Code to Culture

Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. Tune in to our 11th episode for an entertaining joyride with Dr. Ravi Prakash, a Bengaluru-based cardiac surgeon turned vintage car collector. In this episode, we dive deep into his passion (or obsession!) for history, especially if it’s on wheels! 

In this episode, our host Malini Goyal gets the scoop on how Dr. Ravi Prakash transitioned from operating rooms to restoring rare classic and vintage cars, the stories behind his most prized vehicles, how India's vintage car scene has evolved, and what it really takes to own, maintain, and care for these historic vehicles. 

There’s some drama too! From sourcing spare parts in Shivajinagar, to his (almost) hoarder tendencies, Dr. Ravi Prakash doesn’t hold back the details of his love story with cars. Whether you're into vintage cars, enjoy the history of classic cars, Bengaluru’s car culture, or just love good stories about passion and legacy, this episode has something for you. 

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Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. Tune in to our 10th episode for a deeply personal and insightful conversation with Geetanjali Kirloskar—entrepreneur, artist, and social impact leader. 

In this episode, our host Malini Goyal explores themes like loss, grief, resilience, and reinvention with Geetanjali, who opens up about life after the passing of her husband Vikram Kirloskar, one of India’s most respected industrialists. From love and loss to resilience and reinvention, she shares heartfelt stories of navigating grief, building a legacy, and finding strength in purpose.

Geetanjali reflects on her journey—from the evolution of the media and advertising industry to launching and running Toyota while maintaining Indo-Japanese partnerships over the years. She also discusses the emotional challenges of widowhood, her passion for storytelling, and her vision for a more equitable India.

We also explore her favourite cities (hello, Paris!), Bengaluru’s vibrant food culture, and some of the city’s urban planning challenges. Settle in as we cruise through industry insights and anecdotes, personal reflections and a few words of wisdom to aspiring women leaders in the country. 

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Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR. 

Our 9th episode is in conversation with Dr. S. Somanath, former Chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) – the man behind the successful Chandrayan 3 mission. 

In this episode, our hosts Malini Goyal and Prashanth Prakash explore the story of India's space programme, starting from why ISRO was set up in Bengaluru, and some of the key milestones that shaped its success. Dr. Somanath takes us through his journey at ISRO – his humble beginnings, early days at India’s premier space body, projects he’s most proud of, and some candid reflections on the challenges he’s faced. 

We dive deep into major projects like Chandrayaan, Mars Missions, the strategic Space Vision 2047, and get insights into India’s future in aerospace technology. When will India send a man to the moon? How will space technology help and improve the country’s defence systems? What are the implications of aerospace technology on society and the economy? Will startups soon be able to make and launch rockets? 

Strap in, as we take off to get answers to these questions, and more! 

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Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR.

This is our 8th episode featuring Kavan Kuttappa and Akhila Srinivas — pioneers, in their own right, of the most buzzy spaces in Bengaluru. 

In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of Bengaluru’s food scene — how has it evolved from being the ‘pub capital of India’ to being a space where micro-dining and supper clubs with strangers are commonplace? More importantly, how has the city allowed this transition to take place?

Why is the food scene in BLR so experimental? What are the culinary trends that are redefining how we eat? Would Kavan ever be open to opening a Naru Noodle Bar in Delhi or Mumbai?

And while we’re on Naru, it’s almost impossible not to talk about Courtyard — a space envisioned for community building in the heart of the city, which has reinvented itself post lockdown to become a thriving cultural hub. 

How do you build a public space not just for today, but for decades to come? What does it take to push through the doubt when you’re building for a city that’s looking for a unique experience in a sea of trends? 

Settle in, get your favourite ramen (or cup noodles) ready. When we talk about food and how culture can support communities  — it’s a conversation worth tuning into. 

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Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR.

This is From Code to Culture’s 7th episode featuring Angela F. Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious not-for-profits. 

In this episode, Angela shares how United Way is transforming communities worldwide, detailing interventions in Hyderabad and Bengaluru that have spanned across education, health, and addressing infrastructural challenges in cities. 

What’re the latest trends in global philanthropy? Is the focus shifting from individual to corporate giving? What patterns are noticed between how women and men make donations to causes or projects? Find out in our episode. 

In an FCTC exclusive, Angela lets us in on her first time experiencing the city – the spicy benne dose, taking a ‘tuktuk’ and marvelling at how people in the city cross the roads with reckless abandon😭 

She also deep dives into the evolving needs of Gen Z, the importance of building resilience during crises and the devastation that the Los Angeles wildfires has brought to the people of America. 

With over 30 years of experience across both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, Angela offers invaluable insights into what it really takes to create lasting, meaningful change. 

Get your pen and paper ready. When one of the leading voices in philanthropy speaks, you’ve gotta take notes. 

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Welcome to our 6th (!!!) podcast episode on From Code to Culture 🤯Whew, it’s been a ride 🚗 Before we take a little break for holiday season, join us in welcoming our final guest on FCTC for 2024 - Prashanth Prakash!

In this episode, Prashanth details India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how the startup world has changed since the time he started his entrepreneurial journey in Erasmic; a Bengaluru based, seed-stage VC fund. Nurturing the city’s startup landscape is no easy job - you face setbacks you’d never see coming, and some entrepreneurs give you a REAL tough time. However, more often than not, you have success stories that revitalise and revamp the market; Flipkart being an iconic, risky bet that Prashanth took in 2008, which today is valued at $38 -$40 billion. 

How can India have as prominent a position as China on the global supply chain? What is the ultimate application of AI in today’s world? How can India, more specifically Bengaluru think of new, innovative, tech-centric ways through which to better the lives of citizens? This episode offers a deep dive. 

Tune in to hear Prashanth’s thoughts on not just funding, but also his newfound hobby; Biohacking (or as he calls it: longevity research), fitness, and a fond recollection of his childhood memories spent at familiar haunts like Koshy’s and MG Road in Bengaluru. 

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Welcome to our 6th (!!!) podcast episode on From Code to Culture 🤯 Whew, it’s been a ride 🚗 Before we take a little break for holiday season, join us in welcoming our final guest on FCTC for 2024 - Prashanth Prakash!

In this episode, Prashanth details India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and how the startup world has changed since the time he started his entrepreneurial journey in Erasmic; a Bengaluru based, seed-stage VC fund. Nurturing the city’s startup landscape is no easy job - you face setbacks you’d never see coming, and some entrepreneurs give you a REAL tough time. However, more often than not, you have success stories that revitalise and revamp the market; Flipkart being an iconic, risky bet that Prashanth took in 2008, which today is valued at $38 -$40 billion. 

How can India have as prominent a position as China on the global supply chain? What is the ultimate application of AI in today’s world? How can India, more specifically Bengaluru think of new, innovative, tech-centric ways through which to better the lives of citizens? This episode offers a deep dive. 

Tune in to hear Prashanth’s thoughts on not just funding, but also his newfound hobby; Biohacking (or as he calls it: longevity research), fitness, and a fond recollection of his childhood memories spent at familiar haunts like Koshy’s and MG Road in Bengaluru. 

PS: Part 2 will be live soon, keep your post notifications turned on and subscribe to us for more 🫡

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We are so excited to welcome our next guest on FCTC; BIAL’s Hari Marar! 

In this episode, Hari is tackling all of our burning  questions, and we had plenty to keep the conversation going: What sets Bengaluru International Airport apart from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai? Are strategic partnerships with Uber, KSTDC, BLADE, and BMTC the secret to BIAL’s success? What lessons did the founding team take away from the critical media coverage of the airport in 2008?

Hari is a proud parent in FCTC’s latest episode, looking back on Bengaluru’s aviation journey - from starting its international passenger journey relatively late, to currently being India’s third largest airport carrying over 37.5 million passengers as of 2023, and over 30% of India’s perishables for the fourth year in a row. 

Has the competition between Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad aided healthy competition while simplifying the passenger experience? What will elevate Bengaluru to become  an aviation hub like Dubai, Heathrow, or Hong Kong? How is the airport tackling sustainability amid reports of ‘Day Zero’ and a water crisis? This episode is not shying away from giving you answers. 
Tune in, take notes, and settle in. This episode is bound to enthral all those who love the city, and want to know all about Bengaluru’s most famous (and expensive) infrastructure project. Don’t miss out! 

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We are so excited to welcome our next guest on FCTC; BIAL’s Hari Marar!

In this episode, Hari is tackling all of our burning  questions, and we had plenty to keep the conversation going: What sets Bengaluru International Airport apart from Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai? Are strategic partnerships with Uber, KSTDC, BLADE, and BMTC the secret to BIAL’s success? What lessons did the founding team take away from the critical media coverage of the airport in 2008?

Hari is a proud parent in FCTC’s latest episode, looking back on Bengaluru’s aviation journey - from starting its international passenger journey relatively late, to currently being India’s third largest airport carrying over 37.5 million passengers as of 2023, and over 30% of India’s perishables for the fourth year in a row.

Has the competition between Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad aided healthy competition while simplifying the passenger experience? What will elevate Bengaluru to become  an aviation hub like Dubai, Heathrow, or Hong Kong? How is the airport tackling sustainability amid reports of ‘Day Zero’ and a water crisis? This episode is not shying away from giving you answers.
Tune in, take notes, and settle in. This episode is bound to enthral all those who love the city, and want to know all about Bengaluru’s most famous (and expensive) infrastructure project. Don’t miss out!

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Welcome to From Code to Culture, a podcast by UnboxingBLR.

This is From Code to Culture’s second episode featuring Nithin Kamath & Kailash Nadh; CEO & co-founder, and CTO at Zerodha, respectively. 

Nithin Kamath deep dives into Zerodha’s journey - from being a virtually unknown broking firm in 2010 to commanding global attention as one of India’s most trusted trading platforms with a net valuation of $3.6 billion. 

Watch Nithin’s journey developing a simple pricing model for beginner traders, investing in 100+ startups through Rainmatter Foundation, empowering traders and democratising investing through their company ethos. 

Despite Mumbai being the obvious choice, Nithin and Kailash were insistent on Zerodha’s HQ being in Bengaluru, and how the city was imperative to building a healthy company culture at Zerodha. 

In an exclusive FCTC only bit, explore the duo’s philosophical take on social media, information consumption, algorithms, fitness, and deeper introspection on materialism, money, and the purpose of any business. 

This is our first season, The Pioneers, where we are giving you an insider look at those who make Bengaluru what it is today.

Tune in, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. 

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