The Brand Called You

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Osahon Akpata, CEO of CANEX Creations Inc. , about transforming Africa’s creative economy and intellectual property into powerful global assets. Osahon shares his journey from finance and consulting to leading investments in Africa’s intellectual property–driven industries , offering deep insights into what it takes to build scalable...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Melbourne-based author Gabrielle Dolan , a global storytelling expert and author of Story Intelligence: The Craft of Authentic Storytelling Made Smarter with AI . Gabrielle shares her journey from corporate leadership to becoming a worldwide advocate for authentic storytelling, revealing why storytelling is not just a “sof...

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Peter L. Swimm , Founder of Toilville LLC , a multidisciplinary agency transforming businesses into conversational AI powerhouses. Peter shares his unique journey through startups, global enterprises, and open communities, and offers a people-first perspective on building conversational AI . Learn why multidisciplinary teams, conte...

Join host Ashutosh Garg as he speaks with Jake about the powerful metaphor behind sustainable growth, consistency, integrity, and navigating the complexities of modern life. Jake explains how his most meaningful roles — husband and father — have shaped his worldview and inspired his book Oak Logs & Gasoline . He explores why modern culture often pushes us toward “gasoline habits” — quick fixes...

In this episode, Ashutosh Garg sits down with David Homan , author of Orchestrating Connection , classical composer, and founder. David shares his journey—from overcoming childhood illness to navigating professional challenges like the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme—and explains how these experiences shaped his philosophy of connection. Discover why David draws a clear distinction between networking a...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Inderjit Singh Makkar—Founder of Factacy—shares his journey from global enterprise leadership to entrepreneurship. He unpacks why disciplined data is the backbone of strategy, how AI must be bespoke to real business use cases, and what it takes to build defensible, long-term value in fintech, ESG analytics, and agentic AI. 00:37- About Inderjit Singh Makka...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Brand Called You, Hunter Hastings, founder of The Value Creators and author of The Post‑Managerial Era of Capitalism:Organizational Design as the Next Innovation Frontier (Elements in Reinventing Capitalism) drawing from decades across multinationals, Silicon Valley startups, and venture capital, Hastings challenges the very foundations of traditional manag...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Edward Bjurstrom, author of The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment  drawing on four decades in the biopharmaceutical industry, Edward shares practical, experience-driven insights on mindset, emotional intelligence, leadership under pressure, focus, trust, and what it truly takes to thrive—personally and professionally—in demanding co...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Dushyant Singh, Managing Director of Playbook Partners India drawing on 25+ years across consulting, investing, and operating roles, Dushyant shares his philosophy of leadership built on value creation, trust, and followership—and explains why scaling is an art, not an algorithm. A thoughtful conversation on institution-building, growth-stage challenges, a...

In this conversation, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Kris Poria, CEO of EarlyBirds and author of The Innovation Intelligence Advantage. They explore why traditional innovation models are failing and unpack the concept of the “innovation gap”—the disconnect between the pace of external change and an organization’s ability to keep up. Discover how leaders can: • Build continuous adaptability • Tr...

In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Kirsten Karchmer, Founder & CEO of Conceivable, based in Austin, Texas. Kirsten shares her inspiring journey from managing MS to building AI-powered personalized solutions for women’s reproductive health. This conversation explores: Precision medicine in fertility Gaps in conventional care Biobehavioral interventions Stress physiology and emotion...

From mechanical engineering to intellectual property leadership, Suneet Sabale shares how patents are not just legal protection but strategic business tools. This conversation unpacks why IP is the backbone of startups, how smart patent strategy reduces R&D time, and how innovators can turn ideas into long-term, monetizable assets. 00:34- About Suneet Sabale Suneet is the founder, director and...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Neil, Founder of Multiplier. Agency, shares how mission-driven companies can achieve sustainable, predictable growth without compromising authenticity. Drawing from his background in tech, wellness, and systems thinking, Neil breaks down value-first marketing, ethical scaling, subscription economics, and the mindset shifts founders must make to grow respon...

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You , Lior Klisman , Founder and Conscious Leadership Coach, joins host Ashutosh Garg to unpack the realities of entrepreneurship, reinvention, and inner growth. Broadcasting from San Francisco, Lior shares hard-earned wisdom from scaling companies across seven countries and explains why conscious leadership is essential in today’s complex work environm...

Join Ashutosh Garg in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as he speaks with Dr. Ramya Kumar, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at CIDRZ Zambia. Dr. Kumar shares her journey from growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Massachusetts to working at the forefront of global health systems in Zambi...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Ashutosh Garg speaks with Dr. Amrit Chandan, Founder & CEO of Lorefully, about building businesses at the intersection of sustainability, artificial intelligence, and human impact. Dr. Chandan shares how his early work in chemical engineering led to launching Acceleron, a startup focused on sustainable battery design and circular economy solutions. He...

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Poonam Barua , CEO of WILL Forum India and Chairman of the Forum for Women in Leadership. Poonam shares her evolving leadership philosophy, discusses the importance of equal opportunity, and explains why addressing the trust deficit in boardrooms is critical for India’s corporate future. From dismantling stereotypes...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , Norman Wolfe—Founder & CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of The Living Organization —shares how decades across Fortune 500 companies and startups led him to reimagine organizations as living entities. He explains why execution fails, how belief systems shape outcomes, and what leaders must do to build mature, resilient, and high-performing organization...

In this compelling conversation, Rodger Halston shares a life shaped by art, intuition, and reinvention. From performing at age four to acting on global stages, choosing focus over comfort, and innovating in the beauty industry, his story is a masterclass in listening to your inner voice and riding life’s waves instead of fighting them. 00:32- About Rodger Halston Rodger Halston is a multifaceted...

A powerful journey of an academic leader who blends information technology, STEM education, and inclusive innovation to empower learners—especially students with disabilities. From hands-on pedagogy and award-winning teaching to national and international impact, this story shows how technology can unlock human potential and transform societies. 00:09- About Dr J Watthananon Dr. Julaluk Watthanano...

A remarkable journey across decades of innovation—beginning with childhood dreams of space, pivoting through early internet startups, venture capital, and real estate, and culminating in building world-class startup ecosystems in Africa. This is a story about inflection points, failure as fuel, and why Africa may power the next global innovation wave. 00:16- About Philip Kent Kiracofe Philip Kirac...

Join us on this special episode of The Brand Called You as Aditi Kumar sits down with Pawan Raj Kumar , Partner at ZeCa Capital , entrepreneur, angel investor, and sustainability advocate. From scaling a family business internationally to mentoring over 100 entrepreneurs and building a sustainability-focused fund, Pawan shares insights into: Embracing challenges Understanding the role of luck and...

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Anita Kishore, PhD, ACC — Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Instructor based in New York City. In this engaging conversation, Anita shares her fascinating career journey from scientist to management consultant and ultimately to executive coach. She reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her path and th...

In this episode of “The Brand Called You,” host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Salim Dewji, entrepreneur and advisory board expert, about how advisory boards function, why they matter, and how leaders can unlock their full potential. Salim shares insights on: • The real purpose of advisory boards • How CEOs can determine if they need one • The difference between advisory and corporate boards • Key elem...

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gagan Gupta , Founder of Turn Left for Less and Points Architect, about maximizing travel points, flying business class for less, and transforming travel from a business expense into a strategic asset. Gagan shares his journey—from booking his first business-class flight on points to building a consultancy that helps founders save tho...