The Brand Called You

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You! In this insightful conversation, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Jonathan Shroyer, CEO of Quimby.ai, a visionary entrepreneur at the intersection of gaming, AI, and E-Commerce.

Jonathan shares his unique journey from his early days at Microsoft—where innovation was built into his DNA—to launching Quimby.ai. Discover how Jonathan’s experiences and influences, like Nelson Mandela’s “win or learn” mindset and his neurodivergent approach, have shaped Quimby’s mission to empower employees with super agents, not replace them.

We dive deep into how AI is revolutionizing gaming, E-Commerce, and even shaping the future of brand-customer relationships. Jonathan discusses super agents, hyper-personalized shopping, the convergence of gaming and E-Commerce (G-commerce!), and the ethical considerations AI companies must tackle.

If you’re excited about the future of AI, gaming, E-Commerce, or just love hearing from bold innovators, this episode is for you!

Discover the fascinating journey of Saji Madpat—a global strategist, author, and contrarian investor. From Kerala to the corporate world, he shares lessons on leadership, history, Eastern philosophy, and creative thinking that challenge mainstream perspectives.

01:03- About Saji Madpat

• Saji is an author, a global strategist, a management consultant and a contrarian investor. 

• He's also an author of several books. 

Discover how David, founder of groas.ai, turned AI into a game-changer for Google Ads. From helping small businesses boost conversions to redefining marketing automation, learn the strategies that make AI a powerful ally for growth.

00:36- About David

• David is the founder and CEO of groas.ai.

Dive into a riveting conversation with Professor Yoichiro Sato, Japan’s expert on foreign and security policy. Explore the Quad’s evolving role, India-Japan ties, China’s maritime strategy, and the delicate balance of military and economic cooperation in Asia.

00:35- About Prof Yoichiro Sato

• Professor Sato is a professor at the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

• He is an expert analyst of Foreign and Security Policy, Japan, US, Indo-Pacific.

• He has published more than 10 academic books and countless articles and book chapters in academic journals. 

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, An international speaker, bestselling author, and new beginnings coach Kabinga Mazaba shares her transformative journey from surviving trauma to empowering others through her book C.O.N.F.R.O.N.T Reclaim Your Life. Discover how courage, forgiveness, and purpose can ignite true healing.

00:33- About Kabinga C Mazaba

• Kabinga is an international speaker, a best selling author and a new beginnings coach.

• She's an author of a book named as C.O.N.F.R.O.N.T Reclaim Your Life. 

In this enlightening episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Zach Herman, Director of IT Project Management Office at UC San Diego Health and author of "Project Management Made Practical." Zach shares his unconventional journey into project management, the transformative projects he's led—including a game-changing COVID-19 initiative—and his philosophy on what truly makes project management effective.

Discover relatable and actionable insights on leadership, stakeholder management, technology tools, emotional intelligence, and practical advice for startups and small businesses.Zach’s real-world anecdotes highlight the importance of planning, communication, and adaptability in project management—whether you’re launching complex healthcare technology or just managing your weekly shopping list.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! In this session, host Ashutosh Garg chats with Joe Incrocci — CEO & President of IBC Consulting and author of "17 Powerful Rules That Will Save, Sustain and Scale Your Business." Tune in as Joe shares hard-earned wisdom from his decades as a turnaround specialist, the origins of his book, and practical insights into improving business operations with simple yet transformative strategies.

Discover why execution matters more than strategy, the power of throughput over efficiency, and how challenging traditional thinking can unlock new opportunities for your business. This conversation is packed with actionable advice for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about building resilient organizations.

What You'll Learn:

• The defining moments in Joe's career as a turnaround specialist

• The importance of challenging conventional wisdom

• Why throughput is the ultimate business metric

• Why forecasting demand can be a costly mistake

• The secrets to execution, quality control, and effective redundancy

• How Joe’s 17 rules apply to industries beyond manufacturing

• Joe's top three rules for starting any business transformation

Unlock the secrets to operational excellence and high performance with George Pesansky, President of MyBlendedLearning.com and author of "Super Performance"! In this inspiring episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg dives deep into George’s three-decade career, his passion for talent-driven community impact, and the practical strategies behind his bestselling book. Learn how leaders can foster a culture of excellence, set high expectations without burnout, and drive transformation in any organization.

George shares powerful insights on:

• Why root causes of success matter just as much as analyzing failures

• The "prison of expectations" and how leaders can create supportive environments

• Agility, alignment, and replicating moments of peak performance

• Low-cost, high-impact actions you can adopt right now

Discover the magical blend of comedy and entertainment in the corporate world with Tom Elliott, a celebrated corporate event host and comedy magician from Gloucestershire, UK. In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg dives into Tom’s fascinating journey—from humble beginnings hosting children’s parties to captivating audiences at large corporate galas.

Tom shares the secrets behind engaging distracted audiences, building rapport in seconds, improvising under pressure, and the art of blending humor with magic. Learn about his innovative team-building event “The Office Magician,” the challenges and rewards of hosting, and the importance of clean, inclusive humor in diverse settings. Plus, hear a hilarious story of a magic trick gone wrong—and how failing in public can be turned into comedy gold!

If you love behind-the-scenes insights, practical hosting tips, or simply enjoy a good laugh, this episode is for you!

Entrepreneur & designer Nisha Vikram, founder of Craft Canvas, shares her inspiring journey from engineering to reimagining Indian crafts for luxury brands, cultural spaces & global recognition. A story of passion, heritage, and co-creation with artisans.

00:34- About Nisha Vikram

• Nisha is the founder and promoter of CraftCanvas, which is a design studio that collaborates with over 30 craft clusters across India to create large scale installations for luxury brands, government institutions and cultural spaces