The Brand Called You

A powerful conversation with Reverend Kevin T. Taylor on navigating leadership through faith, integrity and context — from financial crises to moral dilemmas and community upliftment. A masterclass in making decisions that honor both excellence and conviction. 00:36- About Rev Kevin T Taylor Kevin is an author of a book titled A Charge to Keep. He's a pastor at the Israel A.M.E. Church, Albany...

A deep dive into Neil’s extraordinary journey through 3D graphics, GPU evolution, open standards, and the creation of the Metaverse Standards Forum—uniting global stakeholders to build an open, interoperable, and equitable metaverse for all. 00:47- About Neil Trevett Neil Trevett has served as the elected president of the Khronos Group for more than 20 years and most recently founded and now serve...

Professor Glenn Diesen breaks down shifting power dynamics across Russia, Europe, China, India and the US — revealing why multipolarity, strategic autonomy and new economic corridors are reshaping global governance. 00:33- About Prof Glenn Diesen Glen is the professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway.

A sharp look into India’s fast-maturing startup ecosystem with Vandana Tolani of Convanto—from funding detox and sector momentum to what truly makes a startup fundable. A candid conversation on trust, tier-2 ambition, global capital, and the mindset founders need to scale sustainably. 00:37- About Vandana Tolani Vandana is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Convanto, which is one of the mo...

Discover groundbreaking insights at the intersection of Western and Eastern medicine in this episode of TBCY, featuring world-renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author Dr Hosen Kiat from Sydney, Australia. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this episode dives deep into Dr. Kiat’s journey—from his formative years, the influence of cultural expectations, and his rise to the top 1% of clinical medicine res...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Brand Called You," where host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Justin Byers, Founder and CEO of Axio BioPharma. Axio is a pioneering AI biomanufacturing company, transforming how monoclonal antibodies and biologics are developed and produced by integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning into drug design and manufacturing processes...

A powerful conversation with Deepak Khetrapal, where he reflects on his 51-year leadership journey—from bold early decisions to fostering safety, humility, and human connection in times of crisis. His story reveals how curiosity, courage, and compassion shape extraordinary leaders. 00:31- About Deepak Khetrapal Deepak is the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orient Cement Ltd...

A powerful conversation with Debbie Frisch, founder of HelloBaby , on transforming early childhood through play, community, and compassion. From her own difficult childhood to fostering infants and building a haven for underserved families, Debbie shares how safe spaces, social connection, and love can level the playing field for children everywhere. 00:34- About Debbie Frisch Debbie is the founde...

A deep conversation with author and filmmaker William Gadea on the double-edged nature of stories—how they empower cultures, mislead minds, shape identities, fuel imagination, and sometimes poison our inner world. He explores Buddhism, neuroscience, and narrative psychology to reveal why stories are both our superpower and our greatest vulnerability. 00:35- About William Gadea William is the autho...

A powerful conversation with Professor Sir Cary Cooper on why employee well-being is not a perk but a strategic imperative. From culture and leadership to mental health and flexible work, he reveals how healthy people create high-performing organizations. 00:37- About Prof Sir Cary Cooper Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee We...

A profound conversation with Professor Raphael Cohen-Almagor on how Holocaust memory shaped his life’s mission: defending human rights, challenging occupation, building bridges, and proposing realistic pathways toward Israeli-Palestinian peace. A powerful exploration of ethics, leadership and moral courage. 00:39- About Prof Raphael Cohen-Almagor Raphael is a professor of political science. He&#39...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this conversation, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Paulina Orbitowska-Fernandez, a certified trainer of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), scrum coach, mediator, and resonant language practitioner from Warsaw, Poland. Paulina shares her powerful journey from her early years in communist Poland to becoming a global advocate for empath...

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You ! In this inspiring conversation, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Vijay Rajendran, investor at gAI Ventures and author of "The Funding Framework: Decoding Startup Fundraising". Tune in as Vijay Rajendran shares his unique journey across technology, finance, and venture capital, and reveals valuable insights into building startups, the...

Dive into the future of quantum computing with Théau Peronnin, Co-founder and CEO of Alice & Bob, in conversation with Stephen Ibaraki on The Brand Called You (TBCY) podcast. Discover how Alice & Bob is revolutionizing the world of quantum hardware with their pioneering "cat qubits," leading the race toward fault-tolerant quantum computers. In this episode, Théau Peronnin shares...

Unlock the secrets of effective leadership and human performance with Dr. Rob Lion, professor, consultant, business owner, and author of "The Science of Strategy and Soul." In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr. Lion to explore the intersections of strategy and soul in leadership, debunking conventional wisdom, and sharing ac...

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel- Hopkins, founder of Kimbrel Management Consulting, shares her journey from HR strategy to transformational DEI leadership. In this powerful conversation, she unveils how authentic inclusion—not policies—creates thriving workplaces, empowered leaders, and lasting cultural change. 00:39- About Dr Deanna Kimbrel-Hopkins Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Manageme...

Mark Morgenfruh, CEO of GetHR Ready and author of Never Fire Anyone , shares powerful insights on human-centered leadership. From cultural transformations to AI in HR, he reminds us that success begins with trust, empathy, and communication—not control. A must-listen for anyone redefining leadership in the age of automation. 00:35- About Mark Morgenfruh Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , Dr. Oleg Konovalov — known as the “Da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” — discusses how leaders can rise above the noise, break free from chaos, and lead with clarity and purpose. Discover why clarity is the new currency of success in a world addicted to distraction. 00:40- About Dr Oleg Konovalov Oleg is a global thought leader.  He's a busines...

Ed-tech visionary Sandeep Srivastava shares how India can lead the world by blending AI readiness, economic dignity, and liberal education. From homeschooling to redefining learning systems, his story reveals how technology and humanity can grow together. 00:46- About Sandeep Srivastava Sandeep is the co-founder of The Academic Accelerator. He's the founder of IYCWorld.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg talks with Daniel Alonzo, CEO of Alonzo Academy and host of the "Wealth on the Beach" podcast. With over 30 years of experience in helping families and entrepreneurs build and sustain wealth, Daniel Alonzo dives deep into the real reasons people struggle with money, how mindset shapes finan...

A rare conversation where Ashutosh Garg steps into the guest chair to reflect on a powerful 45-year journey across corporates, entrepreneurship, coaching, writing, and podcasting. He speaks about the values, transitions, and lessons that shaped him—from ITC and Guardian Pharmacy to building one of the world’s largest interview-based platforms on leadership and wisdom. Ashutosh Garg, Founder of The...

In this inspiring TBCY episode, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Chad Belinsky , President of Marco Rubber, about his remarkable journey from neurodiverse childhood challenges to becoming a transformative industry leader. Chad reveals how first principles thinking, early digital transformation, crisis-era innovation, and intentional team-building helped him scale Marco Rubber into an industry lead...

Discover the inspiring tech journey of Chirag Agrawal, a seasoned AI platform builder and tech leader based in Seattle, in this episode of "The Brand Called You." Host Ashutosh Garg interviews Chirag about his early curiosity for computer science, building innovative AI solutions, working with Amazon Alexa, and his philosophy on platform leverage, ethics, and democratizing AI development...

India’s investment landscape is transforming as quant strategies, alternative data, and BlackRock’s Aladdin platform reshape how funds are built and scaled. Rishi Kohli shares how markets, talent, data and systematic models have evolved—unlocking a new era of disciplined, tech-driven investing. 00:16- About Rishi Kohli Rishi Kohli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Ind...

Five simultaneous technological revolutions are reshaping work, power, and fairness across the planet. In this conversation, David unpacks active inference, the spatial web, edge intelligence, and federated learning—and shows how boards, CEOs, and innovators can turn turbulence into stability, equity, and shared prosperity rather than grievance and chaos. 00:09- About Dr David A Bray Dr. David A....