TiE Talks

How do you introduce someone whose words are quoted at airports, in books, and in classrooms across the world? 

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Shiv Khera, the bestselling author, educator, and motivational speaker behind the iconic line “Winners don’t do different things, they do things differently.”

We dive into his extraordinary journey, from starting life washing cars in the US and Canada to building businesses and becoming one of India’s most respected leadership coaches. Shiv opens up about lessons in character, courage, and values that have guided him, and the mistakes that shaped his path.

This conversation is packed with timeless wisdom on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building value-based organisations, straight from someone who has inspired millions worldwide.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Intro
(01:32) The Secret That Every Great Leader Knows
(09:22) The Dangerous Myth About Values
(15:02) Why Integrity Could Be Your Best Investment
(24:39) The Surprising Values Millionaires Swear By
(29:31) When Hustle Becomes Your Biggest Mistake
(34:02) The Regrets That Changed Everything
(35:14) Why “Hope” Will Never Save Your Future

Shiv Khera
Mr. Shiv Khera inspires and encourages individuals to realize their true potential. He has taken his dynamic personal messages to opposite sides of the globe, from the U.S. to Singapore. His 40 years of research and understanding has put millions on the path of growth and fulfillment.

Over 9 million copies of his books have been sold globally including his international bestseller “You Can Win” in 21 languages.

His Clients include Lufthansa, HP, DHL, HSBC, Canon, Nestle, Philips, Mercedes, Johnson & Johnson, Metlife, and many more.

Connect with him at https://shivkhera.com/contact/ 

Meet the Host,

Ritu Gupta Mehrish:
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.letsrewritetherules.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/ 

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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What do you do after building one unicorn? Well, if you’re Dheeraj Pandey, you build another.

I sat down with Dheeraj, the founder of not one but two unicorns—Nutanix and now DevRev—to unpack what really drives him. It’s not the funding rounds or the fancy valuations—it’s building things people love. From transforming IT infrastructure to reimagining customer experience with AI, Dheeraj shares how purpose, design, and empathy have shaped his journey. We also talked about burnout, mentorship, and why his team keeps coming back for round two.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Coming up
(01:35) Building two unicorns - still not the most impressive thing Dheeraj has done
(02:50) What if business success wasn’t the end goal at all?
(04:35) Could AI actually give us our weekends back?
(06:05) When your company creates thousands of millionaires, then what?
(07:35) Scaling globally without a single office in Antarctica
(09:20) The part of AI no one’s talking about—but every company needs
(11:05) Can AI become your brand’s secret weapon?
(13:35) Forget outsourcing—here’s how to bring it all back, smarter
(16:35) The AI hype is real—but who’s going to survive the crash?
(20:20) Why CEOs must finally log in and get fluent in AI
(23:05) Can natural language finally break the boardroom-tech barrier?
(24:50) The next big disruption? Not what you think.
(26:50) The mental game of leadership: cricket, cortisol, and quiet time
(28:35) Scaling a startup? These are your non-negotiables
(32:05) Burnout is real—here’s how Dheeraj avoids it (and still smiles)
(34:50) The one thing Dheeraj tells his 30-year-old self—no regrets
(39:05) Could DevRev be the 12th company to change tech history?

Dheeraj Pandey
Dheeraj Pandey is the Founder and CEO of DevRev, recently raised a Series A funding of $100 million.

He previously founded Nutanix (Nasdaq: NTNX), a global leader in enterprise cloud software and hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, and currently sits on the board of Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) and is a member of their audit committee.

Dheeraj co-founded Nutanix in 2009 and led as its CEO and Chairman for 11+ years. Boasting the largest software IPO in 2016, Nutanix is now a multi-billion dollar company with thousands of employees in over 60 countries. Pandey has been recognized with prestigious industry awards, including Dell’s Founder 50 and the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Silicon Valley.

AMIT GUPTA
Chairman, Global Board of Trustees, TiE
Founder & Group CEO, Ecosystem Group
Co-Chair, MIIM

Amit believes in the power of the digital economy, and it is with that belief that he founded Ecosystem, a next-generation Technology Research and Advisory Platform, and its spinoff Kampd, a professional communities-led social learning platform. Ecosystem democratises access to cutting-edge innovation, through its acquisition of CoVentured, an Australia-headquartered innovation discovery platform serving Fortune 500 enterprises globally.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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Ever met a guy who politely told Google and Twitter,  Thanks, but I’ll pass?

I’m Prantik, and in this episode I sit down with Vijay Krishnan—my fellow IIT Bombay alum who swapped a Stanford PhD track for back‑to‑back startups.

He shares how a  non‑conformist  streak led him from a personalised search engine exit to co‑founding Turing, the remote‑first unicorn matching global developers with Silicon Valley teams.

We talk candidly about turning down big‑name buyouts, why the diameter of the planet is his hiring radius, and the real gaps AI still can’t bridge.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pick the right market, build an all‑star distributed team, or say no to safe bets, Vijay’s story will hit home!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Ever wondered if entrepreneur DNA  is just a myth?
(02:15) One habit Vijay swears built his billion‑dollar mindset.
(05:00) Flashback: tinkering with AI before it was cool (or useful).
(09:15) IIT vs Stanford—my guest’s brutally honest scorecard.
(13:45) How do you look Google in the eye and say nah?
(17:30) The day we realised we were up against Netflix—and laughed.
(22:45) I camped in a recruiter’s office; here’s what I saw.
(27:15) Your hiring radius is the planet —bold claim, or proven hack?
(33:00) AI still can’t copy‑paste… yes, really.
(38:30) Remote work wars: Vijay’s take on the RTO backlash.
(42:45) Rapid‑fire secrets: favourite book, hero—and a community he trusts.

Vijay Krishnan
Founder & CTO, at Turing.com. Turing.com enables foundation model companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, and many others to improve their capabilities in areas such as reasoning, coding, function calling, multimodality, factuality, safety, frontier STEM knowledge and more through expert human data for Evals, SFT, RLHF, and DPO. Turing also helps large enterprises like Pepsi, Disney, and J&J strategize and execute various AI solutions to create outsized business value. Turing achieves both these through its talent pool of over 3 million software developers, data scientists, and other knowledge workers spanning 100+ countries, all automatically vetted through 100+ tests of skills and expertise. Founded in 2018, Turing became a unicorn in 2021.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay0/ 

Prantik Mazumdar
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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What if you could extend your life by 25  years more - and still have the energy to enjoy them?

In this episode, I sit down with Naveen Bhat, ex‑finance exec now building 25 Years More, and Abhi Patwardhan, a Stanford Longevity ambassador who helps people redesign life after the corporate grind.

Naveen explains why he swapped boardrooms for biomarkers and how adding healthspan, not just lifespan, is his new bottom line. Abhi shares simple, science‑backed habits (think walking clubs and 80 % full plates) that keep purpose, bones, and bank accounts in balance. Together, they reveal why community outruns cardio machines and why midlife is the perfect time to hit refresh.

Join me for a candid chat that might just rewrite your own roadmap to a longer, better life!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Could your future self thank you today?
(02:38) The proven exit route from the corporate hamster wheel
(03:42) Four silent saboteurs quietly stealing healthy years
(06:52) From sick‑care to self‑care: your proactive playbook
(10:53) Purpose power‑ups—from Okinawa streets to your routine
(13:45) Turn passion into a venture that buys you time
(17:07) New scorecard: count smiles, not spreadsheets
(20:15) East vs West: which culture actually ages better?
(20:30) Longevity economics—how longer lives can grow your wallet
(25:51) Singapore’s blue‑zone hacks you can steal today
(33:03) Life’s second mountain: joy found in giving back
(35:15) Bullet‑proof curiosity: fail, learn, repeat
(38:51) AI meets anti‑ageing: gadgets that add good years
(42:47) Your next move—investing time and money in extra decades

Naveen Bhat
Naveen Bhat is an entrepreneur, private investor, author, and mountaineer based in Singapore. After a 30+ year corporate career, he founded 25YearsMore, a platform inspiring individuals to rewire for a purposeful second innings. He champions the SuperAger movement—encouraging people to learn, earn, give, and grow at any age. Naveen’s mission is to help others break free from societal limits and live with renewed passion and joy.
Connect with him at:
Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-bhat-83643a/  

Abhi Patwardhan
Abhi Patwardhan is a Transitions Designer, mentor, startup founder, and advisor who helps individuals reimagine life and career using design thinking. A Stanford Center on Longevity Ambassador and founder of Alt-Lyf, he guides people through midlife transitions with a unique blend of corporate experience and personal insight. Abhi is also an author and entrepreneurship educator, passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and lifelong growth.
Connect with him at:
Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhialtlyf/ 

Marc Nicholson
Marc Nicholson is the founder of 1880 Singapore, a visionary private members club that brings together changemakers, creatives, and leaders to spark meaningful dialogue and innovation. A London Business School alumnus, Marc has spent over a decade curating transformative experiences and conversations that challenge norms and inspire action. From luxury grooming to cultural storytelling, his ventures reflect a deep passion for elevating human connection and purposeful living.
Connect with him at:
Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-nicholson-b36449/ 

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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What legacy will your kids remember you for?

In this episode, I sit down with Rajeev Peshawaria—author, speaker, and CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre—to explore how leaders can do well by doing good. Rajeev shares stories from global companies that prove profit and purpose can go hand in hand. We also talk about his own journey, why he believes the traditional MBA is outdated, and how steward leadership starts with a simple choice: do you want to create a better future, or just chase the next quarter’s numbers?

Tune in to hear his bold take on leadership, legacy, and making business more human!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Is your business wired for real impact—or just window dressing?
(03:30) Why telling people to consume less backfires every time
(05:30) What a 270-year-old pencil brand can teach today’s startups
(11:15) How one insurance policy idea from Brazil outperformed expectations
(15:30) Why quarterly obsession is killing your company’s future
(18:45) The 5 values every future-ready business must live by
(21:15) Skeptical CEO? Here’s where your mindset shift starts
(25:30) Netflix’s one-line policy that slashed expenses
(28:00) The airline scandal that exposed the limits of rule-based leadership
(29:15) Steward leaders aren’t born. So what wakes them up?
(31:00) Is Gen Z really more woke—or just better branded?
(36:15) Why MBAs might be the dinosaurs of the leadership world
(39:15) What will your children remember you for?

Rajeev Peshawaria
Rejecting platitudes and theoretical models, Rajeev combines 22 years of global Fortune 100 experience with research-based insights to provide unique and practical approaches to personal leadership, ethics and governance, sustainable business growth, and stewardship. A sought-after speaker and consultant, he is CEO of Stewardship Asia Center, Singapore, and President of Leadership Energy Consulting, Seattle WA, USA.

Connect with him at:
Website: https://rajeevpeshawaria.com/about/
Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevpeshawaria/

Prantik Mazumdar
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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What happens when two best friends take completely different paths—then end up changing the world in their own ways?

I’m joined by two inspiring guests this week—Puneet Pushkarna and Atul Temurnikar. We go back to their early days in Mumbai, sharing flats and figuring out life at HCL. Puneet ventured into Silicon Valley and became a serial tech entrepreneur and investor. Atul chose a different road—building a global education network from Singapore, with 50+ campuses across 12 countries.

We talk about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to start from scratch—whether you're building a startup or a school.

You’ll love this story of ambition, friendship, and doing the unexpected.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Think you're ready to be an entrepreneur? Here’s the test nobody talks about…
(01:30) Two best friends, one tiny Mumbai flat—and a lifetime of lessons
(04:00) Rejected by MBA schools, rescued by Silicon Valley?
(06:30) Why selling computers in the '90s meant demanding to meet the CEO
(08:00) The real reason their startup team avoided flashy offsites (hint: it's not money)
(10:30) What moving to Singapore in the '90s taught them about the future
(13:30) From “no clue” to building 50+ schools—how do you even start?
(17:00) What kids can now ask AI… and what it means for every parent
(22:00) Entrepreneurs, listen up: this is how you build trust inside your founding team
(27:30) The two invisible traits every great hire must have (and why most miss them)

Puneet Pushkarna
Puneet Pushkarna is a Senior Advisor at Everstone. Puneet is also a General Partner of Solmark, a private equity fund formed by a group of tech entrepreneurs. He also sits on the corporate boards of several companies and educational institutes including the IIM. 

Prior to his current role, he was the President of Headstrong which got acquired by Genpact in 2011. Puneet was the co-founder of TechSpan, a Goldman Sachs backed design thinking and business solutions consulting organization and was also part of the founding team that helped grow HCL America into HCL Technologies. He is Chairman Emeritus of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Singapore Chapter, and is also a member of the Board of Trustees for TiE Global. Puneet holds a Master of Business administration from University of Buffalo and a Bachelor of Technology degree.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneetpushkarna/ 

Atul Temurnikar
Atul Temurnikar is a prominent member of the education industry in ASEAN, North & South Asia & Middle East. Now he serves as co-founding trustee and Executive Chairman of Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), a not-for-profit organisation.

Mr Temurnikar is a staunch advocate of high-quality education that transcends socio-economic boundaries from Korea to Japan in the East, to Singapore to Malaysia in ASEAN and India and Middle East. His significant efforts in the education sector include as a member of the Schools Sub-committee of the National Integration Committee (NIC) set up by the Government of Singapore.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/atul-temurnikar/ 

Chandan Deep
Chandan Deep is the Vice President of Strategy and Operations on B Capital Group’s Platform team covering India and South East Asia. Chandan has a passion to build and operationalise businesses within the tech space and partners closely with founders of BCap’s portfolio companies to help them scale.

Prior to B Capital, Chandan launched and grew Twitter’s commercial operations in emerging markets for Asia Pacific as the company commenced it’s monetisation journey post IPO. She also spent several years in management consulting with Accenture and the Boston Consulting Group. A keen champion of women in tech, she seeks to actively mentors young professionals and has previously led Twitter’s women chapter in Asia and co-founded Connected Women, a leadership forum to bring together women across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Airbnb & Google.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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What does it take to go from being a founder to a VC?

In this episode, I sat down with Avik Ashar, who’s been on both sides of the table—building businesses and now investing in them. He started as a founder, scaled companies across multiple markets, ran a family office, and now backs early-stage startups and a Principal, at Riverwalk Holdings. We talked about what makes a business truly investible, the challenges founders face, and how venture capital is evolving. Plus, his take on Shark Tank’s impact and what a day in the life of a VC really looks like!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) The truth about India's startup boom 
(03:45) India vs. Southeast Asia: Who’s winning the startup race?
(05:33) What’s fueling India’s startup growth? You’ll be surprised!
(07:38) The dark side of startups: Governance nightmares
(10:30) Not every business deserves VC money—here’s why
(11:34) How VCs really decide where to invest 
(16:42) Smart capital vs. dumb money—does it even matter?
(18:32) The real talk: What happens to startups that don’t become unicorns?
(21:26) From angel investor to VC—what really changes?
(25:02) The brutal truth: What needs to change in venture capital
(27:28) Has Shark Tank changed India’s startup game? Let’s discuss
(31:28) IPOs: Who actually wins in the short and long run?
(34:04) Is government policy helping or hurting startups?
(37:20) These sectors are the next big thing—are you paying attention?
(42:16) Inside the life of a VC—what it’s really like
(44:49) Rapid fire! Unfiltered takes on startups & investing 

Avik Ashar
Avik Ashar is a Principal at Riverwalk Holdings, focusing on early-stage investments (Seed to Series A) in India. With over 12 years of experience as a founder, operator, and investor, he previously managed a single-family office for the Sutariya family, investing across India and Southeast Asia. His portfolio includes Wellness Forever, Fareye Technologies, and Posist. He played a key role in scaling Zilingo across five geographies, managed a $100M P&L, and helped raise $280M. Additionally, he founded and exited a SaaS startup in the auto insurance space and led sales and account management for Janio, securing major clients like Disney, Swarovski, and Nike.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikashar/

Prantik Mazumdar
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.
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What happens when startup dreams collide with governance concerns?

Hi, I’m James, and in this episode, I sit down with two powerhouse voices from the investor and legal world—Vijay Sambamurthi and Nicholas Cator. Vijay’s a seasoned lawyer who founded Lexygen Law in India and now leads its Singapore office, while Nick is a consumer-focused investor who's seen it all across India and Southeast Asia. We get personal about the darker side of fast-growing startups—from investor FOMO to the slippery slope of founder shortcuts. If you’ve ever raised funds, sat on a board, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, you’ll want to hear this.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Are founders cutting corners just to impress investors?
(02:30) Why does Southeast Asia struggle with exits while India surges ahead?
(04:30) What do startup frauds and superhero villains have in common?
(08:00) How do blue chip investors get it so wrong?
(12:30) Why founders say no to legal audits—and regret it later
(20:00) What basic hygiene investors should always demand but don’t
(24:00) How the media’s pump-and-dump culture is warping startup values
(38:00) Why the smartest investors are finally saying no to easy wins

Vijay Sambamurthi
Vijay Sambamurthi is the founder and managing partner of Lexygen, a leading Indian law firm headquartered in Bangalore, with pan-India coverage and international offices in Singapore.

Sambamurthi graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in 1997, and has more than 27 years of experience advising blue-chip funds, startups and high-growth corporations on their legal needs and growth strategy. He regularly advises some of the market-leading names on their Indian transactions and operations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-sambamurthi-3b66383/

Nicholas Cator
Nicholas Cator is the founder of Venturi Partners Pte Ltd.(2019) where he is currently the Managing Partner. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Pan India Food Solutions Pvt Ltd. and Sula Vineyards Ltd. (started in 2023).

Additionally, he was an Investment Manager at Verlinvest SA (2009-2012) and a Board Member at Lazada Group (Vietnam) (2015-2016).

He graduated from Université Catholique de Louvain.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-cator-05b596/

James Chan
James Chan is founder and CEO of ION Mobility, an electric mobility technology and lifestyle brand focused on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. ION’s products combine advanced hardware and software with human-centered design to deliver smart electric motorcycles and charging and energy storage solutions. The company launched its inaugural Mobius M1-S electric motorcycle for Indonesia in November 2022.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/motochan/ 

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

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Could you beat an Olympic athlete at their own game? 

Doubtful, but let's chat about those who actually might! Join me, Prantik, as I dive into the exhilarating world of sports development and impact capital with two pioneers, Rukmini Pandit and Amrut Joshi. Discover how Rukmini leads Sattva Consulting in revolutionizing the sporting landscape in Southeast Asia through innovative impact consulting, while Amrut shapes the legal frameworks that empower athletes and sports organizations. Tune in to explore the transformative power of sports beyond the scoreboard!

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Could India host the 2036 Olympics?
(01:00) Meet Rukmini and Amrut, revolutionizing sports development and impact investing.
(05:00) Unveiling how strategic investments are transforming sports beyond the field.
(10:00) What does it take to fund sports development?
(15:00) Analyzing the dollars behind the sports—where does the money flow?
(20:00) Discover the role of corporations in elevating sports through strategic CSR.
(25:00) Exploring new finance models that could change the game for athletes and communities.
(30:00) What’s next for sports funding?
(35:00) A look at the broader implications of sports as a tool for national development.
(40:00) Reflections on the potential of sports to inspire and unite—what's our collective next move?

Amrut Joshi
Amrut Joshi founded GameChanger Law Advisors (GLA) in 2011. He is recognized as an impeccable corporate and commercial lawyer whose advisory services are sought after by India’s prominent startups, top-tier venture capital and private equity firms, impact investment groups, and industry leaders in consulting, social enterprises, sports franchises, and athletes.
https://in.linkedin.com/in/amrut-joshi

Rukmini Pandit
Rukmini Pandit is a Manager, Engagement & - Lead (South, East, Asia) at Sattva Consulting. Previously, Rukmini was a Senior Consultant at Sattva Consulting and also held positions at Dasra, Aparna Bhasin Consulting, Aon.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukmini-pandit-b0b82b81/

Prantik Mazumdar
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.
He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

ABOUT TiE Talks
TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.
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Want to know how a chef's uniform stirred up a national conversation?

Join me as I dive into the flavorful life of Sanjeev Kapoor, a culinary maestro who's not just spicing up dishes but also shaping destinies with his visionary approach. From his bold stance at the Padma Shri awards to revolutionizing Indian cuisine on global platforms, Sanjeev shares how he carved out a niche that resonates with food lovers worldwide. Tune in as we explore the essence of food through the eyes of a chef who dreams big and cooks even bigger! Don't miss this episode where food meets passion and tradition meets innovation.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Discover the life that revolves entirely around food.
(02:00) Hear how unexpected career choices shaped a culinary empire.
(03:00) Why reaching the top scared me into changing my life's path.
(04:00) Unpacking the real difference between a cook and a chef.
(07:00) The story behind the show that made culinary history on TV.
(10:00) How a single episode can redefine your career overnight.
(15:00) The chef’s unexpected stance at his Padma Shri award ceremony.
(20:00) Blending flavors and cultures with Singapore Airlines.
(25:00) Joining forces with Akshaya Patra to change millions of lives.

Sanjeev Kapoor
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, a Padma Shri Awardee and a humanitarian at heart, is renowned globally as a culinary icon. Every child and adult from the 90s would have watched his path-breaking, longest-running cookery show in Asia, 'Khana Khazana'. With his constant smile while cooking and his famous dialogue 'Namak Swad Anusar', Chef Sanjeev Kapoor soon became everyone’s favourite chef and household name. Coming from a family of foodies, the Master Chef is a gastronome himself who enjoys Indian cuisine the most, especially when cooked at home with oodles of love.

Prantik Mazumdar
Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

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