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Welcome to Baachu Talk: Equity Matters, the podcast that boldly champions diversity, equity, and inclusion through the power of human stories. Join host Baskar Sundaram, a seasoned entrepreneur and leader, as he guides you through thought-provoking conversations with inspiring advocates who dare to challenge the status quo, smash barriers, and ignite positive change in every corner of our world.

In each episode, you'll hear heart-stirring narratives, frank discussions, and unshakable truths from those leading the charge towards a more equitable future. We shine a spotlight on the voices of social activists and human rights advocates, who have dedicated their lives to promoting equality and justice.

Baskar draws from his extensive knowledge and personal experience to offer invaluable insights and practical tips for fostering positive change in the workplace and the wider world. Through powerful stories and raw emotions, we forge a path towards a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future.

At Baachu, JEDI lies at the heart of everything we do, driving our commitment to excellence and positive impact. We stand firm against all forms of oppression, including racism, transphobia, classism, sexism, and xenophobia. We are continuously learning about injustice and are committed to dismantling discriminatory systems, policies, practices, and ideologies within ourselves and our networks.

Join us on this journey towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace. The Equity Matters Workplace Series offers informative, empowering, and inspiring insights and actionable tips that can help you drive positive change in your own organization. Whether you are a leader, manager, or employee, this podcast is for you.

So, fasten your seatbelts, and let's dive into the DEI universe, right here on Baachu Talk: Equity Matters! Stand up, speak out, and transform the world with us.

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Yasmin is a proposal manager with 18+ years of experience in the proposal world. Over the years, she’s managed proposals in various industries in the US, as well as the Middle East and Africa. She’s dealt many diverse teams, sometimes spanning multiple cultures at the same time!

 Proposal management is universal. The underlying tools and techniques may be common; however, proposal management involves a lot of people management. How can you manage proposal teams from diverse cultures?

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Kyle Racki is the CEO and co-founder of Proposify, software that helps thousands of businesses remove the bottleneck of proposals and get more visibility into the close. Based in Halifax, Canada, Kyle and Proposify have won multiple awards over the years, including the EY Tech Entrepreneur of the Year for Atlantic Canada and Deloitte Fast 50. In addition to running Proposify, Kyle also works with other companies and startups as an investor and strategic coach, and sits on the board of Bright and MarsVR. He co-hosts a weekly business podcast, The Racki Symes Podcast.

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In the final episode of the Baachu and APMP Showdown, the team urges the new APMP Board to work with them to find a mutually beneficial solution to any concerns that have been raised. The lack of communication and dialogue between Baachu and APMP has contributed to the revocation of Baachu's ATO status in June 2022, and they feel that the APMP Board did not take the time to familiarize themselves with their efforts before revoking their status.

Baachu believes that revoking their ATO status does not serve the best interest of APMP members or the proposal management industry as a whole. They express a willingness to work with the new Board to address any concerns and engage in constructive dialogue. They also believe that legal action should be a last resort, and that all ATOs and non-ATOs providing APMP training should be treated fairly and equitably, and any claims of copyright infringement should be based on legitimate grounds.

Baachu urges the new APMP Board to engage in open communication and dialogue with them to find a mutually beneficial solution that serves the interests of all parties involved and the bid and proposal profession as a whole. They remain committed to open communication, transparency, and fairness, and they look forward to finding a way to move forward together.

In conclusion, the team hopes that the new APMP Board will take this opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue with Baachu and work towards a solution that benefits everyone involved. The importance of open communication and transparency in resolving disputes is emphasized, and Baachu believes that this is the best way to find a mutually beneficial solution that serves the interests of all parties involved and the bid and proposal profession as a whole.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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The Truth Revealed - An Appeal to APMP Members for Fair Hearing and Supporting Justice for Baachu"

This podcast episode concludes the Baachu and APMP Showdown by highlighting the lack of verifiable evidence supporting the allegations made by APMP against Baachu. It urges APMP members and the wider community to critically evaluate the situation and ask tough questions about transparency, accountability, and fairness. The episode implores listeners to support Baachu in its fight for a fair and impartial hearing by signing the fair hearing petition, which will hold the APMP Board accountable for its actions and encourage open communication in addressing disputes. The ultimate goal is to create a stronger and more prosperous proposal management industry for all by ensuring that all players in the industry are treated fairly and equitably.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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This podcast explores the conflicting allegations made by the APMP against Baachu in June 2022 and Feb 2023 and the questions they raise about the fairness and transparency of the revocation process.

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In this episode, we highlight the fact that Baachu has always been transparent about its business model and offerings. The organization offers a paid learning academy membership model that provides comprehensive and well-rounded training to individuals and organizations. However, this membership model does not include access to APMP certification courses, and the learning academy has never included any APMP copyrighted materials.

We also discuss the diversity of approach among ATOs, which allows individuals to choose the solution that best fits their needs and learning style. Baachu's self-paced learning experience through its paid membership model is unique, but other ATOs provide hands-on consulting and training services.

Finally, we address the failure of APMP to produce any verifiable evidence to support their claim that Baachu marketed APMP members to join Baachu bid and proposal community for a cost. We emphasize the importance of having a clear understanding of the facts when evaluating any allegations made against organizations or individuals.

In conclusion, we reject the baseless claims made by the APMP Board and are proud of the hard work and dedication that we have put into building our business. Baachu's fee-based proposal management community may not be for everyone, but it certainly is not a competitor to APMP.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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In this episode, we delve into the ongoing copyright dispute between Baachu and APMP. Specifically, we discuss the second copyright claim made against Baachu regarding its APMP Foundation Study Guide, which was published online in January 2020. Baachu strongly rejects this claim, stating that the study guide was developed by its team and does not infringe on any existing intellectual property rights. We examine the backstory of Baachu's mission and the comprehensive APMP Foundation Study Course it created to serve the unique needs of its self-study students, and how Baachu generated approximately $575,000 for APMP. We also question the fairness and transparency of APMP's decision to revoke Baachu's ATO status based on allegations from March 2019 and January 2020, which were not raised until more than two years later. Ultimately, Baachu remains committed to providing equal opportunities for professional development to individuals in under-served geographies, and stands by the quality and integrity of its study materials.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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In this episode, we dive into the ongoing showdown between Baachu and APMP, specifically the copyright and IP infringement claims made against Baachu, and their response to these allegations. Baachu received its first copyright claim in March 2019, relating to their Proposal Specialist Guide. However, Baachu quickly responded to the claim and removed the guide from Amazon. The recent revocation of Baachu's ATO status by APMP was purportedly based on Baachu promoting its own fee-based proposal management community as a cheaper alternative to APMP's offerings, as well as Baachu setting up its own fee-based proposal management community. However, the recent introduction of a copyright claim in APMP's statement seems to contradict these original reasons for the revocation, raising serious concerns about the validity and accuracy of APMP's allegations against Baachu. Overall, it is important to handle copyright claims with professionalism and efficiency, and to consider the backstory and intentions behind any such claims.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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In this episode of the Baachu and APMP showdown, we debunk APMP's claim that Baachu has been promoting its own certification as a cheaper alternative to APMP's certifications. We highlight Baachu's commitment to promoting and supporting APMP certifications in under-served geographies and the low-cost training options introduced to make APMP certification more accessible. We also provide evidence of Baachu's success in enabling students to achieve APMP certifications and the limited promotion of its own certification. The claim made by APMP is inconsistent and unfounded, and Baachu categorically denies it.

https://baachuscribble.com/baachu-response-separating-fact-from-fiction-in-response-to-apmp-statement/ 

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