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DTC POD: A Podcast for eCommerce and DTC Brands
#358 - The AI Ad Strategy Every DTC Brand Needs in 2025 feat. Bestever CEO Apoorva Govind

DTC POD: A Podcast for eCommerce and DTC Brands

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 52:05


Apoorva Govind is the founder and CEO of Bestever, a platform focused on helping brands and marketers generate ad creatives powered by real performance data and advanced AI models. With a background spanning technical roles at Apple, Uber, and Nvidia, Apoorva brings unique insights into the intersection of technology and growth marketing.In this DTC POD episode, Apoorva and Blaine discuss how the AI toolkit for advertisers is evolving, the reality behind AI-generated ads, and why strategic inputs—not just rapid content production—drive sustainable brand results. Apoorva outlines how Bestever AI analyzes existing ad data to identify winning creative elements, then automates the production of new assets using the latest AI models. The episode also covers practical advice for early-stage brands on managing creative ops, what workflows will look like as AI video matures, and the future role of platforms like Meta in creative automation.Interact with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Apoorva's background at Apple, Uber, and Nvidia2. The early vision and pivot of Bestever AI3. The role of AI in modern creative production4. Ad creative strategy vs. pure output volume5. Measuring ad performance with data-driven insights6. Practical workflow tips for early-stage brands7. When and how to leverage agencies8. How to analyze competitors and learn from top-performing brands9. Demystifying AI video: state of the tech in 202510. Building workflows to leverage multiple AI models11. How Meta and other platforms are automating creative12. The importance of creative analysis and transparent reporting13. Future trends for agency and brand marketersTimestamps00:00 Intro and Apoorva's technical background01:19 Apoorva's early career at Apple, Nvidia, and Uber03:04 Apoorva's take on Apple's iOS 26 glassmorphic UI and focus on AI06:09 Security, future, and mass adoption of self-driving cars13:30 Transition into ad creative, Bestever AI's founding, and early pivots18:31 How Bestever AI analyzes ad data to inform new creative20:49 Current state and skepticism around fully AI-generated ad content23:44 Meta's push toward creative automation26:56 Ad creative strategy for early and scaling brands35:24 How Bestever AI helps brands diagnose and double down on winning ads43:07 The reality of AI video: what's possible now and what's coming next46:18 Investing in workflows and abstraction layers for future-proof creative ops50:14 Where to connect with Apoorva and learn more about Bestever AIShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokApporva Govind - CEO and Founder of BesteverBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

NHRDN - HR Bandit
38: 038 - Work Trends Index, diversity, employee uprisings and our fourth anniversary

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 22:18


Join hosts Ankita and Apoorva for a milestone celebration as HR Bandit turns four! In this packed anniversary episode, our dynamic duo dives into three game-changing workplace trends that are reshaping how we work. First up, get ready for an eye-opening discussion on Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index and the emergence of the 'Frontier Firm' - where AI isn't just a tool, but your next coworker! Then, we tackle the sobering reality of gender diversity in the workplace, unpacking McKinsey's "Women in the Workplace 2025" report. Finally, discover why employees are taking unprecedented stands against leadership, from Tesla to Coinbase. But that's not all! We're introducing a special new segment featuring heartwarming messages from our amazing listeners who've been part of our journey. Plus, catch a sneak peek of next month's deep dive into HR's pivotal inflection point. Whether you're an HR professional, leader, or just curious about the future of work, this anniversary special delivers the perfect blend of insights, analysis, and celebration. Grab your favorite drink and join the party!

NHRDN - HR Bandit
37: 037 - More about DEI, layoffs and hiring AI experts to do nothing

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 16:41


April 2025 brought the heat, and HR Bandit is here for all of it. Harvard University throws down the gauntlet against federal pressure, refusing to back down on DEI initiatives despite billion-dollar consequences. Meanwhile, Microsoft's preparing to shake up the corporate ladder with middle management cuts that could reshape how we think about career growth. And in true tech giant fashion, Google's playing keeper with its AI talent – even if it means paying them to do nothing for a year. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they dissect these power moves and share the month's juiciest workplace tea, including a Deel spy confession, Gen Z's WFH streaming habits, and Google's hybrid work ultimatum. It's a month that proved the world of work is anything but boring, and your favorite HR bandits are here to make sense of it all.

Karishma Konnect
Ep 144: Karishma Konnect with Ar. Apoorva Shroff, Founder and Principal Designer, Lyth Design

Karishma Konnect

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 26:30


Oracle University Podcast
Integrating APEX with OCI AI Services

Oracle University Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 20:01


Discover how Oracle APEX leverages OCI AI services to build smarter, more efficient applications. Hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham interview APEX experts Chaitanya Koratamaddi, Apoorva Srinivas, and Toufiq Mohammed about how key services like OCI Vision, Oracle Digital Assistant, and Document Understanding integrate with Oracle APEX.   Packed with real-world examples, this episode highlights all the ways you can enhance your APEX apps.   Oracle APEX: Empowering Low Code Apps with AI: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-apex-empowering-low-code-apps-with-ai/146047/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode.   ---------------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast. I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and with me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services. Nikita: Hi everyone! Last week, we looked at how generative AI powers Oracle APEX and in today's episode, we're going to focus on integrating APEX with OCI AI Services. Lois: That's right, Niki. We're going to look at how you can use Oracle AI services like OCI Vision, Oracle Digital Assistant, Document Understanding, OCI Generative AI, and more to enhance your APEX apps. 01:03 Nikita: And to help us with it all, we've got three amazing experts with us, Chaitanya Koratamaddi, Director of Product Management at Oracle, and senior product managers, Apoorva Srinivas and Toufiq Mohammed. In today's episode, we'll go through each Oracle AI service and look at how it interacts with APEX. Apoorva, let's start with you. Can you explain what the OCI Vision service is? Apoorva: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vision is a serverless multi-tenant service accessible using the console or REST APIs. You can upload images to detect and classify objects in them. With prebuilt models available, developers can quickly build image recognition into their applications without machine learning expertise. OCI Vision service provides a fully managed model infrastructure. With complete integration with OCI Data Labeling, you can build custom models easily. OCI Vision service provides pretrained models-- Image Classification, Object Detection, Face Detection, and Text Recognition. You can build custom models for Image Classification and Object Detection. 02:24 Lois: Ok. What about its use cases? How can OCI Vision make APEX apps more powerful? Apoorva: Using OCI Vision, you can make images and videos discoverable and searchable in your APEX app.  You can use OCI Vision to detect and classify objects in the images. OCI Vision also highlights the objects using a red rectangular box. This comes in handy in use cases such as detecting vehicles that have violated the rules in traffic images. You can use OCI Vision to identify visual anomalies in your data. This is a very popular use case where you can detect anomalies in cancer X-ray images to detect cancer. These are some of the most popular use cases of using OCI Vision with your APEX app. But the possibilities are endless and you can use OCI Vision for any of your image analysis. 03:29 Nikita: Let's shift gears to Oracle Digital Assistant. Chaitanya, can you tell us what it's all about? Chaitanya: Oracle Digital Assistant is a low-code conversational AI platform that allows businesses to build and deploy AI assistants. It provides natural language understanding, automatic speech recognition, and text-to-speech capabilities to enable human-like interactions with customers and employees. Oracle Digital Assistant comes with prebuilt templates for you to get started.  04:00 Lois: What are its key features and benefits, Chaitanya? How does it enhance the user experience? Chaitanya: Oracle Digital Assistant provides conversational AI capabilities that include generative AI features, natural language understanding and ML, AI-powered voice, and analytics and insights. Integration with enterprise applications become easier with unified conversational experience, prebuilt chatbots for Oracle Cloud applications, and chatbot architecture frameworks. Oracle Digital Assistant provides advanced conversational design tools, conversational designer, dialogue and domain trainer, and native multilingual support. Oracle Digital Assistant is open, scalable, and secure. It provides multi-channel support, automated bot-to-agent transfer, and integrated authentication profile. 04:56 Nikita: And what about the architecture? What happens at the back end? Chaitanya: Developers assemble digital assistants from one or more skills. Skills can be based on prebuilt skills provided by Oracle or third parties, custom developed, or based on one of the many skill templates available. 05:16 Lois: Chaitanya, what exactly are “skills” within the Oracle Digital Assistant framework?  Chaitanya: Skills are individual chatbots that are designed to interact with users and fulfill specific type of tasks. Each skill helps a user complete a task through a combination of text messages and simple UI elements like select list. When a user request is submitted through a channel, the Digital Assistant routes the user's request to the most appropriate skill to satisfy the user's request. Skills can combine multilingual NLP deep learning engine, a powerful dialogflow engine, and integration components to connect to back-end systems.  Skills provide a modular way to build your chatbot functionality. Now users connect with a chatbot through channels such as Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or in our case, Oracle APEX chatbot, which is embedded into an APEX application. 06:21 Nikita: That's fascinating. So, what are some use cases of Oracle Digital Assistant in APEX apps? Chaitanya: Digital assistants streamline approval processes by collecting information, routing requests, and providing status updates. Digital assistants offer instant access to information and documentation, answering common questions and guiding users. Digital assistants assist sales teams by automating tasks, responding to inquiries, and guiding prospects through the sales funnel. Digital assistants facilitate procurement by managing orders, tracking deliveries, and handling supplier communication. Digital assistants simplify expense approvals by collecting reports, validating receipts, and routing them for managerial approval. Digital assistants manage inventory by tracking stock levels, reordering supplies, and providing real-time inventory updates. Digital assistants have become a common UX feature in any enterprise application. 07:28 Want to learn how to design stunning, responsive enterprise applications directly from your browser with minimal coding? The new Oracle APEX Developer Professional learning path and certification enables you to leverage AI-assisted development, including generative AI and Database 23ai, to build secure, scalable web and mobile applications with advanced AI-powered features. From now through May 15, 2025, we're waiving the certification exam fee (valued at $245). So, what are you waiting for? Visit mylearn.oracle.com to get started today. 08:09 Nikita: Welcome back! Thanks for that, Chaitanya. Toufiq, let's talk about the OCI Document Understanding service. What is it? Toufiq: Using this service, you can upload documents to extract text, tables, and other key data. This means the service can automatically identify and extract relevant information from various types of documents, such as invoices, receipts, contracts, etc. The service is serverless and multitenant, which means you don't need to manage any servers or infrastructure. You can access this service using the console, REST APIs, SDK, or CLI, giving you multiple ways to integrate. 08:55 Nikita: What do we use for APEX apps?  Toufiq: For APEX applications, we will be using REST APIs to integrate the service. Additionally, you can process individual files or batches of documents using the ProcessorJob API endpoint. This flexibility allows you to handle different volumes of documents efficiently, whether you need to process a single document or thousands at once. With these capabilities, the OCI Document Understanding service can significantly streamline your document processing tasks, saving time and reducing the potential for manual errors. 09:36 Lois: Ok.  What are the different types of models available? How do they cater to various business needs? Toufiq: Let us start with pre-trained models. These are ready-to-use models that come right out of the box, offering a range of functionalities. The available models are Optical Character Recognition (OCR) enables the service to extract text from documents, allowing you to digitize, scan the documents effortlessly. You can precisely extract text content from documents. Key-value extraction, useful in streamlining tasks like invoice processing. Table extraction can intelligently extract tabular data from documents. Document classification automatically categorizes documents based on their content. OCR PDF enables seamless extraction of text from PDF files. Now, what if your business needs go beyond these pre-trained models. That's where custom models come into play. You have the flexibility to train and build your own models on top of these foundational pre-trained models. Models available for training are key value extraction and document classification. 10:50 Nikita: What does the architecture look like for OCI Document Understanding? Toufiq: You can ingest or supply the input file in two different ways. You can upload the file to an OCI Object Storage location. And in your request, you can point the Document Understanding service to pick the file from this Object Storage location.  Alternatively, you can upload a file directly from your computer. Once the file is uploaded, the Document Understanding service can process the file and extract key information using the pre-trained models. You can also customize models to tailor the extraction to your data or use case. After processing the file, the Document Understanding service stores the results in JSON format in the Object Storage output bucket. Your Oracle APEX application can then read the JSON file from the Object Storage output location, parse the JSON, and store useful information at local table or display it on the screen to the end user. 11:52 Lois: And what about use cases? How are various industries using this service? Toufiq: In financial services, you can utilize Document Understanding to extract data from financial statements, classify and categorize transactions, identify and extract payment details, streamline tax document management. Under manufacturing, you can perform text extraction from shipping labels and bill of lading documents, extract data from production reports, identify and extract vendor details. In the healthcare industry, you can automatically process medical claims, extract patient information from forms, classify and categorize medical records, identify and extract diagnostic codes. This is not an exhaustive list, but provides insights into some industry-specific use cases for Document Understanding. 12:50 Nikita: Toufiq, let's switch to the big topic everyone's excited about—the OCI Generative AI Service. What exactly is it? Toufiq: OCI Generative AI is a fully managed service that provides a set of state of the art, customizable large language models that cover a wide range of use cases. It provides enterprise grade generative AI with data governance and security, which means only you have access to your data and custom-trained models. OCI Generative AI provides pre-trained out-of-the-box LLMs for text generation, summarization, and text embedding. OCI Generative AI also provides necessary tools and infrastructure to define models with your own business knowledge. 13:37 Lois: Generally speaking, how is OCI Generative AI useful?  Toufiq: It supports various large language models. New models available from Meta and Cohere include Llama2 developed by Meta, and Cohere's Command model, their flagship text generation model. Additionally, Cohere offers the Summarize model, which provides high-quality summaries, accurately capturing essential information from documents, and the Embed model, converting text to vector embeddings representation. OCI Generative AI also offers dedicated AI clusters, enabling you to host foundational models on private GPUs. It integrates LangChain and open-source framework for developing new interfaces for generative AI applications powered by language models. Moreover, OCI Generative AI facilitates generative AI operations, providing content moderation controls, zero downtime endpoint model swaps, and endpoint deactivation and activation capabilities. For each model endpoint, OCI Generative AI captures a series of analytics, including call statistics, tokens processed, and error counts. 14:58 Nikita: What about the architecture? How does it handle user input? Toufiq: Users can input natural language, input/output examples, and instructions. The LLM analyzes the text and can generate, summarize, transform, extract information, or classify text according to the user's request. The response is sent back to the user in the specified format, which can include raw text or formatting like bullets and numbering, etc. 15:30 Lois: Can you share some practical use cases for generative AI in APEX apps?  Toufiq: Some of the OCI generative AI use cases for your Oracle APEX apps include text summarization. Generative AI can quickly summarize lengthy documents such as articles, transcripts, doctor's notes, and internal documents. Businesses can utilize generative AI to draft marketing copy, emails, blog posts, and product descriptions efficiently. Generative AI-powered chatbots are capable of brainstorming, problem solving, and answering questions. With generative AI, content can be rewritten in different styles or languages. This is particularly useful for localization efforts and catering to diverse audience. Generative AI can classify intent in customer chat logs, support tickets, and more. This helps businesses understand customer needs better and provide tailored responses and solutions. By searching call transcripts, internal knowledge sources, Generative AI enables businesses to efficiently answer user queries. This enhances information retrieval and decision-making processes. 16:47 Lois: Before we let you go, can you explain what Select AI is? How is it different from the other AI services? Toufiq: Select AI is a feature of Autonomous Database. This is where Select AI differs from the other AI services. Be it OCI Vision, Document Understanding, or OCI Generative AI, these are all freely managed standalone services on Oracle Cloud, accessible via REST APIs. Whereas Select AI is a feature available in Autonomous Database. That means to use Select AI, you need Autonomous Database.  17:26 Nikita: And what can developers do with Select AI? Toufiq: Traditionally, SQL is the language used to query the data in the database. With Select AI, you can talk to the database and get insights from the data in the database using human language. At the very basic, what Select AI does is it generates SQL queries using natural language, like an NL2SQL capability.  17:52 Nikita: How does it actually do that? Toufiq: When a user asks a question, the first step Select AI does is look into the AI profile, which you, as a developer, define. The AI profile holds crucial information, such as table names, the LLM provider, and the credentials needed to authenticate with the LLM service. Next, Select AI constructs a prompt. This prompt includes information from the AI profile and the user's question.  Essentially, it's a packet of information containing everything the LLM service needs to generate SQL. The next step is generating SQL using LLM. The prompt prepared by Select AI is sent to the available LLM services via REST. Which LLM to use is configured in the AI profile. The supported providers are OpenAI, Cohere, Azure OpenAI, and OCI Generative AI. Once the SQL is generated by the LLM service, it is returned to the application. The app can then handle the SQL query in various ways, such as displaying the SQL results in a report format or as charts, etc.  19:05 Lois: This has been an incredible discussion! Thank you, Chaitanya, Apoorva, and Toufiq, for walking us through all of these amazing AI tools. If you're ready to dive deeper, visit mylearn.oracle.com and search for the Oracle APEX: Empowering Low Code Apps with AI course. You'll find step-by-step guides and demos for everything we covered today.  Nikita: Until next week, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston signing off! 19:31 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.  

Oracle University Podcast
AI-Assisted Development in Oracle APEX

Oracle University Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 12:57


Get ready to explore how generative AI is transforming development in Oracle APEX. In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham are joined by Oracle APEX experts Apoorva Srinivas and Toufiq Mohammed to break down the innovative features of APEX 24.1. Learn how developers can use APEX Assistant to build apps, generate SQL, and create data models using natural language prompts.   Oracle APEX: Empowering Low Code Apps with AI: https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-apex-empowering-low-code-apps-with-ai/146047/ Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode.   --------------------------------------------------------------   Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Nikita: Welcome back to another episode of the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Nikita Abraham, Team Lead of Editorial Services with Oracle University, and I'm joined by Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs. Lois: Hi everyone! In our last episode, we spoke about Oracle APEX and AI. We covered the data and AI -centric challenges businesses are up against and explored how AI fits in with Oracle APEX. Niki, what's in store for today? Nikita: Well, Lois, today we're diving into how generative AI powers Oracle APEX. With APEX 24.1, developers can use the Create Application Wizard to tell APEX what kind of application they want to build based on available tables. Plus, APEX Assistant helps create, refine, and debug SQL code in natural language. 01:16 Lois: Right. Today's episode will focus on how generative AI enhances development in APEX. We'll explore its architecture, the different AI providers, and key use cases. Joining us are two senior product managers from Oracle—Apoorva Srinivas and Toufiq Mohammed. Thank you both for joining us today. We'll start with you, Apoorva. Can you tell us a bit about the generative AI service in Oracle APEX? Apoorva: It is nothing but an abstraction to the popular commercial Generative AI products, like OCI Generative AI, OpenAI, and Cohere. APEX makes use of the existing REST infrastructure to authenticate using the web credentials with Generative AI Services. Once you configure the Generative AI Service, it can be used by the App Builder, AI Assistant, and AI Dynamic Actions, like Show AI Assistant and Generate Text with AI, and also the APEX_AI PL/SQL API. You can enable or disable the Generative AI Service on the APEX instance level and on the workspace level. 02:31 Nikita: Ok. Got it. So, Apoorva, which AI providers can be configured in the APEX Gen AI service? Apoorva: First is the popular OpenAI. If you have registered and subscribed for an OpenAI API key, you can just enter the API key in your APEX workspace to configure the Generative AI service. APEX makes use of the chat completions endpoint in OpenAI. Second is the OCI Generative AI Service. Once you have configured an OCI API key on Oracle Cloud, you can make use of the chat models. The chat models are available from Cohere family and Meta Llama family.  The third is the Cohere. The configuration of Cohere is similar to OpenAI. You need to have your Cohere OpenAI key. And it provides a similar chat functionality using the chat endpoint.  03:29 Lois: What is the purpose of the APEX_AI PL/SQL public API that we now have? How is it used within the APEX ecosystem? Apoorva: It models the chat operation of the popular Generative AI REST Services. This is the same package used internally by the chat widget of the APEX Assistant. There are more procedures around consent management, which you can configure using this package. 03:58 Lois: Apoorva, at a high level, how does generative AI fit into the APEX environment? Apoorva: APEX makes use of the existing REST infrastructure—that is the web credentials and remote server—to configure the Generative AI Service. The inferencing is done by the backend Generative AI Service. For the Generative AI use case in APEX, such as NL2SQL and creation of an app, APEX performs the prompt enrichment.  04:29 Nikita: And what exactly is prompt enrichment? Apoorva: Let's say you provide a prompt saying "show me the average salary of employees in each department." APEX will take this prompt and enrich it by adding in more details. It elaborates on the prompt by mentioning the requirements, such as Oracle SQL syntax statement, and providing some metadata from the data dictionary of APEX. Once the prompt enrichment is complete, it is then passed on to the LLM inferencing service. Therefore, the SQL query provided by the AI Assistant is more accurate and in context.  05:15 Unlock the power of AI Vector Search with our new course and certification. Get more accurate search results, handle complex datasets easily, and supercharge your data-driven decisions. From now to May 15, 2025, we are waiving the certification exam fee (valued at $245). Visit mylearn.oracle.com to enroll. 05:41  Nikita: Welcome back! Let's talk use cases. Apoorva, can you share some ways developers can use generative AI with APEX? Apoorva: SQL is an integral part of building APEX apps. You use SQL everywhere. You can make use of the NL2SQL feature in the code editor by using the APEX Assistant to generate SQL queries while building the apps. The second is the prompt-based app creation. With APEX Assistant, you can now generate fully functional APEX apps by providing prompts in natural language. Third is the AI Assistant, which is a chat widget provided by APEX in all the code editors and for creation of apps. You can chat with the AI Assistant by providing your prompts and get responses from the Generative AI Services. 06:37 Lois: Without getting too technical, can you tell us how to create a data model using AI? Apoorva: A SQL Workshop utility called Create Data Model Using AI uses AI to help you create your own data model. The APEX Assistant generates a script to create tables, triggers, and constraints in either Oracle SQL or Quick SQL format. You can also insert sample data into these tables. But before you use this feature, you must create a generative AI service and enable the Used by App Builder setting. If you are using the Oracle SQL format, when you click on Create SQL Script, APEX generates the script and brings you to this script editor page. Whereas if you are using the Quick SQL format, when you click on Review Quick SQL, APEX generates the Quick SQL code and brings you to the Quick SQL page. 07:39 Lois: And to see a detailed demo of creating a custom data model with the APEX Assistant, visit mylearn.oracle.com and search for the "Oracle APEX: Empowering Low Code Apps with AI" course. Apoorva, what about creating an APEX app from a prompt. What's that process like? Apoorva: APEX 24.1 introduces a new feature where you can generate an application blueprint based on a prompt using natural language. The APEX Assistant leverages the APEX Dictionary Cache to identify relevant tables while suggesting the pages to be created for your application. You can iterate over the application design by providing further prompts using natural language and then generating an application based on your needs. Once you are satisfied, you can click on Create Application, which takes you to the Create Application Wizard in APEX, where you can further customize your application, such as application icon and other features, and finally, go ahead to create your application. 08:53 Nikita: Again, you can watch a demo of this on MyLearn. So, check that out if you want to dive deeper.  Lois: That's right, Niki. Thank you for these great insights, Apoorva! Now, let's turn to Toufiq. Toufiq, can you tell us more about the APEX Assistant feature in Oracle APEX. What is it and how does it work? Toufiq: APEX Assistant is available in Code Editors in the APEX App Builder. It leverages generative AI services as the backend to answer your questions asked in natural language. APEX Assistant makes use of the APEX dictionary cache to identify relevant tables while generating SQL queries. Using the Query Builder mode enables Assistant. You can generate SQL queries from natural language for Form, Report, and other region types which support SQL queries. Using the general assistance mode, you can generate PL/SQL JavaScript, HTML, or CSS Code, and seek further assistance from generative AI. For example, you can ask the APEX Assistant to optimize the code, format the code for better readability, add comments, etc. APEX Assistant also comes with two quick actions, Improve and Explain, which can help users improve and understand the selected code. 10:17 Nikita: What about the Show AI Assistant dynamic action? I know that it provides an AI chat interface, but can you tell us a little more about it?  Toufiq: It is a native dynamic action in Oracle APEX which renders an AI chat user interface. It leverages the generative AI services that are configured under Workspace utilities. This AI chat user interface can be rendered inline or as a dialog. This dynamic action also has configurable system prompt and welcome message attributes.  10:52 Lois: Are there attributes you can configure to leverage even more customization?  Toufiq: The first attribute is the initial prompt. The initial prompt represents a message as if it were coming from the user. This can either be a specific item value or a value derived from a JavaScript expression. The next attribute is use response. This attribute determines how the AI Assistant should return responses. The term response refers to the message content of an individual chat message. You have the option to capture this response directly into a page item, or to process it based on more complex logic using JavaScript code. The final attribute is quick actions. A quick action is a predefined phrase that, once clicked, will be sent as a user message. Quick actions defined here show up as chips in the AI chat interface, which a user can click to send the message to Generative AI service without having to manually type in the message. 12:05 Lois: Thank you, Toufiq and Apoorva, for joining us today. Like we were saying, there's a lot more you can find in the “Oracle APEX: Empowering Low Code Apps with AI” course on MyLearn. So, make sure you go check that out. Nikita: Join us next week for a discussion on how to integrate APEX with OCI AI Services. Until then, this is Nikita Abraham… Lois: And Lois Houston signing off! 12:28 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.  

NHRDN - HR Bandit
36: 036 - Kya Chal Raha Hai, Corporate Espionage & shorter work days 

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 19:22


From quiet beginnings to explosive endings, March played out like a Hollywood thriller. This month served up a feast of workplace drama: Ola's CEO Bhavish Agarwal channeling his inner Elon Musk, a Rippling employee's bathroom lockdown saga, and American workers redefining the traditional workday. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they cover March's top events from the world of work. From corporate espionage to changing workplace norms, this episode unpacks the stories that made March unforgettable. Corporate espionage  Kya Chal Raha Hai Workers clocking out early Meta's firing for confidentiality leak  JP Morgan CEO remorseful for cursing  Sergey Brin on working from an office  Founderz x Microsoft AI Skills 4 Women course 

NHRDN - HR Bandit
35: 035 - ELF Cosmetic's campaign, too many layoffs and one CEO's rant 

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 19:20


2025 is turning out to be quite the year. After a tumultuous January, February was just as eventful. Tune in as Ankita and Apoorva recap the top three events from the world of work and then some more. Elf Cosmetics turned heads with their DEI campaign, Meta rubbed a lot of employees the wrong way by laying off who they labelled as top performers and one CEO's leaked audio clip on working from home went almost viral. Also - March happens to be the birthday month for one of the hosts and they have an ask. So settle in for the best one yet. We're back!!  ELF's So Many Dicks campaign Meta's culling of ‘low performers' JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's leaked audio slams WFH Gen Z has turned against taking middle management roles Hermes shares its success with employees LinkedIn 2025 workplace learning report 

GZero World with Ian Bremmer
How Trump is remaking US public health, with NY Times reporter Apoorva Mandavilli

GZero World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 28:48


In President Trump's short time in office, he's already made sweeping changes to US public health policy—from RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead the health department to withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization. On the GZERO World Podcast, New York Times science and global health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli joins Ian Bremmer for an in-depth look at health policy in the Trump administration, and what it could mean, not just for the US, but for the rest of the world. President Trump has made it clear: he wants to slash government spending and remake institutions like the CDC, NIH, and FDA. But are those plans a much-needed correction to an overly bureaucratic system or prescription for the next pandemic? What do we need to know about bird flu and changes to USAID? Bremmer and Mandavilli discuss RFK Jr.'s influence in Trump's second term and what the future of health and medical policy in America could look like.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Apoorva Mandavilli Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
How Trump is remaking US public health, with NY Times reporter Apoorva Mandavilli

GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 28:48


In President Trump's short time in office, he's already made sweeping changes to US public health policy—from RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead the health department to withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization. On the GZERO World Podcast, New York Times science and global health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli joins Ian Bremmer for an in-depth look at health policy in the Trump administration, and what it could mean, not just for the US, but for the rest of the world. President Trump has made it clear: he wants to slash government spending and remake institutions like the CDC, NIH, and FDA. But are those plans a much-needed correction to an overly bureaucratic system or prescription for the next pandemic? What do we need to know about bird flu and changes to USAID? Bremmer and Mandavilli discuss RFK Jr.'s influence in Trump's second term and what the future of health and medical policy in America could look like.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Apoorva Mandavilli Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

Take as Directed
Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times science and global health reporter: RFK Jr. “damned by his own history.”

Take as Directed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 33:31


Apoorva Mandavilli, the award-winning New York Times science and global health reporter, is on the front lines of several fast-breaking stories. “We should be worried” about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). It was “already on the chopping block” before the hugely disruptive Trump pause on national grants and contracts. Secretary Rubio did issue a waiver, but there has been no follow-up clarification. PEPFAR remains in peril. Many bad things happen rapidly when a sensitive, complex program of this scale is disrupted. “The virus comes roaring back.” Though Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing to be HHS Secretary appears inconclusive, Apoorva was “not expecting the level of fireworks.” RFK Jr. was “damned by his own history” of false statements on vaccines, which “haunted him.” U.S. withdrawal from WHO is bad news for Americans in several concrete ways that will harm U.S. national interests. She has brought to our attention that scientists believe we have entered a new, far more dangerous phase in the evolution of the H5N1 threat, while the U.S. response remains woeful. 

Moment of Silence
How to be a HOT girl?!

Moment of Silence

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 45:19


HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week, we're joined by the kaleshi, the rebellious, the kid(?) - It's Apoorva!!! Get ready for unfiltered gossip, because we're spilling the tea on everything from Instagram names to how we're “fixing” ourselves in 2025 (spoiler: we're nowhere near perfect, and that's okay). Oh, and let's not forget the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes skewed relationship we have with our parents

The InfoQ Podcast
Apoorva Joshi on LLM Application Evaluation and Performance Improvements

The InfoQ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 30:48


In this podcast, Apoorva Joshi, Senior AI Developer Advocate at MongoDB, discusses how to evaluate software applications that use the Large Language Models or LLMs and how to improve the performance of LLM based applications. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3WEppT6 Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon London (April 7-9, 2025) Discover new ideas and insights from senior practitioners driving change and innovation in software development. https://qconlondon.com/ InfoQ Dev Summit Boston (June 9-10, 2025) Actionable insights on today's critical dev priorities. devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2025 InfoQ Dev Summit Munich (Save the date - October 2025) QCon San Francisco 2025 (17-21, 2025) Get practical inspiration and best practices on emerging software trends directly from senior software developers at early adopter companies. https://qconsf.com/ InfoQ Dev Summit New York (Save the date - December 2025) The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - Twitter: twitter.com/InfoQ - LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/infoq - Facebook: bit.ly/2jmlyG8 - Instagram: @infoqdotcom - Youtube: www.youtube.com/infoq Write for InfoQ:Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of ex perts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Maatu Kathe with Skandyyman
MKWS Step Out|CHA VIHARA w/Team Nodidavaru Enantare ft.Naveen,Apoorva,Chetan|Kannada Podcast|MKWS-98

Maatu Kathe with Skandyyman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 97:16


MKWS Step Out Bharjari Udhghaatane Sanchike! Nage habba idh episode! Yappa!

Columbia Broken Couches
Episode 199 - Psychoanalysing the Rebel Kid

Columbia Broken Couches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 87:42


In episode 199 of PG Radio, Prakhar welcomes Apoorva, better known as Rebel Kid  @the.rebelkid  for an unfiltered and engaging conversation. Known for her bold personality and raw storytelling, Rebel Kid opens up about her journey as a creator, the highs and lows of her personal life, and her aspirations for the future. This episode dives deep into the nuances of her character and the experiences that have shaped her unique outlook on life. Rebel Kid, known off-screen as Apoorva, is a fearless and unapologetically candid content creator. With her edgy humor, raw storytelling, and unfiltered takes on relationships, self-discovery, and societal norms, she's built a loyal following that admires her authenticity and relatability. A self-made creator, Rebel Kid's content blends personal anecdotes, bold opinions, and a dash of vulnerability, offering her audience a glimpse into her life beyond the screen.

Trucking for Millennials
Balancing Regulations and ROI: The Future of Transportation with Apoorva Mathur

Trucking for Millennials

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 56:46


In this episode of Trucking for Millennials, we had the pleasure of speaking with Apoorva Mathur from Daimler Truck North America. Apoorva, who holds the roles of ESG Program Manager and Zero Emissions Transformation Group Support Manager, shared her extensive background in logistics and sustainability. We kicked off the conversation with some light-hearted banter about the holiday season, sports, and Apoorva's journey from Pennsylvania to Oregon. Apoorva's career path is impressive, having worked with industry giants like General Motors and Boeing before joining Daimler. Her passion for the transportation industry, particularly trucking, was evident as she discussed her experiences and the pride she feels in contributing to the sector. A significant portion of our discussion focused on Daimler's efforts in leading sustainable transportation. Apoorva explained the company's commitment to zero emissions and the challenges of balancing regulations with ROI. She highlighted the importance of infrastructure in the transition to electric vehicles and the role of Daimler's e-consulting group in assisting customers with this shift. We also touched on the varying levels of state support and energy availability across the country, which can impact the feasibility of transitioning to electric fleets. Apoorva emphasized the importance of pre-planning and understanding local utilities to ensure a smooth transition. Towards the end of our conversation, we delved into the broader industry trends and the potential tipping point for widespread adoption of sustainable practices. Apoorva shared her insights on the role of regulations and the importance of making a positive business case for sustainability. Overall, this episode provided a comprehensive look at the future of trucking through the lens of sustainability and innovation, with valuable insights from a leader in the field.

COME ON LIFE
Echoes of Passion with Apoorva.

COME ON LIFE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 7:53


In todays episode, we sit down with the talented singer Apoorva (@apporva.eve) to explore her journey with music. From her first steps into the world of singing to the stories behind her songs, Apoorva shares her passion, and dreams for the future. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and a special live performance that you won't want to miss!

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?
EP 12: All We Imagine as Light & the State of Indian Indie

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 82:43


Karan and Apoorva break down All We Imagine as Light—the highs, the misses, and whether it fully commits or plays it safe. From the cast to the film's vibe, they cover it all before diving into the state of Indian indie cinema: broken systems, shifting audiences, and the constant battle between creators pushing boundaries and viewers catching up. It's sharp, spicy, and packed with fresh takes. Tune in and join the convo.

AI in Action Ireland
E171 'The Responsible AI Revolution' with Inspeq AI's Apoorva Kumar

AI in Action Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 16:57


Today's guest is Apoorva Kumar, Co-Founder at CEO at Inspeq AI, who are a finalist in the Best Application of AI in a Startup category for the 2024 AI Awards. for their work in tackling Generative AI challenges by offering a comprehensive framework for evaluation, guardrailing and governance.  Topics include: 0:00 Enabling responsible AI adoption through their governance platform 5:19 How they enable scalable, compliant generative AI for enterprises 9:41 Delivering fast, cost-effective, responsible AI compliance 12:06 Their rapid growth, major partnerships and aim for global AI impact

The SaaS CFO
$1.1M Raised to Evaluate and Guardrail Your AI Apps

The SaaS CFO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 23:27


In this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, we're excited to welcome Apoorva Kumar, the co-founder and CEO of Inspeq. Apoorva shares his fascinating journey from working in big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and SAP to founding Inspeq in Q4 of last year. Inspeq is a trust layer platform for AI applications, addressing the growing concern of AI inconsistencies and inaccuracies. With a strong focus on enterprise customers, particularly consulting companies, Inspeq provides a robust evaluation and guardrailing solution for large language model applications. Apoorva discusses the importance of capital in their business, having recently raised $1.1 million from prominent AI funds and seasoned tech executives. He also shares valuable lessons for founders considering fundraising and emphasizes the significance of staying focused on customer enablement and product development. Join us as we dive into Apoorva's insights on the AI industry, Inspec's growth plans, and their mission to empower organizations to create reliable AI applications faster and cheaper. Don't forget to visit Inspeq.ai to learn more and start "inspeq-ting" your AI outputs today! Show Notes: 00:00 Relocated from Germany to Ireland, embraced tech. 06:07 Inspeq: Platform for AI application evaluation and optimization. 08:49 Promoting pay-as-you-go developers queue for customers. 12:50 Consulting companies executing multimillion dollar bespoke projects. 16:41 AI business needs capital for growth. 19:32 Guy wins competition, boosts validation and confidence. Heading to San Francisco for grand finale. 20:43 Enabling enterprise customers, focusing on product direction. Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/inspeq-ai-secures-1-1-million-in-pre-series-a-funding Apoorva Kumar's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorva-kumar-b2b08431/ Inspeq AI's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspeq-ai/ Inspeq AI's Website: https://inspeq.ai/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

NHRDN - HR Bandit
33: 033 - July 2024

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 23:56


We are more than halfway through the year and halfway through summer. The world of work has not thrown as many surprises at us over the last month but enough to ensure that Greece's six day work-week did not feature in our top three. With Foxconn keeping married women out from certain roles, a promotion recession and neurodiversity becoming a valuable qualification for some, July had enough to keep us busy.  Join Ankita & Apoorva as they chat about what they've been up to along with the latest on work.  And don't forget to take a vacation before the summer is out!  Greece 6-day work week: https://www.dw.com/en/greece-a-six-day-work-week-the-country-hopes-to-kick-start-economy-through-longer-hours/a-69421393?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-gb Foxconn: https://www.reuters.com/investigates in/special-report/foxconn-apple-india-women/  Promotion Recession: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-09/entry-level-workers-struggle-to-get-jobs-senior-staff-misses-promotions?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=linkedin?sref=QnKyEnuc  Dry Promotions: https://hrme.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/workplace/dry-promotions-a-sign-of-recognition-or-exploitation/109728482 https://www.fastcompany.com/91139510/when-should-you-turn-down-a-promotion  Neurodiversity: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/jobs-for-the-autistic-grow-beyond-tech-b4eee329?st=tzyuhny5pd1rpy1   OpenAI: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-17/openai-dissolves-key-safety-team-after-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-s-exit Vacation Read: https://www.fastcompany.com/91146223/if-youre-struggling-to-find-focus-after-vacation-read-this 

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?
Mara-Maari: Not a Brief Talk on Film Violence

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 42:10


What makes violence cool? Should it ever be cool? Why's everyone so angry? In our latest podcast, hosts Karan & Apoorva branch out from the latest action film ‘Kill' to discuss these pertinent questions and others not so much.

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?
Episode 8: A platform this and a platform that

Aaj Kya Dekhna Hai?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 91:44


For our latest episode, hosts Karan & Apoorva talk about the state of film platforms in India & how ‘arty' doesn't necessarily mean esoteric. Twitter: https://x.com/AKDHPod-  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aajkyadekhnahaipod/

NHRDN - HR Bandit
32: 032 - It's our Birthday!

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 20:14


You heard us singing "Happy Birthday," and now it's time for a very special occasion on HR Bandit! The tables have turned, as host Ankita takes an unexpected seat in the guest chair while Apoorva fires off a round of questions just for her.  Listeners are in for a real treat as they uncover the backstory behind the podcast's mysterious "HR Bandit" name, discover who's the show's dream guest, and get the exclusive scoop on our latest exciting launch.  Tune in for answers, laughs, and a few delightful twists you won't want to miss in this can't-miss episode filled to the brim with birthday cheer! P.S: Also catch Ankita being way off with all timelines. It isn't our 40th show yet. But soon!  Episode with Tim Sackett: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/008-predicting-2022/id1569782493?i=1000549133949  Show's inspiration pods: TBOY: https://tboypod.com/ 

NHRDN - HR Bandit
31: 031 - April 2024 - Google firings, 2024 Work Trend Index & Starbucks DEI move

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 29:10


April has been a whirlwind of developments. It was tough to choose, but here are our top stories from the month gone by. Google faced significant turmoil as a group of employees protested against the company's cloud contract with Israel leading to 50 employees being terminated. Meanwhile, Microsoft's 2024 Work Trend Index report provides a fascinating look at how AI is transforming jobs and how we work, with interesting takeaways on what we can do to stay ahead. Lastly, Starbucks shareholders voted yes to a decision to remove DEI targets from executive pay, raising larger questions about DEI as a priority for organizations in an evolving legal landscape in the US.  Join Ankita & Apoorva as they explore these three major developments, providing insightful analysis and context. They'll also touch on other significant stories that didn't make the main lineup. Expect some interesting tidbits with a fun fact about this very podcast to end the episode. May promises to bring even more intriguing updates. https://fortune.com/2024/04/22/sundar-pichai-google-staff-no-political-debates-office-firing-28-employees-israeli-contract-protest/  https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/04/05/starbucks-removes-de-and-i-requirements-from-executive-pay-structure?mbcid=34981484.113659&mblid=e0bd4ab22f3a&mid=2f9fbdbb9111c845d9ce3ea3959601a5&utm_campaign=hrb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/ai-at-work-is-here-now-comes-the-hard-part/  https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/ge-sells-crotonville-campus-13fd35a0 https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/forget-the-humane-ai-pin-this-new-ai-pendant-from-limitless-actually-looks-useful https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes 

Founder Thesis
Apoorva Sharma reveals the power of debt for funded startups | Stride Ventures

Founder Thesis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 81:15


Explore the intricate layers of venture debt, a unique blend of venture capital investing and private credit, where loans are tailored for VC-funded startups. Apoorva shares how venture debt transcends traditional lending by supporting loss-making companies, with returns stemming from interest payments and equity appreciation. This discussion offers both a bird's-eye view and a nuanced exploration of the venture debt business model.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Stride Ventures:-1.Why the venture debt market is bubbling2.India's venture debt market crosses billion-dollar mark in 2023; Consumer durables and Fintech get major attraction3.India's venture debt growth hinges on uptick in VC round: Stride Ventures

NHRDN - HR Bandit
30: 030 - Dell's RTO power move, Novo Nordisk on stress and BCG's latest report

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 24:04


To say that March has been eventful is an understatement. It was difficult to pick just three, but here are our top picks from the month gone by. Dell's move to block promotions for its remote workers is something we did not expect.  Does this set the stage for others to follow suit? Novo Nordisk, on the other hand, is doing everything it can to bring down its stress levels. Currently at an already enviable 14%, the target is to bring it down to under 10%. Lastly BCG's latest report tells us which benefit pays for itself. Join Ankita & Apoorva as they tackle these three events along with an insight into the other topics that didn't make the cut as well along with some fun facts and a glimpse of what's coming in our next episode. April is looking promising already. Dell's announcement: https://www.businessinsider.com/dell-remote-workers-promotion-return-office-push-flexible-work-2024-3 Novo Nordisk's stressed staff: https://fortune.com/europe/2024/03/22/ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-goal-management-team-no-more-than-10-staff-stressed/ The report that said 53% fear in-office work for the rest of their life more than climate change, and almost half (43%) are more afraid of RTO than getting divorced or losing their romantic relationship: https://www.livecareer.com/resources/remote-work-fears-and-sentiments BCG Report: https://www.bcg.com/press/26march2024-childcare-benefits-pay-for-themselves Envy office: https://www.fastcompany.com/91067896/pinterests-new-office-is-a-pinterest-board-come-to-life Bernie Sanders on 4 day work week: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/13/bernie-sanders-shorter-workweek-senate/72959569007/  Apple's news: https://www.fastcompany.com/91087217/apple-mass-layoffs-iphone-maker-cuts-jobs-car-project-2024

The Morning Brief
Founders, Talkers: The Rise of Entrepreneur Podcasts

The Morning Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 22:39


We all know content is king, and Indian entrepreneurs are taking the podcast world by storm. But why? Are these shows just a branding and marketing exercise disguised as content for their hosts and guests? Apoorva Mittal gets into the details with Ankur Warikoo, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, and Shantanu Deshpande, Founder of Bombay Shaving Company & Host of The Barber Shop Podcast. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Apoorva, check out her other interesting episodes on Copy vs Copyright: Whose Content Is It Anyway, Why hemp is hot but still not happening, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture and much more!  You can follow our host Apoorva Mittal on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  Credits: CRED, SparX by Mukesh Bansal, Nikhil Kamath, Food Matters Group, ZomatoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation with a chef
#219 Apoorva Kunte | The Westin

Conversation with a chef

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 26:47


I was lucky enough to be invited to The Westin Melbourne's nod to Wicked, the Musical, a glorious High Tea with a very prominent green focus. High Tea at The Westin is an impressive affair. The team goes all out on theme, creativity and flavour and the Wicked High Tea was no exception. I was keen to talk to Executive Chef, Apoorva Kunte about the approach behind a themed High Tea. I was also keen to talk to him again, because I had such a lovely time talking to him in 2022, and since then, he has been having all sorts of adventures and I wanted to hear more. Before moving to Australia, Apoorva worked in hotels in India and the Middle East, and he has been in kitchens for nearly 20 years. Apoorva is one of those chefs who is constantly striving to do better, to find out more and to share his knowledge with his team, as well as at the Cordon Bleu as a Student Assessor and now in his role on the Marriott APEC Culinary Advisory Board. I had the best time hearing about his latest research trip where he explored the fermentation process of cacao beans, both in terms of flavour and sustainability and he already has plans for the next several projects. You can enjoy the Wicked High Tea from now until mid-April.

ThePrint
CutTheClutter: What Electoral Bonds data reveals: Shekhar Gupta with TCA Sharad Raghavan, Apoorva Mandhani

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 42:05


Election Commission (ECI) published a list of donors who purchased electoral bonds and political parties that redeemed them. The Supreme Court has now directed State Bank of India to ensure 'complete disclosure' of electoral bonds data, including their alpha-numeric codes by 21 March. In Episode 1417 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses with TCA Sharad Raghavan and Apoorva Mandhani what the data reveals and what it doesn't.----more----

NHRDN - HR Bandit
28: 028 - Australia's Right to Disconnect, 4-day work week (again) & pay season incoming

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 17:06


A lot has been happening in February!  Australia joins the growing list of countries to adopt the right to disconnect, the biggest four-day work week experiment ever celebrates its first anniversary and it's pay season (almost).  All this in addition to three other pieces of news we had to mention.  Join Ankita & Apoorva as they dive into the top three work news from the month gone by that you should know.  https://www.businessinsider.com/australia-right-to-disconnect-workers-ignore-calls-emails-after-hours-2024-2  https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/02/01/right-to-disconnect-laws/  https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/business/four-day-work-week-uk/index.html  https://4dayweek.io/companies https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/trends/yeh-dil-maange-more-average-2024-pay-hikes-likely-to-be-higher-at-9-8/105799365 https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/salary-sway-pay-raise-turnover-bamboohr  https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/compensation-trends

Just Go Grind with Justin Gordon
The Unrelenting Drive of Apoorva Mehta: How He Built Instacart Into One of the World's Most Transformational Internet Companies

Just Go Grind with Justin Gordon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 26:29


Written version: https://www.justgogrind.com/p/apoorva-mehta More about the Just Go Grind newsletter: Learn the tactics, strategies, and stories of world-class founders. I spend 20+ hours each week researching founders like Sam Altman, Melanie Perkins, and Patrick Collison, sharing the best insights with you every Sunday. Subscribe to the Just Go Grind newsletter: https://www.justgogrind.com/subscribe Upgrade to Just Go Grind premium and get: 4 founder deep dives each month Audio editions of the newsletter in a private podcast feed Access to a founder community and weekly office hours Upgrade to premium: https://www.justgogrind.com/upgrade

NHRDN - HR Bandit
27: 027 - Predicting 2024

NHRDN - HR Bandit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 36:34


Is 2024 going to be the year where we see some calm or is it more of the same?  What do we expect to see in the world of work and what should we be prepared for? Join Ankita and Apoorva as they take a quick look at the year gone by and make predictions for the year ahead.  How many do you think we'll get right? Apoorva's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorva-singh-b546312a/ Apoorva's Twitter:@singhapoorva16 Ankita's Twitter: @ankitapoddar Ankita's LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitapoddar/ Ankita's blog: https://thehrbpstory.com/

ThePrint
CutTheClutter: Understanding SC order on Article 370 abrogation: Shekhar Gupta with Bhadra Sinha & Apoorva Mandhani

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 31:39


The Supreme Court Monday upheld the Modi government's decision to abrogate Article 370, which accorded a special status to Jammu & Kashmir. It also called for elections in the erstwhile state to be held by September next year. The judgment settled a long-standing question on J&K's union with India in 1947. In Ep 1365 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta brings in ThePrint's legal experts Bhadra Sinha and Apoorva Mandhani to explain the nuances of the judgment and what it means going forward.

The PR Maven Podcast
Episode 232: Why Data Is Important for Public Relations

The PR Maven Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 42:21


This episode features nine students from Northeastern University's Experiential Network (XN) Program who have been working with The PR Maven® Podcast to create a marketing plan. The XN program aims to educate Northeastern students through educational curricula using real-life projects and problems that reflect experiences in the professional workplace. Since January, we have been working with this group of students and their professor, Carolyn Boviard, to develop two marketing plans specific to The PR Maven® Podcast's goals. Listen to this episode as they talk about what they have learned through this experience and how data can help your PR and marketing plan. 2:23 – Brooke talks about her educational background and what got her interested in marketing and PR.   4:23 – Kaixin explains how PR has opened up a new vision for her career. 6:19 – Eashwar describes how PR and research work so well together.   10:54 – Apoorva talks about how data can be used to help organizations make informed decisions. 13:10 – Eashwar shares how data can help with brand positioning. 16:35 – Eashwar gives his definition of psychographics compared to demographics. 21:43 – Aaksha explains how technology has changed PR and networking. 24:51 – Anjas describes what he thought PR was versus what he has learned that it is through this project. 28:38 – Mary explains how she got interested in marketing and what experience she has in it. 31:06 – Mehal talks about some of the challenges small businesses can face related to PR and data. 35:55 – Saurabh describes the benefits of studying PR when pursuing a career in business.   Links: Northeastern University: https://www.northeastern.edu/ The West Wing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_West_Wing Hootsuite: https://www.hootsuite.com/   Listen to Chip Carey's episode on The PR Maven® Podcast

The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Episode 130: - Treating Dysphagia in Head & Neck Cancer Patients, with Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy

The James Cancer-Free World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 29:47


Improving the quality of life for head and neck cancer patients is the mission of Apoorva Ramaswamy, MD, a James surgeon who specializes in treating dysphagia. “This is extremely rewarding and at least once a week tears come to my eyes,” Ramaswamy said, adding this often occurs when a patient tells her they are now able to “eat food through their mouth for the first time in years.” In episode, Ramaswamy explains how the life-saving surgery and radiation treatments that head and neck cancer patients undergo can cause scarring and other structural issues that lead to dysphagia, which are swallowing and speech issues. “Every patient is different,” Ramaswamy said, adding this means the treatment strategy and techniques involved are different for every patient. Utilizing reconstructive surgical techniques, Ramaswamy can reduce the symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients. These issues can be found throughout the digestive tract, from the lips, into the mouth and soft palate, vocal cords, esophagus and stomach. Some patients experience blood pressure problems. Ramaswamy also explained how clinical trials and her collaboration with head and neck cancer surgeons and radiation oncologists are leading to reduce the side effects of treatment. “This is a very exciting time,” she said.

Founding Fearless
11. Pitching with Confidence, Winning $10,000, & All Things Early-Stage Startups with DTV Pitch Competition Winners, Somer Baburek and Apoorva Chintala

Founding Fearless

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 71:19


#11. In this episode, we are interviewing Somer Baburek, co-founder and CEO of Hera Biotech, and Apoorva Chintala, co-founder and CEO of Clocr. Somer and Apoorva both won the KS WELI pitch competition this spring, Dream to Venture, where they were awarded a $10,000 non-diluted grant. Somer currently serves as the President & CEO of Hera Biotech, a women's health company focused on commercializing a non-surgical diagnostic for early detection of endometriosis. Somer earned her MBA with a specialization in Data Analytics, from Louisiana State University. Additionally, Somer attended the University of Texas San Antonio where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in entrepreneurship. Apoorva Chintala is the CEO and co-founder of Clocr. She started Clocr in 2018 after her grandfather passed away to help people safeguard and pass on their legacy to their loved ones. She also previously served on the Student Advisory Board of the KS WELI. We hope you enjoy! CONNECT WITH SOMER LinkedIn: Somer Baburek LinkedIn: Hera Biotech www.herabiotech.com CONNECT WITH APOORVA LinkedIn: Apoorva Chintala LinkedIn: Clocr www.clocr.com CONNECT WITH THE KS WELI @kswelinstitute foundingfearless@kswelinstitute.org kswelinstitute.utexas.edu "Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses" This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin. Co-hosts: Kamryn Crossley & Ingrid Villarreal

HAK Podcast - Venture Building and Corporate Innovation
(#16) VB Map podcast: conditions for scalability, transition from Web2 to Web3, and risks and dangers of having average consumers: A conversation with Venturerock's Apoorva Ruparel (Part 2)

HAK Podcast - Venture Building and Corporate Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 41:51


In part 2 of our VB Map Podcast with Apoorva Ruparel,, we dig into how philosophical questions and human history can inform the creation of startups in the Web2-Web3 world: The role of standardization in scaling anything (religion, F&B, startups!) and the conditions needed for scaling,Categorizing human needs helps product strategists synthesize patterns and good practices in addressing problem statements,How the values system for the internet is broken and the opportunity for Web3 companies,What does a venture look like that builds for a world that transitions from Web2 to Web3?What verticals and problems are Web3 adoption ready? The risks and dangers of having average consumers start with angel investment.

HAK Podcast - Venture Building and Corporate Innovation
(#16) VB Map podcast: Value system of Web3, founder recruitment, and venture de-risking: A conversation with the Venturerock partner Apoorva Ruparel (Part 1)

HAK Podcast - Venture Building and Corporate Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 37:54


Apoorva Ruparel is a serial Entrepreneur with 3 successful exits, angel investor, 500 Global Mentor. Apoorva is a Partner at Venturerock, a digital venture capital platform and ecosystem of founders, backers & builders building the next generation of global tech companies. He has over 20 years of experience in Enterprise Sales, Angel Investing, Fund Raising, Go To Market Strategy and Growth Hacking.In this episode Slash CEO Andries De Vos and Apoorva Ruparel discuss:Why startups fail and what the industry can do about it?The challenge of VCs: we don't have a problem of choice, but a problem of quality.Real Venture Building has been around for a while, but is really only now arriving - but there is no perfect formula yetHow to breakdown the VB process into 70+ milestones, the strategic importance of acquiring building blocks for each, and how to structure your VB team capabilitiesHow much equity should a VB take and what is a fair equity stake for founders? We debated different models for financial inclusions between investors, founders and teams, and how those differ by region.VC-VB fund economics: how much money do you invest per startup, ownership targets, how much more risk can you take or should take

Grounds for Conversation
5| Apoorva Dixit: The Power of Remembrance

Grounds for Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 65:54


In episode five of Grounds for Conversation, Apoorva Dixit and I discuss her journey creating the podcast They Knew Which Way To Run. Created and hosted by Apoorva Dixit and Molly Mulroy, the limited podcast series is a recount of the Bhopal gas tragedy from the perspective of local survivors. We speak on the lessons she learned about developing relationships, perspectives on goal-setting, and the power of remembrance.If you enjoy Grounds for Conversation, are piqued by a particular segment of the conversation, or simply want to discuss any of the topics further, feel free to reach out to email provided below.If you feel compelled to donate: https://donate.bhopal.org/Podcast: https://theyknewwhichwaytorun.com/Contact Us: gfcpodcast@gmail.comContact the They Knew Which Way To Run Team: theyknewwhichwaytorun@gmail.com

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent
Apoorva Kunte (Westin, Melbourne) - five star treatment

Dirty Linen - A Food Podcast with Dani Valent

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 28:38


How relevant are five-star hotels and their kitchens in today's culinary landscape? We find out in today's discussion with Apoorva Kunte, executive chef at the Westin in Melbourne. Apoorva worked at hotels in India, Bangladesh, Oman and Sydney before moving to Melbourne, cooking with luminaries such as Alain Passard and for VIPs including the Dalai Lama and George Clooney. https://www.instagram.com/chefapoorva/?hl=en Follow Dirty Linen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcast Follow Dani Valent https://www.instagram.com/danivalent Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Follow Huck (Executive Producer) https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

The MoodyMo Awaaz Podcast
Lawyer and Entrepreneur Apoorva Agarwal: On coming from a small town, I was intimidated by a big city like Delhi The Mohua Show ft Apoorva Agarwal

The MoodyMo Awaaz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 23:25


This week on The Mohua Show, we have Apoorva Agarwal.Apoorva is a Lawyer and Entrepreneur and is serving as the Director of the Gyanaya School, Bareilly. She runs an Instagram page called "Let's be Eloquent", where she teaches English and professional conduct to her followers.She is a firm believer in the fact that experience is the best teacher and hence she has always embarked on ventures, which have presented her with any opportunity to learn and grow.In today's episode, Apoorva delves deep into how growing up in a small town is not an inhibition to one's success.The Mohua Show:Instagram: @themohuashowFacebook: @themohuashowYoutube: @themohuashowTwitter: @themohuashowLinkedin: @themohuashowDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.

STEMherst
Episode 10: Conversation with Apoorva Mandavilli

STEMherst

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 56:26


On May 4th, 2021, Amherst STEM Network (ASN) hosted a conversation on science communications with Apoorva Mandavilli. As the Health and Science journalist for The New York Times, Mandavilli has been key in disseminating crucial information about COVID-19 this past year. Through this podcast, she answered questions regarding the rewards and difficulties of her career, her path to this career, and much more.

LeWimLex Show - E-Commerce Movers & Shakers
79 - What to know about the state of E-Commerce in Africa today - Apoorva Kumar, Jumia Group

LeWimLex Show - E-Commerce Movers & Shakers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 27:09


At Seamless Dubai, we spoke with Aproova Kumar from the Jumia Group about the E-Commerce ecosystem in Africa. With Jumia being one of Africa's leading internet ecosystems, we discussed the differences of each African country and how this contributes to the region's growth and E-Commerce development. Listen to learn more about the impact of the high-cost of infrastructure, why payment is the next big thing, and how the delivery success rate has jumped from 25 to 95 percent in recent years.

Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One
Leaving a Digital Legacy with Aproova Chintala and Sree Chintala, CEO & CTO of Clocr

Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 49:07


We've planned who will inherit the house, and who will be the keeper of our most precious treasures but we often overlook another form of our personal property- our digital assets. Families are placed in situations where they need to navigate and collect a variety of digital property after a loved one passes.   This week my guests are Aproova Chintala and Sree Chintala. They are founders and the CEO and CTO of Clocr. Clocr is an all-in-one legacy planning platform. Creating this platform is very personal to these founders as they share the family story of how they found themselves in the midst of understanding the wishes of a grandparent and wanted to have a better way to manage digital property. This is a tremendous help for families and eliminates frustration and confusion. Thank you, Aproova and Sree, for sharing your family story and providing guidance for us as we plan for the future.     Aproova and Sree share about:   After a personal loss- Clocr was created. The story of how it came to be Understanding digital assets What types of assets are often overlooked How do we pass along a digital legacy Choosing the "right" digital executor Storing and protecting our digital assets Understanding the world of social media and protecting our accounts The ways to protect and store our personal photos and videos How Clocr ensures the security of our assets- security is a top priority The ways in which Clocr supports older adults and senior care   About Clocr   Clocr provides an all-in-one legacy planning platform with three product lines: an estate planning tool for digital assets, a digital vault to store and share information, and a time-vault feature. You can set up your estate plan for digital assets in just 3 clicks. We also offer a patent-pending digital vault to consolidate all your important documents and information and share them with your guardians. Our unique digital time capsule feature allows you to pass on your memories, messages, and values to your friends and family. We recently launched Emergency Services allows the first responder to connect with the person in need's emergency contact through a quick scan of QR Code. Clocr Social Media Will helps you to decide how your social identity should live on after you pass away. Other than this we also offer features like Free Will, Funeral Planning, and Medical Directives.   The Backstory   The idea for Clocr came to Apoorva Chintala, Co-founder & CEO, a few years ago shortly after the passing of her grandfather. After he died, there was confusion surrounding his beneficiaries and how his assets were to be distributed. Apoorva's father was thrust into the role of ‘executor' and forced to try and determine what her grandfather's wishes had been and how to disburse his assets. All of these new responsibilities for her father, while important and urgent, seemed trivial in comparison to their loss. That's when it hit her – “what would I do if I was the one who had to figure all of this out?” The answer was: “I just don't know”. At that moment, Clocr was born. The primary aim of Clocr is to ease a family's burden at their greatest time of need, when they are facing the greatest uncertainty of life – its ending. Apoorva firmly believes that technology empowers society to creatively and effectively solve age old problems, and this is why Clocr exists, to eliminate the stress and confusion after the loss of a loved one.   For more information about Clocr visit www.clocr.com.   We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts.   Please follow for updates, rate & review!   For more information about our podcast & sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willgatherpodcast.com   Instagram: @willgather Facebook: WillGather   Nicole Will is our host and founder of willGather.

They Knew Which Way to Run
Episode 7: The Fighters Might Die - The Fight Never Will

They Knew Which Way to Run

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 37:35


In the final episode of the series, Apoorva and Molly sit down with Apoorva's dad, a gas survivor, to reflect on the process of creating this podcast, what "They Knew Which Way to Run" really means, and the power of remembering.

Take as Directed
Apoorva Mandavilli, NYT: On Monkeypox - "We Shouldn't Be Alarmed, but We Should Be Concerned."

Take as Directed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 30:29


Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times, joins J. Stephen Morrison and H. Andrew Schwartz for this 141st episode. Apoorva unpacks the sudden spread of Monkeypox into Europe and now the United States, outside African states where it is endemic, and the challenges this poses to Americans and Europeans weary of Covid-19, as well as to Africans who fear gross inequities in access to vaccines and therapies, which are presently quite limited in supply. Containment of rising numbers of cases will be through ring vaccination of close contacts, which is doable but requires effective communication which up to now has been wanting. Much transmission is through men having sex with men, which raises the complex specter of stigmatization and politicization. The virus, far less severe and transmissible than smallpox, is nonetheless dangerous for infants, pregnant women, persons living with HIV and others who are immunocompromised. Case counts in Europe top 1,000 (very low numbers thus far in the United States) and are often difficult to confirm because of the resemblance to chickenpox or other rashes. Cases in the United States are projected to rise steeply and be seen in every state over the coming weeks and months.

American Building by Michael Graves Architecture and Design
50. The Role of Mentors in Design | Apoorva Rao of Michael Graves Architecture & Design

American Building by Michael Graves Architecture and Design

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 21:44


Today, I'm joined by senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, Apoorva Rao. Apoorva shares what originally drew her to the field of architecture and how her passion for her family, Indian-American culture, theology, and philosophy ultimately inspired her thesis. She highlights the coaches and mentors who have helped shape her as a person and designer. She also touches on the role that Indian classical dance plays in her approach to architecture, and her dedication to always work from a place of boldness and courage. About the Guest:Apoorva Rao is a senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, where she has worked for almost three years. She previously interned at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design and Gluckman Tang Architects. She also did research at CEMEX, the Mexican construction materials manufacturer. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Apoorva's path to becoming a senior architectural designer Early exposures to Indian architecture The mantra that has guided Apoorva's career How Apoorva has learned to ask and accept support The importance of understanding a client's challenges and expectations Apoorva's overarching career goals About Your HostAtif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.Resources and LinksApoorva Rao's LinkedInMichael Graves Architecture & Design LinkedInGrab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your FieldLearn more on the American Building websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with Atif Qadir on LinkedInLearn more about Michael GravesLearn more about REDIST

That Medic Podcast
#006: Pandemic Journalism and Storytelling ✍️ - Apoorva Mandavilli

That Medic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 24:46


In this episode, we spoke to Apoorva Mandavilli, a Health & Science reporter at the New York Times. We discussed her advice for effective storytelling, her proudest articles she's written on the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it was like to run an award-winning website for autism news called Spectrum. Today's show is perfect for anyone excited about science journalism or just intrigued by health literacy. GUEST CONTACT DETAILS:

News Nerds
Apoorva Mandavilli And Michaeleen Doucleff On The Omicron Variant

News Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 27:46


We're joined by New York Times science and global health Reporter Apoorva Mandavilli and Michaeleen Doucleff, a correspondent for NPR's Science desk, this week on News Nerds for Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. They share their reporting on the new Covid-19 strain, Omicron which was detected on November 23rd in South Africa. The World Health Organization (or WHO) labeled the variant a variant of concern. That's all coming up. Also the geographical location challenge and a... ...podcast recommendations? Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsnerds/message