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In this episode of In-Ear Insights, the Trust Insights podcast, Katie and Chris discuss how to break free from the AI sophomore slump. You’ll learn why many companies stall after early AI wins. You’ll discover practical ways to evolve your AI use from simple experimentation to robust solutions. You’ll understand how to apply strategic frameworks to build integrated AI systems. You’ll gain insights on measuring your AI efforts and staying ahead in the evolving AI landscape. Watch now to make your next AI initiative a success! Watch the video here: Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/inearinsights/tipodcast-generative-ai-sophomore-slump-part-2.mp3 Download the MP3 audio here. Need help with your company’s data and analytics? Let us know! Join our free Slack group for marketers interested in analytics! [podcastsponsor] Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for listening to the episode. Christopher S. Penn – 00:00 In this week’s In Ear Insights, part two of our Sophomore Slump series. Boy, that’s a mouthful. Katie Robbert – 00:07 We love alliteration. Christopher S. Penn – 00:09 Yahoo. Last week we talked about what the sophomore slump is, what it looks like, and some of the reasons for it—why people are not getting value out of AI and the challenges. This week, Katie, the sophomore slump, you hear a lot in the music industry? Someone has a hit album and then their sophomore album, it didn’t go. So they have to figure out what’s next. When you think about companies trying to get value out of AI and they’ve hit this sophomore slump, they had early easy wins and then the easy wins evaporated, and they see all the stuff on LinkedIn and wherever else, like, “Oh, look, I made a million dollars in 28 minutes with generative AI.” And they’re, “What are we doing wrong?” Christopher S. Penn – 00:54 How do you advise somebody on ways to think about getting out of their sophomore slump? What’s their next big hit? Katie Robbert – 01:03 So the first thing I do is let’s take a step back and see what happened. A lot of times when someone hits that sophomore slump and that second version of, “I was really successful the first time, why can’t I repeat it?” it’s because they didn’t evolve. They’re, “I’m going to do exactly what I did the first time.” But your audience is, “I saw that already. I want something new, I want something different.” Not the exact same thing you gave me a year ago. That’s not what I’m interested in paying for and paying attention to. Katie Robbert – 01:36 So you start to lose that authority, that trust, because it’s why the term one hit wonder exists—you have a one hit wonder, you have a sophomore slump. You have all of these terms, all to say, in order for people to stay interested, you have to stay interesting. And by that, you need to evolve, you need to change. But not just, “I know today I’m going to color my hair purple.” Okay, cool. But did anybody ask for that? Did anybody say, “That’s what I want from you, Katie? I want purple hair, not different authoritative content on how to integrate AI into my business.” That means I’m getting it wrong because I didn’t check in with my customer base. Katie Robbert – 02:22 I didn’t check in with my audience to say, “Okay, two years ago we produced some blog posts using AI.” And you thought that was great. What do you need today? And I think that’s where I would start: let’s take a step back. What was our original goal? Hopefully you use the 5Ps, but if you didn’t, let’s go ahead and start using them. For those who don’t know, 5Ps are: purpose—what’s the question you’re trying to answer? What’s the problem you’re trying to solve? People—who is involved in this, both internally and externally? Especially here, you want to understand what your customers want, not just what you think you need or what you think they need. Process—how are you doing this in a repeatable, scalable way? Katie Robbert – 03:07 Platform—what tools are you using, but also how are you disseminating? And then performance—how are you measuring success? Did you answer the question? Did you solve the problem? So two years later, a lot of companies are saying, “I’m stalled out.” “I wanted to optimize, I wanted to innovate, I wanted to get adoption.” And none of those things are happening. “I got maybe a little bit of optimization, I got a little bit of adoption and no innovation.” So the first thing I would do is step back, run them through the 5P exercise, and try to figure out what were you trying to do originally? Why did you bring AI into your organization? One of the things Ginny Dietrich said is that using AI isn’t the goal and people start to misframe it as, “Well,” Katie Robbert – 04:01 “We wanted to use AI because everyone else is doing it.” We saw this question, Chris, in, I think, the CMI Slack group a couple weeks ago, where someone was saying, “My CEO is, ‘We gotta use AI.’ That’s the goal.” And it’s, “But that’s not a goal.” Christopher S. Penn – 04:18 Yeah, that’s saying, “We’re gonna use blenders. It’s all blenders.” And you’re, “But we’re a sushi shop.” Katie Robbert – 04:24 But why? And people should be asking, “Why do you need to use a blender? Why do you need to use AI? What is it you’re trying to do?” And I think that when we talk about the sophomore slump, that’s the part that people get stuck on: they can’t tell you why they still. Two years later—two years ago, it was perfectly acceptable to start using AI because it was shiny, it was new, everybody was trying it, they were experimenting. But as you said in part one of this podcast series, people are still stuck in using what should be the R&D version of AI. So therefore, the outputs they’re getting are still experimental, are still very buggy, still need a lot of work, fine-tuning, because they’re using the test bed version as their production version. Katie Robbert – 05:19 And so that’s where people are getting stuck because they can’t clearly define why they should be using generative AI. Christopher S. Penn – 05:29 One of the markers of AI maturity is how many—you can call them agents if you want—pieces of software have you created that have AI built into it but don’t require you to be piloting it? So if you were copying and pasting all day, every day, inside and outside of ChatGPT or the tool of your choice, and you’re the copy-paste monkey, you’re basically still stuck in 2023. Yes, your prompts hopefully have gotten better, but you are still doing the manual work as opposed to saying, “I’m going to go check on my marketing strategy and see what’s in my inbox this week from my various AI tool stack.” Christopher S. Penn – 06:13 And it has gone out on its own and downloaded your Google Analytics data, it has produced a report, and it has landed that report in your inbox. So we demoed a few weeks ago on the Trust Insights live stream, which you can catch at Trust Insights YouTube, about taking a sales playbook, taking CRM data, and having it create a next best action report. I don’t copy-paste that. I set, say, “Go,” and the report kind of falls out onto my hard drive like, “Oh, great, now I can share this with the team and they can at least look at it and go, ‘These are the things we need to do.'” But that’s taking AI out of experimental mode, copy-paste, human mode, and moving it into production where the system is what’s working. Christopher S. Penn – 07:03 One of the things we talk about a lot in our workshops and our keynotes is these AI tools are like the engine. You still need the rest of the car. And part of maturity of getting out of the sophomore slump is to stop sitting on the engine all day wondering why you’re not going down the street and say, “Perhaps we should put this in the car.” Katie Robbert – 07:23 Well, and so, you mentioned the AI, how far people are in their AI maturity and what they’ve built. What about people who maybe don’t feel like they have the chops to build something, but they’re using their existing software within their stack that has AI built in? Do you think that falls under the AI maturity? As in, they’re at least using some. Something. Christopher S. Penn – 07:48 They’re at least using something. But—and I’m going to be obnoxious here—you can ask AI to build the software for you. If you are good at requirements gathering, if you are good at planning, if you’re good at asking great questions and you can copy-paste basic development commands, the machines can do all the typing. They can write Python or JavaScript or the language of your choice for whatever works in your company’s tech stack. There is not as much of an excuse anymore for even a non-coder to be creating code. You can commission a deep research report and say, “What are the best practices for writing Python code?” And you could literally, that could be the prompt, and it will spit back, “Here’s the 48-page document.” Christopher S. Penn – 08:34 And you say, “I’ve got a knowledge block now of how to do this.” I put that in a Google document and that can go to my tool and say, “I want to write some Python code like this.” Here’s some best practices. Help me write the requirements—ask me one question at a time until you have enough information for a good requirements document. And it will do that. And you’ll spend 45 minutes talking with it, having a conversation, nothing technical, and you end up with a requirements document. You say, “Can you give me a file-by-file plan of how to make this?” And it will say, “Yes, here’s your plan.” 28 pages later, then you go to a tool like Jules from Google. Say, “Here’s the plan, can you make this?” Christopher S. Penn – 09:13 And it will say, “Sure, I can make this.” And it goes and types, and 45 minutes later it says, “I’ve done your thing.” And that will get you 95% of the way there. So if you want to start getting out of the sophomore slump, start thinking about how can we build the car, how can we start connecting this stuff that we know works because you’ve been doing in ChatGPT for two years now. You’ve been copy-pasting every day, week, month for two years now. It works. I hope it works. But the question that should come to mind is, “How do I build the rest of the car around so I can stop copy-pasting all the time?” Katie Robbert – 09:50 So I’m going to see you’re obnoxious and raise you a condescending and say, “Chris, you skipped over the 5P framework, which is exactly what you should have been using before you even jump into the technology.” So you did what everybody does wrong and you went technology first. And so, you said, “If you’re good at requirements gathering, if you’re good at this, what if you’re not good at those things?” Not everyone is good at clearly articulating what it is they want to do or why they want to do it, or who it’s for. Those are all things that really need to be thought through, which you can do with generative AI before you start building the thing. So you did what every obnoxious software developer does and go straight to, “I’m going to start coding something.” Katie Robbert – 10:40 So I’m going to tell you to slow your roll and go through the 5Ps. And first of all, what is it? What is it you’re trying to do? So use the 5P framework as your high-level requirements gathering to start before you start putting things in, before you start doing the deep research, use the 5Ps and then give that to the deep research tool. Give that to your generative AI tool to build requirements. Give that along with whatever you’ve created to your development tool. So what is it you’re trying to build? Who is it for? How are they going to use it? How are you going to use it? How are you going to maintain it? Because these systems can build code for you, but they’re not going to maintain it unless you have a plan for how it’s going to be maintained. Katie Robbert – 11:30 It’s not going to be, “Guess what, there’s a new version of AI. I’m going to auto-update myself,” unless you build that into part of the process. So you’re obnoxious, I’m condescending. Together we make Trust Insights. Congratulations. Christopher S. Penn – 11:48 But you’re completely correct in that the two halves of these things—doing the 5Ps, then doing your requirements, then thinking through what is it we’re going to do and then implementing it—is how you get out of the sophomore slump. Because the sophomore slump fundamentally is: my second album didn’t go so well. I’ve gotta hit it out of the park again with the third album. I’ve gotta remain relevant so that I’m not, whatever, what was the hit? That’s the only thing that anyone remembers from that band. At least I think. Katie Robbert – 12:22 I’m going to let you keep going with this example. I think it’s entertaining. Christopher S. Penn – 12:27 So your third album has to be, to your point, something that is impactful. It doesn’t necessarily have to be new, but it has to be impactful. You have to be able to demonstrate bigger, better, faster or cheaper. So here’s how we’ve gotten to bigger, better, faster, cheaper, and those two things—the 5Ps and then following the software development life cycle—even if you’re not the one making the software. Because in a lot of ways, it’s no different than outsourcing, which people have been doing for 30 years now for software, to say, “I’m going to outsource this to a developer.” Yeah, instead of the developer being in Bangalore, the developer is now a generative AI tool. You still have to go through those processes. Christopher S. Penn – 13:07 You still have to do the requirements gathering, you still have to know what good QA looks like, but the turnaround cycle is much faster and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper. And so if you want to figure out your next greatest hit, use these processes and then build something. It doesn’t have to be a big thing; build something and start trying out the capabilities of these tools. At a workshop I did a couple weeks ago, we took a podcast that a prospective client was on, and a requirements document, and a deep research document. And I said, “For your pitch to try and win this business, let’s turn it to a video game.” And it was this ridiculous side-scrolling shooter style video game that played right in a browser. Christopher S. Penn – 14:03 But everyone in the room’s, “I didn’t know AI could do that. I didn’t know AI could make me a video game for the pitch.” So you would give this to the stakeholder and the stakeholder would be, “Huh, well that’s kind of cool.” And there was a little button that says, “For the client, boost.” It is a video game bonus boost. That said they were a marketing agency, and so ad marketing, it made the game better. That capability, everyone saw it and went, “I didn’t know we could do that. That is so cool. That is different. That is not the same album as, ‘Oh, here’s yet another blog post client that we’ve made for you.'” Katie Robbert – 14:47 The other thing that needs to be addressed is what have I been doing for the past two years? And so it’s a very human part of the process, but you need to do what’s called in software development, a post-mortem. You need to take a step back and go, “What did we do? What did we accomplish? What do we want to keep? What worked well, what didn’t work?” Because, Chris, you and I are talking about solutions of how do you get to the next best thing. But you also have to acknowledge that for two years you’ve been spending time, resources, dollars, audience, their attention span on these things that you’ve been creating. So that has to be part of how you get out of this slump. Katie Robbert – 15:32 So if you said, “We’ve been able to optimize some stuff,” great, what have you optimized? How is it working? Have you measured how much optimization you’ve gotten and therefore, what do you have left over to then innovate with? How much adoption have you gotten? Are people still resistant because you haven’t communicated that this is a thing that’s going to happen and this is the direction of the company or it’s, “Use it, we don’t really care.” And so that post-mortem has to be part of how you get out of this slump. If you’re, since we’ve been talking about music, if you’re a recording artist and you come out with your second album and it bombs, the record company’s probably going to want to know what happened. Katie Robbert – 16:15 They’re not going to be, “Go ahead and start on the third album. We’re going to give you a few million dollars to go ahead and start recording.” They’re going to want to do a deep-dive analysis of what went wrong because these things cost money. We haven’t talked about the investment. And it’s going to look different for everyone, for every company, and the type of investment is going to be different. But there is an investment, whether it’s physical dollars or resource time or whatever—technical debt, whatever it is—those things have to be acknowledged. And they have to be acknowledged of what you’ve spent the past two years and how you’re going to move forward. Katie Robbert – 16:55 I know the quote is totally incorrect, but it’s the Einstein quote of, “You keep doing the same thing over and it’s the definition of insanity,” which I believe is not actually something he said or what the quote is. But for all intents and purposes, for the purpose of this podcast, that’s what it is. And if you’re not taking a step back to see what you’ve done, then you’re going to move forward, making the same mistakes and doing the same things and sinking the same costs. And you’re not really going to be moving. You’ll feel you’re moving forward, but you’re not really doing that, innovating and optimizing, because you haven’t acknowledged what you did for the past two years. Christopher S. Penn – 17:39 I think that’s a great way of putting it. I think it’s exactly the way to put it. Doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome is the definition of insanity. That’s not entirely true, but it is for this discussion. It is. And part of that, then you have to root-cause analysis. Why are we still doing the same thing? Is it because we don’t have the knowledge? Is it because we don’t have a reason to do it? Is it because we don’t have the right people to do it? Is it because we don’t know how to do it? Do we have the wrong tools? Do we not make any changes because we haven’t been measuring anything? So we don’t know if things are better or not? All five of those questions are literally the 5Ps brought to life. Christopher S. Penn – 18:18 And so if you want to get out of the sophomore slump, ask each of those questions: what is the blocking obstacle to that? For example, one of the things that has been on my list to do forever is write a generative AI integration to check my email for me and start responding to emails automatically. Katie Robbert – 18:40 Yikes. Christopher S. Penn – 18:43 But that example—the purpose of the performance—is very clear. I want to save time and I want to be more responsive in my emails or more obnoxious. One of the two, I want to write a version for text messages that automatically put someone into text messaging limbo as they’re talking to my AI assistant that is completely unhelpful so that they stop. So people who I don’t want texts from just give up after a while and go, “Please never text this person again.” Clear purpose. Katie Robbert – 19:16 Block that person. Christopher S. Penn – 19:18 Well, it’s for all the spammy text messages that I get, I want a machine to waste their time on purpose. But there’s a clear purpose and clear performance. And so all this to say for getting out of the sophomore slump, you’ve got to have this stuff written out and written down and do the post-mortem, or even better, do a pre-mortem. Have generative AI say, “Here’s what we’re going to do.” And generative AI, “Tell me what could go wrong,” and do a pre-mortem before you, “It seems following the 5P framework, you haven’t really thought through what your purpose is.” Or following the 5P framework, you clearly don’t have the skills. Christopher S. Penn – 20:03 One of the things that you can and should do is grab the Trust Insights AI Ready Marketing Strategy kit, which by the way, is useful for more than marketing and take the PDF download from that, put it into your generative AI chat, and say, “I want to come up with this plan, run through the TRIPS framework or the 5Ps—whatever from this kit—and say, ‘Help me do a pre-mortem so that I can figure out what’s going to go wrong in advance.'” Katie Robbert – 20:30 I wholeheartedly agree with that. But also, don’t skip the post-mortem because people want to know what have we been spinning our wheels on for two years? Because there may be some good in there that you didn’t measure correctly the first time or you didn’t think through to say, “We have been creating a lot of extra blog posts. Let’s see if that’s boosted the traffic to our website,” or, “We have been able to serve more clients. Let’s look at what that is in revenue dollars.” Katie Robbert – 21:01 There is some good that people have been doing, but I think because of misaligned expectations and assumptions of what generative AI could and should do. But also then coupled with the lack of understanding of where generative AI is today, we’re all sitting here going, “Am I any better off?” I don’t know. I mean, I have a Katie AI version of me. But so what? So I need to dig deeper and say, “What have I done with it? What have I been able to accomplish with it?” And if the answer is nothing great, then that’s a data point that you can work from versus if the answer is, “I’ve been able to come up with a whole AI toolkit and I’ve been able to expedite writing the newsletter and I’ve been able to do XYZ.” Okay, great, then that’s a benefit and I’m maybe not as far behind as I thought I was. Christopher S. Penn – 21:53 Yep. And the last thing I would say for getting out of the sophomore slump is to have some way of keeping up with what is happening in AI. Join the Analytics for Marketers Slack Group. Subscribe to the Trust Insights newsletter. Hang out with us on our live streams. Join other Slack communities and other Discord communities. Read the big tech blogs from the big tech companies, particularly the research blogs, because that’s where the most cutting-edge stuff is going to happen that will help explain things. For example, there’s a paper recently that talked about how humans perceive language versus how language models perceive it. And the big takeaway there was that language models do a lot of compression. They’re compression engines. Christopher S. Penn – 22:38 So they will take the words auto and automobile and car and conveyance and compress it all down to the word car. And when it spits out results, it will use the word car because it’s the most logical, highest probability term to use. But if you are saying as part of your style, “the doctor’s conveyance,” and the model compresses down to “the doctor’s car,” that takes away your writing style. So this paper tells us, “I need to be very specific in my writing style instructions if I want to capture any.” Because the tool itself is going to capture performance compression on it. So knowing how these technologies work, not everyone on your team has to do that. Christopher S. Penn – 23:17 But one person on your team probably should have more curiosity and have time allocated to at least understanding what’s possible today and where things are going so that you don’t stay stuck in 2023. Katie Robbert – 23:35 There also needs to be a communication plan, and perhaps the person who has the time to be curious isn’t necessarily the best communicator or educator. That’s fine. You need to be aware of that. You need to acknowledge it and figure out what does that look like then if this person is spending their time learning these tools? How do we then transfer that knowledge to everybody else? That needs to be part of the high-level, “Why are we doing this in the first place? Who needs to be involved? How are we going to do this? What tools?” It’s almost I’m repeating the 5Ps again. Because I am. Katie Robbert – 24:13 And you really need to think through, if Chris on my team is the one who’s going to really understand where we’re going with AI, how do we then get that information from Chris back to the rest of the team in a way that they can take action on it? That needs to be part of this overall. Now we’re getting out of the slump, we’re going to move forward. It’s not enough for someone to say, “I’m going to take the lead.” They need to take the lead and also be able to educate. And sometimes that’s going to take more than that one person. Christopher S. Penn – 24:43 It will take more than that one person. Because I can tell you for sure, even for ourselves, we struggle with that sometimes because I will have something, “Katie, did you see this whole new paper on infinite-retry and an infinite context window?” And you’re, “No, sure did not.” But being able to communicate, as you say, “tell me when I should care,” is a really important thing that needs to be built into your process. Katie Robbert – 25:14 Yep. So all to say this, the sophomore slump is real, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your AI journey. Christopher S. Penn – 25:25 Exactly. If anything, it’s a great time to pause, reevaluate, and then say, “What are we going to do for our next hit album?” If you’d like to share what your next hit album is going to be, pop on by our free Slack—go to Trust Insights.AI/analyticsformarketers—where you and over 4200 other marketers are asking and answering each other’s questions every single day about analytics, data science, and AI. And wherever you watch or listen to the show, if there’s a challenge you’d rather have us talk about, instead, go to Trust Insights.AI/TIPodcast. You can find us in all the places podcasts are served. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll talk to you on the next one. Katie Robbert – 26:06 Want to know more about Trust Insights? Trust Insights is a marketing analytics consulting firm specializing in leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to empower businesses with actionable Insights. Founded in 2017 by Katie Robert and Christopher S. Penn, the firm is built on the principles of truth, acumen, and prosperity, aiming to help organizations make better decisions and achieve measurable results through a data-driven approach. Trust Insights specializes in helping businesses leverage the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive measurable marketing ROI. Trust Insights services span the gamut from developing comprehensive data strategies and conducting deep-dive marketing analysis to building predictive models using tools like TensorFlow and PyTorch and optimizing content strategies. Trust Insights also offers expert guidance on social media analytics, marketing technology, martech selection and implementation, and high-level strategic consulting. Katie Robbert – 27:09 Encompassing emerging generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Meta Llama. Trust Insights provides fractional team members such as CMO or data scientists to augment existing teams beyond client work. Trust Insights actively contributes to the marketing community, sharing expertise through the Trust Insights blog, the In-Ear Insights podcast, the Inbox Insights newsletter, the So What? LiveStream, webinars, and keynote speaking. 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- Get NordVPN with a special discount - https://www.nordvpn.com/goodareas- The Best Cricket Stories - Daily! - https://bestofcricket.substack.com/- Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code 'goodareas' at checkout. Download Saily app or go to:https://saily.com/goodareas-This episode of Red Inker we talk about the tragedy that followed RCB's win in the IPL. To do that we got on someone who wrote an incredible feature on it, Sarthak Dev. We talk about the night of the final, why RCB matters to much to Bangalore, planning, police, politicians, the open top bus that wasn't, Hillsborough, deaths at the stadium and whether this will change things in the future.Find the article here: The story of a disaster: An IPL win, a city's joy, and a tragedy that was waiting to happenFollow Sarthak Dev on Twitter: @devellix-Check out Jarrod's new book The Art of Batting - https://linktr.ee/TheArtofBattingJarrodKimberTo support the podcast please go to our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod also now has a Buy Me A Coffee link, for those who would prefer to support the shows there: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jarrodkimber.Each week, Jarrod Kimber hosts a live talk show on a Youtube live stream, where you can pop in and ask Jarrod a question live on air. Find Jarrod on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JarrodKimberYT.To check out my video podcasts on Youtube : https://youtube.com/@JarrodKimberPodcasts-This podcast is edited and mixed by Ishit Kuberkar, he's at https://instagram.com/soundpotionstudio & https://twitter.com/ishitkMukunda Bandreddi is in charge of our video side.
Here's Apostle Priji sharing the Word of God at HISnearness Church, Bangalore, we hope this Word will bless you. Be Blessed!
This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.comIf you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today's sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code 'BIKEYVENKY' on their website. Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com In this episode I talk to Thoudam Opendro Singh. Opendro is an ultra endurance cyclist and ultra runner. He recently won the Bangalore Backyard Ultra by being the last man standing after running 187km. He shares his ultra cycling experiences including the self supported TRANSAM race riding across America covering 6800km in 28 days. He shares his experience of winning multiple ultra trail running races including the recent Backyard Ultra in Bangalore. Opendro is a simple no nonsense athlete who likes to experiment a lot in terms of nutrition, hydration and likes to keep everything simple. It was inspiring to listen to his ultra journey.0:00:00 Intro0:04:00 Talking of when we first met each other back in 20110:07:45 Playing and farming as kids0:10:50 Taking a bet with a colleague for running; story behind running and cycling 0:22:30 Cycling, Brevets, BBCh racing, Cleated Warriors team0:39:00 His journey to TRANSAM, Bliss in the Hills, Ironmans0:58:30 How he fell sick before TRANSAM, finishing in 28 days despite severe illness1:24:10 Moving towards more running to save time for family obligations, chasing ultras1:40:45 Malnad Ultra experiences, 12 hour race1:50:10 Backyard Ultra rules and experiences at Coimbatore and Bangalore Backyard Ultras2:18:00 ClosingAbout the podcast:The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing and hitting the bell icon so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future.
Send us a textIn this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince drink Taj Mahal. This beer comes from United Breweries in Bangalore, India. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like Indian beer history, drinking gods, Bollywood, pop culture “Taj Mahals” and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.5 / 5 VincesTOM: 2.5 / 5 TomsInstagram: @friday.night.beersTwitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beersEmail: friday.night.beerspodcast@gmail.com Theme music by Billy Hansa. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!
For nearly a decade, Swiggy and Zomato have fed our hunger and dominated prime real estate on our phone screens, leaving very little room for any serious challengers.Most who tried to break in got their fingers burnt before they even got started. But now, a new player has decided to throw its hat into the ring. This is a player that has some experience taking on titans, though the last time around it was in a completely different space. Rapido – the Bangalore-based startup that quietly muscled its way into India's ride-hailing market – is all set to launch its own a food delivery platform called 'Ownly'. Sure, Rapido's mission of zero commission, equal pricing in offline and online, and meals as low as ₹150 looks compelling,but the real question is: how will Rapido make money? Tune in. Want to attend The Ken's next event on health, fitness and wellness? Buy tickets here. Here's your chance to help us shape the conversation: https://theken.typeform.com/to/bZhqWl2g
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Before Postman became a category-defining platform used by millions of developers, it was a personal side project. In this episode, co-founder and CEO Abhinav Asthana shares how he went from hacking on API tools in Bangalore to leading a global company with nearly 900 employees across three continents. We talk about: Building a developer-first product that spread through word of mouth Choosing a CEO when everyone on the founding team is an engineer How to reach U.S. customers before you have a U.S. presence Why authenticity beats thought leadership when you're building in public Going from “ramen profitability” to Series A in just 17 months Whether you're an engineer who's thinking about starting something of your own, a founder operating outside of Silicon Valley, or just curious how Postman actually works, this episode is packed with tactical insights. RUNTIME 49:19 EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:39) “ Being a developer who loved to hack and also design, I just decided to try my hand at this.” (4:00) “ We had a hypothesis, but we didn't have a company.” (6:08) Abhinav built goodwill with the developer community by being helpful (9:26) How they settled on the name “Postman” (11:51) On a team of engineers, how do you decide who should become CEO? (15:00) Who was their first key hire outside of the founding team? (20:15) Why he thinks early-stage startups should seek “ramen profitability” (23:23) “ Our first marketing hire was about two years in.” (25:18) What it was like to go from a seed round to Series A in just 17 months (30:02) “ At that point, it kind of became clear that this is a new kind of category.” (32:15) How Postman's branding dovetails with the platform's underlying technology (36:13) One thing he would have done differently in the run-up to the Series A (38:48) Managing cross-border growth when you're based in Bangalore (40:56) “ Building the company in two different places… it's just incredibly hard.” (44:47) “ Don't skimp on two things ever in starting a venture-funded company: your lawyer, and your accountant.” (45:52) One question he'd have to ask the CEO if he were interviewing for a job with an early-stage startup. LINKS Abhinav Asthana Postman Postman raises $50 million to deliver its API collaboration platform to more partners, 6/19/19, VentureBeat SUBSCRIBE
Here's Pastor Benny Thomas sharing the Word of God at HISnearness Church, Bangalore, about the power of spiritual submission, the healing that comes from one prophetic word, and the importance of discerning God's voice in every season. It reminds us that alignment with our spiritual covering accelerates destiny and that God is more pleased with hidden obedience than outward performance.Be Blessed!
Dinesh Shivanna (CTO) and Vivek Krishnan (CEO) lead SSS Defence, a Bangalore-based private defence company that's part of the SSS Group. They're one of the first Indian firms to design and build sniper and assault rifles from scratch, aiming to cut down India's dependence on imported weapons.Focused on the needs of the Indian armed forces and law enforcement, SSS Defence is developing next-gen small arms, optics, and tactical gear tailored for real-world Indian conditions. In this episode, Vinamre and panel talk about:- Why India needs to build its own weapons—and why our armed forces still hesitate to adopt them.-How weapon design actually works, from making them look good to figuring out spare parts when there are none.-The risks India faces in a real war—being cut off, China's moves in Djibouti, and even silent threats from Germany.-What's really going on between public and private arms makers, global partnerships, and whether India can stand on its own.-Wild stories from war-like situations, the rise of drone warfare, and what it takes to run a defence company in India.A no-nonsense breakdown of India's defence manufacturing and why building our own weapons matters more than ever. Don't miss this deep dive into the arms shaping the wars of tomorrow.00:00 – Introduction01:22 – The need for indigenous weapon manufacturers in India07:27 – Public vs. private manufacturers of weapons in India12:36 – What made them design such aesthetically impressive weapons16:29 – The process of designing the weapons20:21 – Major barriers to the adoption of indigenous arms by the armed forces26:51 – How India could be isolated during a war29:26 – How Germany can threaten our national security33:11 – The need for self-reliance in weapon manufacturing37:22 – India's capacity to produce arms at scale in the coming years45:57 – What China is doing in Djibouti48:32 – The iteration process in arms development56:42 – If we have international collaboration, why still push for indigenous weapons?1:01:06 – Critical materials: earlier access vs. now1:08:48 – Cannibalizing weapons due to lack of spare parts1:12:30 – Will the next war be fought with drones instead of traditional arms?1:22:12 – Crazy stories from war-like situations1:27:10 – Scaling their company in the future1:31:19 – Challenges faced by those in the defence business1:34:22 – Conclusion
On this week's episode of Grumpy Old Geeks, we kick things off with the glorious meltdown of two of our least favorite Bond villains: Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Not only is their public pissing match tanking Tesla's market cap, but now Trump's launching a crypto wallet to… fund freedom? Or at least funnel it straight to his latest shell game. Meanwhile, someone at DOGE admitted the U.S. government wasn't entirely incompetent, so naturally, they got fired. Efficiency is un-American, after all.In the news, Ukraine leveled up with an unprecedented drone blitz on Russian airbases using—you guessed it—open source software. GitHub just became a geopolitical weapon. Back home, Nebraska wants to unplug your kids, Florida's trying (and failing) to legislate dopamine, and Tesla's panicking that their crash data might expose how their “Full Self-Driving” is really just short bus autopilot. And because the AI dystopia train never stops: OpenAI's bot is recommending meth to recovering addicts, Meta's replacing humans with risk-assessing algorithms, and one “AI startup” turned out to be 700 dudes in Bangalore with a decent VPN. Cue the dramatic zoom on Diabolus Ex Machina.Media Candy this week is a buffet: Downton Abbey finally closes up shop, Stranger Things 5 sets a date, and Foundation still sucks. Marc Maron's locking the gates for good, Garbage drops a surprisingly optimistic album, and Hollywood's quietly been using AI like it's a studio intern who doesn't need sleep. Over in The Library, Jason's back with Hitchhiker's Guide and Brian dives in to Michael Palin's Python diaries—because reading actual books is still a thing, damn it. Plus: Dave Bittner wants to “go antiquing” with Amy Sedaris with a Ben Franklin playbook. Closing shout-outs go to the legendary Loretta Swit—Hot Lips forever—and yes, we finally answer the question nobody asked: what is under a Jawa's hood?Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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On this week's Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, the team ask whether Virat Kohli has finally completed cricket after getting his hands on the trophy that has eluded him throughout his stellar white ball career.He won the Indian Premier League with Royal Challengers Bengaluru after 18 years and over 260 matches, having first been drafted by them back in 2008, and he's been loyal to them too - the only player to have played for just one team in all 18 IPL seasons.The team also reflect on the sad scenes in Bangalore, after eleven people died and dozens were injured in a crush as fans flocked to the Chinnaswamy stadium at an event to welcome the team back home to Bangalore. Plus, we hear from South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma ahead of the World Test Championship final. Bavuma tells us that Kagiso Rabada has apologised to his teammates and that they're supporting him as much as they can following his recent one month ban from cricket after he tested positive for use of a recreational drug.Photo: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifts the IPL trophy alongside teammates following the team's victory in the 2025 IPL Final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 03, 2025, in Ahmedabad, India. (Credit: Getty Images)
In the narrow lanes of southern India, a whispered warning once echoed from door to door, 'Nale Ba'.In this chapter, we trace the origins of this unsettling tale, exploring its rise in 1990s Bangalore, its deep roots in rural superstition, and its reflection of social fears and urban transformation.Text Me (this is 3rd party & I cannot respond, but I see all messages)Support the showIf you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com. For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit www.lukemordue.com/podcast
Urban floods in cities like Bangalore are becoming more frequent and disruptive. In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet and Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, a professor and the head of the Geospatial Program at the Takshashila Institution, explore how geospatial technologies—maps, sensors, and AI—can aid in planning, mitigation, and sustainable flood management.'Introduction to Geospatial Science & Technology' - Join our 4-weekend expert capsule course starting June 14, designed to give you a solid foundation in geospatial science and technology— without disrupting your weekdays. Learn from top-notch experts covering critical topics and discover how geospatial tech can drive innovation across disciplines. Apply by June 7 - school.takshashila.org.in/ecc-geospatialAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Join guest host Jillian McConnell, Knowledge Translation Specialist at brainXchange, for an engaging discussion with Dr. Shabbir Amanullah, Division Chair and Clinical Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre. In this conversation, Dr. Amanullah explores the relationship between sleep and dementia, highlighting how they influence one another and offering practical tips for enhancing sleep and overall cognitive well-being. Shabbir Amanullah, DPM (CIP), MD (NIMHANS), FRCPsych (UK), CCT (UK), FRCP (Canada), DFCPA, FAPA, FIIOPM Dr. Shabbir Amanullah currently works at Queen's University, Kingston as the Division Chair of Geriatric Psychiatry and Clinical Director. He completed his DPM from the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Ranchi, MD Psychiatry from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore and went to UK where he completed his MRCPsych and specialized in geriatric psychiatry. He is currently the immediate past President of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry, is President Oxford County Medical Society, and serves as Chairman and Scientific Chair of the Indo Canadian Psychiatric Society. He was Programme Chair for the Ontario Medical Association section of Psychiatry and has won many awards including – The distinguished fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association and was honoured with the ‘Outstanding contributions to Geriatric Psychiatry award by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry. Additional resources: Alzheimer Society of Canada: Sleep and Alzheimer's disease: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia/providing-day-day-care/sleep When Sleep Becomes an Issue: Tips and Strategies: https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/documents/When-sleep-becomes-an-issue_Alzheimer-Society-Canada.pdf
this story also was narrated with the active participation of Bangalore kids Mrudula, Pranav, Gokul and Maitreyi. it's a well known story of Kalinga nartanam . The kids were jubilant to hear about the little Krishna subduing the great Snake Kalinga. hope you also enjoy it with the same enthusiasm.Hariom. this is Rajee patti telling you stories
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Here's Pastor Sijo sharing the Word of God at HISnearness Church, Bangalore, we hope this Word will bless you. Be Blessed!
“It's time to rethink the idea that architecture does not sully itself with social or ecological ills.”Jonathan Feldman (in conversation w/ KI)The practice of architecture is a place where ethics and aesthetics converge. We make decisions and lead our lives based on ethics. As such ethics is concerned with what is good for individuals and society. Aesthetics is a set of principles that are involved with the nature and appreciation of beauty - the aspect of an object that makes it pleasurable to perceive. Join us in this interview with two thought leaders whose work locates them at the convergence of ethics and aesthetics. As a Founder and a Principal at Feldman Architecture, Jonathan and Anjali care about the craft of architecture and recognize the importance of the role power of architecture in society. This shows up in their design work on projects as well as how they design firm culture and practice. Being “thought leaders” is no walk in the park, it puts you in situations where you feel lonely, overwhelmed and disheartened at times, it asks you to take a stand. As you'll hear in this interview, moving the industry forward with design thinking that includes carbon accounting, human health, and regenerative practices starts with a willingness to be humble and recognize that risk and reward are often two sides of the same coin.Anjali IyerAnjali, LFA, CPHD, LEED AP, hails from Mumbai, India, where she obtained her Bachelor of Architecture from the Sir J.J. College of Architecture. Prior to joining Feldman in 2014, Anjali developed skills in domain-specific technologies while exploring the possibilities for a paperless office and accrued over thirteen years of experience in the design and detailing of high-end custom residential work. As an associate architect at a small firm with a deep focus on details, Anjali offered her expertise in both architecture and interior design for small to medium scale projects first in Bangalore, India and then from Prague, Czech Republic. After she moved to the Bay Area, Anjali worked as a consultant and assistant principal architect at a small design studio specializing in residential projects.Jonathan FeldmanJonathan, FAIA, LEED AP, is Feldman Architecture's Founding Partner and CEO. Since establishing the firm in 2003, he has led its development into a residential and commercial design practice recognized for creating warm, light-filled spaces with an understated modern aesthetic. Jonathan is passionate about design that solves complex problems and is committed to creating solutions that significantly improve the way we live and interact with our planet.Initially interested in filmmaking, Jonathan moved to California in the 1990s, where he worked on feature films and commercials.TeamHosted by Kristof IrwinEdited by Nico MignardiProduced by M. Walker
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Send us a textBourbon groups, societies, and clubs across the globe have become the driving force behind whiskey's surging popularity, creating communities that offer education, camaraderie, and exclusive experiences. From Facebook groups with thousands of members to elite membership clubs offering barrel picks, these organizations have transformed whiskey appreciation from a solitary pursuit into a vibrant social experience.• Facebook groups help connect whiskey enthusiasts worldwide and have tripled in number since the bourbon boom began• Local clubs offer regular meetups, tastings, educational events with distillery representatives, and charity fundraisers• Premium membership clubs like Old Carter Social Club and Crystal Glen Cairn Club provide exclusive bottles and experiences• Groups often organize barrel picks, giving members access to unique expressions not available to the general public• Whiskey communities are notably more welcoming and accessible than many other hobbyist groups• International whiskey societies in places like India demonstrate the global reach of the phenomenon• The Scotchy Bourbon Boys community has grown to 2,000 vetted members across all 50 states and 135+ countries• For newcomers to whiskey, joining a local group is the best way to learn and build connectionsJoin us tomorrow night at the Blue Wolf Tavern where the Steel Valley Bourbon Association is hosting a special Smoke Wagon tasting for charity, benefiting "One Time for the Kids." Tickets are $55, and a few seats are still available.The whiskey revolution isn't happening in distilleries—it's happening in Facebook groups, local meetups, and exclusive clubs around the world. As bourbon's popularity has exploded, the communities surrounding it have become the true catalyst for its unprecedented growth and cultural significance.Across the globe, from Cincinnati to Bangalore, whiskey enthusiasts are forming tight-knit communities centered around their shared passion. Some exist purely in the digital realm, with thousands of members exchanging knowledge and experiences online. Others maintain strong local identities with regular tastings, educational events, and charitable fundraisers. The most exclusive clubs offer members rare bottles, private lockers, and even opportunities to participate in the distillation process.What makes these whiskey communities truly special is their remarkable openness and accessibility. Unlike many hobby groups plagued by gatekeeping, bourbon enthusiasts have cultivated a welcoming culture where newcomers find mentors, friendships form quickly, and experiences are shared generously. As one enthusiast put it, "When it came to the bourbon industry, the doors are open. The people are fantastic."The impact of these communities extends beyond social connections—they're transforming how whiskey is produced, marketed, and consumed. Many groups coordinate barrel picks, giving members access to unique expressions and providing valuable feedback to distilleries. Brands increasingly partner with these clubs for special releases and educational sessions, creating a symbiotic relationship that benefits everyone involved.Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your whiskey journey, finding your tribe is perhaps the most valuable step you can take. These communities offer education, camaraderie, and opportunities to sample expressi If You Have Gohsts Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/
Today, we speak with Dr. David Penberg and Adhirath Sethi about Agastya, a unique educational ecosystem serving students and teachers in 22 Indian states. Agastya has a hub-and-spokes design, with an elaborate 172-acre campus outside Bangalore and a fleet of mobile vans and bicycles delivering science and art programming to poor and rural children in far-flung towns and villages. The post Mobile Creativity Labs: Scaling STEAM Across India first appeared on Ethical Schools.
How can harnessing data—the ‘new oil'—fuel better bookings, pricing, and operational excellence in hospitality?In this episode of dojo.live, we dive into the power of data-driven hospitality with Binu Mathews, CEO of IDS Next. Binu unpacks why unified data layers are essential to modern hotel operations—fueling everything from smarter pricing and upselling to more impactful AI adoption and direct booking success. Discover how a platform-first approach can unlock operational excellence, improve guest loyalty, and drive long-term business value in a rapidly evolving landscape.Binu, the Director and Chief Executive Officer of IDS Next, stands as the driving force behind the company's remarkable success. With a career spanning over three decades, Binu has showcased unparalleled expertise, particularly in steering IDS Next to prominence in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia Pacific, positioning IDS as Asia's largest hospitality technology enterprise solutions provider.As a seasoned executive, Binu has held leadership positions across industries such as manufacturing, hospitality, and information technology. Before resuming the role of CEO at IDS Next, he served as the President and COO, earning a reputation as a “Change Agent” for driving process changes toward global excellence and innovation. Binu is also part of HTNG T100 – Global technology leaders shaping the next generation of hotels.Binu lives with his family in Bangalore, India, when not traveling around the globe and inspiring the IDS Team and partners to excel at what they do!Read Binu's Top 10 CRS Technology Trends Revolutionising Hospitality in 2025 on Hospitality Net. Read the article and see what's next for your hotel tech stack!Read Binu's Envisioning 2025 in travel and hospitality. Read the Article.About BinuWant to go deeper?
As someone from Bangalore, I've been a bit bothered by how much flak we get, especially about traffic. So I set out to see if the criticism is fair, and what's actually being done about it.In this episode, I spend the day with two of Bengaluru's top police officers — B. Dayananda, IPS (Commissioner of Police) and M.N. Anucheth, IPS (Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic) — to understand what's really happening in the city.We get to know how the police are using AI and other technology to manage traffic more effectively, and what's the future of urban transport. But this episode isn't just about traffic. We delve into the reality of being a police officer, how they're portrayed in movies, and the push-pull between politics and policing. We also discuss the rise in cybercrime and how you can protect yourself online.If you've ever complained about traffic, considered joining the force, or just want a closer look at how the system works, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro & visit to the Office of the Commissioner of Police2:31 - Tracking calls at the Integrated Command & Control Centre5:57 - What police medals & uniforms represent07:07 - Police hierarchy & recruitment exams12:36 - Why is Bengaluru criticised & what's the future of transport?15:40 - Are traffic fines a deterrent or government revenue?17:41 - How does Bengaluru use AI & data to improve traffic flow?23:13 - How cameras catch traffic violations26:41 - Combating bribery29:35 - Exploring the traffic police museum31:26 - The push-pull between politicians & police33:00 - B. Dayananda's journey to policing35:28 - Should VIPs be above traffic rules?38:47 - Challenges & rewards of becoming a policeman43:45 - How MN Anucheth decided to enter the force45:41 - The sacrifices of policing & balancing family48:32 - How policemen cope with retirement51:23 - Kannadiga representation in government53:48 - Can policemen transition to politics?55:39 - Skills & talents of a good policeman57:19 - So low budgets force police to accept bribes?58:31 - Is there a solution to Bengaluru's traffic problem?1:02:22 - What needs to change in India?1:06:57 - Nikhil's focus on building an Indian-first brand ecosystem1:07:56 - How accurately do movies depict police realities?1:10:40 - B. Dayananda's love for bike rides: redefining the policeman's image1:14:05 - Bangalore police's growing social media presence1:15:00 - Advice for youth considering a career in policing1:17:16 - The rise of cybercrimes1:21:35 - Final thoughts: A message to aspiring policemen#NikhilKamath - Investor & EntrepreneurTwitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcioLinkedIN: / nikhilkamathcio Instagram: / nikhilkamathcio Facebook: / nikhilkamathcio Bengaluru City PoliceTwitter: https://x.com/BlrCityPolice Facebook: / blrcitypolice Instagram: / blrcitypolice YouTube: / @bengalurucitypolice3253 LinkedIN: / blrcitypolice Bengaluru Traffic PoliceTwitter: https://x.com/blrcitytraffic Facebook: / bangaloretrafficpolice Instagram: / bengalurutrafficpolice YouTube: / @bengalurutrafficpolice LinkedIN: / bengalurutrafficpolice #wtfiswithnikhilkamath
Eyestem, a 14-member biotech startup from Bengaluru is turning heads in global pharma circles. With just $10 million and a modest 1,200 sq ft office, it has developed a promising cell therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)—a condition that leads to blindness and has no cure. Early trial results are not only encouraging, they're outperforming billion-dollar competitors in the West.But this isn't just about scientific innovation. It's about doing more with less. Eyestem's founders set out with a bold goal: to build a cutting-edge treatment that's actually affordable, especially for Indian patients. Think world-class therapy in under $10,000. In the current world of cell and gene therapies, where treatments often cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and remain out of reach for most, it is next to impossible.How did Eyestem achieve this and what does this means for the future of biotech in India?Tune in.If you have any thoughts or questions about this episode, send them to us as texts or voice notes on Daybreak's WhatsApp at +918971108379. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.
Real Life: Devon would like to make one thing clear: queso is fine. Queso is acceptable. Just… not on everything, okay? Some of us still want to taste the actual food under the goo. That said, he did just survive a kid's pool party, so maybe he's earned the right to eat whatever the hell he wants — even fake grass, which he claims is "for winners." We're choosing not to dig into that statement. Steven, meanwhile, embraced the full Force of May 4th with joy, lightsabers, and an animated binge of Tales of the Empire — now fully released and featuring everyone's favorite dead-or-maybe-not-dead villainess Asaaj Ventress and the cowboy space bug bounty hunter Cad Bane. Is she still canonically dead? Who knows anymore. The rule is: if you didn't see the body dissolve, they can always come back. Also, Steven's forge is officially up and running. That's right — he's now a blacksmith. We're still waiting to see if this is a long-term thing or just a midlife crisis in steel-toed boots. Over in The Last of Us land, Season 2 Episode 4 dropped, and fans collectively screamed, cried, and probably tweeted GIFs because one of the game's most beloved scenes finally made it to screen — and yes, they nailed it. In a good way. Not like a fungal-mutant-jaw-through-your-neck way. Ben went to a roller derby bout in Irvine (report: chaotic and excellent), wandered the capitalist labyrinth that is Daiso, and wants to remind you it's Teacher Appreciation Week. So tell a teacher they rock, preferably with coffee, snacks, or a handwritten note of pure gratitude. Future or Now Ben brought us Writing Tools, a sleek, free, open-source app created by a high school student in Bangalore (hi, Jesai!) that gives Mac, Windows, and Linux users a system-wide writing boost via AI. It fixes grammar, summarizes content, and even helps you rewrite your angsty emails into something that won't get you fired. Bonus points for working offline and being featured basically everywhere. Teachers, students, chaotic creatives — check it out on GitHub. This also led us down the rabbit hole: Are LLMs bad? Short answer: not inherently. Long answer: come back next week for a full debate, complete with Devon's skeptical eyebrows and Ben's tech optimism. Devon watched Mickey 17, and the verdict is… “eh?” He appreciated the weirdness but didn't feel like the weird ever came together in a satisfying way. Unlike Parasite, which he still recommends, Mickey 17 left him shrugging with existential confusion, which is not his preferred flavor of sci-fi. Steven hit us with some mouse science: researchers have engineered gut bacteria that can detoxify methylmercury in mice, even when those mice are on a diet of bluefin tuna. The mice — and their babies — showed fewer signs of mercury poisoning. This means your sushi habit may one day come with a side of helpful microbes. Until then, maybe cool it on the sashimi. Book Club: This week, we read A Brief Dance to the Music of the Spheres by Michael Kurland (from The Best of Omni Science Fiction, 1983). It's a sleek, sharp short story that offers a fresh take on the Fermi Paradox: if there's intelligent life out there, why haven't we seen it? The story gives us a possible answer — one we won't spoil here, except to say it involves jazz, physics, and a little cosmic humility. You can read it on Archive.org or listen to the adaptation here. Next week: we're diving into Jorge Luis Borges' There Are More Things. Yes, it's a Borges horror story. Yes, we're terrified and delighted. Yes, Devon has thoughts. Got thoughts on queso, metal mice, or fictional villains who refuse to stay dead? Hit us up. And thank a teacher. Seriously. They've seen some things.
Four months ago, food delivery giant Zomato decided to run an experiment. If you are a regular patron of the app, you may have noticed a tab called ‘Quick' appear, that promised 15-minute deliveries in a bunch of metropolitan cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi NCR. Now, the company's founder and CEO made an interesting statement last year that explains why it would choose to try out this experiment. He was asked a question about how quick commerce has changed customer expectations around food delivery. And he said, quite simply – “Blinkit is fast, but that has made Zomato seem slow.” He has a point. You may recall that Zomato subsidiary Blinkit launched its in-house 10-minute snack delivery service called Bistro last year, just one day after the very popular Zepto cafe was launched. Swiggy Instamart meanwhile, launched a similar service called Snacc. In many ways, 2024 was the year 10-minute food delivery became the next frontier of quick commerce.Naturally, the biggest food delivery giants in the country did not want to be left behind. So while Zomato launched Quick, Swiggy rolled out its own ultra-fast delivery service, Bolt. But here's where things get interesting. While announcing its Q4 results last week, Zomato announced that its four-month experiment was very quickly coming to an end. In a letter to shareholders, Deepinder Goyal explained that they just could not see a path to profitability without compromising on customer experience.The Ken's COO and the host of Two by Two Praveen Gopal Krishnan explains what changed. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.
Mudeth is a composer from Bangalore, best known for his soundtrack for The Binding of Isaac Antibirth OST.MUDETH LINKS:Website: https://www.mudeth.org/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mudeth'The Unsung' (Mudeth's podcast): https://unsung.mudeth.org/The_Good_and_the_FlawedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ERwcThkHmFXYHH3TagPOY?si=AjEodAaXRZOAEUhbS4fZLAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mudeth/1189772212Bandcamp: https://mudeth.bandcamp.com/X: https://x.com/htedumLINKS FOR THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:The Bioacoustics podcast: https://india.mongabay.com/2024/07/podcast-wild-frequencies-find-wildlfe-with-bioacoustics/Knytt (video game): https://archive.org/details/KnyttIji (video game): https://www.remar.se/daniel/iji.phpMarkus Junnikkala is a Composer from Finland.https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/Support this podcast by becoming a member:https://markusjunnikkala.com/membership/Want me to answer your question? Ask it on social media:https://www.instagram.com/markusjunnikkala/https://www.facebook.com/markusjunnikkala/https://x.com/markusjunnikkalhttps://www.twitch.tv/markusjunnikkalahttps://www.reddit.com/user/markusjunnikkala/https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusjunnikkala/Subscribing, sharing, and liking helps the podcast.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Intro & The Binding of Isaac Mod Origins (00:05:00) Burnout from Ad Work & Discovering Creative Joy (00:12:00) Artistic Integrity vs Client Expectations (00:20:00) Artist vs Craftsperson: Personal Philosophy (00:25:00) Fan Favorites and Musical References (00:30:00) Cultural Influences Growing Up in India (00:35:00) Host's Background and Creative Journey (00:43:00) Making Indie Games: Breachway Development (00:49:00) Perfectionism, Releasing Music, and Artistic Growth (00:56:00) Creative Process and Avoiding Overthinking (01:04:00) Knowing When to Let Go of a Song (01:10:00) Early Childhood, Curiosity, and Synth Exploration (01:20:00) Computer Music, Trackers, and DAW Evolution (01:30:00) Creative Confidence and Trusting Instincts (01:40:00) Learning Through Releasing Music (01:50:00) Mixing Tricks & Gaining Perspective (02:00:00) Fixing Weak Sections and Structural Flow (02:10:00) Letting Go & Binary Nature of Art (02:20:00) Music, Emotion, and Avoiding False Satisfaction (02:30:00) Playfulness, Simplicity, and Authenticity (02:45:00) Final Reflections on Growth and Creativity
Erstmals wird das Gewicht der Wälder unserer Erde vermessen - bis unters Blätterdach; das blühende Leben war einmal - junge Erwachsene sind nicht mehr so glücklich, wie die Jungen vor ihnen; Mensch und Erde gedeihen gemeinsam - das Konzept der "Planetary Health" untersucht die Zusammenhänge. (00:00) Schlagzeilen (00:49) Waldvermessung aus dem All: Die ESA hat diese Woche ihren Biomass-Satelliten in den Orbit geschossen. Erstmals soll das Gewicht der Wälder unserer Erde vermessen werden. Mit einer neuen Methode - einem Radar, das tief unter das Blätterdach blickt und Äste und Baumstämme bis zum Boden erfasst. Das hilft die Rolle der Wälder im globalen Kohlenstoffkreislauf besser zu verstehen und damit eins der letzten grossen Probleme der Klimaforschung zu verstehen (Angelika Kren) (07:30) Meldungen (Katharina Bochsler) Das blühende Leben: Jung und Alt geht's am besten. Im mittleren Alter dagegen happerts mit dem Glück. Das war einmal. Die U-Kurve des Wohlbefindens flacht nämlich ab. Neue Daten zeigen: Die jungen Erwachsenen sind längst nicht mehr so glücklich, wie sie's mal waren. Stress und die Schlaflosigkeit auf dem Land: Das Wohlergehen von Schweizer Bäuerinnen und Bauern ist schlechter als das der Allgemeinbevölkerung. Vom Löwen gebissen: Anthopologen entdecken zum ersten Mal Spuren eines Löwenbisses an einem Gladiatorenskelett. (14:09) Mensch und Erde gedeihen gemeinsam: Mit dem systemischen Konzept «Planetary Health» fassen Forschende den Zusammenhang von Gesundheit des Menschen und Zustand des Planeten zusammen. Der Klimawandel, Biodiversitätsverlust, neue Infektionskrankheiten oder Kriege treffen die Umwelt genauso wie die Menschen. Immer mehr Menschen ohne Vorbelastung erkranken beispielsweise an einem chronischen Nierenleiden: Zuckerrohr-Erntehelfer in El Salvador, Reisbauern und Salzarbeiter in Thailand, nepalesische Wanderarbeiter im Nahen Osten und Erntehelfer von Ägypten bis Kamerun. Schuld ist die Hitze, der sie bei ihrer Arbeit ausgesetzt sind. Über diese und andere Planetary Health-Phänomene haben Fachleute aus aller Welt im indischen Bangalore diskutiert. (Irène Dietschi) Links: Biomass-Satellit: Die Waldmission der ESA esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Biomass Globale Wohlbefindensstudie (Nature Mental Health) nature.com/articles/s44220-025-00423-5 Der Fragebogen zur weltweiten Wohlbefindensstudie (BMC Global and Public Health) link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s44263-025-00139-9 Das Wohlbefinden der Schweizer Bäuerinnen und Bauern (Swiss Medical Weekly) smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/4135 Löwe beisst römischen Galdiator in die Hüfte (PLOS One) journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0319847
In this episode, we receive Regis Baudin, Technical Leader for the CXLabs department in Europe. He is responsible for the operations of the biggest lab of the continent (Cisco has bigger labs in the US and Bangalore) and explains to us what are the challenges of hosting a gigantic lab where hundreds or thousands of engineers come to reproduce customer issues.
Máire, who hails from Lahinch, is preparing for a big trip to India. She will be working in a disability centre in Bangalore. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Máire Donohue, from Lahinch. https://www.gofundme.com/f/maires-volunteer-trip-to-india
In Episode #165 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben welcome Cody Flynn of OmniActive Health Technologies to discuss the company's impressive botanical ingredient portfolio and manufacturing processes. Recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2025, this enlightening conversation covers OmniActive's journey from its roots in the spice trade to becoming a leader in standardized botanical extracts for both the dietary supplement and sports nutrition industries. From Marigold Fields to Dopamine Boosters: Inside OmniActive's Botanical Empire Cody, Business Development Manager for OmniActive, shares his journey through the supplement industry and his experiences visiting OmniActive's extensive agricultural operations in India, where they partner with over 10,000 local farmers. The discussion explores the company's vertically integrated approach – from their 14-acre seed research facility near Bangalore where they develop hybridized botanical seeds, to their sustainable manufacturing plants powered by steam energy. An Introduction to enXtra (Alpinia Galanga Extract) The conversation dives deep into signature ingredients like enXtra (alpinia galanga extract), examining its mechanism of action through dopamine pathways and real-world application as a caffeine companion or alternative for sustained focus without sleep disruption. Beyond their flagship ingredients Lutemax and enXtra, Mike, Ben, and Cody discuss OmniActive's evolution from solid dose formats into powders and beverages, addressing flavor challenges with botanical extracts and exploring innovative delivery systems like freeze-dried fruit applications. The episode also reveals upcoming innovations in women's health ingredients and new clinical research set to be unveiled at Supply Side West. For anyone interested in botanical ingredients, sustainable manufacturing, or the science behind cognitive enhancers, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the industry's most innovative ingredient suppliers. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/omniactive-botanical-innovations-165 Video: Learn about OmniActive Health with Cody Flynn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTKSF2QQNnE Detailed Show Notes: OmniActive's Botanical Innovations (0:00) – Introductions (2:15) – OmniActive's Transition from Solid Dose to Sports Nutrition (4:15) – Application Science: The Challenge of Botanical Flavoring (7:40) – Agricultural Roots: OmniActive's Farming Heritage (10:35) – Seed Research and Botanical Standardization (14:25) – Vertical Integration: From Farm to Finished Ingredient (16:45) – Sustainable Manufacturing: The Steam-Powered Plant (18:30) – enXtra: Mechanism and Benefits (22:15) – Sleep-Friendly Focus: enXtra's Versatility (25:00) – Portfolio Expansion: The Innovate Acquisition (26:30) – Sleeproot: Concentrated Valerian for Recovery (30:00) – Clinical Validation: Sleep Research (31:00) – Personal Background: Wrestling and Fitness (33:15) – From Athlete to Model: Dymatize Connection (34:15) – Personal Supplement Regimen: enXtra Usage (36:10) – Caffeine and enXtra Timing Strategies (41:10) – Future Innovations: Women's Health and Supply Side West (44:00) – Novel D... Read more on the PricePlow Blog
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unexpected Lights: A Festival's Dance of Resilience & Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान, बैंगलोर का कैंपस बसंती धूप में चमक रहा था।En: The Bharatiya Vigyan Sansthan, Bangalore campus was shining in the golden sunlight.Hi: हर तरफ हरियाली और पुराने इमारतों की भव्यता फैली हुई थी।En: Everywhere, there was greenery and the grandeur of old buildings stretched out.Hi: इस सांस्कृतिक उत्सव का माहौल सबकी आत्माएं उत्साह से भर दे रहा था।En: The atmosphere of this cultural festival was filling everyone's spirits with enthusiasm.Hi: कहीं ढोल की थाप सुनाई दे रही थी, तो कहीं स्वादिष्ट खाने की खुशबू हवा में तैर रही थी।En: Somewhere the beat of drums could be heard, while elsewhere the aroma of delicious food was floating in the air.Hi: रूहिया, अरुण और कविता अपने समूह के साथ तैयारियों में जुटे थे।En: Ruhia, Arun, and Kavita were busy with preparations with their group.Hi: उनकी मंडली की नृत्य प्रस्तुति इस उत्सव की मुख्य आकर्षण हो सकती थी, और रूहिया हर हाल में अपने दोस्तों को प्रभावित करना चाहती थी।En: Their dance performance could be the main attraction of this festival, and Ruhia wanted to impress her friends at any cost.Hi: लेकिन अचानक बिजली चली गई।En: But suddenly, the electricity went out.Hi: संगीत रुक गया, और उत्सव में हलचल मच गई।En: The music stopped, and there was a commotion at the festival.Hi: अंधकार ने उनकी उम्मीदों पर ग्रहण लगा दिया।En: Darkness cast a shadow over their hopes.Hi: अरुण ने मजाक में कहा, "हम बिना संगीत के नाचेंगे!En: Arun jokingly said, "We will dance without music!"Hi: " लेकिन सभी की आँखों में चिंता साफ झलक रही थी।En: But the worry was clearly reflected in everyone's eyes.Hi: ऐसी स्थिति में क्या किया जाए?En: What to do in such a situation?Hi: रूहिया ने आगे बढ़कर कहा, "हमें कोई और तरीका ढूंढ़ना होगा।En: Ruhia stepped forward and said, "We have to find another way."Hi: "कविता ने सोचा और अपनी सोचाई शुरू की।En: Kavita thought for a moment and started brainstorming.Hi: उसने सुझाव दिया, "हम अपने फोन की रोशनी का उपयोग कर सकते हैं।En: She suggested, "We can use the light from our phones.Hi: चालें हमारी अपनी होगी, और आवाज़ भी।En: The moves will be our own, and so will the voice."Hi: " अरुण जोश से भरा हुआ बोला, "मैं बॉक्स ड्रम बजा सकता हूँ, और तुम सब गाओगे।En: Arun, filled with enthusiasm, said, "I can play the box drum, and you all can sing."Hi: "पांच मिनट में उन्हें सारी तैयारियाँ कर ली।En: In five minutes, they made all the preparations.Hi: सबने मोमबत्तियाँ जलाईं और एकत्र होकर बड़ा दिलकश माहौल बनाया।En: Everyone lit candles and gathered to create a captivating atmosphere.Hi: रूहिया ने शुरुआत की, उसकी आवाज में कुछ अनोखी धार थी।En: Ruhia started, and there was something unique in her voice.Hi: अरुण ने ड्रम बजाकर ताल से जोड़ा और कविता ने अपने फोन की रोशनी से मंच पर जादू कर दिया।En: Arun joined in with the beat on the drum, and Kavita created magic on the stage with her phone's light.Hi: हल्की रोशनी में, उनकी प्रस्तुति ने सबका दिल जीत लिया।En: In the faint light, their performance won everyone's heart.Hi: सभी दर्शक उनके साहस और रचनात्मकता से अभिभूत थे।En: All the spectators were overwhelmed by their courage and creativity.Hi: तालियों की गड़गड़ाहट में उनके प्रयास की सफलता झलक रही थी।En: The echo of applause reflected the success of their efforts.Hi: रूहिया ने महसूस किया कि परफेक्शन सिर्फ अभ्यास से नहीं, बल्कि सहनशीलता और टीमवर्क से भी आता है।En: Ruhia realized that perfection comes not just from practice, but also from resilience and teamwork.Hi: बिजली के बिना भी उन्होंने सांस्कृतिक महोत्सव को यादगार बना दिया था।En: Even without electricity, they had made the cultural festival memorable.Hi: उन्होंने एक अनोखे तरीके से अपनी छाप छोड़ी, और यह एहसास गहरा था कि दोस्ती और जुनून से असंभव भी संभव हो सकता है।En: They left a mark in a unique way, and the deep realization was that with friendship and passion, the impossible can become possible.Hi: कैंपस की हरियाली फिर से चहक उठी, और त्योहार का उत्साह चारों ओर फैल गया।En: The greenery of the campus chirped again, and the excitement of the festival spread everywhere.Hi: रूहिया, अरुण और कविता ने न केवल एक यादगार प्रदर्शन किया, बल्कि एक सबक सीखा जिसे वे जीवन भर याद रखेंगे।En: Ruhia, Arun, and Kavita not only delivered a memorable performance but also learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime. Vocabulary Words:shining: चमक रही थीsunlight: धूपgreenery: हरियालीgrandeur: भव्यताatmosphere: माहौलenthusiasm: उत्साहspirits: आत्माएंaroma: खुशबूdelicious: स्वादिष्टpreparations: तैयारियोंattraction: आकर्षणcommotion: हलचलdarkness: अंधकारshadow: ग्रहणjokingly: मजाक मेंreflected: झलक रही थीbrainstorming: सोचाई शुरू कीcaptivating: दिलकशunique: अनोखीoverwhelmed: अभिभूतresilience: सहनशीलताteamwork: टीमवर्कmemorable: यादगारimpossible: असंभवspread: फैल गयाrealization: एहसासchirped: चहक उठीspectators: दर्शकapplause: तालियोंcreativity: रचनात्मकता
Ravi Pratap Maddimsetty lives in Bangalore with his family. Early on, he joined startups where his friends worked, in order to get to know the landscape of how they functioned. He fell in love with the tech, team and early innings of building a business - so much so, that he eventually started his own. He has been an entrepreneur for 15 years - or in the woods, as he says. But outside of tech, he's married with 2 girls. He loves spending time with his family, playing tennis, being outdoors or skiing.Ten years ago, Ravi was riding the wave of smartphones, tinkering with numerous technological solutions to connect users to their world via their smartphone. After moving through beacons, NFC, GPS and others - they started to think about how they could use the camera, which was on every device, to read QR codes.This is the creation story of Uniqode.SponsorsMailtrapSpeakeasyQA WolfSnapTradeLinkshttps://www.uniqode.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravipratapm/Our Sponsors:* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORY* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/CODESTORYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/code-story/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fifty years ago, a modest satellite named Aryabhata marked India's bold entry into space. In this episode of All Things Policy, ShreeKeerthi, Research Analyst and Prof. Dr. Y Nithiyanadam of the Geospatial Programme at Takshashila Institution, trace Aryabhata's journey from its creation in Bangalore to its launch from the Soviet Union during the geopolitics of the 1970s. They examine the scientific hopes it inspired and the lasting legacy it created for subsequent missions like INSAT, IRS, Chandrayaan, and Mangalyaan.On the 50th Anniversary of Aryabhata's launch, they talk about the fascinating stories behind its name, explore the Indo-Soviet collaboration in space, reflect on how this single mission transformed Bangalore into the hub of India's space ambitions of Aryabhata, the future of Indian space innovation, and the lessons that continue to be relevant today, at the centre of India's space aspirations.The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.https://school.takshashila.org.in/pgpAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves treads a delicate path in Washington, Britain finds itself caught between diplomacy and hard economics — will tariff relief be enough to steady the ship? Meanwhile, Apple's dramatic pivot to India signals just how deeply Trump's sweeping trade war is reshaping global business. Could a world less reliant on Beijing ultimately emerge stronger — or simply more fragmented? And with the IMF slashing global growth forecasts, are we witnessing the first signs of a smaller, slower, more isolated future? CapX's deputy editor Joseph Dinnage is joined by James Boys from UCL and commentator Matthew Stadlen to map the risks, the opportunities, and the new world order taking shape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a textMeet Bangalore's self-appointed "Footpath Mayor," Arun Pai, whose two-decade journey from tour guide to urban mobility advocate offers a masterclass in civic problem-solving. What began as walking tours for tourists evolved into a passionate mission to transform how residents experience their city on foot.When taking international dignitaries on walks through Bangalore's neighborhoods, Pai noticed a troubling pattern - nobody seemed responsible for the city's footpaths. Traffic police managed vehicles, tourism officials promoted the city, but pedestrian infrastructure fell through the bureaucratic cracks. Rather than just complaining, he decided to take action in the most straightforward way possible: by walking.The Bangalore Footpath Challenge emerged as his innovative solution - rating 100 kilometers of footpaths on a simple five-point scale, similar to how restaurant apps rate dining experiences. This data-driven approach caught attention from government officials and urban planners who recognized the value of objective measurement in addressing infrastructure gaps. Pai cleverly created memorable frameworks like GST (Garbage, Shops, Trenches) and OFF (Obstacle-Free Footpaths) to categorize and tackle common obstacles.What truly transformed this initiative into a movement was its inclusive, participatory nature. When Pai organized 15 themed walks across Bangalore, inviting citizens to join him for free 10,000-step journeys, over 1,500 people registered within days. These walks became opportunities for elected representatives, government engineers, and everyday citizens to experience the city's pedestrian infrastructure together, fostering collaboration rather than confrontation.The results speak volumes: people discovering walkable routes they never knew existed, behavior changes as participants began incorporating walking into daily routines, and even international media attention highlighting Bangalore's potential as "Walkaluru" - a walkable city with universal pedestrian infrastructure. By focusing exclusively on footpaths rather than trying to solve all urban problems at once, Pai demonstrates how targeted, persistent advocacy can create ripples of positive change.Ready to see your city differently? Follow Arun Pai's example - get out there, walk those footpaths, and turn firsthand experience into expertise that can transform urban spaces for everyone.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet - Give it a go geni.us/istbook Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify
In this fifth episode of the Cultural Intelligence series, Julia Middleton pauses to answer the questions you've been sending in. After four episodes unpacking the Core and Flex model and exploring what happens when cultures collide, both between people and within individuals, this episode dives into real-world dilemmas, confusions, and curiosities. “Almost everybody you meet will have a different culture from you,” says Julia. “CQ is about interfacing with cultures that aren't your own. Way beyond just race.” Julia responds to questions such as: • Does your Core ever change? • Can organisations have Core and Flex? • Do you always have to stand up for cultural intolerance? • How do you find your knots, your biases, and what do you do about them? She shares personal stories. Choosing whether or not to cover up in Jeddah. Picking a sari for her son's wedding in Bangalore. Moments that show how her own Core and Flex have evolved. Listen to this episode to reflect on your own Core and Flex, learn why self-awareness is key to leading across cultures and discover how CQ is not about perfection, it is about staying curious, courageous, and committed to growing.
In the dimly lit streets of Bangalore, the chilling legend of Nale Ba haunts residents who mark their doors with protective warnings against a witch who mimics loved ones' voices, luring unsuspecting victims to their doom if they dare to open their doors at night. This episode of Freaky Folklore contains disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners, including: Graphic descriptions of violence and gore Child endangerment and death Psychological horror and trauma Home invasion scenarios Descriptions of mutilation and bodily harm Themes of deception and betrayal Intense psychological distress Disturbing imagery related to death and supernatural entities Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode is not recommended for children or sensitive listeners. If you're uncomfortable with intense horror narratives involving violence and psychological terror, you may want to skip this episode. Discover more TERRIFYING podcasts at http://eeriecast.com/ Follow Carman Carrion! https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/?hl=en https://twitter.com/CarmanCarrion Subscribe to Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY Please Review Us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Music and sound effects used in the Freaky Folklore Podcast have or may have been provided/created by: CO.AG: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Jinglepunks: https://jinglepunks.com/ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Kevin MacLeod: http://incompetech.com/ Dark Music: https://soundcloud.com/darknessprevailspodcast Soundstripe: https:// Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A review of the IPL so far, with Simon Hughes and Indian commentator Deep Dasgupta reviewing how a superb KL Rahul innings in Bangalore usurped Virat Kohli's RCB team and took Delhi Capitals to joint top of the table. They pick out other star performers in the tournament so far including Nicholas Pooran and Jofra Archer, and marvel at MS Dhoni's continued brilliance as he takes over the Chennai captaincy (again!) from the injured Ruturaj Gaekwad. To enter the draw for Lord's Test match tickets subscribe (free) to THE CRICVERSE at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/knott-a-bad-cricketer?r=lo2wd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textIn this insightful fireside chat, Isabel shares her journey from real estate to venture capital, revealing how their family office successfully expanded across both sectors. With over 300 venture investments and 100 real estate transactions under their belt, Isabel discusses how the Nathan Family Office blends real estate expertise with high-growth tech ventures, highlighting their recent focus on data centers and AI infrastructure. She also dives into the strategic decisions that have led to their success, such as bringing in outside capital and establishing long-term partnerships. Isabel provides valuable advice on finding the right partners, conducting due diligence, and creating investment vehicles that maximize returns. She also talks about the importance of building relationships, being open to new markets, and the excitement of opening their first international office in Bangalore, India. A must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the evolving dynamics of family offices and high-impact investments.---------------------------------- Welcome to the Family Office Club podcast!Our 18-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 17+ million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year. To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.comWe have free web classes and books for you to download at https://lp.FamilyOffices.com/book https://CapitalRaising.com To date, our podcast and YouTube content has been downloaded over 5 million times. Have a nice day!
Before Zscaler was a $32B cloud security giant, it was just 10 engineers—half in Bangalore, half in a borrowed U.S. office.As founder and CEO of Zscaler, Jay Chaudhry bet $50M of his own money on one radical idea: secure the internet in the cloud.Born in a Himalayan village with no electricity, he built Zscaler into one of the world's top cybersecurity giants.In this episode, Jay breaks down why 50% of the Fortune 500 trusts Zscaler, why he still interviews candidates, and how he's incubating the company's next big AI bet.Chapters:00:00 Trailer00:42 Introduction01:21 His fifth company04:26 Entrepreneurs' existential fear10:53 Customer engagement and new innovations12:46 No private jets, no business class19:34 “I never used money”23:38 Born and raised in India26:17 Hiring legends30:35 Walking on water35:09 “Dolphining”39:55 Areas of weakness42:11 Passionate even on the weekends44:56 Work during roller coasters47:35 The weight of the world is on your shoulders49:21 Leveraging AI56:20 OutroMentioned in this episode: Elon Musk, Microsoft, Bill Gates, BlackBerry, Steve Ballmer, Satya Nadella, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM, John Fellows Akers, Steve Jobs, NeXT, Inc., Linux, Cisco, United Airlines, San Francisco International Airport, Sundar Pichai, Ravi Mhatre, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Six Flags, AI (artificial intelligence), securityLinks:Connect with JayLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner Perkins
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Naman Mishra, CTO of Repello AI, to unpack the real-world security risks behind deploying large language models. We talk about layered vulnerabilities—from the model, infrastructure, and application layers—to attack vectors like prompt injection, indirect prompt injection through agents, and even how a simple email summarizer could be exploited to trigger a reverse shell. Naman shares stories like the accidental leak of a Windows activation key via an LLM and explains why red teaming isn't just a checkbox, but a continuous mindset. If you want to learn more about his work, check out Repello's website at repello.ai.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 - Stewart Alsop introduces Naman Mishra, CTO of Repel AI. They frame the episode around AI security, contrasting prompt injection risks with traditional cybersecurity in ML apps.05:00 - Naman explains the layered security model: model, infrastructure, and application layers. He distinguishes safety (bias, hallucination) from security (unauthorized access, data leaks).10:00 - Focus on the application layer, especially in finance, healthcare, and legal. Naman shares how ChatGPT leaked a Windows activation key and stresses data minimization and security-by-design.15:00 - They discuss red teaming, how Repel AI simulates attacks, and Anthropic's HackerOne challenge. Naman shares how adversarial testing strengthens LLM guardrails.20:00 - Conversation shifts to AI agents and autonomy. Naman explains indirect prompt injection via email or calendar, leading to real exploits like reverse shells—all triggered by summarizing an email.25:00 - Stewart compares the Internet to a castle without doors. Naman explains the cat-and-mouse game of security—attackers need one flaw; defenders must lock every door. LLM insecurity lowers the barrier for attackers.30:00 - They explore input/output filtering, role-based access control, and clean fine-tuning. Naman admits most guardrails can be broken and only block low-hanging fruit.35:00 - They cover denial-of-wallet attacks—LLMs exploited to run up massive token costs. Naman critiques DeepSeek's weak alignment and state bias, noting training data risks.40:00 - Naman breaks down India's AI scene: Bangalore as a hub, US-India GTM, and the debate between sovereignty vs. pragmatism. He leans toward India building foundational models.45:00 - Closing thoughts on India's AI future. Naman mentions Sarvam AI, Krutrim, and Paris Chopra's Loss Funk. He urges devs to red team before shipping—"close the doors before enemies walk in."Key InsightsAI security requires a layered approach. Naman emphasizes that GenAI applications have vulnerabilities across three primary layers: the model layer, infrastructure layer, and application layer. It's not enough to patch up just one—true security-by-design means thinking holistically about how these layers interact and where they can be exploited.Prompt injection is more dangerous than it sounds. Direct prompt injection is already risky, but indirect prompt injection—where an attacker hides malicious instructions in content that the model will process later, like an email or webpage—poses an even more insidious threat. Naman compares it to smuggling weapons past the castle gates by hiding them in the food.Red teaming should be continuous, not a one-off. One of the critical mistakes teams make is treating red teaming like a compliance checkbox. Naman argues that red teaming should be embedded into the development lifecycle, constantly testing edge cases and probing for failure modes, especially as models evolve or interact with new data sources.LLMs can unintentionally leak sensitive data. In one real-world case, a language model fine-tuned on internal documentation ended up leaking a Windows activation key when asked a completely unrelated question. This illustrates how even seemingly benign outputs can compromise system integrity when training data isn't properly scoped or sanitized.Denial-of-wallet is an emerging threat vector. Unlike traditional denial-of-service attacks, LLMs are vulnerable to economic attacks where a bad actor can force the system to perform expensive computations, draining API credits or infrastructure budgets. This kind of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in scalable GenAI deployments with limited cost monitoring.Agents amplify security risks. While autonomous agents offer exciting capabilities, they also open the door to complex, compounded vulnerabilities. When agents start reading web content or calling tools on their own, indirect prompt injection can escalate into real-world consequences—like issuing financial transactions or triggering scripts—without human review.The Indian AI ecosystem needs to balance speed with sovereignty. Naman reflects on the Indian and global context, warning against simply importing models and infrastructure from abroad without understanding the security implications. There's a need for sovereign control over critical layers of AI systems—not just for innovation's sake, but for national resilience in an increasingly AI-mediated world.
Stopping oral anticoagulation after AF ablation, the core problem with paradoxes like the smoker's paradox, chronic total occlusion PCI, and an ACC/EHRA preview are discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Oral Anticoagulation after Successful AF Ablation Iwawakie et al https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831851 OCEAN protocol paper https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2017.12.007 II Smoker's Paradox Presch et al https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jcin.2024.12.028 Gupta et al https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.116.003370 III CTO PCI Main sub-analysis paper Bangalore et al https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.01.029 DECISION CTO https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.118.031313 Main EURO CTO trial https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehy220 3-year MACE of EURO CTO https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/three-year-outcomes-of-eurocto-a-randomized-multicentre-trial-comparing-revascularization-and-optimal-medical-therapy-for-chronic-total-coronary-occlusions EXPLORE https://www.jacc.org/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jacc.2016.07.744 ISCHEMIA CTO https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03563417 IV ACC and EHRA Preview Mandrola's 5 Trials to Look for at the 2025 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/mandrolas-5-trials-look-2025-american-college-cardiology-2025a10006zu You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
Our Chief Asia Economist Chetan Ahya discusses the early indications of India's economic recovery and why the country looks best-positioned in the region for growth.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley's Chief Asia Economist. Today I'll be taking a look at the Indian economy amidst escalating trade tensions in Asia and around the globe. It's Thursday, March 13, at 2pm in Hong Kong.Over the last few months, investors have been skeptical about India's growth narrative. Investors – like us – have been caught off-guard by the surprising recent slowdown in India's growth. With the benefit of hindsight, we can very clearly attribute the slowdown to an unexpected double tightening of fiscal and monetary policy. But India seems to be on its way to recovery. Green shoots are already emerging in recent data. And we believe the recovery will continue to firm up over the coming months. What makes us so confident in our outlook for India? We see several key factors behind this trend: First, fiscal policy's turning supportive for growth again. The government has been ramping up capital expenditure for infrastructure projects like roads and railways, with growth accelerating markedly in recent months. They have also cut income tax for households which will be effective from April 2025. Second, monetary policy easing across rates, liquidity, and the regulatory front. With CPI inflation recently printing at just 3.6 per cent which is below target, we believe the central bank will continue to pursue easy monetary policy. And third, moderation in food inflation will mean real household incomes will be lifted. Finally, the strength in services exports. Services exports include IT services, and increasingly business services. In fact, post-COVID India's had very strong growth in business services exports. And the key reason for that is, post-COVID, I think businesses have come to realize that if you can work from home, you can work from Bangalore. India's services exports have nearly doubled since December 2020, outpacing the 40 per cent rise in goods exports over the same period. This has resulted in services exports reaching $410 billion on an annualized basis in January, almost equal to the $430 billion of goods exports. Moreover, India continues to gain market share in services exports, which now account for 4.5 per cent of the global total, up from 4 per cent in 2020. To be sure there are some risks. India does face reciprocal tariff risks due to its large trade surplus with the US and high tariff rates that India imposes select imports from the U.S. But we believe that by September-October this year, India can reach a trade deal with the U.S. In any case, India's goods exports-to-GDP ratio is the lowest in the region. And even if global trade slows down due to tariff uncertainties, India's economy won't be as severely affected. In fact, it could potentially outperform the other economies in the region.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.
Chasing happiness can feel like running on a treadmill—always moving but never quite arriving. It's easy to believe that the next achievement, purchase, or milestone will bring lasting fulfillment, only to find the feeling fades just as quickly. True contentment isn't found in the chase but in learning to appreciate the present, align with what truly matters, and let go of the idea that happiness is something to be earned. When the focus shifts from seeking to simply being, fulfillment often follows naturally. Shekhar Mayanil is a neuroscientist, educator, and author specializing in human consciousness and emotional well-being. As a researcher and lecturer at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, he explores the connections between neuroscience, gratitude, and transformation. His best-selling book, The Gravity of Gratitude: Yogic Neuroscience Understanding of Gratitude, presents a unique approach to mental health and growth. Today, he shares insights on gratitude as a state of being, explaining how mindful breathing, grace, and perspective shifts can reshape both life experience and brain function. Stay tuned! Resources Connect with Shekhar Mayanil on LinkedIn Get a copy of The Gravity of Gratitude: Yogic-Neuroscience Understanding of Gratitude by Shekhar Mayanil on Amazon
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