Sourav Karmakar​, founder and head of Infinos Technologies, is an entrepreneur, researcher, author and above all a man of science. He is a passionate learner and believer of the pedagogic value of failure.

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad in February 2020 by E-cell.
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Elizabeth Rowe is the principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and in this episode she takes us on a deep journey of self reflection, discussing the powers of imagination and vulnerability to build and lead communities.

TED talk: "The lonely onlys - transformed by imagination and vulnerability"
https://iamelizabethrowe.com

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"When we think about failure, we often think about things that we did wrong. But sometimes, failure happens because of things beyond your control." Kirsty Bennett is a longstanding member of the FAIL! family, and, in this episode, she reflects on how pride and lack of acceptance can really put us in tough spots while, on the contrary, being open about and acknowledging our limitations is the first step to overcome shame and embarrassment.

Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/kirsty-bennett-2/

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in April 2019 by the VISTA association.
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Kalpana Ramesh​, Hyderabad’s revolutionary water warrior, is an architect who advocates for rainwater utilization in India. As a volunteer for the Society for Advancement of Human Endeavour (SAHE), she has been helping residences, apartment complexes and offices effectively harness rainwater.

Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/kalpana-ramesh/

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad in February 2020 by E-cell.
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Keynote speaker and mental health advocate Ethan Fisher draws from his life experience to challenge, motivate, and inspire his audiences. From star high school athlete to prison inmate, to the recipient of an MBA with honors, Ethan’s life is a lesson in accountability, passion, and perseverance.

https://www.ethan-fisher.com/index.html

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Ajay Kumar Siotra, hurdling through societal norms, followed his dreams and his passion for cooking up to the MasterChef stage. Elimination from the competition was a fall, but also his stepping stone towards a brighter future.

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad in March 2019 by E-cell.
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Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/ajay-kumar/

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"Little f failures" and "big F Failures" are two different kinds of monsters, but the f word we should truly beware of is fear. Fear of big F Failure has the power to ruin our life, even more than the event itself, because it will taint all our choices and decisions. Listen to the thoughtful reflection of Daniel Jackson, professor of Computer Science at MIT, photographer, and author of "Portraits of resilience".

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in April 2019 by the VISTA association.
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Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/daniel-jackson-2/

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In this episode Amanda Bosh, astronomer and planetary scientist, talks about the importance of extreme preparedness in her line of work. This crucial attitude did not come naturally to her, but was passed on to her by her mentor, and guided her to many successes and equipped her to deal with the inevitable failures.

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in April 2019 by the VISTA association.
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Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/amanda-bosh/

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In this installment of "Live chats about stories of resilience" we follow up with previous FAIL! speakers Rodney Mullen, skateboarding champion and public speaker, and Allan Adams, director of the Future Ocean Lab at MIT.

Allan Adams' FAIL! talk / Rodney Mullen's FAIL! talk

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Ronald Kessler's successful career stemmed out of years of trying - at times failing - many different things, before finding his passion, and this variety of experiences gave him a unique and multidisciplinary perspective. In this talk he walks us through his journey to become Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School coming from a little Quaker community outside of Philadelphia.

This Episode was recorded at a FAIL! event organized at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in October 2019 by the VISTA association.
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Full transcript: https://fail-sharing.org/podcast/ronald-kessler/

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