Decoding Product Thinking with Vishal Purohit, Co-Founder and CEO, Wooqer

In a world where the marketplace is becoming more democratic, developing a product mindset and creating valuable solutions for people is crucial. Meet Mr. Vishal Purohit, the co-founder and CEO of Wooqer, a platform that helps business processes go digital with a do-it-yourself approach.

Vishal shares important insights on what product managers should focus on and how to foster a product-focused culture. Join us in this podcast as he simplifies complex ideas, making innovation and customer value the centre of it all.

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The Financial Independence Marathon. Podcast interview with Vinod Bhat, CFA author and strategist

Podcast Interview with Vinod Bhat, CFA the author of The Financial Independence Marathon https://amzn.to/3E1VRF6

In this podcast, Vinod Bhat takes us on a journey towards achieving financial independence and building a prosperous future.

Chapter 1: 0:00 Speaker Introduction
Get acquainted with Vinod Bhat, a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) and a highly experienced professional in the field. Discover his extensive knowledge and passion for helping individuals achieve financial stability.

Chapter 2: 01:07 Financial Mindset: Sprint vs Marathon
Learn how having the right financial mindset can make a significant difference in your wealth-building journey. Vinod delves into the differences between a sprint mindset (short-term focus) and a marathon mindset (long-term strategic thinking) and how they affect your financial success.

Chapter 3: 07:15 Investment Rhythm
Unearth the secrets of maintaining a consistent and disciplined investment strategy. Vinod shares valuable insights on establishing an investment rhythm that aligns with your financial goals, allowing you to navigate market fluctuations and achieve long-term growth.

Chapter 4: 11:20 Target Corpus
Discover the importance of setting a target corpus for your financial aspirations. How to create effective investment plans, ensuring you stay on track to achieve your goals.

Chapter 5: 18:45 How to use The Financial Independence Marathon
Learn the tool kit approach towards your financial goals

Chapter 6: 22:00 Comparing Scorecards and Screenshots
Should you look at others' screenshots? How to avoid FOMO? How to take care of your mental health for your financial goals. 

Chapter 7: 28:15 Financial Mindset of Young India
Gain valuable insights into the financial mindset of today's youth and the challenges they face in building a solid foundation for their financial future. Vinod shares practical advice on how young individuals can adopt an investor's mindset and take control of their financial journey.

Join Vinod Bhat on this educational and insightful Financial Marathon, and let's strive together towards financial independence and a prosperous future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's brightest minds in finance!

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Design Thinking meets PDCA – Innovation and Quality Management for Startups

Learn how Design Thinking and Quality Management frameworks intersect. Questions answered:
1. Does Quality Management apply for startups and SMEs
2. Example of how a startup can approach quality management
3. Plan Do Check Act framework
4. Design Thinking and Quality Management
5. How you should think about both topics

Full Episode with  @manage-better https://youtu.be/5BLgea4i9I0

Books:
Quality Fables by Suresh Lulla https://amzn.to/3pXW9cX
Quality is Free by Phil Crosby https://amzn.to/470GQ3E
Architect of Quality https://amzn.to/470GQ3E
Quality planning and analysis https://amzn.to/3rNY0RS
Goal https://amzn.to/43JV1Hr 

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Corporate Ultra Runner Shajan Samuel Innovation Sports Life Podcast

Join us in this captivating podcast conversation as we delve into the inspiring journey of Shajan Samuel, a Corporate Ultra Runner. Through a series of insightful interviews, we explore the mindset, motivation, and preparation behind tackling difficult terrains, staying motivated for a 100 km run, and the challenges faced by an “aam aadmi” (common man) in preparing their body for such arduous targets.

Chapter Headers:
0:00 Get introduced to Shajan Samuel, a remarkable corporate ultra runner who has conquered the most challenging terrains. Discover the person behind the incredible accomplishments and learn about his journey towards becoming an exemplary athlete. 
02:06 When you run difficult terrains, what goes through the mind? In this chapter, we dive deep into the mind of Shajan Samuel as he reveals what thoughts and emotions he experiences while traversing difficult terrains. Discover the mental fortitude required to overcome obstacles and push oneself to the limit. 
07:33 How to stay motivated for a 100 km run? Discover the secrets to maintaining unwavering motivation for a 100 km run. Shajan Samuel shares his insights, personal strategies, and tips to remain determined and driven throughout the challenging ultra-run journey. Discover how dedication and a strong mindset can contribute to success. 
11:48 As an “aam aadmi”, how does one prepare the body for taking on such difficult targets? In this chapter, Shajan Samuel sheds light on how an average individual can prepare their body to take on unthinkable challenges. Learn about the training techniques, physical conditioning, and lifestyle adjustments necessary to excel as an ultra-runner. 
23:09 What did your recovery and diet look like during a normal, working day? Discover the crucial role of recovery and proper nutrition in Shajan Samuel's journey as a corporate ultra runner. Gain valuable insights into his recovery routines, balanced diet plans, and the strategies he incorporates into his daily life in order to stay at peak performance, even while juggling a corporate career. 
27:49 Turning point for cracking the ultra runs: In this captivating chapter, Shajan Samuel shares the pivotal moment that transformed him into a successful ultra-runner. Explore the challenges he faced along the way and how he overcame them. Be inspired by his journey to conquer unimaginable feats and discover how it can ignite your own aspirations. 

Join us on this remarkable and motivational journey as we explore the incredible story of Shajan Samuel – Corporate Ultra Runner. Through his experiences and wisdom, you'll gain valuable insights, inspiration, and practical strategies to push your own boundaries and achieve greatness.

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Quality Management meets Innovation

This is a conversation with Anshuman Tiwari – TIQS Professional. We discuss the following 

  • Quality management for startups
  • Is Quality Management an after thought?
  • How innovation and quality management are interlinked
  • Do they intersect?
  • Confusing innovation with artistic creativity?
  • Quality professionals outlook to life
  • Book recommendations

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Ultra Swimmer Sucheta Deb Burman | Swimming across Palk Strait | Training | Nutrition | Mental Prep

This is a conversation with Sucheta Deb Burman. In this podcast, we discuss the following

1. Long distance swimming
2. Her swim across the Palk Strait (Ram Setu), from India to Sri Lanka and back
3. Water, creatures, and challenges in open water swims
4. Her training plan for ultra swims
5. Diet and nutrition, what's carb loading and how regular Indian food helps athletes
6. Mental toughness amd building it
7. Open Water Swimmers Foundation

and more.

About Sucheta
Sucheta Deb Burman is an open water swimmer and coach. She was certified by the NIS (National Institute of Sports)/SAI (Sports Authority of India) as a Swimming Coach. 
🏊‍♀️She completed a 34 km crossing of the Palk Strait in 2022 in 10 hours 9 minutes.
🏊‍♀️ She completed a 36 km swim from Worli Sea link to Gateway of India in 8 hours 45 minutes.
🏊‍♀️ She completed a 16 km swim from Governors Bungalow to Gateway of India in 4 hours 43 minutes.
🏊‍♀️ She completed the 76th World’s Longest Open Water Swim, India in 2019, 81 km in 12 hours.

🏊‍♀️ Join Sucheta's intiative https://www.openwaterswimmersfoundation.org/
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Rahil Gangjee – Indian Pro Golfer

In this episode, we are joined by Pro Indian Golfer Rahil Gangjee. We dive into the world and life of a pro golfer. This episode touches upon the following:
1. Rahil's introduction to golf
2. How he manages training, travel, and competitions
3. Keeping himself physically and mentally fit
4. Golfer's life
5. How a coach and caddy help a golfer

Tune in and learn about the golfing life.

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Sustainable Packaging with Ved Krishna @ Pakka Inc

This is a conversation with Ved Krishna, the founder of Pakka Inc. At Pakka, they build and invest towards sustainable packaging (bags, flexible packaging and moulded products) from agricultural residues. We talk about their innovation process, company culture, sustainability, and more. This was a very insightful conversation and Ved shares some wonderful points for life.

5:20 – 8:35 Innovation in sustainable packaging for the food industry

12:08 – How to develop an innovation culture

14:37 – 20:57 Management tips for success in Sustainability 

20:58 – 29:41 Sankhya Pranali for Family businesses to scale up 

29:42 – 33:06 Four Key Lessons by Ved Krishna 
             
33:07 – FIP Focused Improvement Plans for Innovation

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Sustainable Ceramics by Earth Tatva | Shashank Nimkar

In this episode, we learn about sustainable ceramics from Shashak Nimkar.

The podcast discusses the following:

  1. Origins of Earth Tatva
  2. Research process at National Institute of Design
  3.  Recycling of ceramics
  4. Innovation process used to finalize the process
  5. Linear vs circular ceramic production
  6. Sustainability impact
  7. Supporting Earth Tatva 

About Shashank Nimkar

Shashank is the founder and CEO of Earth Tatva and is a multi-award winner designer who practises circular design through industrial design, animation and policy framing. He is recognized as a circular economy pioneer by Ellen MacArthur Foundation and has been felicitated with some prestigious awards at Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival and James Dyson Award. His work has been featured in more than two dozen national and international prestigious publications like Forbes, UNDP and events like Global Grad Show where only 100 best graduation projects from around the world are exhibited in Dubai every year.

He is highly passionate about materials, their application and how they can be kept in use for multiple cycles to accelerate implementation of circular economy.

He is currently on a mission to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among students so all of us can together make meaningful creations today that would make our tomorrow better.

Earth Tatva Website
https://www.earthtatva.com/

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हिंदी Dronacharya Awardee Coach Jiwanjot Teja

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Jiwanjot Teja, who has won the prestigious Dronacharya award for coaching in India. Coach Teja shares his top tips for training, nutrition, all-weather conditioning, and controlling heart rate for competitions. He also shares his journey to becoming India's top archery coach and the challenges he faced along the way. Whether you're an archer yourself or just looking for some motivation and guidance, this episode is not to be missed.

इस कड़ी में, हम कोच जीवनजोत तेजा के साथ बैठते हैं, जिन्होंने भारत में कोचिंग के लिए प्रतिष्ठित द्रोणाचार्य पुरस्कार जीता है। कोच तेजा प्रतियोगिताओं के लिए प्रशिक्षण, पोषण, सभी मौसम की अनुकूलता और हृदय गति को नियंत्रित करने के लिए अपने शीर्ष सुझाव साझा करते हैं। उन्होंने भारत के शीर्ष तीरंदाजी कोच बनने के अपने सफर और रास्ते में आने वाली चुनौतियों के बारे में भी बताया। चाहे आप खुद एक तीरंदाज हों या बस कुछ प्रेरणा और मार्गदर्शन की तलाश में हों, इस एपिसोड को मिस नहीं करना चाहिए।

Time Stamps

0.50 – Winning in Punjab’s Archery competitions | पंजाब की तीरंदाजी प्रतियोगिताओं में जीत

1:40 – Initial days as an archer | एक तीरंदाज के रूप में शुरुआती दिन

4:00 – Key support provided by Punjab University | पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा प्रदान की जाने वाली प्रमुख सहायता

5:00 – Athlete travel in the 90s | 90 के दशक में एथलीट यात्रा

6:40 – His coaching journey | उनकी कोचिंग यात्रा

9:00 – Indian vs Korean archers, ***training at high altitudes*** | भारतीय बनाम कोरियाई तीरंदाज, ***ऊंचाई पर प्रशिक्षण**

11:20 – how nutrition affects archers | पोषण तीरंदाजों को कैसे प्रभावित करता है

14:40 – Body type required for archery | तीरंदाजी के लिए आवश्यक बॉडी टाइप

17:20 – Heart rate in archers | तीरंदाजों में हृदय गति

18:50 – How to be still in archery | धनुर्विद्या में स्थिर कैसे रहें

20:00 – Always practice against tough competition | कड़ी प्रतिस्पर्धा के खिलाफ हमेशा अभ्यास करें

21:00 – How to handle big moments in archery competition | तीरंदाजी प्रतियोगिता में बड़े पलों को कैसे संभालें

22:00 – All weather conditioning | सभी मौसम कंडीशनिंग

24:10 – Practicing for time crunch in archery competition | तीरंदाजी प्रतियोगिता में समय की कमी के लिए अभ्यास

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