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- Uber India's First Days with Employee #2
Akshay BD who used to stand up comedy with me in 2011 left that field and went on be one of Uber India's first former employees. We talk about some crazy fun Uber stories, the startup grind, creativity in the workplace, and a lot more.
See below for time markers on specific content.
Favorite Quotes:
"Here's an interesting experiment. Go try to sell a 500 rupee note for 100 bucks and see how takes it."
“We went into the Apple store in Bangalore and just bought 200 phones."“Education is a debt with a great brand."
“Risk makes room for creativity which can create happiness.”
0:00-11:00 Uber India early days
11:30-20:00 That time the former Uber CEO came to India without a visa
20:00-29:00 Creativity in the Workplace
29:00-40:00 Career Choices: India Versus America, Brain Drain, the Future, Job Advice.
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
Social Media:
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
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43 min - Indian Weddings Beyonce, Ambani, Sabyasachi & Narcos.
What do Indian weddings have in common with Narcos and the Godfather? Maybe a lot more than you think. Sanjay talks about the recent trend of super lavish Indian weddings and how it's nice to see celebrities get checked once in a while.
Research on Sabyasachi Mukherjee: https://www.sodjla.com/post/is-a-sabyasachi-lehenga-worth-it
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
The Birdy Num Num podcast is a weekly podcast, recorded in Bangalore India by NRI Comedian and former engineer Sanjay Manaktala. Every week Sanjay either talks to Indians (and more) doing creative work across all industries OR talks directly to you about topics ranging from entrepreneurship, stand up comedy, creativity, startups, corporate life, dating in India and much more. Make sure you subscribe and pick and chose what you'd like to watch!
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16 min - Dr. Shyam Bhat | Middle Class: Misery or Motivated?
Dr. Shyam Bhat, one of the leading mental health professionals in India stopped by to talk about anxiety, hard life choices, the middle class angst (mainly because I had questions) and many other things. A fantastic talk I hope you guys enjoy. Sorry for the audio we were playing around with some new mics.
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19 min - stop hating your Tech Job | IT Engineers
Getting a little frustrated with the mundane of your job?
Hate software engineering or your tech job?
Do you want to quit engineering, can't stand computer science or just depressed about life as an engineer for the next 20 years?
Here's a slightly tough pill to swallow.
Is the complaining valid?
Honestly, tough love, but I got to ask you. Listen up, please.
Also: BLOG: How to Go Onsite with your Company from India to America
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/indian-podcast
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
The Birdy Num Num podcast is a weekly podcast, recorded in Bangalore India by NRI Comedian and former engineer Sanjay Manaktala. Every week Sanjay either talks to Indians (and more) doing creative work across all industries OR talks directly to you about topics ranging from entrepreneurship, stand up comedy, crea
Support the show
9 min - Addicted to Tutorials and Not Doing Work
You ever have this problem where you keep learning but never applying anything. Like even in high school they kick you out after graduating so you do something ya know?
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9 min - Dating In India Sucks and Here's WHY #datingIndia #datingInIndia
Is Dating in India broken? Relationships, dating apps, nightlife, clubs, dating websites, culture, social media and more all play a part. In this podcast stand up comedian Sanjay Manaktala digs a little deeper to offer you some harsh truths.
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
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#podcast #Indianpodcast #itunes
Support the show
15 min - the Instagram Motivators: Jay Shitty & Others
Inauthenticity is the name of the game on social media. Are we all guilty or are there some who still walk the walk?
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10 min - Tinder OR Shaadi.com? #DatingIndia #datingInIndia
What are the differences between Shaadi.com and Tinder? I'm sure they're many. I contemplate those things in this week's episode of the Birdy Num Num podcast.
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
The Birdy Num Num podcast is a weekly podcast, recorded in Bangalore India by NRI Comedian and former engineer Sanjay Manaktala. Every week Sanjay either talks to Indians (and more) doing creative work across all industries OR talks directly to you about topics ranging from entrepreneurship, stand up comedy, creativity, startups, corporate life, dating in India and much more. Make sure you subscribe and pick and chose what you'd like to watch!
• • • • •
#podcast #Indianpodcast #itunes
Support the show
8 min - BEING AN NRI | Bro Can You Bring an iPhone
Sanjay rants about how people want you to carry stuff when you come from America to India in Episode 2 of the Birdy Num Num podcast, and also being vegan.
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
• • • • •
#podcast #Indianpodcast #itunes
Support the show
10 min - How to Meet Her Parents | #DatingInIndia #datingIndia
Dating in the Indian community (and in general) can be complicated. Whether you're having an arranged marriage and it's the first meeting with parents, or you've been in a relationship and it's your first time meeting his or her parents...well...Sanjay gives a few tips on how to succeed. Good luck on the dating scene bro!
the Video Versions on the BirdyNumNum YouTube!: http://bit.ly/2Voafjhmy comedy sketches and standup on SanjayComedy YouTube! http://bit.ly/2rHtsiq
please do the needful and review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2R4ARmr
kindly do the needful and review on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2Hn7H24
review or listen on Google: http://bit.ly/2QNM7VB
Social Media:
Website: https://www.sanjayComedy.com/indian-podcast
Follow Sanjay on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EBY4KO
Connect on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2SQBnFU
RT and Follow on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Br9Nb6
Earlier Engineering & Motivation Videos:
Anu Aunty the Engineering Anthem: http://bit.ly/2R2X6gB
Why You You Think You're Sad Doing Engineering: http://bit.ly/2LpqJn9
Plan to Fail: http://bit.ly/2A43bQf
Do Nice Guys REALLY Finish Last? : http://bit.ly/2Cl5iR2
Why I ENGINEER (Advice for Graduates) : http://bit.ly/2V1f2HE
Earlier Dating Advice Videos:
5 INDIAN TINDER TIPS (FOR WOMEN): http://bit.ly/2PY6e1v
DATING MISTAKES DUDES MAKE | http://bit.ly/2RiAj0q
Earlier IT Guy Music Videos:
IT Guy 1.0: the Anthem http://bit.ly/2EBYYaa
IT Guy 2.0: the Offshore Remix http://bit.ly/2LoGHhf
IT Guy 3.0: the Diwali Remix http://bit.ly/2A4vqhq
IT Guy 4.0: the Final Remix http://bit.ly/2A2Q6qo
IT Guy 5.0: the Onshore Remix http://bit.ly/2UVGAOk
IT Girl 1.0:the WOMEN IN TECH MIX: http://bit.ly/2F36afS
20M Views on Biryani Content:
Shape of You Biryani Parody: http://bit.ly/2TCHlL3
Biryani Yoga: http://bit.ly/2QuNJSC
a Biryani Conversations: http://bit.ly/2LU2xcI
The Birdy Num Num podcast is a weekly podcast, recorded in Bangalore India by NRI Comedian and former engineer Sanjay Manaktala. Every week Sanjay either talks to Indians (and more) doing creative work across all industries OR talks directly to you about topics ranging from entrepreneurship, stand up comedy, creativity, startups, corporate life, dating in India and much more. Make sure you subscribe and pick and chose what you'd like to watch!
• • • • •
#podcast #Indianpodcast #itunes
Support the show
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About the Birdy Num Num Podcast
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The Birdy Num Num Podcast is creativity, AI, dating, and real talk for engineers and office folks who suspect there's more to life. Host Sanjay Manaktala is an Indian-American comedian with 35M+…
views online, an ex-Accenture engineer who left IT for stand-up comedy in India, and a guy who now works a corporate day job in Houston while still hitting open mics. Because life begins after engineering. Back after a four-year break with short weekly solo episodes on AI tools and creativity, content strategy and personal branding, the future of work, and the Indian-American experience. Then dig through 100 episodes of back catalog on confidence, dating, careers, and interviews with creators and founders. DM @sanjayComedy on Instagram or tweet @SMANAK with topic requests.