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Shehzad Irani – Pessimists Write Reports, Optimists Write History – Hosts Shrish & Sunil - S2E15
In this insightful episode of the Changepreneurs Podcast, wejourney into the fascinating world of Mr. Shehzad Irani — an engineer, coder, educator, and entrepreneur whose life bridges the logic of engineering and the artistry of education.
From growing up in Mumbai to carving a unique professionalpath in Ahmedabad, Shehzad shares deeply personal stories that shaped his identity as a creator and change-maker. With expertise in tensile structures, computational design, and tools like Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Shehzad brings both technical brilliance and emotional depth to this conversation.
But this episode isn’t just about tools and technology —it’s about markers in life, mental blocks, failures, and madness. Through three raw and relatable stories of entrepreneurship, Shehzad breaks down the dual nature of being an entrepreneur, explores the misunderstood madness of teaching, and challenges the myths we hold about creators and educators. If you're building something meaningful — in business, in education, or in yourself — this episode is a must-listen.
What you will learn from this episode :
00:00 – Introduction to Shehzad Irani
03:03 – From Mumbai to Ahmedabad: A journey of becoming
09:03 – The Concept of "Markers" in Life and howthey guide us
14:53 – Three Personal Stories of Entrepreneurship
21:02 – How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Business
32:02 – The Role of Failure and How it Shapes Growth
39:40 – The Dual Nature of Entrepreneurship: Creation vs.Chaos
47:30 – Teaching as a Form of Madness and Service
50:32 – Debunking the Myth: Entrepreneurs vs. Teachers
1:02:49 – A Timeless Message for Future Generations
Guest Bio:
Shehzad Irani is a structural engineer, coder, educator, andentrepreneur with deep expertise in lightweight and tensile structures. He is an industry leader in computational design, FEM software, and digital fabrication, known for pushing creative boundaries with tools like Rhino 3D and Grasshopper. Beyond engineering, Shehzad is a passionate educator who believes teaching is both a science and an act of madness — a beautiful rebellion against mediocrity.
Key Takeaways:
- Life is made up of markers — powerful turning points thatdefine us.
- Entrepreneurship is not a linear journey but a series ofexperiments and evolutions.
- Mental blocks are real — and overcoming them is asuperpower.
- Failure isn't the opposite of success — it's part of thesame road.
- Teaching can be just as entrepreneurial as building abusiness.
- You don't have to choose between being an entrepreneur andan educator — you can be both.
- Leave something meaningful behind: your knowledge, yourmistakes, your story.
Connect with Shehzad Irani:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shehzad-irani/
📩 Contact: [email protected]
Hosted by: Shrish Raj & Sunil Sathyendra, TeamChangepreneurs
🎧 Subscribe to the Changepreneurs Podcastfor weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, educators, and creators making adifference in the world — one bold move at a time.
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By Sathish KumarIn this insightful episode of the Changepreneurs Podcast, wejourney into the fascinating world of Mr. Shehzad Irani — an engineer, coder, educator, and entrepreneur whose life bridges the logic of engineering and the artistry of education.
From growing up in Mumbai to carving a unique professionalpath in Ahmedabad, Shehzad shares deeply personal stories that shaped his identity as a creator and change-maker. With expertise in tensile structures, computational design, and tools like Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Shehzad brings both technical brilliance and emotional depth to this conversation.
But this episode isn’t just about tools and technology —it’s about markers in life, mental blocks, failures, and madness. Through three raw and relatable stories of entrepreneurship, Shehzad breaks down the dual nature of being an entrepreneur, explores the misunderstood madness of teaching, and challenges the myths we hold about creators and educators. If you're building something meaningful — in business, in education, or in yourself — this episode is a must-listen.
What you will learn from this episode :
00:00 – Introduction to Shehzad Irani
03:03 – From Mumbai to Ahmedabad: A journey of becoming
09:03 – The Concept of "Markers" in Life and howthey guide us
14:53 – Three Personal Stories of Entrepreneurship
21:02 – How to Overcome Mental Blocks in Business
32:02 – The Role of Failure and How it Shapes Growth
39:40 – The Dual Nature of Entrepreneurship: Creation vs.Chaos
47:30 – Teaching as a Form of Madness and Service
50:32 – Debunking the Myth: Entrepreneurs vs. Teachers
1:02:49 – A Timeless Message for Future Generations
Guest Bio:
Shehzad Irani is a structural engineer, coder, educator, andentrepreneur with deep expertise in lightweight and tensile structures. He is an industry leader in computational design, FEM software, and digital fabrication, known for pushing creative boundaries with tools like Rhino 3D and Grasshopper. Beyond engineering, Shehzad is a passionate educator who believes teaching is both a science and an act of madness — a beautiful rebellion against mediocrity.
Key Takeaways:
- Life is made up of markers — powerful turning points thatdefine us.
- Entrepreneurship is not a linear journey but a series ofexperiments and evolutions.
- Mental blocks are real — and overcoming them is asuperpower.
- Failure isn't the opposite of success — it's part of thesame road.
- Teaching can be just as entrepreneurial as building abusiness.
- You don't have to choose between being an entrepreneur andan educator — you can be both.
- Leave something meaningful behind: your knowledge, yourmistakes, your story.
Connect with Shehzad Irani:
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shehzad-irani/
📩 Contact: [email protected]
Hosted by: Shrish Raj & Sunil Sathyendra, TeamChangepreneurs
🎧 Subscribe to the Changepreneurs Podcastfor weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, educators, and creators making adifference in the world — one bold move at a time.