The Punekar Podcast

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The Punekar Podcast episodes

November 23, 2020 Indraneel Chitale on family businesses, growth and legacies
As a fourth generation leader of one of India's legendary businesses - Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale - Indraneel Chitale is responsible for navigating the business through its next phase of growth, while at the same time retaining its core values and connect with what gave it legendary status.
We speak with him about how he is bringing about growth through new store formats, automation at the factory level and how the company navigated the tricky pandemic period and managed a positive outcome.
And yes, he does tell us about what makes the Bakarwadi legendary and the story of its birth!

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30 min
November 17, 2020 Deepak Shikarpur on Careers, IT and Inspirations
One of Pune's most-respected IT professionals, Deepak Shikarpur has spent a lifetime setting up, growing and nurturing businesses.
An author of 41 books, his insight into IT and related fields is second to none. Having played a pivotal role in the growth of the IT industry in Pune, he is now dedicated to the growth of professionals and entrepreneurs in Pune through his latest venture - IT Career Counselling.
In a freewheeling chat with The Punekar, Deepak shares his life's journey, his inspirations and what he thinks can turn Maharashtra into "Cyber-rashtra".

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20 min
November 09, 2020 Padmashri Raman Gangakhedkar Interview
A Punekar himself, he shares how India is tackling the epidemic, status of vaccine manufacturing, the personal story of a researcher and why we should not let our guard down.

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39 min
November 02, 2020 Sudhir Mehta on business, Pune and life in general
A businessman and philanthropist, Sudhir Mehta is a multi-faceted man leading a large business and working to revitalise the city's business.

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17 min
October 17, 2020 How a marketplace saved farmers' livelihoods during COVID-19
At a time when farmers' incomes were ravaged by lockdowns, Gorakh dada set up farmers' marketplaces and a complete ecosystem around it to secure their livelihoods.

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30 min
October 10, 2020 Sameer Belvalkar on Photography, Life & Pune
A true-blue Punekar, Sameer Belvalkar is one of the best known photographers in Pune. A career spanning nearly two decades has seen him shoot for such films as Jodhaa Akbar, My Name is Khan and many more marquee projects.
On this candid chat with...

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23 min
September 30, 2020 Siddharth Shirole on Pune and its future
On our inaugural episode of *The Punekar Podcast*, we're excited to speak with BJP MLA from Shivaji Nagar, **Siddharth Shirole**. As a young leader with a varied background and experiences, he brings a fresh perspective to what the city is, should be...

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22 min