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A company is not built by staggering revenues or smashing market caps & valuations, its built by the people who come together to run it. In this 3rd and final part of the TYCOONS x Lawrence & Mayo series, Dr. Vivek Mendonsa (Director of Marketing, L&M) re-joins host Rohan Thakar for a candid chat discussing the personal side to the family business. Get to know the influences that impac...

One of the oldest Indian companies - Lawrence & Mayo has been a force behind everything in optics from eyewear to providing optical solutions in applications of military, space, survey, farming and more! Their division Lynx are one of the biggest B2G contractors and have been involved in proving equipments for major infra projects such as Arabian Sea for building the Bandra-Worli Sealink, Konk...

From global travellers, philosophers, aristocrats and even India's most respected freedom fighters, Lawrence & Mayo for them have been the go-to destination for optical solutions. You might have seen their stores on some of the high streets of India catering to a premium segment of optical products, but that's just one side to their 147 year empire. The group is an expert in optical solutions...

Welcome to TYCOONS- its one-of-a-kind show that tells the story of the origins of the OG startups that had a lift-off in the pre-liberalisation era and not just stood the test of time, but also flourished and are now seen, revered and admired as institutions of brand building. We intend to spark discussions on the foundations of creating companies that stay relevant even after decades, and how bra...

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🔮 Dive into the future of technology with our latest episode as we unravel the concept of the Technological Singularity! 🚀 Join us as we break down this mind-bending idea that suggests a moment in the future when artificial intelligence and technology might surpass human intelligence, leading to unimaginable advancements and changes in our world. 🤖🌍  You can follow us and leave us feedback on...

You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter @eplogmedia, For advertising/partnerships send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media . If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: Listener Discretion Advised. The views exp...

As ISRO prepares for Chandrayan-3's touchdown on the moon, we explore the many reasons why space exploration is so important. We'll discuss with you all the pros and cons of space exploration. Together we are going to explore some of the amazing things that have been accomplished through space exploration.   But is it really necessary? We won’t make the decision for you.   Instead, we will tell yo...

In this episode of "Insightful with Ep. Log," let's explore the captivating trend of brands associating themselves with record books like Michelin Guide and Guinness World Records. Discover the reasons why unrelated companies are eager to be rated by these prestigious publications, from leveraging credibility and exclusivity to capturing the fascination of consumers drawn to extraordinary achievem...

Capitalism. It’s a word that sparks different emotions in different people. Some say that because of capitalism, the world has progressed so far. But others say that these days, capitalism is doing nothing but societal and environmental damage. If we investigate it, then you’ll find that both sides are correct. Capitalism has done a lot of good, but right now, it’s also causing a lot of harm in th...

We always were taught that put the waste in the bin, segrate the waste so that certain items can be recycled, but did you know - plastic bags take 20 years to decompose, straws - 30years, your toothbrush will take 500years to decompose, and when you decide to recycle a glass bottle, only a small amount of waste can be recycled, the rest just goes in the landfill and ocean floor to rot for centurie...

Dr. Binish Desai is very popularly known as the "Recycle Man of India". The spark to invent and curiosity to build eco-friendly tools that lit when he was just 10 years old watching Captain Planet, and today he is transforming society and removing the dependency on plastic through his company Eco Eclectic Tech, where they create bricks, home decor, houses and a lot of interesting products out of r...

BrahMos is one of the most critical defense programme in India. By far one of the most powerful missiles! But what makes this strategic missile so powerful? Listen to Col. Pradipta Jena who was the Sr. GM at BrahMos Aerospace, responsible for Production, Planning, Control of the premier missile programme Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://spoti.fi/3rIXHWg   You can follo...

We all spend more than half of the day in front of screens!  Listen to head of design at One Plus India share how smartphone UX features are trying to limit the usage for the user wellbeing. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://link.chtbl.com/sculpedep13   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter @eplogmedia, For advertising/partne...

You might have observed many times, several apps these days creates a sense of urgency for you to take action, or discourages you to logout/unsubscribe,  in short, creating that FOMO effect among many other things. Learn more about how these companies practice Dark Patterns. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://link.chtbl.com/sculptedep8   You can follow us and leave...

Over the last decade our personal and business lives have been completely changed due to the various social media apps that we use. Understand in 3 minutes it affects our personalities and what the algorithms want us to do! Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/how-are-algorithms-shaping-your-behaviour-ft-ian-m   You can follow us and leave us feedback o...

While gaming holds the biggest piece of the pie in the entertainment industry, gaming in India has just started gaining traction. What makes developing games for India so important? Listen to veteran game creators Dayanidhi MG and Ganesh Hande share what they think. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/designing-monetising-and-future-of-games-for-india &nbsp...

It doesnt matter whether you are investing a few lakhs or few crores, in order to become a great investor, you need skills beyond the calculation of numbers. Find out what it is as impact investor Vineet Rai talks about it. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/ep-23-impact-investing-101-ft-vineet-rai-founder-a   You can follow us and leave us feedback o...

Starting up is tough, and when you have a partner a lot can happen together. But how do you find a co-founder who can understand your vision and share the same zeal to do things?  Find out on this episode in just 3 Mins!   Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/ep-21-finding-opportunities-in-india-s-education-s   You can follow us and leave us f...

From our earlier episodes, we have established that mental health is an intersectional issue.  In this quickie episode, we try to understand from psychiatrist Dr. Kaustubh Joag, what happens at a psychological level.   Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/ep-11-tackling-mental-illness-through-community-ft   You can follow us and leave us feedb...

Starting up or working on a new product? MVP can be the first step for you to show your product to the world learn how your users react to it! Listen from UX Expert Ioana Teleanu on how to make your MVP more effective Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://link.chtbl.com/sculptedep8   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter @eplogmedia,...

Social media is a very interesting place because it's all about the attention game. You can make money by the influence you hold over your audience. But then again how can one do it?  Listen to this episode in just 3min!   Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/how-to-market-your-designs-ft-marketing-harry   You can follow us and leave us feedba...

Every time you make a transaction, be it a rupee or a thousand. You can do it within 30seconds! Online payments have never been so easy! But for a long time, its been a facility for the elitists. So how did a multibillion-dollar corporation like Paypal that couldn't hold grounds in India but homegrown UPI changed the way we do financial transactions?  Listen to find out! You can follow us and...

Package food is often so well marketed that you believe it is good for you! But, what's the truth behind it? What is a better replacement? Listen to Jinal Shah, nutritionist @ Team Rujuta Diwekar talk about it. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/ep-9-food-for-thought-ft-jinal-shah-diet-excercise   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook ,...

It is said that on a road trip, it is the journey that matters! Listen to travel influencer Vir Nakai and Varun Painter (Host, Torque The Talk) talk about how should you enjoy a road trip. Found this helpful? Check out the f ull episode: https://eplog.media/episode/ep-6-travelling-with-vir-nakai   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter @eplogmedia, For a...