Say Again?! With Amrita Tripathi

Many of us use the word ‘friend’ a little too easily. The ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca had a very different idea—one that feels surprisingly relevant even today. In this solo episode, I explore Seneca’s  Letters from a Stoic , specifically his writing on true and false friendship and how we must judge before, not after the fact. I also connect these ideas to one of the central themes of my nov...

Imposter syndrome, career pivots, and writing your first novel—this episode has it all. In this episode of  Say Again , Amrita Tripathi speaks with Beatriz Arias—senior media executive with Atres Media, former Lead Twitter Partner Manager, Spain and debut author of the new book Soy La Nueva —about imposter syndrome, identity, and the courage to start again. Drawing from her experiences across jour...

Fans are everything. And it's high time publishers and writers look to engage them directly, again, says Stck.me co-founder and CEO Scroll Media Network Samir Patil, from a snowed-in New York. Talking to host and author, Amrita Tripathi, he shares more on his take of this being 'old values, new rules', and why he's still bullish on publishing. While attention spans may have fragmented, there is a...

“Look up. Pay attention. Start seeing.” A simple line — and maybe a way back to yourself. What if you could change your relationship with the world in just five minutes a day? In this inspiring and disarming conversation, host Amrita Tripathi sits down with Nishant Jain, The Sneaky Artist — writer, illustrator, and author of Make Sneaky Art — to explore how a simple sketchbook practice has become...

"If you can't get passionate about the goal, then you're chasing the wrong goal." Timeless leadership lessons from this energising episode of the  Say Again  podcast. Host Amrita Tripathi chats with S. Devarajan — former MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi and Cisco India, founder of Transmation Consulting, and author of  Design to Win  — for one of the most candid deep-dives into leadership, perseverance and...

As we wrap another incredible year of  Say Again , this solo episode brings together the  five most resonant lessons  from 2025 — drawn from conversations across AI, attention, wellness, creativity, leadership, and the human condition. We'll take a Quick Look at our Spotify wrapped and also explore 5 tips: Using AI as a tool, not a crutch  — how to stay sharp in the era of LLMs Being mindful of wh...

There's so much anxiety about AI and Jobs -- tune out the noise as much as you can and look to build, go deep and learn what you need to. On this episode of the Say Again Podcast, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to senior Tech Leader Shriram Parthasarathy, who spent close to 13 years at Microsoft including most recently as Global Marketing Operations leader for Asia. The conversation covers topics ran...

"AI is no longer a race between countries — it’s a race between companies.” This is a reality check by the phenomenally talented Founder-CEO of PIT Policy Lab Cristina Martinez Pinto, speaking to Say Again Podcast host and author Amrita Tripathi from Mexico City. Cristina is the CEO and Founder of the Public Interest Technology Lab (PIT) Policy Lab, a Responsible AI Fellow at Stimson Center and a...

Stop hating on your body because you don't find the right fit! Fashion and clothes are meant to empower you, not make you feel bad, says Chennai-based entrepreneur Kaveri Lalchand , the designer behind the brand 'Kaveri'. On this episode of the Say Again podcast, author and host Amrita Tripathi talks to Kaveri about slow fashion vs Sustainable Fashion, why it's been so important for her to make cl...

"Before I let the sceptics have a say, I'd started building a bookstore. So it was too late." In this episode of Say Again with Amrita Tripathi, entrepreneur and author Ajay Jain, who owns Kunzum Bookstore talks about the critical importance of books and culture, more broadly, and the need for community. He unveils the cover of his new book Charlie's Boys, based on his school in Delhi, and talks a...

“Leadership is less about acting and more about listening,” Youth ki Awaaz Founder-CEO Anshul Tewari tells Say again Podcast host Amrita Tripathi on Episode 50 of this podcast. Join us for a warm, engaging and very candid conversation on the youth trends around GenZ and Gen Alpha, and why there's a HUGE trust deficit at the moment, not to mention a rise in social isolation, as well as how 88% of I...

Go Big or Go Home! Is the response of senior global leader Maya Hari when it comes to tackling some of the big problems of our time, and optimising for Impact. On this inspiring episode of the Say Again Podcast, Amrita Tripathi chats with the Singapore-based co-founder of Genie and former CEO of Terrascope and brings up the big macro-events of chaos and global conflict and volatility, as well as t...

In a bonus episode: Amrita Tripathi & Abhishek Kumar dive into the hottest AI debates — from the singularity to “AI psychosis,” from guardrails to inequities. What happens when AI reinforces our biases? Should we slow down, regulate, or keep racing ahead? Listen in as we demystify GenAI’s promises and pitfalls. This is a brand new segment for the #sayagainpodcast #AI #GenAI #Podcast #Leadership #M...

AI Hype vs Reality: GPT-5 wasn’t a massive leap, and that’s a good thing as it gives society more time to brace for impact, on the road to Artificial General Intelligence.  On this episode of Say Again with Amrita Tripathi, we speak to 2X Founder and Deep Tech Investor Aki Ranin, someone who has spent a lot of time deep-diving into GenAI and AGI. We need a manageable rate of change, and some guard...

The rise of AI means there's no longer a one size fits all model; education is already being disrupted, Indian School of Business Founding Dean Pramath Raj Sinha shares on the Say Again Podcast. Teachers and institutes will now have to keep pace with the students! And it does look like credentials and upskilling will be continuous or periodic, rather than the traditional degree system. Join host A...

GenAI isn’t just changing how we work — it’s reshaping how we learn, create, and define mastery. In this thought-provoking episode of Say Again, featuring the 'best of' Season 2, host Amrita Tripathi brings together a dynamic mix of global voices to explore the profound impact of Generative AI on our mental health, how we learn, and how we define success in an increasingly tech-driven world. Dr. S...

In this solo episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi reflects on what it means to lead in today’s volatile, anxious, and fast-changing world. From insights on startup burnout to rethinking the workplace in India, she explores how empathy, resilience, and redefining success shape modern leadership. With references to the VUCA-to-BANI shift and ancient Greek philosophy, Amrita challenges listener...

One Billion Dollars for healthcare being deployed so far in South and South-East Asia? Why and how has Quadria Capital taken pole position as the largest dedicated healthcare private equity player in the region? In this episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi is in conversation with Dr. Amit Varma — Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Quadria Capital, Asia’s largest dedicated healthcare private...

Why does it feel like there's 'no world order', that conflicts are on the rise? In this episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Stanly Johny, exploring the complexities of global politics, particularly in the Middle East. They discuss the current tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, and how these dynamics affect India's foreign policy....

On this Say Again Episode, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to Abhishek Kumar, a seasoned startup advisor who shares his candid insights on what separates successful ventures from those that stumble. Tune in as we explore why prioritising user validation over VC approval is key, the pitfalls of chasing funding too early, and why the best thing you can do as a founder is focus hard on building for the p...

You have to pace yourself. In this special solo episode of  Say Again , host Amrita Tripathi reflects on the nine-year journey of  The Health Collective , a pioneering platform that has reshaped mental health conversations in India. From its humble beginnings to becoming a trusted resource, Amrita shares behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and advice for anyone looking to start a purpose-...

"Leadership is definitely not about position power. It is a lot about personal power." On the Say Again podcast this week, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to Safi Rizvi, Advisor to the National Disaster Management Authority and a 1989 batch IPS Officer. From understanding disasters management to mitigation strategies when it comes to heat waves, as well as the need for work around heat inequity, Rizvi...

Much of the Jaipur Literature festival started as an accident, JLF Producer and Teamwork Arts Managing Director Sanjoy Roy tells Say Again podcast host Amrita Tripathi in this week's episode. As a reporter who used to cover the festival and a writer whose first novel was commissioned at JLF, Tripathi asks Roy to share more behind the scenes details, 'spicy' gossip and more about the iconic Lit Fes...

"We're not chasing clickbait. We're not making claims that we can't stand behind," Aeon Media Group COO Kirsten Freeman tells Say Again podcast host Amrita Tripathi. Join us for a 30 minute free-wheeling conversation that covers how long form content is hitting home in this short attention span world, what distinguishes good credible mental health information from 'quick takes' and how to think th...

Do not become subservient to (AI) tools! That's one piece of advice from this insightful conversation on the Say Again Podcast with Tech Policy leader Colin Crowell, the Managing Director of the Blue Owl Group, and former Public Policy head of Twitter 1.0. Host Amrita Tripathi asks the Washington DC based Crowell to make sense of some of the top Headlines in the world of AI Tech Policy, global ram...