Until now, we have largely stayed away from engineers, but they play a critical role in our lives, often unseen. In this episode, we will speak to Deep Dave, a Senior Engineer working at LTIMindtree. His focus is on the healthcare and medical device life science sector. Deep also frequently writes about disruptive technologies in the manufacturing and medical sectors. With him, we will discuss IIoT, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, AI, Medical Devices, Industrial Automation, and much more. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

You can connect with him on LinkedIn. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish and connect on  LinkedIn.

Shrijay studied computer science, but as he says, 'There is no relevance to what you study and what you choose as a career.' Thus, he chose content creation and started his journey as a copywriter. Today, he is an Art Director at Rioconn Interactive Pvt. We are going to speak with Shrijay about the ever-changing world of marketing, how he finds the fit between companies and marketing campaigns, his first rap, and why 'Good enough ideas are not good enough.' Hope you enjoy the conversation!

You can follow him on Instagram @shrijayparikh and connect on LinkedIn. Here, is the LinkedIn page of Friendly Footprints. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish and connect on  LinkedIn.

In this episode, we have Aayush Gandhi joining us. Aayush is a clean energy entrepreneur and co-founder of Friendly Footprints—a company dedicated to solar power and waste management. Since its establishment in 2019, both Aayush's enterprise and the solar industry at large have experienced remarkable growth. Our conversation delves into Aayush's journey, insights into clean energy and Solar’s future, the intricacies of energy politics, and the imperative for waste management awareness in India.

You can follow him on Instagram @gandhiaayush and connect on LinkedIn. Here, is the LinkedIn page of Friendly Footprints. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish and connect on  LinkedIn.

In this episode, we have Dharmik Soni joining us. Dharmik is a fellow engineer but ended up pursuing music as a career. Dharmik is an accomplished pianist, singer, and a vital member of the highly successful band 'The 8th Octave.' Moreover, he shares his knowledge by teaching music, so if you're interested in learning, please reach out to him. During our conversation with Dharmik, we'll be exploring the dynamic landscape of the independent music industry. We'll delve into the journey that led to the creation and success of the band, 'The 8th Octave.' Additionally, we'll discuss the sacrifices and compromises that independent artists often encounter on their path to survival and growth. Hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow and follow him on Instagram @Not_So_Dharmik and on YouTube. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish and connect on  LinkedIn.

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In this episode, we have a special guest joining us, Lajja Desai. Lajja originally pursued a career in Bio-medical engineering, but destiny had other plans for her. She found herself on a different path and became a Radio Jockey and hosted a popular show 'Ghap-Shap', which remained active for three years. Lajja considers herself more than just a content creator. She sees her role as someone who amplifies the voices of women and strives to bring about positive change in society. Today, we delve into Lajja's unique journey, exploring the origins of her feminism and what it means to be an entertainer with a passion for using her platform to drive meaningful transformation. Hope, you enjoy this conversation.

You can follow and follow her on Instagram rj_lajja. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish, on  LinkedIn & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

In this episode, we will be joined by Daksh Goel, another multi-talented individual who professionally is an architect but dabbles in the world of graphic design and digital art. He is also behind this awesome logo for the Podcast you see. Daksh studied Architecture in one of the best institutes for Architecture in India, CEPT. He has created remarkable artwork for Applause Media, the studio behind hit shows and movies like Scam 1992, Criminal Justice and Zwigato. Additionally, Daksh has ventured into the world of NFTs, with his collection representing Indian rappers gaining support from prominent artists. In this conversation, we explore Daksh's journey, and his remarkable work, and gain insights into the world of architects while discussing strategies for staying relevant. Like always we hope you enjoy this conversation and learn something new.

You can follow and connect with Daksh on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram @onscreenart. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish, on  LinkedIn & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

If you have not listened to the first part of this episode. Please listen to that here.

In this episode, we will be again joined by Atif Mohammad Aziz, a multi-talented individual who excels in the realms of stand-up comedy, writing, and poetry. Atif has established himself as a stand-up and a writer. He is currently developing a series for OTT. In this episode, we dissect life as a stand-up comic, how one thinks about a joke and about some bitter moments in the life of a comic. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can watch Atif’s stand-up on his YouTube channel and reach out to him on Instagram. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish, on  LinkedIn & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

Atif’s recommendations,

Movies: Udaan (2010), Tamasha (2015), The Intern (2015), Before Trilogy & Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi (2018).

Books: The Immortals Of Meluha, 4 part autobiography of Harivansh Rai Bachchan - Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon, Neerh Ka Nirman Phir, Basere Se Door & Dashdwar Se Sopan Tak, Haruki Murakami’s books, Veronica decides to die by Paulo Coelho & Khaled Hosseini’s books.

Poems: Mirza Ghalib, Dushyant Kumar & Madhubala by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

In this episode, we will be joined by Atif Mohammad Aziz, a multi-talented individual who excels in the realms of stand-up comedy, writing, and poetry. He is currently developing a series for OTT. Atif firmly believes in the power of storytelling, regardless of the medium employed. We delve into the origins of his affinity for storytelling, his writing process, uncover how he embarked on his journey in stand-up comedy, and the life of a stand-up comic. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

You can watch Atif’s stand-up on his YouTube channel and reach out to him on Instagram. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish, on  LinkedIn & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

In this episode, we will be again joined by Swayam Shah, a Blockchain Researcher and Consultant currently working for BNB Chain Innovation. His thesis ‘A Framework for Designing Self-Sustaining Ecosystems with Blockchain’ won the award for the Best Blockchain Thesis in The Netherlands. This time we will go deeper into Blockchain and talk about real-world applications, how can you get involved with Blockchain, why Swayam decided to move to the Netherlands to work in Blockchain and much more. We hope you enjoy this discussion.

If you haven’t checked out the previous episode, please make sure to listen to ⁠Episode 3⁠ before this.

This is a free course that Swayam recommends if you want to get involved with Blockchain, Introduction for 15.S12 Blockchain and Money.

You can reach out to Swayam on LinkedIn. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish, on  LinkedIn & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

In this episode, we will be joined by Swayam Shah, a Blockchain Researcher and Consultant currently working for BNB Chain Innovation. His thesis ‘A Framework for Designing Self-Sustaining Ecosystems with Blockchain’ won the award for the Best Blockchain Thesis in the Netherlands. Swayam will share his journey and expertise in Blockchain, discussing its principles, and why it is important. We will explore topics such as the need for Blockchain, its benefits, and how it works. This episode will be released in two parts, so don't forget to check out part two as well. We hope you enjoy this discussion.

This is a free course that Swayam recommends if you want to get involved with Blockchain, Introduction for 15.S12 Blockchain and Money.

You can reach out to Swayam on LinkedIn. You can follow me on Instagram @thakkarish & Twitter @_thakkarish_.

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