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Show Notes: Shifting political priorities and economic pressures over the past couple of years have seen several countries scale back climate commitments contributing to the growing gap between climate pledges and real-world emissions (still rising).What does this mean for a ‘Just Transition' and Net Zero? While there is no silver bullet, IUCN and UNEP emphasise Nature based Solutions (NbS) can be pivotal for climate mitigation and adaptation, when pursued alongside rapid decarbonisation globally.To discuss NbS, and climate change I recently caught up with Swapan Mehra a global leader in climate action and ecosystem conservation. In this deeply insightful conversation Swapan spoke about how NbS is a holistic approach to addressing the climate crisis, through a spectrum of actions designed to protect and restore ecosystems while simultaneously delivering co-benefits for biodiversity, communities and individuals. We also spoke about…
Last week, Fidelity Canada launched the Fidelity Global Small-Mid Cap Equity Fund. This new product allows investors distinct opportunities across each market spectrum: mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap. Why might this be a great addition or compliment to a portfolio? And how does it work? Joining this episode is portfolio manager Shilpa Mehra - who is making her Fidelity Connects debut - to discuss the fund's genesis, objectives, and the team behind the fund. Recorded on October 7, 2025. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fourth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2024 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.
The Future of Global Student Mobility: How Fintech is Reshaping Education Access | Top Global StartupsJoin Ankit Mehra, Co-founder and CEO of GyanDhan (India's first education financing marketplace), as he explores the future of global student mobility and how fintech innovation is democratizing access to quality education worldwide.
Somya Mehra: When Technical Expertise Becomes Product Owner Micro-Management Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Clear Communicator and Dependency Master Somya worked with an exceptional Product Owner on a project with multiple team dependencies. This PO excelled at clear, direct communication with both stakeholders and the team. They were proactive in stakeholder communication and maintained strong focus on what was needed and why. Their backlog management was exemplary, creating proper epics with comprehensive information including dependencies, enabling the team to easily know who to contact. This approach led to a much more motivated team. The Bad Product Owner: The Technical Micro-Manager Somya encountered a technically strong Product Owner whose knowledge became a liability. While technical strength can be beneficial, this PO used their expertise to control the team, telling developers exactly what solutions to implement. Initially, developers accepted this direction, but it escalated to every feature and task. The developers became uncomfortable voicing their perspectives, creating an unhealthy dynamic where the PO's technical knowledge stifled team autonomy and creativity. Self-reflection Question: How do you help Product Owners leverage their technical knowledge without falling into micro-management patterns? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
Somya Mehra: Why Collaboration Should Be Your Team's Primary Goal Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Unlike technical roles where success is tangible, Scrum Master success can be harder to measure, especially for those transitioning from tech roles. Somya defines successful Scrum Master performance through team behaviors: when teams trust and respect each other, and when collaboration becomes their goal. She emphasizes the importance of observing behaviors and discussing them with team members early enough to foster the right behaviors within the team. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The 2 Pillars Retrospective Somya recommends the 2 Pillars retrospective format, which she intentionally varies to keep teams engaged and curious. Her core structure focuses on two essential questions: "What went well?" and "How can we improve?" She notices that using the same retrospective format repeatedly leads to team boredom, so she adds variety while maintaining these fundamental pillars. In specific cases, she includes a gratitude section to ensure team members feel appreciated. Self-reflection Question: How do you measure your success as a Scrum Master when the results aren't as tangible as in technical roles? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
Somya Mehra: From Top-Down to Collaborative—Reimagining Organizational Restructuring Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. During a business unit split and reorganization focused on creating smaller teams, Somya and her fellow Scrum Masters were invited to create the new structure process. After hearing feedback that teams felt excluded from previous changes, they decided to include teams in the reorganization process to give them a sense of control. They started by asking top management for constraints, then applied them to see what was possible. They facilitated workshops with Product Owners to divide the product portfolio and determine team assignments, ensuring people felt involved in the change process. Self-reflection Question: When leading organizational change, how do you balance the need for structure with giving teams meaningful input into decisions that affect them? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
Somya Mehra: How Upper Management Can Destroy a High-Performing Team in Minutes Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. While working as a business analyst at a startup building an exam evaluation product for universities, Somya witnessed a well-functioning team with good collaboration and timely delivery. However, upper management began challenging the team lead and Scrum Master, accusing the team of padding story points. When leadership confronted the team, the tech lead threw the entire team under the bus, breaking all trust. The CEO's declaration that he could detect padding in estimates shattered the relationship between developers and leadership, leading team members to want to leave. Featured Book of the Week: Agile Retrospectives by Larsen and Derby Somya recommends "Agile Retrospectives" by Larsen and Derby because doing Scrum right means doing retrospectives right. As someone who wanted to excel as a retro facilitator, she found this book invaluable due to its excellent reviews and practical examples. The book provides several examples of how to facilitate retrospectives effectively, making it her go-to recommendation for Scrum Masters wanting to improve their retrospective facilitation skills. Self-reflection Question: How do you maintain trust between your team and leadership when management questions the team's estimates or performance? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
Somya Mehra: Learning to Spot Team Performance Warning Signs Early Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. At the start of Somya's Scrum Master journey, she joined a well-organized and balanced team. However, after two senior developers left the company, the team faced unexpected challenges. Despite hiring new people, velocity didn't improve. Somya discovered that a remaining senior developer had been stepping back and wasn't contributing actively to the team. Through conversations and giving specific tickets to the senior developer, Somya learned valuable lessons about early intervention and communication. Self-reflection Question: How quickly do you address performance concerns with team members, and what signals do you watch for to identify when someone might be disengaging? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]
We know it's been a while, and we've missed you! So much has happened since our last release, but we have great news to share soon. In the meantime, we're thrilled to return with the first of three new episodes in our international series!In this episode, Amira sits down with our lovely guest, Mehra Rimer, in the heart of B8 of Hope to get to know both the person and the powerful work behind the organization. From grassroots initiatives to cross-border connections, Mehra brings depth, compassion, and hope to a moment that calls for all three.B8 of Hope is a Swiss-registered non-profit association promoting peace-building and transformative grassroots initiatives within both Palestinian and Israeli civil societies. “Beit” resonates with the meaning of “home” in both Arabic and Hebrew, forging a bridge between languages and cultures. The number 8 represents the eight co-founders of this extraordinary alliance, whose roots span Swiss, Canadian, Indian, Iranian, Israeli, and Palestinian backgrounds.
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Healing Hearts in the Himalayas: A Tale of Hope and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हरी-भरी पहाड़ियों के बीच बसे एक छोटे से गाँव में गर्मी की एक सुनहरी सुबह थी।En: It was a golden summer morning in a small village nestled amidst lush green hills.Hi: हिमालय की इस गोद में बसे गाँव में चहल-पहल थी, और सूरज की पहली किरणों ने पहाड़ों पर एक सुनहरा जादू बिखेर दिया था।En: In this village, cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, there was a hustle and bustle, and the first rays of the sun cast a golden spell over the mountains.Hi: इसी गाँव के बीचोबीच एक अस्थाई अस्पताल, जो एक बड़ी सी सफ़ेद तंबू की तरह दिखता था, खड़ा था।En: In the middle of this village stood a makeshift hospital, which looked like a large white tent.Hi: अरुण, जो अभी मेडिकल छात्र था, उस अस्पताल में प्रवेश करते हुए अपनी आँखों में बड़े सपने लिए खड़ा था।En: Arun, a medical student, stood at the entrance of the hospital, eyes filled with big dreams.Hi: उसके लिए यह एक अवसर था—लोगों की मदद करने का, और खुद को साबित करने का।En: For him, it was an opportunity—to help people and to prove himself.Hi: वहाँ पर उनका स्वागत मेहरा ने किया, जो अनुभवी नर्स थीं। उनके चेहरे पर सालों की मेहनत की लकीरें और एक थकावट थी, पर उनके दिल में सेवा का गहरा जज़्बा भी छुपा हुआ था।En: He was welcomed by Mehra, an experienced nurse, whose face bore the lines of years of hard work and fatigue, yet her heart held a deep passion for service.Hi: अस्पताल में अंदर जाने पर, उन्होंने देखा कि वहाँ मरीजों की भीड़ थी।En: Upon entering the hospital, he saw a crowd of patients.Hi: हाल ही में गाँव में एक बीमारी फैल गई थी, और कम साधनों के कारण हर किसी तक मदद पहुँचना मुश्किल हो रहा था।En: Recently, an illness had spread in the village, and due to limited resources, reaching help to everyone was becoming difficult.Hi: अरुण ने अपने भीतर एक सिहरन महसूस की—इतने कठिन हालात कभी नहीं देखे थे उसने।En: Arun felt a shiver within himself—he had never seen such challenging conditions before.Hi: "अरुण," मेहरा बोलीं, "यहाँ काम आसान नहीं है। पर हमें कोशिश करते रहना होगा।"En: "Arun," Mehra said, "work here is not easy. But we have to keep trying."Hi: अरुण ने पूरे दिल से सहमति जताई।En: Arun agreed wholeheartedly.Hi: उसने खुद को तैयार किया, नए अनुभवों को अपनाने और मरीजों की देखभाल में जुटने के लिए।En: He prepared himself to embrace new experiences and to devote himself to patient care.Hi: उस दिन के दौरान, अचानक एक गंभीर हालत में मरीज को लाया गया।En: During the day, a patient in critical condition was suddenly brought in.Hi: उसकी हालत नाज़ुक थी और उसे तात्कालिक उपचार की आवश्यकता थी।En: The condition was serious, and immediate treatment was necessary.Hi: मेहरा और अरुण ने टीम बनाकर काम करने का फैसला किया।En: Mehra and Arun decided to work as a team.Hi: वे दोनों ही नर्वस थे, साधन भी सीमित थे, पर समय की कोई मोहलत नहीं थी।En: Both were nervous, resources were limited, but there was no time to spare.Hi: सभी ध्यान और समझबूझ के साथ, उन्होंने मिलकर मरीज का उपचार किया।En: With full attention and understanding, they treated the patient together.Hi: अरुण ने मेहरा के अनुभव से बहुत कुछ सीखा।En: Arun learned a lot from Mehra's experience.Hi: उस पल उसने समझा कि कठिनाइयों के बावजूद, उसकी उपस्थिति अर्थपूर्ण थी।En: In that moment, he understood that despite the difficulties, his presence was meaningful.Hi: शाम ढलने पर, जब हवा में ठंडक घुल गई, दोनों ने थकान को भुलाते हुए एक साधारण खाना साझा किया।En: As the evening fell and the air filled with coolness, they shared a simple meal, forgetting their fatigue.Hi: आस-पास के लोगों के चेहरे अब राहत से भरे थे।En: The faces of the people around them were now filled with relief.Hi: अरुण को अब अपने फैसले पर गर्व महसूस हुआ।En: Arun felt proud of his decision.Hi: वहीं, मेहरा ने उसके जोश और आदर्शवाद में अपने अनुभव का जुड़ाव पाया। उसका विश्वास फिर से लौट आया।En: Meanwhile, Mehra found a connection between his enthusiasm and her experience, and her faith was rejuvenated.Hi: वो रात पहले जैसी नहीं थी।En: That night was not like before.Hi: अरुण को आत्मविश्वास मिला और मेहरा को अपनी भूमिका में नया अर्थ।En: Arun gained confidence, and Mehra discovered new meaning in her role.Hi: आखिर में वे दोनों जानते थे कि चाहे स्थितियाँ कितनी भी कठिन हों, उन्होंने बदलाव की शुरुआत कर दी थी।En: In the end, they both knew that no matter how tough the situations were, they had begun to make a difference. Vocabulary Words:nestled: बसेlush: हरी-भरीhustle: चहल-पहलbustle: चहल-पहलmakeshift: अस्थाईcradled: गोद में बसेamidst: बीचcast: बिखेरtent: तंबूdreams: सपनेopportunity: अवसरprove: साबितexperienced: अनुभवीfatigue: थकावटpassion: जज़्बाservice: सेवाcrowd: भीड़illness: बीमारीlimited: सीमितresources: साधनshiver: सिहरनembrace: अपनानेdevote: जुटनेtreatment: उपचारcritical: गंभीरcondition: हालतnervous: नर्वसunderstanding: समझबूझmeaningful: अर्थपूर्णconfidence: आत्मविश्वास
What does it really take to become a successful Chief People Officer – and how can you prepare for the step up?In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis is joined by Kanika Mehra, an inspiring CPO with over 20 years of global HR experience. Having worked in fast-paced environments ranging from global giants like Amazon to scaling organisations going through rapid transformation, Kanika shares what helped her make the move into a CPO role – and what it's really like once you get there.From building commercial acumen and using data to tell compelling stories, to managing pressure, leading through change and staying true to your values – this conversation is packed with practical insights to support you on your own HR leadership journey.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction[02:12] Meet Kanika Mehra[02:25] How she got her first CPO role[03:23] The role LinkedIn played – and how to improve your profile[07:00] The differences between being a Head of People or HR Director vs a CPO[09:27] Making big decisions[14:02] Learning to lead without having all the answers[17:50] Developing confidence and decisiveness[22:51] Why business acumen is essential – and how to build it[27:45] Becoming confident with data and storytelling[33:12] Her biggest challenge as a CPO[34:03] Balancing employee experience with business priorities[37:59] Maintaining mental wellbeing in a high-pressure role[40:08] The importance of values alignment[42:38] Advice for anyone who'd like to be a CPO[45:41] Advice for first-time CPOs[49:57] Courses and books that have helped Kanika succeed[52:36] Wrap-up and other HR Coffee Time podcast episode recommendationsUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's websiteConnect with Kanika Mehra on LinkedInBook Recommendations from the Episode(Book links are Amazon affiliate links, which means Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them.)My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future – Indra NooyiData-Driven HR: How to Use Analytics and Metrics to Drive Performance – Bernard MarrWorking Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon – Colin Bryar and Bill CarrExcellence in People Analytics – Jonathan Ferrar and David GreenOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 22: How to handle conflict at workEpisode 31: 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next jobEpisode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manualsEpisode 47: Discovering your values to help your HR careerEpisode 106:
How Black women and others experience discrimination at work while pregnant In today's episode Simone reflects on how Black women and others experience discrimination at work while pregnant, linked in to Black Maternal Health Week that took place in April earlier this year, organised by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance: https://blackmamasmatter.org/They consider the range of people who experience pregnancies, and define and explore the spectrum of gender identities, and discuss the relationship of biology and gender. They use the article Black Birthing Persons Matter—All of Them by Zahada (Kiersten) Gillette-Pierce: https://info.primarycare.hms.harvard.edu/perspectives/articles/black-birthing-persons-matter as a jumping off point as well as drawing on their own research around reproductive journeys of transgender and non binary people.Then they look at "'Oh gosh, why go?' cause they are going to look at me and not hire": intersectional experiences of black women navigating employment during pregnancy and parenting by Mehra et al: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36627577/Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
Sage addresses operational opportunities to modernize senior care. Raj Mehra, CEO and Co-founder of Sage, in partnership with Michael Pittore, Co-CEO of Agemark Senior Living, announce a new product line, Sage Detect. The AI-driven innovation addresses real challenges that operators face daily. Hear more from Raj on Ep. 317.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.
Many places in the world still need perinatal mental health resources. In most cases, the key to accessibility is someone with the vision and passion to take action and lead with innovation. Today's guest is making it happen with her groundbreaking work in India, and she's here to share her story with us! Dr. Paridhi Mehra is the founder and CEO of HappiNest, India's first dedicated platform for parental mental health. With nearly a decade of experience in health tech and public health innovation, Dr. Paridhi has led digital health solutions that improve access to healthcare for all. After experiencing firsthand the lack of awareness and support for maternal mental health in India, she founded HappiNest to bridge this gap, ensuring that every mother can access the care she deserves. She works at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and community to bring a happy start to parenthood for all. In this episode, Dr. Paridhi shares her journey, along with issues related to stigma and culture in maternal mental health. Show Highlights: Dr. Paridhi's journey from being a dentist and entering her first pregnancy, when she immediately knew something was “off.” After her son was born, she felt like she was in a parallel universe where she didn't know what to do or how to function. Breastfeeding challenges, sleep deprivation, and feeling disconnected and distant from her baby Cultural stigma in India about postpartum depression and the sacred role of a mother With her husband pushing her to get help, she found the support she needed. What it feels like to keep asking, “Why am I not happy?” Working on a self-discovery journey and learning to enjoy her baby Talking to a childhood friend and fellow new mom helped put Dr. Paridhi at ease, and things started to improve The birth of HappiNest to fill the gaps for families in India with care AND prevention (but the stigma still prevents many women from reaching out for help) An overview of the HappiNest program and process for offering online services Dr. Paridhi's perspective on what needs to change in India to offer help to more people Resources: Connect with Dr. Paridhi Mehra and HappiNest: Website Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course. Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Uddhav Mehra and Harry Masters from The Inflection Group to unpack one of the most common mistakes early-stage SaaS founders make—hiring the wrong people too early. We explore why big-name hires from large enterprises often flop in scrappy startups, the power of hiring gritty operators over shiny resumes, and how to create a strategic, stage-appropriate hiring roadmap. If you're looking to scale without bloating your team or burning your cash, this episode is packed with insights on founder-led sales, hiring for impact, and building elite go-to-market teams that actually work in real-world startup conditions.Key Takeaways00:00 – Don't hire a VP of Sales yet? Here's why01:44 – Founders and enterprise sales: a smarter strategy02:28 – Why rockstar execs fail in startups03:57 – Hire for the stage, not the brand05:10 – Meet Udhav Mehra and Harry Masters08:05 – The “headhunter” problem most founders hate11:00 – The #1 mistake founders make when hiring14:30 – Startup size matters when evaluating candidates18:26 – Mismatched expectations from candidates and founders23:20 – Why asking for a “marketing person” is usually wrong26:41 – Why startup success takes more time than expected27:56 – How Inflection supports technical founders33:14 – Role clarity evolves during interviews35:00 – What's your first GTM hire? It depends...38:03 – Strategic vs. transactional hiring40:29 – Adapting hiring strategy as you scale42:51 – Why startup hires get years of experience in months44:01 – The wrong mindset kills startup momentum45:20 – One small change to hire smarter48:39 – Multi-phase interviews that actually work50:24 – The future of hiring in an AI-driven world54:06 – Final advice for SaaS foundersTweetable Quotes"Hiring a VP of Sales before you have a sales org is like buying a steering wheel with no car." – Uddhav Mehra"The best startup hires aren't polished — they're gritty." – Harry Masters"Just because someone came from Google doesn't mean they can build your GTM motion from scratch." – Jeff Mains"We look for candidates who run toward the fire, not away from it." – Harry Masters"Founders often want the pain. Most execs don't." – Uddhav Mehra"Marketing isn't a person. It's a function made of 10 roles. Know what you actually need." – Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsDon't hire too senior too soon – Early-stage startups often mistake brand-name experience for startup grit. Hire for stage fit, not prestige.Enterprise sales ≠ enterprise strategy – A better early move: founder-led sales + 1 top enterprise rep who's hungry to win.Start with goals, not job titles – Instead of saying “we need a VP of Sales,” define what outcomes you need and build a strategy around that.Hiring evolves with your growth stage – What works at Series A won't work at Series C. Update your hiring playbook accordingly.Avoid "Frankenstein job descriptions" – Roles like “Marketing Person” often disguise unrealistic expectations across 5–6 different functions.Great hiring is strategy, not speed – A structured, multi-step hiring process reduces misfires and builds long-term alignment.Guest ResourcesEmail - harry@theinflectiongroup.comWebsite - https://www.theinflectiongroup.com/Harry's Linkedin
We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers more mail than any other postal service in the world.In this episode, Pritha shares with co-host Suchi Srinivasan how the USPS adopts cutting-edge technologies while staying true to its public mission. Pritha also explains why her colleagues call her “anti-complexity,” and how simplicity is often the key to scaling innovation.[01:21] The True Scale of the USPS[02:02] Anti-Complexity Approach[04:08] Encouraging Adoption of New Tech[06:07] AI at the USPS[08:28] Creating a Culture of Curiosity[12:14] Job Hopping Internally[15:10] Want a Promotion? Speak Up[19:47] Pritha's Crowning Moment[22:39] ReflectionsLinks:Pritha Mehra on LinkedInKamila Rakhimova on LinkedInSuchi Srinivasan on LinkedInAbril Villarreal Garcia on LinkedInAbout In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn't just arrived—you were truly in your element?About The Hosts:Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders.Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030.Abril Villarreal Garcia is a first-year associate at BCG where she has done projects in Private Equity, Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico and lived for a few years in the Houston area. She studied International Politics at Georgetown University with a focus on culture. She is passionate about pursuing a career that gives her financial independence and stability while also making an impact.Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.
Anita Mehra, who retired in February as Microsoft's treasurer after a two-decade career at the company, joins NeuGroup founder and CEO Joseph Neu on the latest episode of NeuGroup's Strategic Finance Lab podcast.In the conversation, Ms. Mehra reflects on her journey, the role of treasury in driving business strategy and the importance of mentorship and inclusion. Before joining the corporate world, Ms. Mehra taught finance at the University of Wisconsin. In her first years in finance, she spent time at Lam Research and LSI Logic (now Broadcom), before joining Microsoft in 2005. Over the years, she played a key role in transforming treasury into a strategic function and advancing financial technology within the company.In the podcast, Ms. Mehra discusses how treasury's purpose has expanded beyond traditional risk management to actively supporting business growth. She also shares how technology—including AI—is changing finance and why human decision-making remains essential.
In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum sit down with Dr. Glennis Mehra, the absolute powerhouse behind BioLabs at NYU Langone, to talk about what it really takes to build a biotech startup in New York City. From how to deal with imposter syndrome to finding funding in a capital-constrained world, Glennis shares hard-earned insights on how founders can survive (and thrive) in one of the toughest, most exciting biotech ecosystems on the planet. They get into the magic of founder-to-founder collaboration, why biology's complexity is finally getting the respect it deserves, and whether AI is about to make lab work obsolete (spoiler: it's not). Plus, Erum debates whether traveling to Mars just to eat lettuce is worth it.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction and Vision for a Better Future 00:00:17 – Unexpected Weather, Birthday Trips, and Giant Malls 00:01:41 – Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and the Reality of Rising Temperatures 00:03:07 – Space Travel, Microbes on Mars, and the Lettuce Dilemma 00:05:12 – Biotech Innovations, Soil Microbiomes, and Engineering Nature 00:07:06 – The Storytelling Gene: Why Scientists Must Be Great Communicators 00:09:02 – Sweet Proteins, Strategic Narratives, and Startup Success 00:10:39 – Young Innovators, Biochar, and Climate Tech Disruptors 00:13:12 – Welcoming Dr. Glennis Mehra: The Biotech Builder 00:15:04 – From Academia to Entrepreneurship: Glennis' Journey 00:17:31 – Imposter Syndrome in Biotech: Why Founders Struggle 00:19:55 – The Secret to Building a Strong Startup Community 00:22:18 – The Founder's Dilemma: Making Big Decisions Quickly 00:25:09 – Why Founder-to-Founder Collaboration is Biotech's Superpower 00:28:46 – Capital Scarcity and the Rise of Smarter Founders 00:32:53 – Building a Biotech in NYC: The Reality Check 00:33:42 – The Toughest Part: Capital, Talent, and Space 00:36:09 – Why NYC is a Risk-Taker's Playground 00:38:56 – The Future of Biotech and the AI Acceleration 00:44:29 – Honest Advice for Biotech Entrepreneurs 00:48:12 – BioLabs and the Startup Survival Toolkit 00:52:48 – Final Words and What Comes NextLinks and Resources: Biolabs@NYULangone NASA Science Payloads Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language Oobli and Ingredion Announce Partnership as Demand for Sweet Proteins Accelerates Sweet Dreams Are Made of Proteins: Oobli's Ali Wing A 16-year-old (Harper Moss) helms this new regenerative farming startupTopics Covered: Biotech, Business, NYC, Innovation, Incubator, Accelerator, Startups, BiomanufacturingHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow EverythingEmail: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Under Udaipur's Lights: A Family Reunion Heals and Inspires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-20-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की वो ठंडी शाम थी, जब उदयपुर का राजमहल महाशिवरात्रि के लिए रंग-बिरंगे प्रकाशों में सजा था।En: It was a cold winter evening when the Udaipur royal palace was adorned with colorful lights for Maha Shivaratri.Hi: महल के चारों ओर जगमगाती रोशनी और झील पिछोला का शांत पानी, असीम शांति और सौंदर्य का दृश्य प्रस्तुत कर रहा था।En: The sparkling lights around the palace and the calm waters of Pichola Lake presented a scene of immense peace and beauty.Hi: इसी भव्य माहौल में मेहरा परिवार का पुनर्मिलन हो रहा था।En: Amidst this grand atmosphere, the Mehra family reunion was taking place.Hi: यह अवसर था मीरा और उनके पति की शादी की सालगिरह मनाने का।En: This was the occasion to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Meera and her husband.Hi: मीरा की इच्छा थी कि उनके बच्चे, आर्यन और रिया, ऐसे मौके पर न सिर्फ शामिल हों, बल्कि एक सच्चे पारिवारिक बंधन की अनुभूति करें।En: Meera wished that her children, Aryan and Riya, would not only attend the event but also feel a true family bond.Hi: आर्यन और रिया ने अपनी-अपनी जगह पर जीवन में खूब तरक्की की थी, लेकिन दोनों के बीच का भावनात्मक दूरी मीरा को चिंता में डाल देती थी।En: Aryan and Riya had achieved significant success in their respective places in life, but the emotional distance between them worried Meera.Hi: आर्यन स्वभाव से थोड़ा संकोची था।En: Aryan was somewhat reserved by nature.Hi: वह एक बड़े निर्णय को लेकर असमंजस में था और चाहता था कि वह अपनी माँ को अपने इस दिल की बात बताए।En: He was indecisive about a major decision and wanted to share this heartfelt matter with his mother.Hi: दूसरी ओर, रिया, जीवंत और सफल पेशेवर थी, जो परिवार को हमेशा खुश देखना चाहती थी।En: On the other hand, Riya, a lively and successful professional, always wanted to see the family happy.Hi: उसे एहसास था कि सबकी उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरने का दबाव उसके जीवन में चिंता बढ़ा रहा है।En: She realized that the pressure of living up to everyone's expectations was increasing her anxiety.Hi: महल के बागीचे में एक ओर मीरा और आर्यन झील किनारे बैठे थे।En: In the palace's garden, Meera and Aryan were sitting by the lake.Hi: आर्यन ने मौका देखा और अपनी माँ से कहा, "माँ, मैं आपसे कुछ कहना चाहता हूँ।En: Aryan seized the moment and said to his mother, "Mom, I want to tell you something."Hi: "मीरा ने मुस्कुराकर कहा, "बोलो बेटा, क्या बात है?En: Smiling, Meera said, "Tell me, son, what is it?"Hi: ""माँ," आर्यन ने धीमी आवाज़ में कहा, "मैं अपने करियर की दिशा बदलना चाहता हूँ, लेकिन डरता हूँ कि क्या ये सही होगा।En: "Mom," Aryan said in a soft voice, "I want to change the direction of my career, but I'm afraid of whether it's the right choice."Hi: "मीरा ने अपने बेटे के कंधे पर हाथ रखकर कहा, "बेटा, तुम जो करना चाहते हो, वही सही होगा।En: Meera placed her hand on her son's shoulder and said, "Son, whatever you want to do will be right.Hi: तुम खुद पर विश्वास करो।En: Believe in yourself."Hi: "आर्यन के मन को शांति मिली।En: Aryan's mind found peace.Hi: माँ के शब्दों ने उसके विचारों को संबल दिया।En: His mother's words gave strength to his thoughts.Hi: वे दोनों तारों से भरे आसमान के नीचे कई बातें करते रहे।En: They continued to talk under the starry sky.Hi: मीरा ने आर्यन को यह भरोसा दिलाया कि उसका परिवार उसके साथ है।En: Meera assured Aryan that his family was with him.Hi: अगले दिन, आर्यन ने रिया से बात करने का निश्चय किया।En: The next day, Aryan decided to talk to Riya.Hi: वह ढूँढता रहा सही समय और आखिरकार जब सभी मंदिर में पूजा के लिए गए थे, तब उसने रिया को अपने फैसले के बारे में बताया।En: He kept looking for the right moment, and finally when everyone went to the temple for prayer, he told Riya about his decision.Hi: रिया मुस्कुराई और बोली, "मेरे पास भी कई बार ऐसे क्षण आए हैं।En: Riya smiled and said, "There have been many such moments for me too.Hi: मैं जानती हूँ कि ये आसान नहीं होता।En: I know it's not easy.Hi: लेकिन मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूँ।En: But I'm with you.Hi: और हमारी एक साथ कोशिश से हम आगे बढ़ेंगे।En: And with our joint efforts, we will move forward."Hi: "आर्यन ने पहली बार रिया के साथ अपने रिश्ते में एक नई शुरुआत महसूस की।En: For the first time, Aryan felt a new beginning in his relationship with Riya.Hi: उसे एहसास हुआ कि वह अपनी बहन के समर्थन में बहुत कुछ हासिल कर सकता है।En: He realized that he could achieve a lot with his sister's support.Hi: शाम होते-होते, महल की रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी में पूरा परिवार खुशी से एक साथ था।En: By evening, in the colorful lights of the palace, the whole family was happily together.Hi: आर्यन के मन में अब कोई दुविधा नहीं थी।En: Aryan no longer had any doubts.Hi: वह जान चुका था कि परिवार का असली मतलब क्या होता है।En: He realized what family truly means.Hi: परिवार के बीच अपनी बात साझा कर वह और भी आत्मविश्वासी महसूस कर रहा था।En: Sharing his feelings with the family made him feel even more confident.Hi: इस तरह, उदयपुर के उस खुशनुमा माहौल में, आर्यन ने सीखा कि जीवन में भले ही कठिनाइयाँ हों, लेकिन परिवार के साथ कदम से कदम मिलाकर चलने से हर समस्या का समाधान हो सकता है।En: In this way, in the cheerful atmosphere of Udaipur, Aryan learned that while life may have its difficulties, every problem can be solved by walking in sync with the family. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजाsparkling: जगमगातीimmense: असीमatmosphere: माहौलreunion: पुनर्मिलनanniversary: सालगिरहrespective: अपनी-अपनीindecisive: असमंजसlively: जीवंतanxiety: चिंताseized: मौका देखाdirection: दिशाbelieve: विश्वासstrength: संबलrealized: एहसास हुआpressure: दबावprofessional: पेशेवरbond: बंधनreserved: संकोचीheartfelt: दिल की बातsolved: समाधानconfidence: आत्मविश्वासtemple: मंदिरprayer: पूजाjoint: साझाmoment: क्षणemotional: भावनात्मकfear: डरenlightened: प्रकाशconvey: साझा
Can films and art change the world? How do we find purpose through our art? Why do some films stick with us, and transform us?Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is back on The Philosophy of Now! The National Award-winning renowned filmmaker sits down with us to discuss his creative process and life philosophy.We dissect some of his films by looking at them at a philosophical level. How did Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti speak to the youth of today? What is the importance of looking within like he does often in his films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Mehra also dives into the importance of art transforming the individual spiritually. He doesn't shy away from telling us that being in the unknown in life is beautiful in itself. The master filmmaker tells us we need to embrace the simplicity in life and love the light and darkness.This is a vulnerable conversation with a masterful creative. He also talks about his next pan-Indian Bollywood movie diving into the Mahabharata! Check out the full episode NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a special episode of the show. I've partnered with Intuit Mailchimp as part of a limited series called B2B Storytelling Stars. You can watch as I coach 3 marketers and experts on group calls and 1:1s, helping them craft their premises, messages, and stories. Get all 6 videos plus a storytelling template, free and ungated, at https://jayacunzo.com/starsTo cap off the series, each storyteller will appear on How Stories Happen for their very own episode, featuring the story we began developing behind the scenes together. Kicking things off is Shez Mehra, one of the world's foremost experts in sound and music used by brands to create memorable, cohesive experiences. He leads The 194 Group and has worked with Nike, Sephora, Google, Ford, Microsoft, and others. He's also a partner in the software company Raina Music, which helps retail and hospitality brands with their music experiences.Shez shares a moving story of the power of music, talks about his lifelong obsession with music and sound (and what we can learn from his years as a DJ crafting his sets), and together, we dissect the pieces of his signature story to get more specific, to pivot from a personal story to a relevant message to clients, and to stick the landing of a story well-told. WATCH THE SERIES: STORYTELLING STARSFor all 6 videos (3 group coaching calls and 3 one-on-ones), plus a free template associated with each (no forms required), visit https://jayacunzo.com/starsRESOURCES:Connect with Shez on X, Linkedin, and InstagramSubscribe to my newsletter at jayacunzo.comJoin the Creator Kitchen membershipFollow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or BlueskyThis episode was produced by Ilana NevinsCover art designed by Blake Ink***ABOUT JAY:ConsultingSpeakingContactBooksI help business leaders become stronger speakers and storytellers. The goal isn't to get in front of your audience. The goal is to ensure they care. While others agonize over reach, your ability to resonate helps you compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.With my clients, I help clarify + differentiate their message, craft their thinking and expertise into a distinct premise and IP they own, and develop signature speeches and stories to influence, inspire, and drive results.After starting at brands like Google and HubSpot, I've helped organizations like Mailchimp, Salesforce, Wistia, and GoDaddy, plus dozens of individual authors, founders, execs, consultants, and creators with their storytelling and public speaking.I live in the Boston area with my family as a proud Yankees and Knicks fan (yes, I'm in enemy territory). In the 60 seconds per week I'm not creating stuff for work or making my kids laugh, I like to shoot hoops, sip nice bourbons, cook with my wife, and daydream about telling stories like my storytelling hero, Anthony Bourdain. Say hi via jayacunzo.com
Transforming Pediatric Endocrinology Practice: An Insight with Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, MBAIn this episode, hosts George and Herb are joined by Dr. Rinku Mehra to discuss the innovative model of boutique pediatric endocrinology and its benefits over traditional healthcare systems. Dr. Mehra, a physician executive with vast experience in managing complex diseases, shares her journey from working in large healthcare systems and insurance to starting her own practice. She explains her motivation behind specializing in pediatric care, the challenges faced in the current healthcare environment, and the advantages of direct-care models for managing chronic diseases. The episode provides unique insights into personalized patient care, diabetes management, and the future of pediatric endocrinology.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:54 Dr. Mehra's Background and Career Path02:23 Transition to Anthem and Policy Changes04:27 Challenges in Diabetes Management09:01 Boutique Pediatric Endocrinology Practice15:28 Business Model and Telehealth24:34 Obesity and Weight Management Strategies30:34 The Importance of Measuring Outcomes31:43 Burnout and Rediscovering Fulfillment32:50 Transition to Anthem and Gaining Confidence34:04 Challenges of Running a Private Practice35:26 Staffing Issues in Healthcare39:32 The Role of GLP-1s in Pediatric Obesity46:29 Future of Pediatric Endocrinology50:15 Direct Care and Value-Based Models53:57 Concluding Thoughts and EncouragementSupport the show
As we've witnessed more violence between Hindu/Sikh and Khalistani's in Ontario and BC we bring on Kushal Mehra the host of The Cārvāka Podcast to help us break down the conflict, how it started, its history within Canada, and how we can stop it. View his show here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww Welcome to The Elev8 Podcast where we release a full episode every Tuesday and Thursday. Listen to our Podcast on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elev8podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elev8podcast X: https://twitter.com/TheElev8Podcast 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - The History Between Khalistan and India 10:15 - Khalistan's Impact on Canada 13:45 - Political Dynamics and Khalistani Influence 46:13 - Political Missed Opportunities 01:06:00 Comparing Political Systems
In this episode of Browncast we have Kushal Mehra talk with Amey and Omar on the recent attacks on Canadian Hindu temples by Khalistanis during Diwali. We also touch upon the diaspora politics in Canada, the Khalistani influence on the Canadian state apparatus and lastly how Trudeau's radical immigration changes have contributed to the problem. Please follow Kushal on Twitter as well as his popular Youtube podcast "The Carvaka Podcast" Twitter - https://x.com/kushal_mehra Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww Additional Links ---------------- Terry Milewski's 2007 documentary "Sikh Politics in Canada" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52zMm9JeMyE&ab_channel=PuneetSahani
In this inspiring episode of Run with Fitpage, we sit down with Chandramohan Mehra, the Chief Marketing Officer of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance—a passionate runner and achiever who has completed all six major marathons worldwide. Join us as he shares his journey from his first race to conquering the global marathon circuit, revealing his unwavering drive to improve with every finish line.Listen in as Chandramohan discusses the transformative power of running and how it has shaped his approach to leadership in the corporate world. We explore how the discipline, resilience, and mindset required for running a marathon apply equally to excelling in business. He offers valuable insights for both runners and leaders, with advice on setting goals, overcoming mental blocks, and the importance of constantly striving for improvement.About Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!
Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping. Rishi is Sector VP & General Manager of Trimble's Maps, there, he is responsible for its growth by delivering the locations services, routing, optimization and navigation solutions while building out Trimble's vision of the Trimble Transportation Cloud. About Rishi Mehra With over 25 years of experience in the transportation and mapping industry, Rishi Mehra has a proven track-record of managing global clients, product strategy and innovation, and driving strategic initiatives that deliver sustained revenue and value. He has successfully executed new business models, designed framework for long-term strategic partnerships, and led cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations. He is passionate about solving complex problems, building products that make a difference, and empowering my team to achieve excellence. About Trimble Transportation Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety. Key Takeaways: The Transformative Power of Mapping Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping and the advantages that Trimble customers gain from using Trimble Transportation Mapping Technology: Enhanced Safety: Trimble's mapping technology helps identify safe parking areas, especially for women truck drivers, reducing their risk of exposure to unsafe situations. Improved Driver Well-being: By providing safe and comfortable sleep environments, Trimble's mapping technology contributes to the overall well-being and safety of truck drivers. Increased Efficiency: Through features like predicting turnaround times, avoiding detention, and reducing deadhead miles, Trimble's mapping technology helps carriers optimize their operations and improve efficiency. Fair Driver Pay: PcMiler, a component of Trimble's solutions, provides industry-standard mileage calculations, ensuring fair compensation for drivers. Optimized Routes: Trimble's mapping technology integrates with navigation solutions, helping drivers plan efficient and compliant routes. Fraud Prevention: Trimble's connected ecosystem helps prevent freight fraud, protecting carriers from financial losses. Enhanced Cybersecurity: Trimble offers cybersecurity solutions to help carriers protect their systems from threats like ransomware, ensuring the security of their data and operations. Timestamps (00:00:02) The Transformative Power of Mapping (00:01:11) Conference Theme (00:03:52) Partnership with Parade (00:05:30) Trimble's Business (00:08:27) Acquisition Culture (00:09:46) The Future of Mobility (00:10:40) Driver's Life (00:16:00) Transformative Power of Mapping (00:19:37) Women in the Business (00:21:16) Importance of Mapping (00:22:17) Mapping Technology Benefits (00:24:03) Real-time Mapping (00:31:05) Cybersecurity Upgrade (00:33:27) Growth, Compliance, Efficiency, Safety Learn More About The Transformative Power of Mapping Rishi Mehra | Linkedin Trimble Transportation | Linkedin Trimble Transportation Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics with Rob Painter and Jack Kennedy | The Logistics of Logistics Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics Technology that Matters with Michael Kornhauser | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Dr Rohan Mehra, an Infectious Diseases and Microbiology registrar with an interest in conflict and catastrophe medicine, delves into the critical issue of pandemic preparedness. As we reflect on the challenges faced during the COVID-19, and other pandemics, the question remains: how ready are we for the next inevitable outbreak? Joining Dr. Mehra is Professor Tom Solomon, a leading expert with nearly three decades of experience in emerging infections. Professor Solomon is the Professor of Neurological Science and Head of the Brain Infections Group at the University of Liverpool. He led the University of Liverpool's Institute of Infection and Global Health and founded the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections. His work has been pivotal in responding to Ebola, Zika, COVID-19, and mpox (formerly monkeypox).As Director of The Pandemic Institute in Liverpool and Vice President (International) of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Professor Solomon is a leading expert in pandemic preparedness. He also engages with the public through his media appearances and the Scouse Science Podcast.Together, they explore the lessons learned from past pandemics and discuss what needs to be done to safeguard our future. Links and resources:The pandemic institutehttps://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/The WHO pandemic hubhttps://pandemichub.who.int/ CEPI (coalition for epidemic preparedness Innovations) https://cepi.net/
In this episode of #CouchonomicswithArjun, we're joined by Deepak Mehra, Chief Economist at Commercial Bank of Dubai.
In this episode you will learn:00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Easy to build good relationships with Investors? 03:55 - Importance of a Good Relationship with Investors 05:59 - Size and Strategy of a fund affects Founder-VC Relationship 07:37 - Components of a Successful Relationship 09:04 - Hummingbird's POV on Investor interference 12:16 - VCs' Role in Crucible Moments 14:39 - Power Dynamics in Founder-VC Relationships 16:35 - Can Investors and Founders be good friends? 21:03 - Scenarios Leading to Founder-Investor Friction 26:36 - Handling Co-Founder Breakups28:29 - Evolution of Founder-Investor Relationships34:49 - Measuring the Founder-Investor Relationship35:57 - ConclusionAboutAkshay leads investments in both emerging markets and global fintech at Hummingbird.Previously, Akshay worked at Citigroup, where he raised equity capital for large corporations, and at Artivest (acquired), where he helped build and grow a platform that enables retail capital to access alternative investments. During graduate school, Akshay had the opportunity to work with MIT's $25 billion endowment fund.In his spare time, Akshay records music and writes about founders in his newsletter, 'Amplify'.He holds an MBA from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and a BA in Economics with a minor in Ethnomusicology from Franklin & Marshall College.
Today's episode welcomes Sahil Mehra, Head of Strategic Sales at Nooks - an AI-Powered Parallel Dialer & Virtual Salesfloor powering the best SDR and BDR teams. They help train the team, boost conversion rates, and multiply connect rates all while having fun in the Nooks platform. Sahil also has 6 years of experience running a go-to-market agency for B2B tech companies.Sahil's path to his previous agency started by working as an SDR, AE and Sales Leader in multiple tech startups. Over the years, he realized that all early stage startups suffer from the same GTM caveat - they don't have a recognisable brand.This becomes a huge inefficiency for revenue teams, as your sellers are seeing unfavorable engagement metrics across the sales process and get stuck building trust from 0. A big part of building a known brand is working with those who your ICP already trusts - that's why Sahil took a full-cycle sales approach with his clients to make sure they close logos that bring much needed credibility to new brands.If you blindly follow every LinkedIn thought leadership post when tweaking your GTM motion, you're very likely to fail. A huge portion of content has one single goal - explain why you're in pain and position a product as the solution. This often leads to people investing in methods that don't work in their market. Tune into the full episode to learn more on how to build an outbound motion that works in 2024!KEY INSIGHTS:01:07 Why early-stage startups have bad sales metrics03:10 Oversimplification of outbound sales04:45 Why most GTM advice doesn't work for you06:58 More tools =/= more results11:01 Building a cold calling culture14:10 Remote vs in-office sales 18:45 Email only won't cut it in 202422:28 The future of outboundConnect with the guest, Sahil MehraConnect with the host, Kevin WarnerCheck out Nooks
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
890: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Postal Service (USPS) had to rapidly set up infrastructure to ship subsidized test kits, scaling their operations within three weeks. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Pritha Mehra, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of USPS, about this incredible story and the resulting digital transformation. With 34 years at USPS, including more than three and a half as CIO, Pritha discusses the immense technological infrastructure she oversees, including 32,000 network locations and over 930 applications. She highlights USPS's modernization efforts to stay competitive, their significant role during the pandemic, and initiatives to enhance employee experience and efficiency. Pritha also delves into the implementation of digital twins for tracking packages, the importance of data, AI, and machine learning, and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation within her team.
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
890: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Postal Service (USPS) had to rapidly set up infrastructure to ship subsidized test kits, scaling their operations within three weeks. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Pritha Mehra, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of USPS, about this incredible story and the resulting digital transformation. With 34 years at USPS, including more than three and a half as CIO, Pritha discusses the immense technological infrastructure she oversees, including 32,000 network locations and over 930 applications. She highlights USPS's modernization efforts to stay competitive, their significant role during the pandemic, and initiatives to enhance employee experience and efficiency. Pritha also delves into the implementation of digital twins for tracking packages, the importance of data, AI, and machine learning, and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation within her team.
It's not every day that we welcome two guests on the Beyond the Scripts Podcast. But when we're talking about Ajay Mehra of UGO Rx and Jeff Rowan of Chancy Drugs, we couldn't let the opportunity slip away. In this episode, join Will Tuft as they explore the innovative journey behind UgoRx — from its initial naming inspiration to its role in revolutionizing independent pharmacies. Ajay and Jeff share how leveraging pharmacy analytics, can transform your pharmacy's quality of patient care and profitability. From tracking gains and losses to managing unprofitable products, they reveal actionable insights that have led to expanding their pharmacy locations and enhancing pharmacy-clinic relations. Hosted By: Will Tuft | Manager of Event Education at PioneerRx Guests: Ajay Mehra | Co-Founder, UGO Rx Jeff Rowan | Pharmacist, Chancy Drugs Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit www.pioneerrx.com
In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton interviews Vineet Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer at Chime. Vineet shares insights on his transition from traditional CPG companies to tech-driven financial services, the importance of building future customers, and the rise of performance storytelling in modern marketing. Discover how Chime is revolutionizing banking for everyday Americans and why Vineet believes we are in the golden age of marketing.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Vineet Mehra on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In episode 151 of PG Radio, we engage in a conversation with Ami Ganatra and Kushal Mehra. We discuss religion, the concept of God, Hinduism's complexity, "Dharma", morality, and the relevance of ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Ami Ganatra is an author and scholar specializing in Indian epics. She has written "Mahabharata Unravelled" and "Ramayana Unravelled," where she explores the depths of these ancient texts and presents their lessons and stories in a clear and accessible manner. Kushal Mehra hosts "The Cārvāka Podcast" and is the author of "Nastik: Why I Am Not an Atheist," a book that explores Indian atheism and dharmic skepticism. His podcast and book provide deep insights into philosophy, politics, and culture, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
In this episode of The Boston Podcast, Dave welcomes Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and childhood obesity expert from Virginia. Dr. Mehra discusses the rising rates of type 2 diabetes among children, the impact of the pandemic on these trends, and the importance of diet, exercise, and genetic factors. She offers practical advice on healthier eating habits and emphasizes the need for community involvement in promoting physical activity. The episode also features Dr. Mehra's insights on programs like 'Walk with a Doc' and her approach to supporting families dealing with weight issues.Topics:01:09 Introducing Dr. Rinku Mehra: A Conversation on Pediatric Endocrinology and Childhood Obesity02:08 The Growing Concern of Type 2 Diabetes in Youth03:27 Diet, Exercise, and the Role of Genetics in Diabetes05:23 Navigating the American Diet: Choices and Challenges07:39 Practical Advice for Healthier Eating Habits12:26 Walk with a Doc: Encouraging Community Health and Exercise16:46 Family Health: Diet, Exercise, and Managing Screen Time21:50 Closing Thoughts and Resources
When Ruhina Mehra, a holistic coach with traditional healthcare roots, steps into the room, you feel an instant connection to her compelling narrative. She's the guide through our latest conversation, where we peel back the layers of the healthcare system, contrasting the focused approach of Western medicine with the integrative nature of holistic care. We tackle the cultural currents that tug at professional choices, particularly within immigrant families, and why preventative care is becoming the heartbeat of a humane healthcare system. As we peel back the layers of personal development, Ruhina shares her insights on mental health coaching and the transformative power of the Wheel of Life assessment. Her journey from a desire to help others to public speaking and coaching unfolds like a map for those seeking self-realization. We reflect on the critical nature of personal growth in tackling internal battles and the techniques that can catalyze change across the board – from mending relationships to ascending professional ladders. Closing our discussion, authenticity takes center stage. I share a client's breakthrough in personal growth and the intricate dance between authenticity, family dynamics, and self-worth. We leave you with Ruhina's wisdom on navigating life's changes, the art of self-acceptance, and the overlooked value of non-romantic relationships for our holistic well-being. Be inspired to embrace your journey as Ruhina leads by example, weaving her wellness magic in the energetic backdrop of Los Angeles. We're happy you're here! Like the pod? Visit our website! Check out our sponsor PitchDB! Start your trial on Simplified!
He describes himself as a dharmik skeptic, and has written a book about how atheism evolved within Hindu philosophy. Kushal Mehra joins Amit Varma in episode 382 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his intellectual evolution-- and his journey as a podcaster. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Kushal Mehra on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and his own website. 2. Nastik: Why I Am Not an Atheist -- Kushal Mehra. 3. The Cārvāka Podcast -- Kushal Mehra's podcast on YouTube. 4. Kushal Mehra's YouTube monologues. 5. 'How We Spend Our Days Is How We Spend Our Lives' -- Amit Varma. 6. Hanlon's Razor. 7. Tim Urban's tweet on getting to know people. 8. The Harm Principle. 9. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 10. A Life in Indian Politics — Episode 149 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jayaprakash Narayan). 11. I, Pencil -- Leonard Read. 12. Why People Believe Weird Things -- Michael Shermer. 13. Richard Dawkins on the God of the Old Testament. 14. Vinamre Kasanaa and Prakhar Gupta on YouTube. 15. Kushal Mehra on Dostcast. 16. A Meditation on Form — Amit Varma. 17. Sowmya Dhanaraj Is Making a Difference -- Episode 380 of The Seen and the Unseen. 18. The God Delusion -- Richard Dawkins. 19. Robert Sapolsky's biology lectures on YouTube. 20. The Evolution of Cooperation -- Robert Axelrod. 21. A Manual for Creating Atheists -- Peter Boghossian. 22. A Godless Congregation — Amit Varma. 23. Tell Me You Love Me -- Amit Varma. 24. Dr Chatterjee and therealnihal's Instagram post on friendship. 25. The New Atheism and the Four Horsemen. 26. Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Daniel Dennett on Amazon. 27. ‘Wet Streets Cause Rain' — Michael Crichton. 28. The Big Questions -- Steven Landsburg. 29. Three cultures of atheism: on serious doubts about the existence of God -- Simon Glendinning. 30. Charvaka and Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa. 31. Tattvopaplavasiṃha — Jayarāśi Bhaṭṭa. 32. The Rooted Cosmopolitanism of Sugata Srinivasaraju — Episode 277 of The Seen and the Unseen. 33. Imagine There's No Svarga: Rediscovering Cārvāka, India's 2,700-Year-Old Atheistic Tradition -- Kushal Mehra on Quilette. 34. Moral Foundations Theory, proposed by Jonathan Haidt, Craig Joseph and Jesse Graham. 35. Hitchen's Razor. 36. Consciousness Explained -- Daniel Dennett. 37. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 38. Soul and Sword: The History of Political Hinduism -- Hindol Sengupta. 39. Hind Swaraj -- MK Gandhi. 40. Yugank Goyal Is out of the Box — Episode 370 of The Seen and the Unseen. 41. Hindutva -- Vinayak Savarkar. 42. Gita Press and the Making of Hindu India -- Akshaya Mukul. 43. The Gita Press and Hindu Nationalism — Episode 139 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Akshaya Mukul). 44. Rangila Rasul. 45. The Intellectual Foundations of Hindutva — Episode 115 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Aakar Patel). 46. The Populist Playbook -- Episode 42 of Everything is Everything. 47. Don't Insult Pasta (2007) -- Amit Varma. 48. Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government Is Holding Indians Back — Subhashish Bhadra. 49. Subhashish Bhadra on Our Dysfunctional State — Episode 333 of The Seen and the Unseen. 50. The Progress of Humanity -- Episode 101 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Steven Pinker). 51. Colours of the Cage -- Arun Ferreira. 52. Modi's Domination: What We Often Overlook -- Keshava Guha. 53. The BJP Before Modi — Episode 202 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 54. Anand -- Hrishikesh Mukherjee. 55. How We Do the Small Things -- Amit Varma. 56. How Not To Get Trolled -- Amit Varma. 57. The Pursuit of Happyness -- Gabriele Muccino.. 58. Andaz Apna Apna -- Rajkumar Santoshi. 59. I Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto -- Tupac Shakur. 60. Shiv Kumar Batalvi on Rekhta. 61. Bulleh Shah on Wikipedia. Amit's newsletter is explosively active again. Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Study' by Simahina.
The U.S. Postal Service is in the middle of a three-year modernization plan to update its massive infrastructure, data centers and expansive telecom network. The service wants to prioritize technology innovation and leverage partnerships to transform its operations and business model for evolving mail and deliver services, relying on no taxpayer dollars to do so. CIO Pritha Mehra is focused on maintaining a highly resilient telecom network, securing data transfer and embracing new technology. Mehra shares how the agency is using emerging technology like generative AI in its operations, the service's plan for integrating zero trust architecture amid new policy directives, and also how the service is evolving upskilling and recruiting initiatives to attract and retain its workforce.
If you want to be directing regularly, you have to treat your directing career like it's your production company. Hint: It is. If you are tired of sitting around waiting for someone to hire you, join us for this live Q&A and learn how Alex Mehra has directed/produced over 1000 videos from various industries, and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country like AT&T, NBC, Atlas Entertainment, CNN, and much more. From video editing, producing, filming, talent development - his journey and expertise has taken businesses, brands and talent to new heights. A little over a year ago he moved his agency into a 3000 square-foot studio, and built over 12 different unique TV and Movie sets, from different time periods. It's his mission to continue making explosive “video crack” that wows audiences, and turns viewers into customers. https://sunnycreative.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnycre8tive (Episode 58) Hosted by Director/Producer Jenn Page. If you want to be notified when the next accelerator goes live and other fun events fill out the form on our website at TheWorkingDirector.Pro. You can also go there to join our private FB group for directors so you can attend these live conversations and get your questions answered; as well as, to learn about The Working Director course that helps emerging filmmakers become working directors faster. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworkingdirector/message
Atul is back to talk about his new book-- The Need For Disease. We talk about how important conception is for the health of the child, how we're all restricting our own healing, being estranged from your parents, and more!
On a mission to address challenges in the senior living industry, CEO & CO-Founder of Sage, Raj Mehra, discusses how his company's utilization of collected data will face these challenges head-on.Click here to schedule a demo.This episode was recorded at the ASHA Annual Meeting. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, Patriot Angels, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing.Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.
Kavita Mehta is a a non-profit leader with 20 years of service and a deep commitment to fostering cultural change, organizational transformation, and movement building.Kavita is the Executive Director for Sahki for South Asian Women, a survivor-led gender justice organization whose goal is to eradicate gender-based and domestic violence. Sakhi is the second largest organization of its kind in the US, and celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. It has really changed the conversation on gender-based violence in our community while uniting survivors and institutions to work together.In our conversation, Kavita delves into how Sakhi provides a safe space and community for survivors; the high rate of gender violence in the South Asian diaspora, the challenges in overcoming it, and its connections to South Asian culture and beliefs. We talk about South Asian family dynamics and how they have impacted us, She generously opens up about her own trauma, how it drove her to do the job she does, and how she overcomes trauma to this dayWhat we talked about: Kavita's Sakhi Journey: How Kavita joined Sakhi at the advent of the MeToo movement + the challenge of COVID + preparing for the migrant crisis in New York City. (6:26)A Force for Transformative Change: Sakhi's unique holistic survivor outreach from counseling to housing + how 48% of South Asian Americans have experienced gender-based violence + Saki's inclusive rebranding (10:50)The Need for True Community and Safety: How fear of judgment and the need to keep up appearance isolates and suffocates South Asians + how feeling like an outsider in childhood impacts adulthood 19:45)Live in the Trauma Or Live in the Healing: Kavita opens up about her violent and traumatic childhood + haunted by the life her mother could have had + how she found healing through her work with Sakhi + South Asians breaking the stigma around mental health. (24:31)The Hidden Trauma in South Asian Families: Amy and Kavita reflect on their gradual awareness of childhood toxicity + the need to educate the next generation (29:02)What next for Sakhi: Celebrating Sakhi's 35th anniversary + ringing the bell of the New York Stock Exchange + gala (34:16)Lessons Learned: Kavita's anxiety, learning when to accelerate and when to slow down + Sharing internal struggles of making decisions (37:26)The Need for Self-Care: Kavita talks frankly about her need for regular therapy + the case that haunts her to this day (39:30)Rapid Fire Questions: (42:35)Kavita's Bucket List: (45:36) Connect with Kavita:Sakhi for South Asian WomenLinkedin Let's talk Connect:Instagram This podcast is produced by Ginni Media
Are you feeling stuck in your medical career, unsure of your next steps, or struggling to find satisfaction in your current role? In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist with a remarkable journey of career exploration and evolution. Dr. Mehra's story serves as a beacon of hope for physicians facing similar challenges, demonstrating that you don't have to get it right out of the gate when you're at the crossroads. Medicine is not a one-way street and you can go back and forth and carve your own path to fulfillment. You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode171 In this episode we're talking about: Dr. Mehra's journey in overcoming dissatisfaction in clinical practice Navigating nonclinical roles from the FDA to utilization management Lessons learned from transitioning back to clinical care after a stint in a nonclinical role Dr. Mehra's gradual exploration of alternative career paths Pursuing further education and its impact on the entrepreneurial mindset How Dr. Mehra's MBA experience sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and ultimately led her to launch her own telemedicine practice Insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing uncertainty in career transitions The importance of self-reflection, mentorship, and perseverance in navigating a nontraditional medical career path Links for this episode: Dr. Rinku Mehra's Practice Website https://www.themehraclinic.com/ For information on Dr. Mehra's Doc Launch Academy for those of you wanting to start your own practice, contact her at doclaunchacademy@gmail.com Use this QR code to join the waitlist! Physician Transition Starter Kit - A “must have” when you're questioning your career path. This 25-page guide answers many of your questions about career transition, nonclinical options, and how to just get started. Episode #40: Could Chart Review Be for You? With Dr. Rinku Mehra
Joining Eric on this week's podcast is Arun Mehra of Samera Global to discuss how he built his accountancy firm in the UK and ended up building his own team in India to support his growing practice and maximize his return.
Joining Eric on this week's podcast is Arun Mehra of Samera Global to discuss how he built his accountancy firm in the UK and ended up building his own team in India to support his growing practice and maximize his return. Want to connect with Arun? https://sameraglobal.com/
This week's guest on The CMO Podcast is Vineet Mehra, the Chief Marketing Officer of Chime. The 12-year-old fintech company was founded by Chris Britt and Ryan King as an alternative to traditional banking. Interesting marketing trivia: many believe the official launch of the company was in April 2014, when Chime was featured on "Dr. Phil."Chime is a private company, with a mission to bring financial peace of mind to its customers. It has raised more than $2 billion in funding from a Who's Who in venture capital. Revenue is estimated to be about $1 billion, with more than 20 million customers.Vineet was last on The CMO Podcast in May 2020, when he was the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Vineet, like Jim, began his career at P&G. Following nine years at P&G, Vineet worked at General Mills, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Last time Jim and Vineet spoke, he had dreams of starting a pizzeria–so tune in for an update on that, plus a whole lot more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Shez operates at the intersection of music and technology and is VP/Head of Growth for the company Songtradr, which is the world's first data-powered, full stack music licensing platform. Shez is a master of understanding how to use sound and music to help brands win. Shez was one of the artist Drake's first tour DJ's. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Dr. Drew talks to psychiatrist Dr. Rahul Mehra and they discuss his groundbreaking program, 'Emotional Vaccines.' Dr. Mehra and Dr. Drew explore the program and delve into topics such as the contagious nature of anxiety, why kids are growing up maladjusted, the diminishing role of the golden rule and the various ways to recalibrate humanity. The program: https://emotionalvaccines.com Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DREW today to get 10% off your first month
What does it really take to make an impactful transition from a burnt-out physician to a thriving entrepreneur? In our latest episode, we got the chance to sit down with Dr. Rinku Mara, a pediatric endocrinologist who dared to take that leap. Dr. Rinku shares her compelling journey of resilience and dedication, from academia and private practice to becoming a medical director, eventually leaving that behind to create a healthcare practice on her terms.Dr. Rinku's entrepreneurial journey was not without challenges. She informs us about the importance of documenting even the most seemingly insignificant wins and how they can create massive momentum. Dr. Rinku shares insights about her strategic use of social media, and the value of physician referrals in growing her business. She also discusses the crucial role of setting boundaries and entrusting tasks to a competent team for the overall success and well-being of the business.This episode is not just about Dr. Rinku's inspiring journey but also about the EntreMD Business School's transformative impact on her entrepreneurial endeavors. Our conversation veers into how creating and maintaining meaningful connections can significantly influence businesses. We delve into the powerful trifecta of coaching, accountability, and community that the EntreMD Business School offers to aid physicians in building multiple seven-figure businesses. Tune in and get ready to be inspired and empowered to begin your own entrepreneurial journey in the world of medicine.When you are ready to work with us, here are three ways.1. EntreMD Business School Advance - If you are looking to make a 180 turnaround in your business in 180 days, this is the program for you. 2. EntreMD Business School Grow - This is our year long program with a track record of producing physician entrepreneurs who are building 6, 7 and 7+ figure businesses. They do this while building their dream lives!3. EntreMD Business School Scale - This is our high-level mastermind for physicians who have crossed the seven figure milestone and want to build their businesses to be well oiled machines that can run without them.To get on a call with my team to determine your next best step, go here www.entremd.com/callFollow Dr. Una hereLinkedIn - www.linkedIn.com/in/druna Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drunachukwuInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/drunachukwuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrUnachukwu