This episode of Perspective Platoon features Arjun Suvarna, another senior of mine from my schooling in India. This conversation came into being after Suhas SM, another senior and previous guest on the podcast, recommended that I host Arjun. So, here we are! We touched on many topics in this conversation including geopolitics, living abroad as international students, Silicon Valley, and future aspirations.

If you liked this episode and found some value in it, consider following the podcast for direct access to future episodes!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

1:58 - Developing an interest in tech and programming

17:36 - Employment and company goals on a larger scale

21:03 - Future aspirations and the start-up space

29:34 - Geopolitics: Some dynamics of the world

35:46 - More money, less kids?

38:56 - Opinions on billionaires and Twitter

50:33 - Geopolitical polarity in the current world

1:00:38 - Legal immigration and visa sponsorships

1:11:17 - Understanding daily life from being kids and young adults

1:17:17 - Memories from school

1:24:07 - Comparing India and the US

1:31:30 - Closing thoughts and reflections

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This episode of Perspective Platoon features a returning guest, Amanda Siew. Different from our first recording, we sat down in person to talk about graduate school, research, work experience, and much more.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

2:58 - Identity crisis?

5:22 - Comparing different media spaces

15:48 - Working as a news producer and transitioning to grad school

34:45 - Moving pieces in the newsroom

48:29 - Ethical considerations in news broadcasting

51:03 - Research in graduate school

1:15:00 - Navigating stressful moments and taking breaks

1:21:35 - Outcomes of research and closing thoughts

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Suhas SM, a senior of mine from school whom I chatted with for the first time in close to a decade. Listen to find out what our opinions are about living abroad, life, and sports, and share the episode with friends and family!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

3:24 - Staying in touch with school friends

6:19 - Memories from time in school

9:36 - Experience studying in the United Kingdom

18:45 - Sports chatter

28:24 - Learnings from living as an international student

38:44 - Working and living in the Indian community

55:52 - Transitioning to living abroad and culture shock

1:32:30 - Closing comments

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Joseph Antony, an international student from Panama. In this episode, we delved into our perspectives of our religions. Listen to find out what our opinions are and feel free to share yours on the Instagram post about this episode!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

2:27 - Experience of being married

5:21 - Why do we live in an individualistic world?

22:48 - How does the Bible talk about war?

29:51 - Is it possible to live in a “Perfect” world?

51:31 - Are your thoughts yours?

1:01:10 - Is science connected to religion?

1:10:00 - Reading religious books for knowledge and curiosity

1:21:20 - Closing thoughts

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Pedro Graeml, an international student from Brazil studying at the same university as me. During the span of our chat, we discussed cultural subtleties, mission trips, and religion. Listen on to hear our opinions!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

5:45 - Moving to go to school in Oklahoma

14:53 - Appreciating the cultural differences of Oklahoma

21:05 - Cultural subtleties around the world

32:25 - Spreading the word about Christianity

1:05:40 - Humans cannot live by the books of God

1:16:50 - Pedro’s opinion on humans creating religion

1:23:33 - Lack of conversations about “taboo” topics

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Jiwoo Han! We talk about Jiwoo's time in the United States, her interest in creating content, some tidbits about Korean culture, and much more. Listen to find out more!

PS: My audio is slightly off in certain portions of this episode. My apologies!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

4:41 - Interest in learning about broadcasting

5:44 - Future aspirations

9:50 - Influence of media in South Korea

13:15 - Jiwoo’s favorite content on the internet

18:55 - What would Jiwoo do with her friends in Korea?

25:00 - Change in mindset after moving to the US

29:25 - Moving to the US: Opinions and Challenges

40:05 - Seeking enjoyment through campus involvement

43:52 - Memories of Jiwoo’s schooling in South Korea and the US

52:23 - Tips for prospective international students from Korea

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Aleecia Delozier! We met each other for the first time in college through involvement in a student organization in the pre-pandemic era. This was the first time we chatted in a long time, and we talked about all things life, marriage, motherhood, and business. Listen on to find out more!

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction and foray into photography

18:55 - Aleecia’s photography style

28:20 - Connections, relationships, and boundaries

31:15 - The up and down trajectory of life and business

44:46 - Influence of trauma and people

51:36 - People’s intentions in the field of work

1:01:12 - We all have the creative bug!

1:07:39 - Things tend to happen for a reason

1:31:56 - Life as a mother

1:56:44 - Marriage at a young age

2:16:33 - Closing thoughts

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Reshma Chowdary! Since we both are Indian international students in the US, we touched on things related to life in the States, family dynamics and influences back home, and much more. Listen on to find out what Reshma's opinions are on these topics.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

4:20 - Computer science and architecture

5:06 - Making the move to the United States

10:52 - Respect in a cultural context

14:00 - Collectivism vs Individualism

17:22 - Lack of communication in Indian families

21:35 - Seeking validation and guidance from parents

30:10 - Does our generation struggle to take responsibility?

33:07 - Meeting cultural deadlines of success

38:28 - Personal motivation and discipline

47:07 - The struggles of prioritizing

54:33 - The importance of being selfish

1:00:49 - The giving nature of people in different places

1:03:07 - What would Reshma like to give back and to whom?

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features Tyler Rippy, a friend and former colleague at the university. This episode reflects our energy around each other wherein we tangentially switch between serious and not-so-serious conversations. Listen to us talk about Tyler's interest in gaming, experience with grief, need to keep learning, and much more in this episode.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest introduction

3:41 - Interest in creating/writing a graphic novel

5:35 - Dealing with grief

12:25 - What makes scary things scary?

20:34 - Religions and their influence on society

32:26 - 4clans and board game culture

49:29 - Large board/card game monopolies

1:00:31 - Unionization in the world of businesses/industries

1:09:03 - Always a student, never the master

1:12:09 - Obsessing over personal growth instead of seeking contentment

1:25:16 - Where is the side greener?

1:29:15 - Positives out of life

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.

This episode of Perspective Platoon features a returning guest, Mardiana, who is in a completely different position with her passion from the first time we spoke on the podcast. Listen to her share her story of cultivating self-belief, playing multiple roles as an artist and entrepreneur, persevering in the music industry, and much more.

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0:00 - Opening

1:00 - Guest Introduction

4:35 - Trajectory in producing music

11:52 - Perseverance and the mental game

16:40 - Life after we had graduated

23:07 - Navigating burnout and the entrepreneurial side of work

48:34 - Meditation, visualization, procrastination, habits, self-awareness, and purpose

1:42:10 - Patience, effort, and being in the present

1:52:05 - The process of making a song

2:01:53 - Growing too fast in the industry

2:06:52 - What does the future for Mars look like?

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EDUFLKPJ7QdNrfyoV3oCL?si=UTjLqo8EQnC508pqiVKJ3Q

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Perspective Platoon is a show to share stories, understand intricacies, and break boundaries! Join Prateek Shetty, as he dives deep into the background of random human beings and finds what binds us together and makes us a platoon of different perspectives.

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Random Relatability is a channel birthed with the idea of seeking relatability in a world of differences. As social media and mainstream news media are turning into juggernauts of polarization, Random Relatability aims to create a platform that celebrates the differences in thought processes and cherishes the things that make us all human.