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The pandemic has affected businesses all over the world. Two major units of business that got severely hit were the manufacturing and supply chains. Procurement of raw materials became challenging and hence production was compromised. Tune in to this another addition of our Supply Chain series where we talk to Supply Chain Leaders in our country. Today we bring you Pankaj Bhargava, the President o...

In the humdrum of our technologically driven hectic lives, very few of us actually slow down and rethink our life choices. Very few of us actually stop and consider whether our work contributes to greater welfare. Working your dream job is definitely one of the most exciting things in life. But how often do we pursue our passion? How often do we take up adventure for ourselves and the world? Do we...

Tara Bedi is a Marie Curie Irish Research Council Research Fellow in the Economics Department at Trinity College Dublin. She has previously worked with the World Bank in the Poverty Reduction Group. She has followed in the footsteps of her parents who moved from the US to India to serve the community. Tara has joined us from Dublin while she shares her research work with us in multiple countries l...

Supply Chain networks are all the rage! Supply Chains not only enable smoother processes but also assure businesses a secure and timely work system. The evolution of technology along with the ongoing pandemic has given rise to a number of changes in supply chain networks. Witness the changes and learn more about supply chain networks with the newest episode of The Brand Called You. Back with the  ...

Supply Chain is one of the largest working networks in the world. It essentially encompasses the entire system from production to the sale of a product. It is an indispensable part of any business. Supply Chain Management presents some of the largest employment opportunities to a number of working sectors. The pharma industry has highly benefited from the working of supply chains. The Brand Called...

We live in an unequal society where wealth is disproportionately distributed. But the growth of any society depends only on the simultaneous growth of weaker sections of society. Microfinancing plays an important role in the upliftment of poorer sections. In this episode, we bring you MR Rao, Vice Chairman of Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd. BFIL lends loans to the women of weaker sections in affor...

Welcome to another episode of our series on Supply Chain Management. Our guest in today’s interview is a senior personality in Supply Chain Leadership and Management Leadership in our country, TS Jaishankar. TS retired as the Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor LTD and he shares his experience of working for over three decades in the supply chain management industry. He has also ass...

In today’s technologically rich day and age, it has become very easy for anyone to go online and post their opinions/life updates on the number of social media platforms available to the general public. While social media is highly beneficial and fun to use, along with it comes to the dangerous drawbacks of its wrongful usage and its undeniable role in many cybercrimes. The internet is also the ro...

Today we welcome Dr. Mindy Howard, a renowned personality in the space industry and one of the few astronaut trainers in the world. From wanting to become an astronaut since she was 6 years old to now training commercial astronauts to cope better in space, Mindy’s story is of perseverance and hard work. She has had a successful professional career of 25 years with leadership roles in Commercial Sp...

In the modern age of digitization, everything seems to be speeding by us ignited by the power of technology and IT. Digitization in the business world has led to the transformation of various industries. Nitin Seth, a professional who is passionate about the digital transformation of businesses is our guest on the podcast today. He is a highly respected and renowned BPO leader, IT professional, an...

Supply chain management has become an important part of any organization in the modern world. It is said to be one of the most crucial aspects of doing business. The Brand Called You brings you top professionals working at big corporations who share their expertise of Supply Chains as a part of our latest series. In this interview, we welcome Jeroen Both, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Accell Group...

It is stated that we are now living in the times of the fourth industrial revolution. Digitalization and new technologies like AI have been the biggest contributors to this transformation. Tune in to this episode with Prof Annemeike Roobeek, who talks to us about innovation and sustainability in the modern world. Annemieke’s company GrwNxt is an enterprise that grows nutrient-rich food with the he...

Women living in rural communities are yet to experience the development and support that women living in urban communities receive. Women in these rural areas are only committed to their families and household chores. Buzz Women, an organization co-founded by Uthara Narayanan is a grassroot women empowerment and community development program that brings knowledge, skills, and tools to the doorstep...

We are all looking for a place to belong either as individuals or businesses. Real connections make this possible. It is often said that being an entrepreneur is a lonely job, hence it is vital to have an organization that provides a safe space for entrepreneurs. Yash Vasant, an entrepreneur, leader, and coach helps us understand the meaning of networking and tells us the right way to do it. How u...

Public policy, which can be generally described as a set of governmental laws, regulations, and measures in response to issues, is a very vital part of every country. Formulating good public policy can essentially and positively build a state. With us today is a senior educator from the US, Pete Peterson. Tune in for a very interesting discussion around public policy and its role in benefiting the...

“You’re only successful if you’re able to give back to society,” Vivek Lodha, an entrepreneur and Angel Investor shares his wisdom of investing in our new episode. According to Vivek, the best ways in which one can contribute to society is either by sharing your experiences with others, investing in their startups, or helping in any way you can. Vivek has invested in 50+ startups over the last 5 y...

The year and a half-long and ongoing pandemic have greatly affected almost all businesses and industries.  One of the worst struck businesses in the face of Covid 19 is the restaurant industry. With strict lockdowns all over the world, hotels have remained shut for many months now. In this episode with host Ashutosh Garg, Manpreet is in a discussion about his profession and the changes that the re...

Captain Raghu Raman needs no introduction, he has grown popular over the years for his leadership roles in prominent organizations and keynote speeches at eminent platforms. Today on The Brand Called You he shares his life’s journey with us- from the Indian Army to Corporate Sector. Raghu has operated in distinctively different environments of leadership and today he shares all those experiences i...

The Fashion Industry is one of the leading global industries. Thousands of Fashion Events take place every year showcasing pure talent and glamour. A woman who not only leads in fashion but has very interesting integrated technology in it is our guest on the podcast today. Anina Net, a model, and entrepreneur who runs 360 Fashion Network focused on bridging the gap between tech and fashion. Tune i...

Did you know that over 2 Billion people in the world still have no access to basic medicine? At a time when urban people cannot think about living without their essential medicines, a huge population in our world is deprived of basic healthcare facilities. So how can we help the world’s poorest people to access medicine? Our guest Wim Leereveld has found a way to successfully provide medicine to t...

Did you know that not just your phones but your cities can also be smart? Cities driven by digitization and technologies are growing globally.  Bass Boorsma, a smart city, and smart community guru is our guest on The Brand Called You podcast today. Tune in to the full audio to know more about smart cities and the impactful changes that digitization has brought about. Find us on: Facebook - http://...

Wealth creation does not happen overnight, it takes years of compounding to do that. So what should be the right age to start investing, or yet, WHERE to invest? If you are a young individual trying to figure out how to achieve financial freedom, this video is just for you! People have historically invested in tangible assets like property, gold, art, etc but they are now moving towards purely mon...

Child cancer is a very evident condition in India. Approximately 60,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Chemotherapy, which is one of the strongest and heavier treatments, often has unfortunate effects on malnourished kids leading to an increase in deaths. Right nutrition backed by adequate treatment is the right way to fight child cancer. Purnota Dutta Bahl, a social sector worker,...

India has recently witnessed a massive shift in our beverage preferences. Many of us have forsaken our beloved tea and shifted to coffee. Our morning coffee rituals sound as romantic to our ears as one’s love for malts. This cultural shift has also led to the rise of many coffee producers in the country, making India the sixth largest coffee producer in the world. But have you ever wondered how th...

The digital age combined with the ongoing pandemic has led to increasing levels of screen time among adults and especially among children and teenagers. Spending approximately 7-8 hours on phones and the internet has led to a number of health issues in kids. Kids as young as the age of 10 are also facing mental health problems like stress, anxiety, bipolar disorders etc. Swathy Rohit, an entrepren...