The Collaborative Canvas Podcast

In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we sit down with Ruchi Batra, Founder of Chipmunk Digital, to explore how to build a personal brand that goes beyond visibility — one that creates real connection. From transitioning after 11 years in corporate life to becoming a digital strategist and freelancer, Ruchi shares her journey of aligning passion with purpose. We discuss: The power of clarit...

What makes someone an outlier in business and life? In this inspiring episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with marketing maverick Praveen Shekar — a parallel entrepreneur, storyteller, and outlier thinker. From building a healthcare research powerhouse to empowering people with disabilities, Praveen opens up about his failures, mindset, and how empathy and cur...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dipti Sharma and Rajeshwari Jha, the dynamic co-founders of Founder X, a LinkedIn personal branding agency that helps entrepreneurs and CEOs turn their stories into powerful brands. From small-town beginnings in Bihar to building a thriving agency, they share their journey of resilience, storytelling, and growth. Learn how they: Transformed unpaid intern...

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, four inspiring leaders — Smriti Singh Bhatia, Dixit Chanana, Preeti Reddy, and Sharmila Das — come together to discuss Allyship, Gender Equality, and Inclusivity in today’s corporate world. From challenging unconscious bias to redefining leadership and empowerment, this powerful discussion explores how organizations can foster an environment where both me...

Are you planning to take your business global? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Pratik, a business leader with over 24 years of international experience, who shares practical insights on global expansion, leadership, and cross-cultural success. What you’ll learn in this episode: 1. The biggest challenges of moving from India to Germany and building a business abroad 2. How to overco...

What if consumer centricity wasn’t just a buzzword, but the backbone of every business decision? In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Manish Makhijani— CEO at RCL Group, former Global CMI Director at Unilever, next President of ESOMAR, and author of the Amazon bestseller Insightful. With more than 30 years of experience leading consumer insights, marketing, and str...

What if the key to hyper-personalized marketing lies in the stars? In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Smriti Singh Bhatia, Chief Visionary Officer at Incognito Insights, to explore how astrology and consumer behavior intersect. From impulsive Aries to analytical Virgos, discover how zodiac traits can influence buying patterns, brand loyalty, and decision...

In this insightful episode of The Collaborative Canvas by Ankesh Saxena , we dive deep into the crucial legal challenges and solutions every Indian entrepreneur needs to know. Joining us is Seemantani Sharma , a globally recognized legal expert specializing in intellectual property and transactional law, with a rich background working with entrepreneurs from India, the US, Australia, and Singapore...

In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas by Ankesh Saxena, we dive deep with Sue Collin, Senior VP and Director of Qualitative Research, to explore her fascinating pivot from quantitative to qualitative research and how it has empowered her to serve her clients better. Sue walks us through the evolution of market research, from the foundational tools and techniques of the '80s and '90s to the s...

In this insightful episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with James Rogers, Managing Director at PureSpectrum, to uncover the evolving challenges and opportunities in marketplace sample collection. James shares his expertise on combating fraud, enhancing research design, and improving respondent experience to uphold data quality. Topics we cover include: The evolution of fraud i...

The CHEFIN Way: Strategic Acquisitions, Market Expansion, and Global Hospitality Innovation with Petko Petkov 🚀 Welcome to the season finale of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast! 🎉 In this episode, we sit down with the visionary founder of CHEFIN, Petko Petkov, to explore the strategies, insights, and mindset that have powered CHEFIN’s remarkable journey from a small startup to a globally recogni...

Sales Secrets Unveiled with Vibhor Asri | The Collaborative Canvas Podcast Join us in this enlightening episode of The Collaborative Canvas as we dive into the world of sales with the incredible Vibhor Asri! 🚀 With years of experience in the field, Vibhor shares practical techniques, insider strategies, and personal stories that have shaped his journey to becoming a sales expert. 📌 In this episo...

In this episode, we sit down with Andy, the visionary leader behind Hollrs, a groundbreaking feedback platform that’s redefining how brands engage with their communities. Hollrs isn’t just a feedback tool—it’s a movement that bridges the gap between brands and consumers by tapping into emotional and contextual depths through video-first feedback systems and advanced analytics. What You’ll Learn in...

The perfume industry in India is evolving, and Fragnote is leading the way! In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Garima Kakkar, co-founder of Fragnote, to explore the booming D2C fragrance market in India. 🔹 What inspired her to start Fragnote? 🔹 How did she identify and connect with the right audience? 🔹 The role of e-commerce & digital marketing in brand g...

As AI and big data redefine market research, where does traditional research stand? In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, Jayant Jain, a veteran in consumer behavior, insights, and research, shares his expertise on the evolving role of primary and secondary data, the power of qualitative insights, and how brands can combine traditional and modern methodologies for more accurate and actionab...

Welcome to another episode of The Collaborative Canvas! Today, we sit down with Patrick Comer, the visionary who coined the term Research Technology (ResTech) and revolutionized the market research industry. If you're a market research professional, investor, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this episode is a must-watch! 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The story behind ResTech—how it sta...

Great leaders aren’t born—they are made. In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we sit down with Neha Mishra, Founder of Neha Talks, a renowned leadership coach, corporate trainer, and NLP expert. Neha shares powerful insights on leadership development, team building strategies, workplace culture, and behavioral coaching that drive high-performance teams. 💡 Topics Covered in This Episode:...

Online data collection is evolving rapidly, but with challenges like survey fraud, AI-driven disruptions, and respondent disengagement, what does the future hold? In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, Oscar Carlsson, Founder of Milo Advisory, shares expert insights on: ✅ Key challenges in online surveys & how they’ve evolved ✅ AI’s impact on participation & data quality ✅ The big...

🔹 What if the key to success wasn’t just skill, but self-awareness and healing? In this transformative episode, Anuj Kumar Bhatia shares powerful insights on: ✅ The connection between sustainability, healing, and personal growth ✅ Hoponopono – an ancient technique for inner peace and reconciliation ✅ How self-awareness fuels personal branding ✅ Discovering and embracing your true purpose ✅ A...

In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we sit down with Dharmendra Jain, the visionary Founder & CEO of Actnable AI, to explore how AI—especially Gen-AI—is transforming the world of market research. With over two decades of experience and a mission to make insights truly actionable, Dharmendra shares: 🔹 The evolution and key milestones of AI in market research 🔹 The gaps that still rem...

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Collaborative Canvas! 🎙️ Today, we are joined by Priya Lobo, a visionary leader in understanding human behavior, emotions, and their impact on brand strategies. In this episode, Priya shares why the human-centric approach is more vital than ever, even as AI and technology reshape the market research landscape. Key Highlights: "Role-playing to build better...

👉 What does it truly take to build a workplace where people feel safe, heard, and valued? In this powerful pre-recorded episode of The Collaborative Canvas, I sat down with Leeza Dutta Singh, a workplace culture and DEI expert, to explore how companies can move beyond checklists and build real cultures of inclusion, trust, and psychological safety. We discussed: 👉 Emotional realities behind unsa...

What if your next customer wasn’t human? In this groundbreaking episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, I sit down with Ekhlaque Bari — AI Strategist, Storyteller, and CEO of XdotO — to decode one of the most mind-bending shifts in consumer behavior: AI becoming a consumer. We dive deep into: #AIAgents as personal shoppers: How machines will begin making end-to-end purchase decisions The rise...

In this power-packed episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we’re joined by Frank Pica, CEO & Co-Founder of NativeAI, a trailblazer who’s been shaping the future of artificial intelligence since 2013. We explore the seismic shift where AI doesn't just generate insights — it executes on them. From emotional intelligence in humanoids to digital twins and AI-powered product development, this conver...

In this special episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we sit down with Piers Lee, Managing Director of BDRC Asia and a leading contributor to a recent landmark study conducted by Asia Research Media. Presented originally at the Asia Research Media Breakfast Seminar, this study dives deep into one of the most important conversations happening in the insights industry today: How will AI transform the...