IIT Podcast with Somenath

🚨 Is the house of traditional education on fire? 🔥 Join us for a mind-bending conversation with Peter Boeckel, a Global Design Leader (ex-Peloton, Steelcase, Philips) and Futurist, who is currently teaching Industrial Design at IIT Hyderabad! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Peter Boeckel -LinkedIn...

Dive into an epic tale of grit, genius, and global impact! 🌟 Join host Somenath Mondal as he chats with Imbesat Ahmad, CEO & Founder of Filo—the world's first instant tutoring app revolutionizing education for millions! 🎓💡 From a rain-soaked bike ride to crack Super 30's cutthroat IIT prep in Bihar, to ditching fancy clothes for survival pajamas and no-fridge-water marathons... this...

Buckle up, dreamers—Season 2 of IIT Podcast with Somenath explodes with raw grit and game-changing wisdom! 🏍️💥 Hear untold stories of dodging IIT doubts, hacking campus chaos, and turning "impossible" into instant global impact. One man's unbreakable hustle will redefine your grind. Who's ready to level up? Full episode drops NOW—subscribe & smash play! 🎙️✨Watch the season...

From scoring less than 70% in school to pursuing a Finance PhD in Boston, USA! 🤯 This episode of the IIT Podcast is a masterclass in transformation, resilience, and chasing your true passion against all odds. Join your host Somenath as he sits down with his college friend, Shashwat Agrawal, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus who carved a unique path from Mechanical Engineering to the high-stakes world of f...

Anushree Singh, an IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School alumna, joins me on the podcast to share her incredible journey and provide actionable insights for students and young professionals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anushree's...

Previous Video -    • Prof Suman Chakraborty (Director IIT Khara...   Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep-dive podcast with Professor Suman Chakraborty, the new Director of IIT Kharagpur. In this episode, we continue our discussion on crucial topics including AI, education, and his vision for the institution. If you missed Part 1, we covered his strategic direction and immediate administration prio...

Driving Innovation & Impact: A Conversation with Prof. Suman Chakraborty, New Director of IIT Kharagpur 🇮🇳 We dive deep into a 1-hour conversation covering some 🔥 topics: 🗳️ Immediate Administration Priorities 🔬 State of Research at KGP & India 🌍 Opportunities for India to Lead Globally 💙 Mental Health Improvements on Campus🤖 Is AI a Blessing or Curse? --------------------------------...

🏃‍♂️ From IIT Kharagpur to 100 Marathons – The Inspiring Journey of Amarjeet Mehto 📘🔥------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amarjeet's Insta -   / amarjeetmehto   Amarjeet's LinkedIn -   / amarjeetmehto   Ambedkar Website - https://treasureofambedkar.com/ ----------------------------------------------------...

🎮 From Gaming Addiction to Redemption – The Story of Durga Kishore | IIT Kharagpur to IBM 💻🔥------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DK's LinkedIn -   / durga-kishore-mattaparthi-b9774a4a   DK's Channel -    / @mindlensed   YouTube Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLo3KqXmV5M ------------------...

🎙️ From IIT Kharagpur to Harvard Business School – The Global Journey of Saumaric & Aditi 🌏📚***Saumaric's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saumaric-dangwal-2a620148/***Aditi's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditi-sharma-713ba54b/In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my friends Saumaric and Aditi, who went from IIT Kharagpur to Harvard Business School, and have now...

🎙️ Overcoming Mental Health Struggles & Thriving in Germany – Soumi & Abhisek’s Journey 🇩🇪✨Soumi's LinkedIn -   / soumi-das   Abhisek's LinkedIn -   / abhisek-dash-4a876139   In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I sit down with my school friend, Soumi, who bravely shares her mental health struggles during her PhD at IIT Kharagpur. She talks about the challenges she faced, asking...

🎙️ Proving Them Wrong: Pragya’s Journey from JEE Failure to IIT & Beyond 🔥🎓LinkedIn -   / pragyasahu   Meet Pragya, a true fighter who always had the fire within to prove people wrong. From growing up across multiple cities in India and topping her class to failing JEE in her first attempt, she didn’t let setbacks define her. Instead, she went back to first principles thinking, reworked her...

Instagram -   / arijitp13   Facebook -   / 123infinity   LinkedIn -   / arijit-patra-92a18457   AI Ready Healthcare Podcast Episode - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show... 🎙️ From Kharagpur to Oxford: Arijit Patra’s Inspiring Journey 🌏🐾 In this fascinating episode, I chat with my friend Arijit Patra, who went from being a Mechanical Engineer at IIT Kharagpur to becoming a Rhodes Scholar, work...

🎙️ From IIT Struggles to EV Success: Sai Bharadwaj’s Journey ⚡🎶 In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my friend Sai Bharadwaj to uncover his incredible journey of resilience, passion, and growth. 📚 Before IIT: Sai shares his childhood study habits, his initial failure to crack IIT JEE, and how he bounced back stronger! He also talks candidly about bad coaching center practices and gives va...

🎙️ From IIT to IAS – Meet Prakhar Singh! 🌟🇮🇳 In this inspiring episode, I chat with my wingmate, Prakhar Singh, who cracked both IIT JEE and UPSC to become an IAS Officer in Madhya Pradesh! 🚀 🏫 Journey to IIT: Coming from a small town, Prakhar shares his experience of moving to Kota, being overwhelmed by its magnitude, and preparing for IIT in just 3-4 months! 🍴 Life at IIT KGP: From NSS activ...

🎙️ From Tennis Courts to Leading at "District by Zomato" – Meet Shrrinesh Bala! 🎾🚀 In this exciting episode, I chat with my friend Shrrinesh Bala, whose journey from a childhood spent on tennis courts to leading a division at Zomato is truly inspiring! 🌟 🎾 Early Life & IIT Prep: Starting tennis at the age of 5, Shrrinesh balanced sports with academics, topping his school exams. He shares h...

🎙️ From IIT Design Geek to Startup Design Lead – Meet Dinesh Goundla! 🎨🚀 In this episode, I catch up with my wingmate from MS Hall, Dinesh Goundla, as he shares his journey from being a design enthusiast to leading a Design team at a startup. 🌟 📚 Path to IIT: Dinesh reflects on his IIT coaching journey, inspired by his father’s career in Mechanical Engineering, which led him to choose Manufact...

🎙️ From Electrical Engineering at IIT to Product Management at IIM – Meet TLN Gupthaji! ⚡🎬 In this episode, I chat with TLN Gupthaji, whose journey from classroom confidence to IIT and then Product Management is inspiring! 🎉 📚 Confidence in the Classroom: Gupthaji talks about how explaining his solutions in front of the class boosted his confidence and made him believe Electricity was his stre...

🎙️ From Cricket Fanatic to IIT & Restaurant Owner – Meet Akash Yadav! 🏏🍽️ In this episode, I sit down with Akash Yadav, whose journey takes us from being a die-hard cricket lover to cracking IIT in his second attempt, and later becoming a successful restaurant owner! 🚀 🏏 Cricket Obsessed: Akash talks about how cricket was his life, never missing a single match on TV. Despite not clearing JE...

🎙️ From South Point to Professor at UMD – Meet Sanghamitra Dutta! 🎓📚 In this episode, I chat with Sanghamitra Dutta, now an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland College Park, about her incredible journey from South Point School in Kolkata to the world of academia. 🏫 📚 Math Lover & School Days: Sanghamitra shares how she grew up loving Maths and embracing the competitive cultur...

🎙️ From Small Town to IIT & Product Management – Meet Charu! 💼 🏀 In this episode, I sit down with Charu, who grew up in a small GAIL township in UP and followed her brother’s footsteps to crack IIT JEE from Kota! 🚀 📚 Chocolate Problems & Science Excellence: Charu shares how she went from an average student to excelling in Science, thanks to her father's unique "Chocolate Problems"! 🍫...

🎙️ From Cricket & Maths to IIT, UPSC Prep, and Teaching Music – Meet Abhishek Bagathi! 🎵🏏 In this episode, I sit down with Abhishek Bagathi, whose journey takes us from being a math genius and cricket lover to his days as a 5-pointer at IIT Kharagpur and beyond! 🏫 📚 Strained Relationship to Loving Bond: Abhishek opens up about his evolving relationship with his father, moving from a strain...

🎙️ From Confident Kid to Top Tech Jobs – Meet Pranali Jalgam! 🚀💼 In this episode, I talk to Pranali Jalgam about her incredible journey from being a confident yet naughty kid commuting 3 hours daily to Prashanti classes in Hyderabad to making her mark in the tech world! 🌍 🌳 IIT KGP Life: Pranali shares her love for the lush greenery at IIT Kharagpur, the challenges of dealing with food she did...

🎙️ Self-Studied to IIT & Thriving as a Data Scientist – Meet Jayanta! 🚴‍♂️💡 In this episode, I chat with my cousin Jayanta, who took the road less traveled by self-studying his way to IIT and securing a spot in a top department! 📚 🏫 Coping with IIT Culture: Jayanta opens up about adapting to the intense IIT culture and how he found balance by staying true to himself. 🚴‍♂️ Cycling to Stay...

🎙️ From Failing 5th Grade to Cracking IIT & IIM – The Power of Friendship and Resilience 💥👊 In this episode, I sit down with Ankur, who defied the odds to crack both IIT and IIM despite failing in 5th standard. His inspiring journey is filled with twists, turns, and the unwavering support of friends at key inflection points in his life. 🙌 🏫 Life Before IIT: Coming from a humble tier-3 city...