Brain Box - The Leadership Podcast

This is the second webinar of the "Brain Box" Gurukul series, this time with the theme of Sustainability.

In this episode, Sravan, the CEO of iGo, discusses their electric three-wheeled scooter called the BeiGo X4, designed to address sustainability beyond just emissions, focusing on safety, family needs, and women riders.Key features include active balancing assistance and a narrow tilting bridge for unprecedented stability.

Sravan envisions providing the comfort of a car in a small footprint vehicle. He discusses how mobility needs to shift from private vehicle ownership to shared utilization given space constraints in cities.

Sravan also talks about iGo's vision to be a technology supplier rather than OEM, enabling hundreds of brands to build vehicles on their platform for both domestic and export markets.

On the Season 16 finale & what was also our first webinar, Raymond Yeh, whose latest venture is with AI, talks about how this technology is set to disrupt life as we know it.

The Evolution of Marketing: AI, SEO & Influencers.

In this episode, our host, Kaushik Bose, deep dives with Dipti Agarwal, a seasoned marketer with a track record in integrating strategy with creative and content.

They delve into areas such as how to increase website visits, the power of branding, and the impact of AI on the marketing industry.

Dipti offers insights on the transformation of SEO with AI and her entrepreneurial journey with Little Food Diary. She also shares her experiences working on numerous campaigns, including the award-winning Project Streedhan.

Finally, the discussion sheds light on the changing dynamics of working with influencers in the social media landscape.

Timestamps:

00:17 Increasing Website Visits: Strategies and Experiences

02:26 Project Streedhan: A Viral Campaign Success Story

04:53 The Reality of Viral Videos and Their Impact on Business

07:50 The Role of AI in Marketing and Job Security

11:24 Is SEO Dead? A Discussion on the Future of SEO

15:25 Entrepreneurial Journey: Founding Little Food Diary

17:56 The Evolution and Future of Influencer Marketing

Episode No. 78 is out & the guest is a serial #entrepreneur, #cio & a #cmo combination - Aka Praveen Pinto!

Praveen's career is a testament to the power of adaptability and perseverance in the ever-changing landscape of #technology and #business.

With over 24 years of experience, Praveen has navigated through various industries, leaving a mark in each domain he ventured into - be it Jacky's Electronics or RAKBANK or DAMAC Properties in #dubai!

On today's show, I have Justin Breen, who after 16 years as a sports journalist built his own company, authored an international best-seller & an Amazon Bestseller across 6 countries!

He's currently the CEO of BrEpic Network, an invitation-only premium connecting platform which connects the visionaries on the planet.

In the opening episode of Season 16, I had the pleasure of speaking to Shyam Kesarwani, an industry veteran with two decades of experience in technology and banking.

We discussed how technology has transformed over the years from starting his career in the early 2000s. Key evolutions highlighted included the rise of the internet, AI/ML and cloud computing.

In banking specifically, Shyam noted the shift from solely branch-based services to fully digital and mobile banking. Emerging technologies like blockchain, cryptocurrencies and more recently chatbots like ChatGPT were also explored.

It was fascinating to gain insights from Shyam on his technology journey and views on where industries may head in the coming years. The podcast provided thought-provoking discussion on both the promises and precautions of rapidly advancing technologies.

Niiamah hosts a podcast for high-performing unconventional leaders and entreprenuers (aka Outliers) who use what makes them different to make a difference.

"It takes something different to lead what is coming."

So, what happens when you put together two podcast hosts who want to be the change?

You get one heck of a 75th episode!

Niiamah & Kaushik have a completely unscripted chat where they discuss leadership through hiring, biggest leadership mistakes, criticality of failures etc. Don't miss this one!

On the first episode of "Tech Titans" by Brain Box Media,
Alka Selot Asthana shares her inspiring career journey
in the telecom industry spanning over 25 years.
where she helped lead the 3G revolution in India as DGM of MTNL.
We discuss:
- Why CDMA technology lost market share to GSM.
- One of her favorite projects 'Housing for All'
- Smart city projects in the private sector.
For all the future women #leaders,
she encourages them to believe in themselves
and not second guess their potential or abilities based on gender.
Don't miss this 20 minute episode
& follow us for more such #leadership #podcasts

Vandana Tolani, one of the top women leaders in wealth management, sat down for an insightful discussion on her 25+ year career in venture capital and startups.

- We had a very inspiring discussion on her journey breaking barriers as a female leader in the VC world.

- We discussed how dramatically the startup landscape has transformed from the 1990s, when it was still uncommon, to today's global innovators across industries.

- Vandana shared her perspective on the differences between startup ecosystems in India vs. Southeast Asia, where she was based (in Indonesia) for 15 years.

- When assessing founders and ideas to invest in, she emphasized the importance of the "horse before the cart" - focusing first on a founder's traits like resilience over just a promising concept.

- She's also launched her new angel investment network Avinya to support underserved founders at the seed stage with small tickets and mentoring.