising & marketing while Pooja is an Edtech Startup entrepreneur, having worked at Asian Paints and Akzo Nobel in India and Southe...

In this episode, Atul Nath and Suman Ghose reflect on their conversation in Episode 14 with Ravi Sharma, exploring themes of self-discovery, the transition to entrepreneurship, navigating partnerships, and the future of entrepreneurship in India. Ravi shares his journey from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of independence, the need for a strong pull toward...

In this 14th episode, Ravi Sharma shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, discussing the pivotal moments that shaped his path. He reflects on his formative years, the realizations he had during college, and the experiences that led him to start his own venture. Ravi emphasizes the importance of passion, purpose, and the balance between risk and preparation in making signifi...

In this bonus episode of 2nd Innings, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghose reflect on their conversation with Uma Kasoji and Rahul Nagar, exploring themes of childhood influences, resilience in the face of life's challenges, the significance of personal branding, and the essential role of support systems in personal and professional growth. The discussion highlights how early experiences shape aspirati...

In this episode, hosts Suman Ghose and Atul Nath engage with guests Uma Kasoji and Rahul Nagar, who share their inspiring journeys from corporate careers to entrepreneurship. Uma, a management consultant, discusses her transition to co-founding a learning platform, while Rahul, a former corporate executive, delves into his passion for sports technology. The conversation explores the emotional aspe...

In this Reflections piece, Atul and Suman reflect on their previous episode 6 with Saumil Majmudar and Deepak Thakran, focusing on themes of passion, purpose, resilience, self-realization, and the importance of well-being in entrepreneurship. They discuss the shift from a serious approach to one that emphasizes fun, the significance of understanding one's own preferences, and the necessity of taki...

In this episode 12 of the 2nd Innings podcast, hosts Atul S Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a deep conversation with guests Rahul Singh and Ella Garg about their unique journeys of career transitions. Rahul and Ella have diametrically opposite transition stories - Rahul went from being a 25-year Entrepreneurial success to a corporate career! While Ella went from a 2-decade career at Airtel to start...

Here is a Bonus Episode - Reflections. In this episode, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghose discuss their insights from a podcast episode featuring Anshu Mor, a corporate executive turned stand-up comedian. They explore themes of decisiveness, job crafting, vulnerability, fear, authenticity, and the importance of having or not having a safety net in pursuing one's passion. The discussion emphasizes th...

In this episode of the 2nd Innings podcast, hosts Atul S Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a deep conversation with Anshu Mor, a former corporate executive turned stand-up comedian. Anshu shares his journey from a successful career at Microsoft to pursuing his passion for comedy, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. The discussion covers themes of finding purpose, the importance of...

In this, the 10th episode of the Second Innings Podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh engage in a conversation with Haresh Bathija and Kiran Dhameja, co-founders of Doyen Foods, who happen to be husband and wife too! They explore the couple's journey from their early lives and careers to their transition into entrepreneurship. The discussion covers the challenges of starting a business, financi...

In episode 9, the hosts interview chat with Namrata Sudhindra, a yoga practitioner and teacher, and Harish Vasudevan, an experienced marketing professional. Namrata shares her journey from being a dentist to becoming a yoga teacher, while Harish talks about his career in marketing and advertising. Both guests discuss the challenges and rewards of making a career transition and finding purpose and...

In this episode of the 2nd Innings podcast, the hosts Atul & Suman chat with two guests, Radhika Vaz and Balaji Ramanujam, about their career journeys and transitions. Radhika, a stand-up comedian and writer, shares her experience of growing up as an armed forces kid and constantly moving to different towns. Balaji, an EdTech entrepreneur, talks about his upbringing in a traditional Tamil Brah...

In Episode 7, hosts Suman Ghose and Atul S Nath engage with guests Malthi SS (Product Coach) and Prakash Bagri (Professor of Marketing Strategy & Innovation at ISB) , who share their personal journeys of transitioning into new careers after very successful corporate lives. They share the emotional and cognitive challenges faced during these transitions, the importance of planning and financial...

We’ve got 2 experienced 2nd Innings transitioners to share their stories and learnings with us - Deepak Thakran & Saumil Majmudar. Deepak currently runs an investment management firm with offices in NYC and Gurgaon. Prior to that he was with Barclays in their investment banking arm in New York & with Booz Allen Hamilton. He is a passionate athlete and has completed over 10 marathons and se...

The 2nd Innings Podcast brings you an engaging discussion with Stuthi Vijayaraghavan & Dr. Rakesh Godhwani - both long term 2nd Inning-ers. Hosts Suman & Atul go deep into their journeys of career transition in this chat. Stuthi is the Founder of Urban Venture Labs, a venture studio for cities. She is an eternal urban optimist, aiming to move the needle at the intersection of technology, i...