Podcasts about Manish

Dave Goyal, Founder and CEO of Think AI Corporation, is driven to Turn Disabilities into Unique Abilities by using technology to empower disabled entrepreneurs and help businesses unlock the value of their data. After contracting polio as an infant, Dave transformed physical limitations and early adversity into a passion for solving business problems, building companies, and giving back to society. Through Think AI, he helps manufacturing and healthcare leaders use data and AI to generate real-time insights, improve productivity, reduce costs, and create new opportunities for growth. In this conversation, Dave introduces The 3G AI Augmentation Framework—Gap: Where are we losing time, quality, ability, or capacity? Grow: Apply AI to augment people and improve that work. Glow: Institutionalize the solution so humans and AI collaborate effectively. Dave also shares how his private second brain and AI executive agents save him up to 80 hours per month, why human control and security must remain central to AI adoption, and how authority, trust, people, customers, and culture drive business growth. He also discusses his book, Real-Time Business Intelligence Mastery, and his vision for creating a venture studio for disabled entrepreneurs. — Turn Disabilities into Unique Abilities with Dave Goyal  Good day. Steve Preda here with The Management Blueprint. And today my guest is Dave Goyal, the founder and CEO of Think AI Corporation, which helps CTOs and CIOs in manufacturing and healthcare turn siloed data into real-time insights and automation, creating reduced downtime, increased efficiency, and going from weeks to days in project launches. Dave, welcome to the show.  Thank you for having me, Steve.  Well, I’m really curious to learn about you and your company, Think AI Corporation, but first I’d like to ask you about your personal why and how you are manifesting it in your business.  So thank you again, Steve. I’m really excited to be on your show. I’m in the data and AI business, and really tech innovation, for the last 30 years. In this particular company, Think AI, I have a partner, Manish Bhardia, and we both have been working very actively with Microsoft partners, the Microsoft ecosystem, and implementing data and AI solutions for midsize companies and manufacturing companies. You went on why, which is amazing.  My why: I’m a disabled entrepreneur. I have this hunger for building businesses. I’ve built nine businesses. We can talk about it later. And five of them were miserable failures in my books. Not all of them were that miserable, as I say. But five of them were failures, and I learned a lot from them. And I’m really motivated now to expand it further, to give back to small businesses.  We’ve been working with midsize and enterprise clients, but to midsize companies, and then motivate—I have a 15-year-old kid—so motivate young people and also small businesses to make use of the power of their own data and use and consume AI on a day-to-day basis. That’s my why.  Wow. So, to learn the power of their own data and use AI, why is this important to you?  The main reason is I am passionate about technology. Everybody is good at something. I am really good at solving business problems using technology. Being a disabled entrepreneur, I did not have a lot of luxury initially, even walking. Eventually, I started using braces, started going to different countries. So the passion became really the source of energy and motivation, and that passion is now going to a level where I want to motivate people like me who are disabled entrepreneurs and want to go into this kind of business. So my real passion is technology and giving back to society using technology, to sum it up.  Wow. So you mentioned this disabled entrepreneur. I’ve never heard this term. I mean, you talk about minority entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, you know, veteran entrepreneurs, and actually the government recognizes these categories, but I never heard about disabled entrepreneurs. So would you mind sharing a little bit about what happened to you and how you got into this entrepreneurship?  Sure, yeah. And that’s really good, by the way. I don’t see anybody else using that term but me, so probably I should keep it with me as a copyright term. Just joking on it. But having said that, every disability brings some kind of ability. That’s why sometimes they call it differently abled. When you have these abilities, you don’t know the source or the channels to use them. So, for example, blind people, they may have a lot of great listening power. That’s why they are into music most of the time.  Sometimes they have amazing reasoning and critical-thinking power, but they don’t know how to channel it, so they fight on a day-to-day basis with these issues. Bringing it back to me, I have polio. When I was six months old, I got hit by the polio virus. Initially, for a few years, I had to just lie down on the bed, had a lot of physical therapy. Then I was able to get up and sit, at least. Then my father was carrying me to school, and I could see the kids were going out and playing. I got beaten up because of that, too, because kids don’t understand. No fault of theirs that I’m not throwing the ball at them and they are playing.  And so that brought a lot of negativity in me. Eventually, my grandfather and my father helped me get over that, and I started channeling that into building businesses. So I started teaching music. I learned music through some of my friends. I started teaching music during my college days and started making money. And I had a blind friend, and he needed money because he was abandoned by his parents, so I had to help him out. I started making some money. I was doing well with my family, so I could just pay everything back to him. So that seed got planted there, and I didn’t know what to do back then, right?  Still a 14-, 15-year-old kid or a teenager, in this case. So I started getting into that mindset of, how about I build businesses for me and then start helping out the community? I’m still not there yet. I’m going towards helping that community. But I want to identify disability in three ways, not just physical. So those three are physical, but the bigger one is mental. A lot of people are really mentally blocked, and you see people, you know, “Oh, I can’t change anything in my life.” People die by suic*de. Kids get into depression. This is a form of disability, by all means.  I don’t think education, parents, and community are doing so much about that other than having a cliché thing that, “I was a victim of depression, so I’m doing that,” just to show off. But really, to help out the community in a methodical manner, that doesn’t exist. Second, physical disability, like I said, given by God sometimes, like war veterans and others, then you feel really limited. So what to do with that? And I come into that category, so I know that really well. Third is financial disability. So a lot of financial disability is in the mind, too. I’ve heard a phrase called, “You don’t die by hunger; you really die by indigestion.”  So you would find ways and means to make money even if you’re a completely disabled person. So I don’t think finance is an issue in general. So these three areas, to me, are the real disability areas. I’m obviously only working on one today, which is physical disability: how to identify the potential of people who can create something different within that limitation and then make a change in the world. So that’s the motivation. That’s my Life 2.0, where I’m moving now. Love it. Love it. So how did you have time to build nine businesses?  I started it in 1993, ’94, I believe, or ’95, I think. And they’re one at a time. Today I have about three. I sold one. And yeah, I did not have time. One of the big challenges when I built these three in the last six, seven, eight years, the biggest challenge I faced is I do not have time for working with customers, which I love to do—talking and listening to their business problems, solving those problems. I end up doing a lot of operational work.  Post-2020, and it’s a very blunt thing to say, people got lazy. They want to change jobs, make more money, do moonlighting, do multiple things, but not work hard like we did back in the days. And that kind of pushed all of us small businesses to do a lot more management of resources, especially human resources, in a distributed environment. I have teams in India, the Philippines, Canada. So that became a bigger challenge. But having said that, AI came as a savior. In the last 18 months, AI has changed quite a lot.  And if you don’t go into a debate of whether AI is good or bad, or you’re a skeptic or an enthusiast, AI can really help you if you really put together how it can help you. It should not replace you, but it should give you an additional helping arm. In my business, I started deploying C-suite. So I still have a VP of operations. My business partner is into sales. But then I started filling in other functions, like a fractional CFO, as an example. My fractional CFO is monitoring my top line and bottom line. I call him Felix. I have to give names to AI agents.  So Felix is actually looking on a weekly basis at what invoices are billed, if we have vendors or employees, what we need to pay, where our expenses are going, what’s the monthly or maybe six-month cash flow run. Are we within limits? Do we have borderline cash availability so that we can survive? So it started to do a lot of things. But not only that, because we are feeding our own data, our own mind, I have built my own second brain. It started to read off of that and started giving me insights that a human would not give me. And even if I hire a fractional CFO, he will only hear what I have to say, look into some of my books, and then give me some blanket suggestions.  Here, this is really tailor-made to our problems, our situation, and it worked phenomenally well. So I’m building that as a product now. It’s not done yet. Then I also deployed my own CMO called Sasha, and she started to look into my marketing angles, my branding, my voice, my identity. I love writing, but now AI can help me—not just create a blanket AI post or something, but really read how I write, what I write. So I create ideas. It helps me research, does a factual check on it. So I give 100 words. It can take those ideas and then expand into newsletter articles or a big campaign.  I can start building different case studies for our customers, proof of concept, building podcasts such as these. So this started freeing up—I only talked about two executives, and I have seven of them—but they started to help me free up my time. And believe it or not, I am getting about 40 to 60 hours, and in good months, about 80 hours per month. So 30 to 50% of my regular time is freed up. So that time is now going into this movement that I’m thinking about, which is disabled entrepreneurship.  Wow, that is impressive. So tell me a little bit about this. This is a podcast of frameworks. So do you have a framework for maybe launching an AI agent like that?  I definitely do, and I want you to expand on it. But in terms of what I have, I look into three things. Where is the gap in terms of human? Where I see either performance issues, quality issues, or availability and capacity issues. So what are those things which don’t hit my security side of things, don’t interact with my customer, and still help me in my operations? That’s the gap we look into. How can we use and fill that gap to grow what we need to work on? And then last, so I use three Gs with my last name, Goyal, right? So Gap to Grow to Glow.  So now how can we use this in our business to glow and create an environment where even humans can interact with this AI persona? So we are always big on human-in-the-loop or human-in-control with any AI solution. So it always starts with the gap. Where is the gap? Where is it taking time from one of the human sides of our team?  I like that. I like that you isolated those things which are less risky to develop, because I think a lot of people are held back by this idea that it’s a black box, you don’t know what you’re getting into, you don’t know what you don’t know, and it’s risky, and then they don’t do anything.  But you actually isolated that customer interaction is a risk you don’t want to live with right now, and security is another one you don’t want to, which, I mean, it’s obvious. But if those are not hurt, then really what is the risk you’re running? So I like it. So how do you fire up an AI agent like that?  So in terms of technology, I’m using a few things. I’m using Claude Code, the full Claude environment. So we build it off of that. Back in my days, I worked as a white-hat hacker, so the security angle we mentioned, I’m always so worried about hacking and security. So I have a completely isolated environment at my home on a Mac Mini, a really powerful Mac Mini, and that cannot go out on the internet and do things. And nobody can inject anything.  But then I still need to feed information to it, so I have another machine where the only job of that machine is to provide information to this system. So I have my own second brain mapped into Obsidian, which is a note-taking application, but it’s really organized. So I first fed all my knowledge. I’ve recorded lots and lots of audios and documents, and it has learned. So I built that system first, like Dave’s second brain. And my second brain has learned everything about me. Nobody can see it but me. That’s my initial basis, right?  After that, I built a working memory for my agents, for my company, and I’m doing it for one company at a time. Think AI is not completely live on the system, but Data & AI Studio is, which is a solo entrepreneurship business that I have. It is learning everything about that business as we speak. Even the transcripts from these podcasts and other places go into it, and it learns from it. There will be some insights which it will find, so it retains them. So Claude Code, Mac Mini, Obsidian—these are the basis. And then I’ve deployed my own personal models, like DeepSeek, and that is sitting locally on that machine.  So the model is local. The downside is it’s not getting updated, so I only update it when I feel that it’s right. Not risk, it’s really the downside. There’s no risk in it. So you’re not on the latest and greatest, but you don’t have to be on the latest and greatest all the time. So Claude Code is on the latest and greatest, but when we deploy, it may not apply certain features that Claude Code is making available. And that’s fine. That’s the risk I’m taking. That’s the trade-off I’m taking. And the system is working great for the last six months.  In the last 18 months, even though I started AI about 28, 30 years ago, the last 18 months is when I learned the new-age AI, and the last six months is when I started building this in an iterative manner. And it is pretty stable now. It can do a lot of things like I mentioned. So your agents are running on your Mac Mini off the grid?  Yes.  And then you’re feeding information with another computer to it to essentially give them the raw material from which they can build stuff, right?  Right. A good example there, if I may expand: we use QuickBooks in our accounting system. It cannot read QuickBooks directly, but we, being a Microsoft partner, understand technology. I can write a job which can push data into the Mac Mini. It doesn’t read off of it. My Mac Mini, which has the agent, doesn’t know where that data has come from. It has the data, so it’s already synthesized.  It cannot communicate with others. So that’s the calculated risk we take, right? Getting the data from one angle, one way, and then it’s synthesizing and analyzing data and getting insights out of it. So that’s the balance of systems that I have.  I love it. That’s very clever. And what is your main business anyway? Because you talk about three businesses right now. What is your core business? What is your flagship business?  The flagship business is Think AI. It’s a consulting organization, a three-time Inc. 5000 winner in terms of growth. We have our own team, but then we also use a lot of vendors which are qualified by us throughout the world. And we are Microsoft Advanced Specialization partners. What that means is we are in the top 2% of the worldwide partners within the Microsoft ecosystem, which is about 500,000 partners. And we work mainly with midsize manufacturers, and sometimes healthcare if they are okay and open to AI, and if not, data. So we go in there, look into whether they have a data and AI strategy.  If they do, we work on their initiatives. If they have the initiatives. If not, we create the initiatives for them by doing some POCs and whatnot. And once we get engaged, we do deliverables like consulting services. But it’s not like typical consulting services where you place a resource. It’s really a value-based delivery model where we try to understand two business imperatives. One is what can help them make more revenue. And if we cannot find that, what can help them be more productive and have cost-cutting in one way or the other.  So these are the two main business imperatives we work on. When and if we align with that, then we give them a roadmap, a phase-wise approach, which they can do with us or with somebody else, and then we keep delivering on it. So that’s the whole model.  So what drives growth in the Think AI business?  I mean, finding more customers, to say the least. And that becomes difficult because today everything is becoming a commodity. So one good learning, by the way, I need to share with the audience here. When you’re a small business, you think your brand is the value that you have. It’s the founders who are the brand. So it’s Manish and me. Manish, my business partner, is really big in productivity, project management, and that kind of thing. And I’m really good at building solutions using tech. And together we have about 55 years of experience.  And then our key team members are ex-Microsoft or MVPs, Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals. So we hire a really strong key team. And the team below, we can either fill with our members, hire our own members, or go to the vendors also, and we tell it to our clients also. So our delivery model is we are the ones who are delivering. The guarantee is taken by Manish and Dave, not by Think AI. We have gotten into that situation. We are about 95% successful, so there’s a 5% failure. And the failure is either because we have the wrong team member, the communication between the client and us was not clear, the scope was not clear, the definition of value and done was not clear, and we have learned from it.  So our business model is towards that, and that brings us growth because we work with a number of partners. Manish is part of a lot of Microsoft channel partner networks. We provide complementary services to those partners. So one channel is we work with a lot of partners because the trust is there. Authority and trust are the two factors we have understood which establish your business, and it’s the founders’ authority and trust, not the company. Company will build on its own. So we started building our own authority and trust, and that gets us growth. It’s not at the level we’d like, but we are happy.  You are happy. Okay. So what is your vision? What would you like to make out of this?  So we have an exit plan, at least on Think AI. And like I told you, Manish has his own. That is up to him. For me, I want to create this venture studio for disabled entrepreneurs, get the funds from here, and then harvest, go across the world. So three hobbies I have.  One is travel. Second is reading, writing stuff, books. And third is music. And entrepreneurship comes in this whole surroundings, in this whole ring, so it’s the foundation of it. So we’re going to build this disabled entrepreneurship venture studio with a little bit of funds from our exit, and hope to grow there and hope to retire or die with that thinking.  Love it. Love it. It’s fascinating. So you have a book that is on your LinkedIn page, Real-Time Business Intelligence Mastery. So tell me about this book. Why did you write it, and what’s it about?  Sure. So we went into a coaching program. Up until 2022, we were arrogant enough to say, “Oh yeah, we can do everything on our own.” And then slowly we realized we need help, and we started taking help. We went to a couple of coaches in India where they were coaching us either on how to manage operations and operational excellence, and then another coach who’s like a life/building-your-brand marketing coach, and he inspired us to write a book.  Now, I’ve been writing in my own native Hindi language, songs and compositions, but writing a book was a dream, and I thought it’s a big undertaking. But with their little bit of motivation and help, not in writing, but in the angle of what a book can bring. So I have a lot of experience working in midsize manufacturing organizations, working with CTOs and CIOs, and business intelligence is delayed. So it’s either a one-day delay or a week delay or a month delay, and it’s more reactive in nature.  So the book was more about how you can build a real-time business intelligence culture so that you can get the insights from your data, make actionable insights, take actions on it, and grow your business for those two imperatives I talked about, which is grow your revenue or increase your productivity and decrease your cost.  So are you writing about some of the things that you talked about? Leveraging AI, building AI agents?  It has more about—so I wrote it in 2022, I believe. It has a lot more detail about. AI was not as popular, right? I mean, I did write about AI in it, but it was more about building a data culture than AI. It does talk briefly about AI because real-time is going very closely with AI. That’s the enabler for AI insights or data insights through AI. So it does talk a little bit about AI, but it talks more about tech leaders like CIOs and CTOs. What do they need to do? How do they need to build a culture around harvesting data, bring the data, build the team, where to take it? So it has those details.  Okay. That’s fascinating. Who is this book for? Is it for founders? Is it for C-level executives? Who is the target?  Like I said, it’s for tech leaders, CIOs, and CTOs of midsize organizations.  Okay. That’s awesome. And these are the people that are your target customers as well at Think AI?  Yes. That’s our true ideal client profile too, and that’s whom we have worked with all our lives. So they’re close friends, target audience, and customers. Future customers and current customers.  All in one. All in one. That’s so nice when you write a book to your friends. That’s a very cool concept. So let me ask you this, Dave. If you had a magic wand, you’ve done a lot of things in your business, you built nine businesses. You learned from some of the failures that you had, which is part of entrepreneurship, and now you created AI agents, and then you have a second brain, and you’re leveraging all that technology. So if you had a magic wand and you could fix one thing in your business in the next 12 months, what would that be?  I wish I had more senior leadership. Any business works with delegation. We have a couple who are really amazing, and they wear a lot of hats. But growth depends on three things, right? Being in front of the right customer, having the right team, and having the right product. Our product is people, unfortunately and fortunately. Customers, we are very happy and excited, and they trust us. We know how to get to them. We know how to create value for them. We are very satisfied. Everybody would say, “I need more customers,” and we would do that too.  But I think more important is what product you are offering. So then people are what we are offering, and we are competing against big ones like Accenture and Avanade and Cognizant of the world in our business, the tech consulting business. But then we are not competing against cost; we are competing against value. So how do you create value? You find a valuable customer. They understand our language. The next level is, where is the product, which is the people? And that management becomes quite difficult. And harvesting and getting the right people in place is a job by itself.  So kudos to those large companies if they’re harvesting one, although that’s debatable because when we go to the client, they complain a lot about their resources as well. So harvesting the right product and the right team is the key. And how do you do that? If you have the right leaders on top. Two partners alone cannot do that. So building more leaders underneath is the key. We are able to build a few, and I wish we could build a lot more. So when you have the right core team, your growth comes in, is my belief system. It could be different for everyone else.  No, I think it’s a very deep insight, and very few people actually talk about this idea that the purpose of a business, especially in today’s AI age, is to build leaders. That’s your purpose, because people will take care of everything. They’re going to run your AI agents. They’re going to manifest your vision. But you can’t have just AI agents in a company, right?  Because then the mental load is so much on the leader, and then the single-person dependency becomes critical. So is this what you mean by this? Where do you come from with this idea of harvesting people and leaders in the business?  Absolutely. You said it well. Building leaders doesn’t just apply to an organization, whether small, medium, or big, but even to countries. If you don’t have the right leaders in place, it’s going to bite you back. And all cultures, some of the top management consultants will teach you to go into succession planning. That is what they really mean by that.  It’s not succession planning by, okay, replace a CEO with a CEO. It’s the mindset. Apple is a great example of it. Steve Jobs hired Tim Cook from Compaq, from that world, and he had that vision. Obviously, he had a mission, but he had the vision—who to take, where to take, and what they would do. And that legacy continues even today. So Apple didn’t change a single bit in their model. And people would argue and debate, and that’s fine.  But when I see it from my eye, he built a great leader. When he did that, the company stayed the same, right? So it’s not about what products Apple is creating today, whether it’s iPhone or iPad or Apple Vision Pro or some of the other things that they are doing, but it’s really that leader. Same thing went with Google, or Microsoft, Satya Nadella. And you see the right leaders were built by these founders. And by any means, we are not that big, and hopefully we can get to some place which is pretty good in our books.  But finding and building the right people, it gives you a lot of satisfaction, happiness, bliss, if you can give it back to somebody who’s capable enough. And I’m always in hunt of the right people, building the right team in place.  It’s so interesting you mention Apple because when Isaacson came out with the Steve Jobs biography, he said, basically, I think it’s in the preamble of the book, that Steve Jobs wanted people to remember him not for the products that he created, but the company. So his biggest contribution was creating a company. And I didn’t get what he meant by it.  But if you witness the last—since he died 13 years ago—the last 13 years, this company has gone from strength to strength. Ninety percent of its market capitalization has been created since he died, right? So it keeps growing and keeps going from strength to strength, and that is the culture and the people that he built. This is the company he built. So it’s quite an amazing idea.  I was about to comment on company. Something came back to me or reminded me that companies generally build on three pillars: customer, people, and culture. And if you don’t have the right balance of it—so, the right people, but if you don’t have the right culture, they’re going to run away. If you don’t have the right customers, you should have the ability to say no to certain types of customers too. Like Apple never targeted small, cheap products.  And when I say cheap, meaning which doesn’t have the right quality in place, not about the cost. It’s always cost versus quality. So they have really struck the right balance in those three angles, and I think that’s the right way to do it. Some are able to do it, some are able to push through to do it, and some are not. But that’s where I think the focus needs to be if you are a founder. Find that right balance of people, client or customer, and culture.  Yeah.  And that is your core values too.  Yeah. I agree with you. That’s wonderful. If you are listening to this conversation with Dave Goyal, and you would like to learn more about him and what he does and Think AI Corporation, where should our listeners go to learn more?  Thank you for this opportunity, first of all. And people can find me on LinkedIn by my name, Dave Goyal. I’m very active there. I recently started a YouTube channel with the name Dave Goyal, so you can find me on YouTube. And mainly on LinkedIn, I have a newsletter on AI, and I’m pretty passionate about what’s happening in AI.  So I even publish AI news this week, but with a different angle, a builder’s angle in mind. And last but not least, you can connect with me through LinkedIn for a 15-, 30-minute call. No angle there. I will just come and help you if you really want to do something with AI. I can listen to your challenges or your fear of missing out, if that’s the case, and tell you if AI is the right fit for you or not, and what you can do on your own also. And if you need our help, we are happy to.  That’s fantastic. So take Dave up on his offer, which I think is very generous. And obviously, Dave, you know what you’re talking about. You built a second brain. You’re running AI agents. Your C-suite is chock-full of AI agents, which is very impressive. I’d love to learn more about this myself.  So if you’re curious about that, make sure you book a call with Dave or check out his stuff. Where is your newsletter? Is it a Substack? Where can people find your newsletter?  It’s on LinkedIn. It’s called Data & AI Demystified in my profile.  Okay. So that’s easy. So we can go to Dave’s LinkedIn profile. 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AI is creating new possibilities for corporate security, but readiness depends on far more than adopting a new tool. Ontic CEO and co-founder Lukas Quanstrom joins Manish to explain why connected, governed data and clearly defined workflows are essential for trustworthy AI outcomes. They discuss the difference between using AI for efficiency and using it to achieve foresight at scale, where systems continuously identify patterns and surface risks before teams think to ask. Lukas also shares practical steps security leaders can take now, from choosing a focused use case to measuring whether teams can reach evidence-backed decisions faster. Their conversation offers a grounded look at how generative and agentic AI could reshape security operations while keeping governance, accountability, and human judgment at the center. You'll learn: Why connected, governed data is the foundation of AI readiness How foresight at scale differs from simply making existing work faster Practical steps for building trusted, evidence-backed AI workflows Take Ontic's AI Readiness Assessment here. Enjoying this episode? Take a minute to rate and review the show.

There should be more to our lives than just doing well for ourselves. Manish Sabharwal joins Amit Varma in episode 451 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe his journey from being a successful entrepreneur to trying to change India. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Manish Sabharwal at LinkedIn and Indian Express. 2. TeamLease. 3. Kashmir Under 370: A Personal History -- Mahendra Sabharwal with Manish Sabharwal. 4. Made in India: The Story of Desh Bandhu Gupta, Lupin and Indian Pharma -- Manish Sabharwal and Sundeep Khanna. 5. A Masterclass on Regulation (and Deregulation) -- Episode 442 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan). 6. The Heckman Equation — a website based on James Heckman's work. 7. The Agony And The Ecstasy -- Irving Stone. 8. Lust For Life -- Irving Stone. 9. Exit, Voice, and Loyalty -- Albert O Hirschman. 10. The Passions and the Interests -- Albert O Hirschman. 11. Jailed for Doing Business: The 26,134 Imprisonment Clauses in India's Business Laws. 12. The Vishnu Sahasranama. 13. The Great Transformation -- Karl Polanyi. 14. Wealth and Power -- Orville Schell and John Delury. 15. Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government Is Holding Indians Back — Subhashish Bhadra. 16. Subhashish Bhadra on Our Dysfunctional State — Episode 333 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Lake Wobegon Days -- Garrison Keillor. 18. In Defence of Politics -- Bernard Crick. 19. The Overton Window. 20. India's Problem is Poverty, Not Inequality — Amit Varma. 21. Where Has All the Education Gone? — Lant Pritchett. 22. India After Gandhi -- Ramachandra Guha. 23. Strategy -- Lawrence Freedman. 24. Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China -- Ezra Vogel. This episode is sponsored by CTQ Compounds. Check out The Daily Reader and FutureStack. Use the code UNSEEN for Rs 2500 off. Amit Varma, Shruti Rajagopalan and Pranay Kotasthane have just started a new YouTube Show called Watching the Wheels. You must watch it. You must! You simply must!! It's mast!!! Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. And have you read Amit's newsletter? It's madly active right now! Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'Ancestor' by Simahina.

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen is joined by Manish Karira and Ralph Summerford for a bull and bear debate on CATL, the world's largest battery maker. Manish presents the bull case, arguing that a company most listeners have never heard of is becoming the backbone of the global energy infrastructure, powering EVs, stabilizing power grids, and feeding AI data centers. Ralph, a forensic accountant, presents the bear case, digging into price deflation, geopolitical risk, and whether CATL's US licensing model is capital-light growth or a defensive retreat. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:58) Why Manish is bullish on CATL, the world's largest battery maker with 40% global market share and a founder-led culture of relentless R&D. (00:14:43) Why energy storage for AI data centers and the LRS licensing model in the US are two growth engines the market may not have fully priced in. (00:30:59) The bear case for CATL, including price deflation, a temporary margin windfall, the unwinding of its interest-free supplier float, and key-man risk. (00:58:28) How battery swapping and leasing could transform CATL from selling a battery once to owning the asset for its entire lifetime. (01:03:09) How to think about CATL's valuation at 18 times operating profit, its 150+ strategic stakes including DeepSeek, and why the Hong Kong shares trade at a premium to the mainland listing. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Stig Brodersen's ⁠Portfolio and Track Record⁠.  Meet Ralph at our Intrinsic Value Conference in NYC on September 19. Connect with Ralph on LinkedIn or send him an email at ralph.summerford@gmail.com. Contact Manish Karira on LinkedIn. Related ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠Plaud⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Plus500⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Netsuite⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Scribe⁠⁠ References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Manish Goregaokar, a senior software engineer and member of the Rust security response team, to discuss what LLMs do to the cost side of running a sophisticated con. They walk through a scam built for programmers: a plausible company, a few rounds of interviews, and an NDA signed via "sign in with email" that quietly hands an attacker the identity account everything else resets against. A version of it hit at least five people in the Rust community within days of Manish publishing on the subject, and Patrick describes being targeted himself by someone posing as a Bloomberg reporter who wanted him on a Zoom call with a codec problem. They also cover money mules and the three stages of laundering, the $25 million Hong Kong transfer authorized on a fully deepfaked video call, and why the only durable individual defense is refusing to trust any communication you did not initiate.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/what-llms-do-to-the-economics-of-scams-with-manish-goregaokar/ –Presenting Sponsors: Mercury, MongoDB & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury's new feature Command brings an LLM directly into your banking interface, so checking balances, finding invoices, or sending a wire is as easy as asking. Apply online in minutes at https://mercury.com/. If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMSWhat's the point of building faster with AI if your database can't keep up? MongoDB's native data model mirrors the language LLMs already speak. Ship at the speed of AI while staying ACID compliant at Fortune 500 scale. Start building at https://mongodb.com/ai.–Links:Manish Goregaokar's blog: https://manishearth.github.io/  Manish on X: https://x.com/ManishEarth–Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:27) The future of the con is already here(01:40) Scams are run like businesses(03:30) A scam aimed at programmers(05:12) Why single sign-on is the one ring to rule them all(06:50) Persistent threats against individuals(08:58) What LLMs change about cost(11:40) Manual scams and business email compromise(14:30) How money movement constrains scammers(17:39) The industry that helps you pay ransoms(19:32) Bespoke attacks on individual targets(21:41) The Rust community gets targeted(23:02) Supply chain attacks and long-lived impersonation(24:58) Money mules and the three stages of laundering(28:35) Why law enforcement struggles with internet crime(30:01) Sponsors: Mercury │ Granola(33:03) Patriotic hackers and the post-Soviet talent pool(35:27) What individuals can do(36:27) Only trust communication you initiate(38:21) Wire fraud in real estate closings(41:07) Why legitimate institutions look like scams(45:22) Who eats the loss(47:21) Sponsor: MongoDB(48:12) Why banks can't just block new payees(50:45) Verification protocols and family passwords(53:07) Urgency and secrecy(54:44) Systemic fixes and who pays(57:55) Open weights and the coming wave(01:02:17) Wrap

Welcome to the Homeopathy247 Podcast! In this episode, host Mary Greensmith is joined by homeopath Manish Luthra to dive into the absolute basics and uncover the true history of natural medicine. If you have ever caught yourself asking, "what is homeopathy exactly?" this is the perfect episode for you! A Journey into Natural Healing Manish shares his personal journey of discovering homeopathy twenty years ago in India. After suffering from severe shoulder and neck pain, a few simple homeopathic drops provided immediate relief. This sparked a lifelong passion. However, as he began talking to others about his new career, he realized a massive public misconception. While nearly everyone claims to know about this practice, they frequently confuse it with herbalism, essential oils, or general naturopathy. The True Origins of Homeopathy Many people mistakenly believe this healing modality originated in Asia or India. In reality, it is a Western medicine system founded 240 years ago in Germany by Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. Dissatisfied with the harsh, often harmful medical practices of his time, Dr. Hahnemann began translating medical texts. When he questioned a theory about how Peruvian bark (quinine) treated malaria, he decided to test the substance on himself. He discovered that the bark produced malaria-like symptoms in a healthy person. This incredible realization led to the foundational homeopathic principle: like cures like. The Rulebooks of Healing Dr. Hahnemann did not just experiment; he meticulously documented his findings. Manish explains the three core pillars of homeopathic literature: The Organon: The ultimate rulebook detailing the philosophy and precise principles of classical homeopathic practice. Materia Medica: The detailed encyclopedia of remedies and their specific healing capabilities. The Repertory: A systematic index of symptoms to help practitioners find the exact match for a patient. A Global, Green Medicine Did you know that the World Health Organization recognizes homeopathy as the second-largest medicine system in the world? From its early boom in America during the 1800s to its massive, government-funded presence in India today, it is a truly global practice. Manish beautifully summarizes it as a "green medicine"—it uses minimum doses, is incredibly gentle, is not tested on animals, and is even used successfully in veterinary care and farming. Homeopathy focuses on the law of individualization. It looks at your unique physical and emotional symptoms rather than just treating a generic disease label. It is a highly principled, time-tested approach that works with your body's natural healing abilities. As Manish beautifully puts it, if you have never tried it, you have absolutely nothing to lose! Important links mentioned in this episode: Visit Manish's website: https://homeopathyhealsyou.com/ Know more about Manish: https://homeopathy247.com/professional-homeopaths-team/manish-luthra/ Read our blogs to learn more about homeopathy: https://homeopathy247.com/category/prescribing/   You can also subscribe to our podcast channels available on your favourite podcast listening app below: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeopathy247-podcast/id1628767810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rjXAReQ33hGceW1E50dk Follow us on our social media accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathy247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeopathy247 You can also visit our website at https://homeopathy247.com/

In this special episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans speaks with Manish Sood, founder and CEO of Reltio, about the rapidly changing relationship among enterprise data, AI, and business strategy following SAP's acquisition of Reltio. Sood explains why trusted, interoperable data is becoming increasingly important as enterprises embrace agentic AI and autonomous business processes. He also discusses why AI models themselves may increasingly become commoditized, how organizations can bridge legacy and next-generation technology, and the ideas behind his new book, Agentic Intelligence: Strategy at the Speed of Data. Data Powers Agentic AI Data Becomes the Differentiator: Sood argues that enterprises should stop viewing data simply as another asset and instead recognize it as an interoperable asset that becomes more valuable as it is put to work across the organization. This distinction becomes particularly important as AI capabilities spread. If businesses eventually gain access to broadly comparable AI models, competitive differentiation will increasingly come from proprietary enterprise knowledge: decades of customer information, operational history, relationships, and business context. AI Creates Unavoidable Urgency: Enterprise transformation once proceeded at what Sood describes as a relatively organic pace. AI has fundamentally changed that dynamic by creating an enormous pull on organizations to move more quickly. Executives might still feel uncertainty about AI, but another fear has become even stronger: getting left behind. That competitive pressure is creating urgency around experimentation, investment, and execution. Sood sees this as potentially healthy because it forces organizations to reconsider technology and processes that previously seemed difficult to change. Strategy Still Beats Shiny Objects: AI's extraordinary pace doesn't eliminate the fundamentals of good business strategy. Sood notes that every major technology cycle produces a new "shiny object" that organizations race to adopt, sometimes before determining the architecture, strategy, and business value required to make it useful. AI shouldn't become another example. Enterprises absolutely need to embrace the technology, but Sood argues that they cannot sacrifice disciplined thinking about what they are trying to accomplish. That idea sits at the center of Agentic Intelligence. The Big Quote: "Our thesis has always been that data is not just an asset. Data is the interoperable asset that needs to be used.” More from Manish Sood and Reltio: Follow Manish on LinkedIn and learn more about Reltio and SAP at the following links: Reltio: Agentic AI Readiness Research, SAP Business Data Cloud, and Reltio: Building a Foundation for Agentic AI Visit Cloud Wars for more.

From the NEET Exam Paper Leak and student protests at Jantar Mantar to the coaching factory culture and the reality behind the resignation of hundreds of scientists from ISRO, we discussed it all with Ex-ISRO Scientist and Educator Manish Purohit.India's education system is under immense pressure, and students are paying the price.In this conversation, Manish Purohit (Nimbus Education | BITS Pilani | Ex-ISRO) joins Coach & Podcast Host Gaurav Arora to uncover the truth behind the NEET paper leak, the accountability of the NTA, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, the growing mental health crisis among students, and why India's coaching ecosystem needs serious reform.The conversation also takes us inside ISRO, where Manish shares what life as a scientist is really like, why more than 700 scientists have resigned over the past 12 years, how India's private space sector is evolving, and what the National Quantum Mission means for the country's future.About the GuestManish Purohit is a BITS Pilani alumnus and former ISRO Scientist who worked on satellite and interplanetary missions. After leaving ISRO, he co-founded Nimbus Education, where he mentors NEET and JEE aspirants while also advising deep-tech and space startups.In this episode, we discuss:• How the NEET 2024 paper leak happened and who should be held accountable• The role of the NTA and whether real reforms are possible• Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and what it actually changes• Student protests at Jantar Mantar and what aspirants were demanding• The mental health crisis behind India's competitive exams• The reality of Kota and Sikar's coaching culture• Management quota in medical colleges and the debate around merit• What life inside ISRO is actually like• Why 700+ scientists have resigned from ISRO in the last 12 years• ISRO vs India's private space sector, including Skyroot, Vikram, and Agnikul• India's National Quantum Mission and the global race against ChinaWhether you're a NEET or JEE aspirant, a parent, someone curious about ISRO, or simply interested in India's education system, science, and technology, this episode offers a perspective that goes beyond the headlines.Timestamps:00:00 NEET Leak Outrage00:57 Is Resignation Enough02:20 How Papers Leak06:00 NEET Pressure Cooker09:44 Coaching Hubs and Buyers18:26 Student Mental Health20:01 Mentoring Struggling Kids29:02 Leaving ISRO for Education34:19 Life Inside ISRO39:00 Why Scientists Resign47:01 Space Startups Boom51:10 China Speed Explained57:22 India Deeptech Missions01:02:58 Why India Is Great01:05:58 Closing ThanksSubscribe to The xMonks Drive with Gaurav Arora for weekly conversations with CEOs, Scientists, Monks, and Changemakers where soulful insight meets real-world wisdom.

In this episode, Dr. Manish Sapra, System Vice President of Behavioral Health and Collaborative Service Lines for CommonSpirit Health, discusses strategies to expand access to behavioral healthcare, strengthen integrated care models, and address growing mental health needs through innovation and collaboration.

In this episode, Dr. Manish Sapra, System Vice President of Behavioral Health and Collaborative Service Lines for CommonSpirit Health, discusses strategies to expand access to behavioral healthcare, strengthen integrated care models, and address growing mental health needs through innovation and collaboration.

Manish Dasaur is a Managing Director at PwC with over 20 years in data and AI, having helped 100+ clients navigate AI disruption and extract real business value from data, AI, and agentic AI initiatives. In this episode, he breaks down why most enterprise AI programs stall — and the playbook the winners are using instead.Huge thanks to PwC for supporting this episode!

Growth doesn't happen by accident. It's built through accountability, transparency, and the willingness to challenge conventional thinking. In this rebroadcast of the Rainmaker Podcast, Dakota Founder & CEO Gui Costin sits down with Potomac CEO/CIO Manish Khatta to discuss the systems, leadership principles, and content strategies fueling Potomac's rapid growth. From implementing EOS and creating a culture of accountability to building a sales organization powered by CRM data and consistent communication, Manish shares the lessons he's learned as a CEO and business builder. Gui and Manish dive into one of the most overlooked opportunities in wealth management today: content creation. They explore why most firms get content wrong, how authentic storytelling outperforms product pitches, and why creating content at scale can become a firm's greatest competitive advantage. The conversation covers leadership, transparency, company culture, hiring, sales execution, CRM best practices, and the mindset required to grow both people and businesses in an increasingly competitive industry. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM-212-20260626 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mature GSOC does far more than monitor alarms. Manish speaks with Nick Saroka, Vice President of Operations at Exlog Global, about turning the GSOC into an enterprise nerve center that supports decisions across the business. Nick explains how teams can connect threat monitoring to organizational objectives, determine when to escalate with incomplete information, and earn credibility through relationships and repeated performance. He also explores AI's role as a force multiplier for intelligence collection and dissemination while keeping human validation and judgment in the loop. The conversation closes with practical career advice for analysts who want to understand the businesses they protect and create greater organizational value. You'll learn: How to align GSOC intelligence with business objectives and operational decisions What to weigh when moving from monitoring to escalation and action Where AI can accelerate intelligence workflows without replacing human judgment Similar episodes: Building Next-Gen GSOCs with Visa's Niall Herlehy A Modern Approach to Managing GSOCs with Jesse Leeds Fail Forward: Lessons in Leadership and Innovation with Jacob Valdez Embracing Change in Corporate Security: Strategies for Modernization with Ryan Schonfeld of HiveWatch If you're enjoying this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the show.

What if the biggest transformation in your life begins with a simple shift in perspective—not from believing life is happening to you, but realizing it is happening through you? In this episode, we explore Be The Magic: 4 Phases to Transform Your Life by Manish Chauhan, a practical and deeply reflective guide that blends timeless spiritual wisdom with modern psychology, neuroscience, and real-life coaching. Together, we'll unpack the book's four transformative phases—Victimhood, Intention, Inspiration, and Awakening—and discover how each stage offers an opportunity to move toward greater clarity, purpose, and inner freedom. We'll also dive into the book's MAGICx framework, which combines Meditation, Affirmation, Gratitude, Inspiration, Compassion, and eXercise into an actionable daily practice. Along the way, we'll explore ideas inspired by vision boards, present-moment awareness, The Work of Byron Katie, the Silva Method, minimalism, surrender, and other powerful approaches to personal growth—all woven together into an accessible roadmap for lasting transformation. Whether you're seeking greater fulfillment in your relationships, career, health, finances, or spiritual life, this conversation will leave you with practical insights, thought-provoking questions, and simple practices you can begin using today. If you're ready to stop waiting for life to change and start becoming the source of that change, this episode is for you. It's time to stop chasing magic—and start being it.

1. Why Cash Isn't Always Safe Why holding too much cash can quietly reduce purchasing power over time. How inflation can become one of the biggest threats to long-term wealth. 2. Finding the Right Balance Between Liquidity and Growth How much cash investors should realistically hold in a portfolio. Why balancing liquidity with long-term growth is essential for financial resilience. 3. Alternative Ways to Protect Capital Understanding money market funds and their role in wealth preservation. How these can offer flexibility, liquidity and attractive returns compared to traditional cash holdings. 4. The Role of Gilts in a Balanced Portfolio Why government bonds still play an important role in portfolio protection. How gilts can help provide stability during periods of market volatility. 5. Why Diversification Matters More Than Ever How spreading wealth across multiple asset classes reduces risk. Why diversification remains one of the most effective strategies in uncertain markets. 6. Building Your Portfolio the Right Way Why most investors build portfolios in the wrong order. The importance of creating strong foundations before pursuing higher-risk opportunities. 7. Understanding the GPI Framework and Taking Control of Your Wealth How Growth, Protection and Income work together in a well-structured portfolio. Why balancing all three creates a more resilient long-term strategy. How understanding fees, income strategies like options, and financial education can help you take greater control of your wealth and pass it on effectively to the next generation. Actionable Takeaways: Review how much cash you're currently holding and whether it's working hard enough for you Assess whether your portfolio is truly diversified across multiple asset classes Audit all investment-related fees across pensions, platforms and fund managers Build your portfolio from the ground up—start with strong foundations before adding speculative investments Focus on balancing growth, protection and income in your overall strategy Explore ways to create additional income streams from existing assets Start involving your family in wealth conversations to build long-term financial confidence and capability Building wealth isn't about chasing the next big opportunity. It's about creating a clear strategy, staying disciplined, and making intentional decisions that serve both your present and your future. Resources: WealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealth Invest Like A Pro - Invest with clarity: Growth, diversification and income Invest Like A Pro Podcast WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Download our FREE Pensions and Inheritance Tax Guide Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

Created to be Manish It might not be an exaggeration to say that many western societies are experiencing a crisis of manhood. Two and half millenniums ago Socrates was asked, “What is a virtuous (good) man?” Plato recorded Socrates long answer in The Republic in which Socrates defined what a virtuous man was, and how a society could organised and governed to ensure it could be achieved. The essence of the Socratic answer included: A society can help to produce a virtuous man by: * having him born to good parents. * educating him in manners, literature, rhetoric, logic, mathematics, ethics, religion and art. * ensuring that he is governed by virtuous leaders of impeccable character. * training him so that he is physically strong and able to provide for his wife and children. How might we answer the same question today? What is a good man today? Socrates answered this question by asking his various enquirers questions evoking them to think about the answer as they were walking to an event in the distant city. Throughout this study, I will also be asking questions of you that are designed to also make you think and consider the possible answers. Here's why I think this is an important question for Christian men to consider and to answer: (i) Abusive men are the main perpetrators of sexual abuse against women and children; (ii) men comprise the higher percentage of prison populations in western societies by a long way; and, (iii) most of the men in prisons have no meaningful relationships with their father. This is why I think we have a crisis of manhood! Can we find answer to the question, “What is a good man?” in the pages of the Bible? Not only do I think we can, I think that once we have answered this question and are forced to ask another follow-on question: How can we as the Church be a solution to this crisis of manhood? And that is the humble goal of this series. But first we have to lay a foundation from the Bible and it is going to involve me being a little bit nerdy before we can...

Manish Vora is the CEO and co-founder of the Museum of Ice Cream. He is known by his employees as “Flavor Flav” and he has built a global brand that welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually to its sprinkle-fueled worlds in the United States and Asia.A Yale graduate, Manish left his cushy Wall Street job to build life-size pools of sprinkles and unite people of all ages through ice cream. He has coined the term “experiums” to describe the immersive, multi-sensory experiences that the museum creates: spaces designed to spark imagination, play, and connection. After facing near bankruptcy during the pandemic, the museum began to thrive after doubling down on joy and human connection.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceNotre Dame Family WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: MuseumOfIceCream.comFacebook: Museum of Ice CreamInstagram: @manishmasLinkedIn: Manish VoraFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: The Inn at Bay Fortune - Prince Edward Island, CanadaFacebook: The Inn at Bay FortuneInstagram: @InnAtBayFortune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need an original idea to start a company? Do you need to be a consumer of your category? Do you need the "right" co-founders?Manish Taneja was none of those things. He grew up in Faridabad a self-described "frog of his own well." He went to IIT and "felt very small." He became a banker, then an investor, then started a beauty company with two other male engineers, with no female co-founder, and no personal stake in the category. He still built Purplle into one of India's largest beauty platforms.In this episode of Unstarted, Avnish Bajaj and Manish sit down to work through the questions that every founder without a clear edge asks themselves:1. Do you need an original idea, or is it okay to be a "copycat entrepreneur"?  When VCs tell you your team is missing something 2. Do you fix the weakness or back your strength? – How do you find a wedge in a category where everyone else has more money, more experience, and more insider knowledge? 3. What do you do when your ego won't let you leave — and is that the thing keeping you in the game? 4. How do you build responsibly without losing your edge?Manish's answer to all of it, in the end, comes down to two lines: back your strengths, and build responsibly. This conversation is about how he got there.Chapters00:00 The $100 million mistake01:55 Faridabad, the frog in the well03:03 Feeling small at IIT, and the speech that changed everything05:31 Lehman, Avendus, and the long apprenticeship08:52 "I was the original copycat entrepreneur"12:58 The feedback from Matrix: no woman co-founder14:54 Why beauty, and why now17:52 Dabau early: the rosemary water playbook22:00 How Purplle won Kerala (and met the priests)26:02 The internal compass, and saying no to Thrasios28:53 Why your ego won't let you leave30:36 Why he built in Bombay33:17 The IPO question35:49 Build responsibly

Most organizations deploying AI today cannot answer a deceptively simple question. Which model is actually running in their environment?It is not a hypothetical concern. Model substitution, supply chain compromise, adversarial fine-tuning, and jurisdictional compliance gaps are all live risk vectors — and the industry has largely been relying on contractual guarantees from AI vendors rather than technical controls to address them.That gap is exactly what Project VAIL was built to close.In this episode I sat down with Manish Shah, Co-founder and CEO of Project VAIL (Verifiable Artificial Intelligence Layer). Manish is a repeat founder with 20+ years of company building experience, including as co-founder of LiveRamp, and he is now bringing that background to one of the most consequential unsolved problems in AI security, provably knowing and verifying which model is executing in your environment at runtime.VAIL's approach combines two core technologies. Behavioral fingerprinting creates a unique, verifiable identity for AI models based on how they actually behave during inference, without relying on access to model weights or architecture. ZkTorch, developed in collaboration with researchers at UIUC, brings zero-knowledge proofs to large generative AI models for the first time at practical scale, enabling cryptographic verification of model computations without exposing sensitive model internals.We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including:Why behavioral fingerprinting is a fundamentally different and more resilient approach to model identification How model identity becomes a critical security primitive as agentic AI deployments expand Detecting prohibited and derivative models, including open-source models derived from Chinese-origin foundations like DeepSeek and Qwen Where frameworks like NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act fall short on model verification requirements How verified model fingerprints fit into zero-trust architectures for AI systems and agentic workflows What standardization for verifiable AI needs to look like and which bodies should be driving itModel verification is not a niche research problem. It is becoming a foundational requirement for AI governance, compliance, and security in regulated industries and high-stakes deployments alike. This episode gives you both the technical grounding and the strategic context to understand why.

In this episode of Conquer Risk, we bring you a special guest appearance by Potomac CEO Manish Khatta on the Billion Dollar Backstory podcast, hosted by Stacey Havener. You may be familiar with Stacy's work or even heard her on this very Podcast. This is a fascinating listen, recorded not long after Potomac first crossed the $1B AUM mark. It is at the same time a fantastic time capsule of Manish in that moment, and a study in consistency, as so much of it rings as true today (at nearly $4B) as it did then. For advisors looking to scale, brand build, and continually evolve their practice, we believe you will find this conversation insightful with clear takeaways. Enjoy the show. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM-207-20260422 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The data is in – and it's not pretty.After surveying 303 agencies and consultancies through the Business Maturity Quiz, we've launched The Maturity Gap Report, revealing just how wide the gap really is between the firms where operations is a strength and everyone else.In this episode, Harv is joined by operations consultant Manish Kapur and FinOps expert Rich Brett to walk through the headline findings – and what they actually mean for the way your business is run. Here are a few of the headlines they discuss:Role clarity is rarer than you think – only 35% of firms have clearly defined roles, and the knock-on effects reach everything from project delivery to decision-making bottlenecksMost operational knowledge lives in people's heads – just 21% of firms have documented their best practices, leaving businesses one resignation away from losing it allAutomation remains an untapped opportunity – only one in eight firms have automated any meaningful part of how they work, in 2026Time tracking data is being wasted – 41% of firms track time accurately, but only 13% are using that data to make decisions or course-correct mid-projectForecasting with confidence is the exception, not the rule – only one in four firms can forecast margins, revenue, and capacity with any real certaintyScale readiness is a widespread concern – just 13% of firms believe their operating model is ready for what's aheadIf you want to know where your business sits against the 303 firms in the report – and what separates the top performers from the rest – this is the episode to start with.This was originally recorded as a live webinar – if you'd prefer to watch with the presentation slides, head to YouTube here: https://youtu.be/GfQ-raYcGQgReady to take action to level up?1) Take the business maturity quiz – https://bit.ly/assess-business-maturity2) Read The Maturity Gap Report – https://scoro.com/blog/maturity-gap3) Subscribe to The Handbook: The Ops Podcast for the upcoming maturity series – https://linktr.ee/handbookpodcastAdditional Resources:

In this episode of The Index Podcast, Alex Kehaya sits down with Manish Dutta, Founder & CEO of Alpha Ledger, to unpack what it really takes to bring financial markets on-chain, the right way.Alpha Ledger is building regulated infrastructure that allows real-world assets (RWAs), equities, treasuries, and private credit to move on-chain with compliance, programmability, and real ownership at the core. This isn't about hype or speculation, it's about upgrading decades-old financial rails and unlocking global, 24/7 access to capital markets.In this conversation, we dive into:Why tokenization isn't a crypto trend, but a financial infrastructure upgradeThe critical difference between narrative tokenization vs. real asset ownershipWhy broker-dealers, transfer agents, and regulation matter on-chainHow digital asset treasuries and on-chain origination are reshaping capital formationWhy Solana is emerging as a serious layer for regulated financial assetsWhat happens when tokenization becomes boring and why that's the real winThis episode is a must-watch for founders building in crypto, institutions exploring RWAs, and anyone trying to understand how TradFi and on-chain finance are finally converging.For more information:Learn more about Alpha Ledger and follow the conversation directly from the source:Alpha Ledger website: https://www.alphaledger.com/Manish Dutta on X: https://x.com/dutta_manish?s=20Team & ecosystem updates on X: https://x.com/OmitowojuP?s=20Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Dr. Manish Patel, co-founder and CEO of Jiva.ai and Chair of the AI Subcommittee at the BIA, where he advises the UK Government on AI policy, data privacy and healthcare applications. With a PhD in Modelling of Complex Systems from UCL and nearly a decade building algorithmic trading systems in investment banking, Manish brings a rare depth of perspective to the most overhyped term in healthcare right now.In this episode, we cut through the noise on AI. Manish challenges the very language we use, explaining why most of what gets called "AI" is really machine learning, why large language models are fundamentally not intelligent and why that distinction has very real consequences when lives are on the line. We look at where AI genuinely adds value in healthcare, from radiology to NHS administrative workflows, and where it is being dangerously overhyped, including some very pointed thoughts on using consumer-grade LLMs to make clinical diagnoses.We also explore how clinicians should think about AI as an augmenter rather than a replacement, why the productivity gains are real and where Manish believes the biggest untapped opportunity in healthcare actually sits. He closes with a frank take on what impressive AI looks like in a real clinical environment versus a polished demo and why the world is heading toward a very small group of people who truly understand what is happening under the hood.Thanks for tuning in to Episode 99. Don't forget to subscribe and check the show notes to learn more about Manish's work at Jiva.ai and his advisory role shaping UK AI policy in healthcare.Timestamps[00:00:28] From the Human Genome Project to Machine Learning: Manish's Academic Origins [00:02:09] AI Has Been Around Since the 1950s: The History Most People Don't Know [00:04:09] Why Tacking "AI" onto Your Product Name Is a Problem [00:05:24] Where Healthcare AI Really Is: Step Three Not Step 100 [00:06:06] Why Using Grok for Medical Diagnosis IsDangerous [00:09:48] Should Clinicians Be Scared AI Will Take Their Jobs?[00:12:18] How to Actually Start Learning About AI: Where to Begin [00:14:01] Writing the Book on AI Agents in 2011 [00:18:04] The Biggest Untapped Opportunity: Administrative AI Not Diagnostic AI [00:20:40] What Real Clinical AI Success Looks Like vs a Polished DemoConnect with Manish- ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-patel/Learn more about Jiva ai - ⁠⁠⁠https://jiva.ai/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the biggest mistake you can make as a founder is signing Apple as your first customer?Manish Jindal spent 10 years at Cloudflare as employee #45, helping take the company from $10 million revenue to a $60 billion public company. Manish breaks down the Cloudflare playbook: why they intentionally said “no” to Fortune 500 companies early on to protect their product, and how a single phone call from a CIO birthed their entire enterprise motion.Throughout his career, Manish has joined companies that already showed early product–market fit in large markets, allowing him to spend a decade helping scale them. Now as the President at Arize, he is building the “plumbing” that allows giants like Walmart and Uber to move from building AI agents to real-world production.We discuss why “boring” infrastructure is a more durable bet than flashy AI apps, and why owning the data remains the ultimate competitive edge. Manish also shares insights on building Go-To-Market (GTM) teams in the Cloudflare era and how that strategy has shifted in the AI era.If you are a founder or leader trying to scale a startup, this episode with Manish Jindal is for you.00:00 – Trailer01:00 – How Manish chose companies with early PMF03:45 – Founder's belief is most important04:35 – Entering dev tooling when it wasn't popular08:20 – Never leave a Co. you believe in for wrong reasons09:45 – The “boring” industries that do well in Long run12:40 – It's easy to build an agent, but hard to scale one15:06 – Why infra won't be winner-take-all18:02 – The keepers of data will win20:20 – From million to billion in Cloudflare's journey21:32 – The “holy sh*t” moment happens fast for Cloudflare24:30 – The CIO call that led to Cloudflare's enterprise plan27:04 – $50M and $100M ARR path of Cloudflare28:33 – Build enterprise motion slowly or aggressively?29:51 – Why Cloudflare didn't want Apple as customer32:10 – Early PMF at Splunk, Cloudflare, and Arize35:40 – Choosing only decade-long stints39:01 – Why Manish didn't start his own company43:37 – How GTM has changed in the AI world54:25 – What agents need to work well in production01:00:51 – Which enterprise use cases qualify for AI?01:03:52 – What went wrong with Air Canada Agent?01:04:52 – How customers are discovered01:09:01 – Claude & Cursor are the most powerful agents today01:10:55 – How Manish chooses companies to invest in01:15:15 – Why acquisitions will become the Norm01:18:35 – Technology is not a moat anymore-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

Prof. Dr. Manish Pokharel, Dean of the School of Engineering at Kathmandu University.

Our BTS Live series continues - this time from Shoptalk 2026!  In this minisode, Dave speaks with Manish Sharma from Think Blue about the next phase of AI in digital commerce.As AI moves beyond experimentation, the focus is shifting toward workflow automation, productivity gains, and measurable business impact.Manish shares how he's seeing this evolve across brands, retailers, and technology partners — and why the next step is proving real, scalable value across the ecosystem. Connect with Manish on LinkedInFollow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedInLearn More about It'sRapidIs your PDP ready for AI? Get Your Free PDP Readiness AuditTheme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Sky High Adventures: Discovering Hidden Views of Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-03-27-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के एक भव्य गगनचुंबी इमारत में वसंत की सुबह थी।En: It was a spring morning in a magnificent skyscraper in Delhi.Hi: आसमान में होली के रंग बिखरे हुए थे, और दिल्ली की चमकीली सड़कों पर हर ओर खुशियों की गूंज थी।En: Colors of Holi were scattered in the sky, and echoes of happiness were everywhere on the bright streets of Delhi.Hi: यह दृश्य इतना खूबसूरत था कि हर कोई उसे बस निहारता रह गया।En: The scene was so beautiful that everyone just kept admiring it.Hi: स्कूल ने इस खास मौके के लिए एक फील्ड ट्रिप का आयोजन किया था, जिसमें राहुल, अनन्या और मनीष जैसे छात्र शामिल थे।En: A school had organized a field trip for this special occasion, which included students like Rahul, Ananya, and Manish.Hi: राहुल हमेशा से जिज्ञासा से भरा रहता था।En: Rahul had always been filled with curiosity.Hi: आज का दिन उसके लिए भी खास था।En: Today was a special day for him as well.Hi: उसके अध्यापक ने उन्हें बताया था कि इस इमारत में एक गुप्त जगह है, जहां से पूरा दिल्ली शहर देखा जा सकता है।En: His teacher had told them there was a secret spot in this building from where the entire city of Delhi could be seen.Hi: राहुल ने सोचा, "क्या मैं उस जगह को खोज सकता हूं?" लेकिन उसके दोस्तों को उस पर यकीन नहीं था।En: Rahul thought, "Can I find that place?" But his friends didn't believe him.Hi: इमारत के भीतर, बच्चों की टोली घूम रही थी, और राहुल का मन दिलचस्पी से भर गया था।En: Inside the building, the group of children was roaming around, and Rahul was full of interest.Hi: दोपहर के भोजन के समय उसने अपनी योजना बनाई।En: At lunchtime, he made his plan.Hi: उसने अनन्या और मनीष से कहा, "चलो, हम उस गुप्त दृश्यस्थल को ढूंढते हैं!"En: He told Ananya and Manish, "Come on, let's find that secret viewpoint!"Hi: थोड़ी शंका के साथ, लेकिन रोमांच के लालच में, अनन्या और मनीष उसके साथ जाने को तैयार हो गए।En: With a little hesitation, but tempted by adventure, Ananya and Manish agreed to join him.Hi: तीनों धीरे-धीरे सुरक्षा के नियमों को नजरअंदाज करते हुए इमारत के ऊपरी मंजिलों की ओर बढ़े।En: The three of them gradually ignored safety rules and moved towards the upper floors of the building.Hi: राहुल का दिल तेजी से धड़क रहा था।En: Rahul's heart was pounding fast.Hi: “क्या हम पकड़े जाएंगे?” उसकी सोच जारी थी।En: “Will we get caught?” his mind kept thinking.Hi: आखिरकार, उन्होंने वह छिपा हुआ प्लेटफ़ार्म खोज ही लिया!En: Finally, they found the hidden platform!Hi: वहां से दिल्ली का अद्भुत दृश्य दिखाई दे रहा था।En: From there, an amazing view of Delhi was visible.Hi: रंगों से सजी दिल्ली की सड़कों को देखकर उनकी आँखें चमक उठीं।En: Their eyes lit up seeing the streets of Delhi adorned with colors.Hi: तभी उन्होंने पीछे से अध्यापक की आवाज सुनी। "अरे, क्या तुम लोग यहाँ हो?"En: Just then, they heard the teacher's voice from behind. "Hey, are you all here?"Hi: यह सुनते ही उनके पैर काँप गए।En: As soon as they heard this, their legs trembled.Hi: बिना कोई समय गँवाए, वे धीरे-धीरे और संभल कर वापस अपने समूह की ओर भागे।En: Without wasting any time, they slowly and carefully ran back towards their group.Hi: वे वापस समय पर पहुँच गए और हाजरी में शामिल हो गए।En: They returned in time and joined the attendance.Hi: अनन्या और मनीष ने राहुल की हिम्मत और उसके नेतृत्व के लिए प्रशंसा की।En: Ananya and Manish praised Rahul's courage and leadership.Hi: राहुल अब अपने आप में आत्मविश्वास महसूस कर रहा था।En: Rahul now felt confident in himself.Hi: उसने सीखा कि उसकी साहसिक भावना उसे सम्मान और दोस्ती का हकदार बना सकती है।En: He learned that his adventurous spirit could earn him respect and friendship.Hi: दिल्ली स्काईस्क्रैपर की इस यात्रा ने राहुल को खुद के प्रति एक नया नजरिया दिया।En: This trip to the Delhi skyscraper gave Rahul a new perspective on himself.Hi: होली के रंगों की तरह, उसने अपनी जिंदगी में खूब रंग भरे और समझा कि दोस्ती और आत्मविश्वास किसी भी मंजिल को पा सकते हैं।En: Like the colors of Holi, he filled his life with lots of colors and understood that friendship and self-confidence can help achieve any goal. Vocabulary Words:magnificent: भव्यskyscraper: गगनचुंबी इमारतscattered: बिखरे हुएechoes: गूंजadmiring: निहारताcuriosity: जिज्ञासाoccasion: मौकाsecret: गुप्तspot: जगहviewpoint: दृश्यस्थलhesitation: शंकाtempted: लालचadventure: रोमांचignored: नजरअंदाजsafety: सुरक्षाrules: नियमोंpounding: धड़कcaught: पकड़ेhidden: छिपाplatform: प्लेटफ़ार्मtrembled: काँपcourage: हिम्मतleadership: नेतृत्वconfidence: आत्मविश्वासperspective: नजरियाcolors: रंगfilled: भरेrespect: सम्मानfriendship: दोस्तीachieve: पा सकते

Greg Mayes, President and CEO of Reunion Neuroscience, and Dr. Manish Agrawal, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Therapies, shine a light on adjustment disorder, a disproportionate emotional or behavioral reaction to a significant life stressor such as a cancer diagnosis. This under-recognized condition lacks FDA-approved treatments and is often managed with SSRIs or talk therapy.  The REKINDLE study evaluated the use of a psilocybin analog drug in development for treating adjustment disorder and has shown positive results by integrating emotional treatment into the standard of care for serious illnesses. Greg explains, "In fact, there are no approved investigational assets that had been approved by the FDA for adjustment disorder. But it was an area of exploration that the FDA encouraged us to move into in light of people's disproportionate and really unfortunate reactions in terms of a depressive or anxiolytic reaction to cancer diagnosis or other major medical illness like Parkinson's disease, MS, ALS, or pulmonary fibrosis."   Manish elaborates, "Well, usually you have to have had some stress-related event. For example, it could be things like divorce or job loss. But here, specifically, this study is targeting an illness, and the ones that Greg had just listed out, the neurologic conditions, as well as the cancer diagnosis. And then usually it leads to symptoms, intense feelings of sadness or anxiety or hopelessness. You can have a depressed mood with its subtypes with depressed mood. Some people have more anxiety. And so both a stressor and the symptoms that present are associated directly with that. So, for example, for the study, the symptoms of sadness need to be tied to the illness, such as cancer or MS." #ReunionNeuroscience #SunstoneTherapies #AdjustmentDisorder #MentalHealth #REKINDLEStudy #Psychedelics  #PsychedelicMedicine #CancerCare #MentalHealth #ClinicalTrials #Psilocybin #Oncology #PatientCare #MedicalInnovation #Neuroscience reunionneuro.com sunstonetherapies.com Download the transcript here  

Greg Mayes, President and CEO of Reunion Neuroscience, and Dr. Manish Agrawal, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunstone Therapies, shine a light on adjustment disorder, a disproportionate emotional or behavioral reaction to a significant life stressor such as a cancer diagnosis. This under-recognized condition lacks FDA-approved treatments and is often managed with SSRIs or talk therapy.  The REKINDLE study evaluated the use of a psilocybin analog drug in development for treating adjustment disorder and has shown positive results by integrating emotional treatment into the standard of care for serious illnesses. Greg explains, "In fact, there are no approved investigational assets that had been approved by the FDA for adjustment disorder. But it was an area of exploration that the FDA encouraged us to move into in light of people's disproportionate and really unfortunate reactions in terms of a depressive or anxiolytic reaction to cancer diagnosis or other major medical illness like Parkinson's disease, MS, ALS, or pulmonary fibrosis."   Manish elaborates, "Well, usually you have to have had some stress-related event. For example, it could be things like divorce or job loss. But here, specifically, this study is targeting an illness, and the ones that Greg had just listed out, the neurologic conditions, as well as the cancer diagnosis. And then usually it leads to symptoms, intense feelings of sadness or anxiety or hopelessness. You can have a depressed mood with its subtypes with depressed mood. Some people have more anxiety. And so both a stressor and the symptoms that present are associated directly with that. So, for example, for the study, the symptoms of sadness need to be tied to the illness, such as cancer or MS." #ReunionNeuroscience #SunstoneTherapies #AdjustmentDisorder #MentalHealth #REKINDLEStudy #Psychedelics  #PsychedelicMedicine #CancerCare #MentalHealth #ClinicalTrials #Psilocybin #Oncology #PatientCare #MedicalInnovation #Neuroscience reunionneuro.com sunstonetherapies.com Listen to the podcast here  

How do you buy a commercial property when the original business plan falls apart — and still turn it into a winning deal? In this episode of the Get Creative Podcast, host Kyle Karges sits down with real estate entrepreneur Manish Pushye and capital raiser Ingryd Hernandez to unpack a creative commercial real estate deal in Avondale, Arizona involving a shopping center, a failed liquor store plan, seller financing, private lending, and a 1031 exchange investor. Manish shares how he went from signing a lease on a retail space to negotiating ownership of the parcel after city restrictions blocked his original business model. From there, he creatively structured the acquisition using a mix of private money, seller finance, and tenant-in-common financing. Connect with Manish: https://awesomeroi.us/ ➡️ RSVP For A FREE Co-Living Training With Pace (Live): https://subto.sjv.io/Jkz0gE ➡️ Download the Free SubTo A-Z e-book: https://subto.sjv.io/qzd0Vb  ➡️ Get the CRM that will take you further: https://www.gohighlevel.com/pace ➡️ Use Creative Listing for FREE to buy and sell creatively: https://bit.ly/CreativeListing ➡️ Join the SubTo Community: https://subto.sjv.io/RG6EDb ➡️ Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator: https://toptiertc.pxf.io/yqmoxW ➡️ Discover the Gator Method: https://gator.sjv.io/6yYWBG ➡️ Get to the SquadUp Summit Conference: https://bit.ly/GetToSquadUpSummit COMMUNITY MEMBERS! ➡️ Get Featured on the Get Creative Podcast: https://bit.ly/GetCreativeGuestForm Refer a Friend to SubTo: refer.nre.ai/subto Refer a Friend to TTTC: refer.nre.ai/tttc Refer a Friend to Gator: refer.nre.ai/gator PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Creative Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinancewithpacemorby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby  X: https://x.com/PaceJordanMorby The Pace Morby Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thepacemorbyshow

Sachin Sahel and Dhirendra return to the #YVRScreenScenePodcast for a raucous chat anchored in A Nice Indian Boy, the 2025 American romantic comedy film directed by Roshan Sethi and based on Madhuri Shekar's play of the same name. The film follows Naveen, an Indian-American doctor, who brings his fiancé, Jay Kurundkar, a white man adopted by Indian parents, to meet his traditional family. It stars Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg, and Harish Patel. Sachin plays Manish, an orthopaedic surgeon who marries Naveen's sister – he's the first nice Indian boy we meet in the film – and Dhirendra plays a very capable but utterly terrifying wedding planner. Not only is A Nice Indian Boy everything we love in a rom-com, but it builds on the genre, bringing Queer and Indian stories into that well-established North American rom-com space, and with nary a cliché in sight.Some of the best moments in A Nice Indian Boy are those that take place around the dinner table; thus, for this episode, Sabrina invites Sachin and Dhirendra to join her at the YVR Screen Scene table to raise a glass, break some bread, and talk about A Nice Indian Boy, our industry, and how they choose to stay joyful during challenging times. Also: what it's really like to work with Jonathan Groff (spoiler: he's a delight); chasing ghosts at Riverview; disco cobblers.Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

Texas-based rock singer-songwriter Mark Winters is many things; a witty poet, passionate musician, entrepreneur, optimist, family man, and a bonafide rocket scientist. He first picked up a guitar to play a song for his wife on their anniversary. That's when he discovered the joy of connecting with people through music. Mark combines music, poetry, a science background, and love for his community to form his signature sound, “rock with a positive vibe.”His musical roots are in rock, blues rock, and pop, and John Mayer, Tom Petty, and Jason Mraz are significant influences. “My music starts from a place of poetry and creative inspiration, and I use my ‘rocket-scientist brain' to find structures that help me explore that initial burst of inspiration and feeling – like writing haikus, my favorite! My grandmother taught me to express myself through poetry and I'm thankful to her for setting me on this creative and expressive path.”Mark has a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering, and his math and science background guides his musical explorations. He likes taking complex things such as emotions and expressing them in a way that's easy to understand. Balancing his right-brained creativity with his analytical left-brain is part of a life-long journey; music is one more place where he can explore this balance. Mark Winters Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary Jeffery and Mark discussed Mark's music career and upcoming tours. Mark shared details about his "Good Vibes Highway Tour" in the spring and a fall tour, as well as plans to release new music in March and May. He expressed his passion for both music and his previous career as an aerospace engineer, describing how music has become a fulfilling passion project for him. Mark's Diverse Interests and Career Mark shared his diverse background, including his studies as an aerospace engineer and his passion for poetry, which he pursued as a personal hobby with his grandmother. He discussed his work in the aerospace industry, including his experience with simulation design and training for projects like the Apache and F-16 aircraft. Mark also mentioned his appreciation for music and how it played a significant role in his life, regardless of the activity he was engaged in. Mark's Guitar Learning Journey Mark shared his personal story of taking up guitar playing in 2011 as a New Year's resolution to play a song for his wife's anniversary. He approached Steve at Smack Guitars, who agreed to teach him both playing and singing, despite Mark's complete lack of musical experience. Mark chose to learn "What You Give" by Tesla, a song that resonated with him about giving rather than receiving, though he acknowledged it was challenging both to play and sing. Music's Power to Connect Mark shared his experience of learning to play guitar and performing a song for his wife at a restaurant, which led to a profound emotional connection and realization of music's power to create meaningful experiences. He described how he initially struggled with remembering chords and lyrics simultaneously but found a creative solution by hiding them inside an anniversary card. The story concluded with Mark reflecting on how this experience in 2011 changed his perspective on music as a powerful means of connection, prompting him to continue learning guitar. Forming the Band Agave Report Mark shared his experience of forming a band called Agave Report with Manish, a talented musician he met who played guitar and sang beautifully. They recruited a drummer and bass player to form a garage band, with Mark initially taking on the role of lead guitarist and backing vocalist. The band played eclectic covers including songs by The Doors, Eagles, and modern artists like Neon Trees, performing their first show in 2014 or 2015. Mark's Musical Journey and Adaptation Mark shared his musical journey, starting with a band where he struggled to sing certain songs due to personal reasons, leading him to write his own music in 2018. He released his first album in 2019 and faced challenges during a tour when COVID-19 hit, but adapted by performing online. Post-COVID, he focused on acoustic music and connected with other singer-songwriters, eventually growing his audience and performing at venues like the House of Blues Bronze Peacock Room in Houston. Mark emphasized the importance of connecting with his audience and the positive impact his music has had on people's lives. Music Industry Challenges and Opportunities Mark discussed his experiences as a musician, particularly in Houston and Las Vegas, noting the challenges small to mid-sized venues face due to economic viability issues post-COVID. He highlighted the need for musicians to be versatile and self-sufficient, mentioning the importance of community engagement and the DIY approach in the current music industry. Connections Mark Winters Music

This content was originally released on 07/14/21 Hey y'all, Our third and (for now) final episode on Gurinder Chadha's wonderful rom-com (with songs!) lies within. We're joined by a special guest, writer/podcaster Manish Mathur! In the episode, Manish mentions an article he wrote: that's 10 Essential Films from Indian Cinema, and it's well worth your click. If you want to listen to his delightful podcast about romance in film, It Pod To Be You, you can find that here. We should be jealous because his pod name is so much better than ours, but we like listening to it (and talking to Manish) too much to be ornery. Next up: Pride & Prejudice: A New Musical! Lots o' love, Allison, Julie, and Janine

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In this episode, Manish sits down with Raju Bhatia, Chief Security Officer at Regions Bank. With more than 25 years of experience — including two decades with the FBI and senior corporate security leadership at Bank of America — Raj shares how his career evolved from federal investigations to leading intelligence-driven security programs in the private sector. He unpacks what it takes to move from reactive response to proactive prevention, how to break down silos in large organizations, and why duty of care must be embedded into business strategy — not treated as a standalone function. You'll learn: How to transition from reactive security to an intelligence-led, proactive model that mitigates incidents before they escalate What it takes to influence up, across, and down — and speak the language of the business as a modern CSO How to build a culture of safety and duty of care that protects people, brand, and enterprise value in today's dynamic threat environment Similar episodes: Strengthening Financial Services Against Evolving Threats: Insights from Bert Oliveira Positioning Security as a Business Enabler: Strategies for Success with Jeremy Baumann Inside the Adversary Mindset: Building Smarter Protection in a Connected World If you're enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.

#251: Manish Vora is the Founder and the CEO of the Museum of Ice Cream, an immersive “experium” built to bring people together through play, joy and creativity. In 2016 he launched the first pop-up in New York City, which quickly grew into a global phenomenon with multiple permanent locations across the United States and Singapore, known for its colorful interactive exhibits and multi-sensory experiences that blend art and ice cream culture. Before this venture, he transitioned from a successful career in investment banking and executive leadership, including serving as CEO of the experience-tech venue Lightbox and co-founding the contemporary art platform GREY AREA into building innovative, experience-driven spaces that prioritize connection and human engagement. A graduate of Yale University, Vora also co-leads Figure8, the parent company of Museum of Ice Cream, helping guide its strategic growth, partnerships and continued expansion in the experiential space. For more on Manish you can find him & the Museum of Ice Cream on social, as well ascwww.museumoficecream.com or check out any of their locations in NYC, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Singapore, and other future locations. Enjoy the show!

In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden sits down with Manish Shah, President and Chief Product Officer at Majesco, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of insurance.  Together, they examine how AI is shifting the industry from being purely a protector to one that also focuses on prevention and dynamic participation. The conversation covers everything from the persistent protection gap and the urgent need for behavioral—not just technological—transformation in insurance to the practical realities and fears surrounding the implementation of agentic AI systems.  Manish Shah shares actionable insights on overcoming internal resistance, building trust with customers, and the importance of leadership courage. Throughout, listeners will gain an insider's view on how insurance models are transforming and what sets bold, future-ready leaders apart. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was delighted to welcome Manish Shah to explore how the insurance industry is being transformed at its core. Our discussion began with the fundamental premise that insurance is built on trust and a promise of protection—yet today, both are being challenged by shifting customer expectations, legacy systems, and the rapid evolution of AI technologies.  Manish emphasized that closing the protection gap is not merely an issue of customer education but primarily a challenge of product and experience design. If customers do not understand or value our offerings, it's a failure of design, not comprehension. We agreed that the path to genuine transformation must be grounded in a behavioral shift—beyond technology upgrades or business process reengineering. Transformation executives must start by listening deeply to customers, adapting to their evolving needs, and fostering a culture that is not afraid to take bold risks rather than settle for incremental change. The conversation also delved into how AI, when embedded into the core—not bolted on as an afterthought—can help insurers move from process-led to truly human-centered operations. This enables better capacity, more personalized experiences, and the ability to anticipate rather than react to customers' needs. Crucially, Manish Shah articulated the importance of trust, transparency, and auditability in the AI era: true trust is built through consistent, clear, empathetic engagement, supported by AI that augments—not replaces—human judgment. The insurers that will thrive in the next 3-5 years are those who are brave enough to rethink their business models, leverage intelligent, agentic cores, and prioritize behavioral change.  The future belongs to those willing to become active partners in their customers' lives, focused on prevention, participation, and peace of mind. BEST MOMENTS “If our customers don't understand or see the value in the product, then it is a design problem. It's not really a customer problem or an education problem. “Trust is built in small moments, not in any marketing material or strategic deck.”  “If we can actually execute well as an industry, insurance should feel more like a proactive safety net than a just reactive payment mechanism.”  “The brave ones… are those who are willing to rethink their business model and not just the tech stack.”  ABOUT THE GUEST  Manish Shah is the President and Chief Product Officer at Majesco, a leader at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and insurance industry expertise.  With over 30 years in the insurance sector, Manish Shah has been both a witness and a driver of major transformation, from the analog days of the industry to today's AI-driven innovation. He is particularly passionate about embedding intelligence into the foundation of insurance operations—not just talking about AI, but delivering it as an engine of change.  At Majesco, Manish Shah oversees strategy for their cloud-native, intelligent core platform, with a special focus on agentic workflows, operational effectiveness, and preparing insurers for future challenges and opportunities in P&C, Life, Health, and Benefits. If you want to connect with Manish Shah, he encourages open dialogue and learning across the industry. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures

In this episode we are excited to bring you a conversation with our CEO Manish Khatta recorded for Altruist's Advisor Journey Podcast hosted by Dasarte Yarnway. Here Manish shares how the success found in scaling Potomac from $140 million to $3 Billion was rooted in an unwavering commitment to reinvesting in the business, embracing speed, and leading with content focused on authenticity – not just tactics. For advisors looking to scale their own firms, we believe you will find this conversation valuable with clear takeaways. Enjoy the show. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM-204-20260223 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration last week announced the repeal of the ‘endangerment finding' - the 2009 determination that climate change threatens public health and welfare. It may sound arcane, but this piece of legislation empowered the US federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. This decision weakens the regulatory backbone of American climate policy, and may reshape the country's emissions trajectory for years to come.So what happens next?This week, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson consider the politics, the economics and the climate reality of this move. And Tom calls friend of the show Manish Bapna, President and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council, whose organisation is preparing to challenge the rollback in court. Speaking to us just as the case was filed, Manish explains why the endangerment finding has long been the legal bedrock of federal climate action, and how the case could climb all the way to the Supreme Court.Until then, uncertainty reins: is this a temporary political detour - or a structural turning point for US climate leadership? And if federal authority falters, will states, businesses and markets keep the transition moving anyway?Learn More:

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Valentine's Miracle: Saving Lives at the Taj Mahal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल के साये में, आगरा की सर्दियों की धूप वाली सुबह में हर चीज़ जैसे प्यार से सराबोर थी।En: Under the shadow of the Taj Mahal, on a sunny winter morning in Agra, everything seemed to be drenched in love.Hi: वैलेंटाइन डे पर ताजमहल और भी हसीन लगता था, जैसे कोई खूबसूरत प्रेमिका सजी-धजी खड़ी हो।En: On Valentine's Day, the Taj Mahal looked even more stunning, like a beautiful girlfriend standing dressed elegantly.Hi: रीवा, जो एक पर्यटक गाइड थी, अपने जोश और ज्ञान से हर किसी को ताजमहल की कहानी में डूबा देती थी।En: Reeva, who was a tourist guide, captivated everyone with her enthusiasm and knowledge of the Taj Mahal's story.Hi: उस दिन उसका उद्देश्य था कि वह पर्यटकों को एक यादगार अनुभव दे।En: Her goal that day was to give tourists a memorable experience.Hi: उसका भाई कार्तिक भी उसके साथ था, जो कभी-कभी उसकी मदद कर देता था।En: Her brother Kartik was with her too, occasionally assisting her.Hi: मगर इस बार उसकी योजना को भगवान नहीं मान रहे थे।En: But this time, her plans seemed thwarted by fate.Hi: घूमते समय, अचानक कार्तिक के सीने में तेज़ दर्द उठा और वह वहीं गिर पड़ा।En: While touring, Kartik suddenly experienced sharp chest pain and collapsed right there.Hi: चारों तरफ अफरा-तफरी मच गई।En: Chaos ensued all around.Hi: नज़दीकी मेडिकल सुविधाएं भीड़ से भर चुकी थीं क्योंकि आगरा में काफी पर्यटक थे।En: The nearby medical facilities were crowded due to the influx of tourists in Agra.Hi: उस वक़्त रीवा के लिए यह निर्णय लेना मुश्किल था कि वह समूह को छोड़कर अपने भाई के पास रहे या किसी और पर भरोसा करे।En: At that moment, it was challenging for Reeva to decide whether to stay by her brother's side or trust someone else with the group.Hi: तभी, भीड़ में से एक आवाज़ आई, "मैं डॉक्टर हूं।En: Just then, a voice emerged from the crowd, "I'm a doctor."Hi: " यह मनीष थे, एक कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट, जो ताजमहल देखने आए थे।En: It was Manish, a cardiologist who had come to see the Taj Mahal.Hi: मनीष ने एक्शन लेते हुए जल्द ही कार्तिक का इलाज शुरू किया।En: Manish quickly took action and began treating Kartik.Hi: उनके कुशल हाथों ने कार्तिक की हालत को स्थिर कर दिया।En: His skilled hands stabilized Kartik's condition.Hi: रीवा ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Reeva breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: कुछ देर में, कार्तिक थोड़ी बेहतर स्थिति में था और उसे अस्पताल ले जाया गया।En: In a little while, Kartik was in a somewhat better state and was taken to the hospital.Hi: रीवा ने मनीष का दिल से शुक्रिया अदा किया।En: Reeva thanked Manish from the bottom of her heart.Hi: अब उसे समझ आया कि दूसरों पर भरोसा करना कमजोरी नहीं होती।En: She realized that trusting others is not a weakness.Hi: मनीष की मदद से, रीवा ने अपने समूह के साथ दौरे को पूरा किया, और उनकी मुस्कुराहट से उसका दिन बन गया।En: With Manish's help, Reeva completed the tour with her group, and their smiles made her day.Hi: ताजमहल के सफ़ेद संगमरमर में स्निग्धता थी, लेकिन उस दिन वहां मदद और भरोसे की भी झलक थी।En: The white marble of the Taj Mahal had its elegance, but on that day, there was also a glimpse of help and trust.Hi: रीवा ने सीखा कि कभी-कभी अनजान लोगों का प्यार और मदद भी बहुत मायने रखते हैं।En: Reeva learned that sometimes the love and help from strangers can also mean a lot.Hi: आखिरकार, यह वही जगह थी जहाँ मुहब्बत की निशानी बनी थी, और उसी मुहब्बत ने उस दिन रीवा के दिल को छू लिया।En: After all, it was the very place where a symbol of love was built, and that same love touched Reeva's heart that day. Vocabulary Words:shadow: सायाdrenched: सराबोरstunning: हसीनenthusiasm: जोशmemorable: यादगारthwarted: नहीं मान रहे थेcollapsed: गिर पड़ाchaos: अफरा-तफरीfacilities: सुविधाएँcrowded: भीड़ से भर चुकी थींtrust: भरोसाemerged: आईcardiologist: कार्डियोलॉजिस्टskilled: कुशलstabilized: स्थिर कर दियाrelief: राहतsight: झलकhospital: अस्पतालrealized: समझ आयाweakness: कमजोरीelegance: स्निग्धताglimpse: झलकstrangers: अनजान लोगोंsymbol: निशानीtouched: छू लियाmorning: सुबहgoal: उद्देश्यdecision: निर्णयcrowd: भीड़heart: दिल

In this enlightening episode, Bahar is joined by Manish Mallas, a neuroscience-informed mindfulness teacher whose lineage traces back to the Buddha himself. Blending ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience, Manish brings clarity and depth to the practice of mindfulness for contemporary life. The conversation explores the transformative power of mindfulness, breathwork, and emotional regulation, revealing how these tools can enhance presence, performance, and peace, especially during midlife transitions. Together, they discuss the role of ancestry in shaping spiritual awareness, the science behind meditation and breath, and the importance of taking radical personal responsibility for one’s emotional wellbeing. Manish also unpacks how scent and sensory awareness can influence emotional states and how a consistent mindfulness practice can lead to profound personal awakening. This episode, in partnership with Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, invites listeners to slow down, look inward, and embrace the art of conscious living in a distracted world. Key Takeaways Mindfulness is a practical pathway to transformation. Breathwork is fundamental for emotional regulation and optimal performance. Heritage and ancestry deepen the understanding of mindfulness. Science and spirituality together strengthen awareness. Scent profoundly influences emotional states. Presence in daily life builds resilience and calm. Starting small with mindfulness creates lasting change. Retreats deepen the connection to self and purpose. Midlife can be a powerful time for awakening. Radical responsibility fuels emotional growth and freedom. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/CxzLRPiSyU4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A $400 million exit and a reputational reckoning in wellness put this episode of Taste Radio on edge, as the team dissects Bachan's blockbuster acquisition and the fallout facing brands tied to wellness guru Peter Attia. The conversation also spotlights Solely's growth strategy in an interview with Manish Amin, VP of marketing for the fast-growing organic fruit snack brand. Show notes: 0:23: Many Meetups. Marzetti's Move. Attia Outta Here. Will Shat? DKB, MDS, MHH. – The hosts preview Taste Radio's packed year of networking events and live podcast meetups, kicking off in Miami. The hosts turn their attention to Marzetti's $400 million acquisition of Bachan's, examining how the Japanese barbecue sauce brand emerged as a standout CPG success story. They also dive into tougher conversations around reputational risk following recent revelations involving wellness influencer Peter Attia. Ray teases a surprising celebrity partnership between William Shatner and Raisin Bran, before the hosts spotlight new products from Dave's Killer Bread, Mid-Day Squares, Tama Tea, Tart Beverages, and Mike's Hot Honey Syrup. 28:16: Interview: Manish Amin, VP of Marketing, Solely – Ray sits down with Manish at the recent Naturally San Diego event to discuss Solely's mission and product lineup. Manish shares the brand's focus and positioning, emphasizing a commitment to genuinely good-for-you, great-tasting products. He also highlights Solely's role in pushing the broader snack industry toward cleaner labels and better ingredients. Brands in this episode: Solely, Bachan's, Marzetti, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby's, Subway, Texas Roadhouse, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert's, AG1, Magic Spoon, LMNT, David Protein, Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Smart Bran, Dave's Killer Bread, Mid-Day Squares, Tama Tea, Tart, Mike's Hot Honey, Jolly Rancher, Red Hots, Absolut Vodka, Tabasco

Originally from Leicester, Manish Chauhan works as a finance lawyer and currently lives in East London. His short story, "Pieces", was shortlisted for the 2024 BBC National Short Story Award. His work has been shortlisted for the Galley Beggar Short Story Prize and the Exeter Short Story Competition. Early excerpts of Belgrave Road were longlisted for the Curtis Brown First Novel Award and shortlisted for the Daniel Goldsmith First Novel Prize. On this episode of Little Atoms he talks to Neil Denny about Belgrave Road, his debut novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manish Mehta of Between the Tackles podcast joins Scott Jackson and Anthony Armstrong to cover a variety of topics including Super Bowl 60, the New York Giants new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, and Manish shares his story about his interaction with Dan Snyder! 1:00 Sam Darnold's Mental Fortitude 10:00 What non-QB has to have a good game for their team to win? 12:00 New York Giants and New York Jets have New Offensive Coordinators 17:00 Manish's interaction with Dan Snyder 22:55 Super Bowl Plays on FanDuel 25:25 JSN vs Christian Gonzalez Thanks for listening!  Please follow Scott and Anthony on X Be sure to like, subscribe and SHARE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Global Investors Podcast, Manish Pushye shares how investing in small retail plazas became a core part of his long-term wealth strategy. From using real estate as an insurance policy against business risk to explaining why triple-net strip centers offer stable cash flow and flexibility, this conversation breaks down the mindset, structures, and lessons entrepreneurs need to build durable, diversified portfolios. We go deep into: • Why diversification is survival, not theory • How creative financing and seller carry replace cash scarcity • Why small strip centers often outperform large anchor-tenant retail • How triple-net leases externalize risk and stabilize cash flow • Why operating businesses should service debt, not real estate • The immigrant mindset of capital discipline, resourcefulness, and repetition • How investor trust is built by under-promising and protecting principal Learn More About Manish Here:  Awesome ROI - https://awesomeroi.us/ Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/

2025 was a year of explosive growth for Potomac, and with growth came hard-earned lessons. In this candid episode, CEO Manish Khatta shares the successes and failures that shaped his leadership and strategy. From scaling with purpose to building resilience and adaptability, these insights reveal the mindset every business owner needs to thrive. Listen now and discover the strategies that can help you lead smarter, grow faster, and make 2026 your most successful year yet. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac Fund Management: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This TIMELESS turns everything on it's head. What if the most educated amongst us are the most disconnected?  Here we lovingly dismantle factory schooling, recall village intelligence, and discuss a practical path into gift culture. Manish Jain (co-founder of the UnSchooling movement) who walked out of Wall Street and Harvard, invites us to trade credentials for conscience, exams for experience, and scarcity for an experiment in trust. We discuss education as being, not just knowing, starting with head, heart, hands, home. Manish speaks on gift culture, giving us the advice that when scarcity knocks, we up the gift, and ritualize generosity so trust compounds. We invite you to bring home some of the ideas discussed in the episode such as running a treasure hunt by visiting 10 local people or places of skill, elders, makers, growers, repairers, musicians. Another idea is to host a Darya Dil exchange, where each person gifts a personally meaningful item with its story, and the receiver promises to pass it on within 3 months. And finally, we invite you to replace "resume" with a one page portfolio of lived projects, and publish it publicly. We also recommend that you listen to the full Episode 39 here. And please do a treasure hunt where you are this week, you will be amazed by what you find!  Join us for The Rhythm: live meditation sessions twice a week with our community - no recordings to catch up on, just show up and breathe together. For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org