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Akshy Sridhar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and marathoner who has completed 18 marathons and run under three hours twice. With a demanding career and years of consistent training, his journey offers valuable insights into improving marathon performance without overcomplicating the process.In this episode of Run With Fitpage, we covered Akshy's journey from casually jogging during his civil services preparation to completing his first marathon and eventually achieving a sub-3-hour marathon. He shares how he built consistency, adapted his training, and balanced running with the responsibilities of his work.We also discuss his weekly training structure, marathon pacing, nutrition, strength training, recovery, and the importance of enjoying the process rather than focusing only on race timings.In this episode, we covered:Akshy's journey from casual jogging to marathon runningHow he progressed from a 3:54 marathon to a sub-3 finishBalancing marathon training with the responsibilities of an IAS officerWeekly mileage, easy runs, tempo runs, intervals, and long runsMarathon nutrition, fueling, strength training, and recoveryRace-day pacing and saving energy for the final kilometersThe importance of consistency, self-motivation, and enjoying the processAbout 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!
Snowflake posted a third straight quarter of accelerating product revenue growth and raised its full-year outlook, with CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy saying AI accounted for about half of the company’s outperformance. He discusses the rapid adoption of Snowflake’s AI coding agent Coco, growing customer usage, and how the company is competing with Databricks in the race to turn enterprise data into AI-driven growth. He joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
80-year-old Ed Markey wins the Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts and Richard Neal survives his primary challenge in the state's First Congressional District. Plus, U.S. and Iran exchange new strikes as the risk of war widens. Abby Livingston, Amanda Litman, Priya and Sridhar all join the 11th Hour with Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AM Best Senior Vice President Lee McDonald and Senior Director Sridhar Manyem discuss the company's 2027 Student Challenge, which invites college and graduate students to develop creative, real-world solutions to pressing insurance issues.
What does it take to build something that lasts? Snowflake CEO and former Google SVP of Ads Sridhar Ramaswamy joins South Park Commons General Partner Aditya Agarwal to share his answer.Ramaswamy traces his journey from Google to founding Neeva, an ad-free search startup that shut down before the generative AI boom, to leading Snowflake through the AI era. He shares what defines great founders, what doomed Neeva, and why most software will lose its moat.Ramaswamy and Agarwal also explore the future of AI, what remains valuable in an age of AI-generated software, and the search belief Ramaswamy got wrong.Sridhar Ramaswamy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhar-ramaswamy/ Aditya Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/ South Park Commons: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/Apply to SPC: https://www.southparkcommons.com/apply(00:00:52) - Choosing When to Take a Career Risk(00:05:01) - Lessons From Google's Founders (00:09:52) - What Went Wrong at Neeva (00:13:39) - The Future of AI Models (00:22:59) - Snowflake's Enduring Value in the AI Era (00:29:24) - How to Keep Up With AI (00:32:24) - Rapid Fire: Books, Search & Google
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy explains explain why the next phase of enterprise AI is about economics, not simply using the biggest model available. He breaks down how model routing can cut AI costs, why relying on a single model creates risk, and how AI agents could shift workers from repetitive tasks toward higher-value jobs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most service businesses are adding people to grow. One Hyderabad founder did the opposite and cut his team from 1,000 to 600 with zero drop in revenue, a live case study in AI and the future of work. Sridhar Muppidi, co-founder of [x]cube LABS and ello.ai, breaks down exactly how, and what it means for anyone building in the AI era. Few people have built through as many tech cycles as Sridhar Muppidi, who started in the dot-com boom, co-founded the cloud telecom firm PanTerra Networks, and shipped India's first game on the Apple App Store before scaling [x]cube LABS into a bootstrapped agency that has created over $5 billion in value for clients like Amazon, Sony, and Dr Lal PathLabs. His newest bet, ello.ai, builds enterprise voice agents that let customers talk to software in Hindi, Telugu, and a dozen Indian languages instead of clicking through menus. In this conversation with host Akshay Datt, he argues that AI came for high-paid coders before blue-collar work, that today's cheap AI tokens are a subsidy with a reckoning coming, and that the engineer over 40 is now the most valuable hire. With Indian IT shedding entry-level roles and the AI and the future of work debate intensifying, his ground-level view is timely and contrarian.
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KR Sridhar is the Founder and CEO of Bloom Energy, the distributed power company powering the AI revolution. Under his leadership, Bloom has grown to a market cap of approximately $93 billion, with revenue surpassing $2 billion as demand from AI data centres has surged. Over the last 12–18 months, Bloom has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom. It's also the largest position in Leo Aschenbrenner's investment portfolio, making up around 16% of his fund. AGENDA: 00:00 Why Failure Is Never an Option: The Mindset That Built a $90B Company 05:20 The 25-Year Bet: Why Bloom Never Doubted AI Would Need Its Technology 12:10 Andy Grove's Brutal Leadership Lesson That Changed Everything 18:40 AI Isn't a Bubble—It's a "Hockey Stick on a Hockey Stick" 25:30 Why Electricity, Not AI Models, Will Decide the Winners of the AI Race 34:20 The Radical Vision: Why Power Must Move to the Edge of the Grid 40:40 How Bloom Beat Everyone to Power Oracle's AI Data Centres in Just 55 Days 50:00 The Future of Cities, Energy Sovereignty & Why AI Will Democratise Power 52:10 Parenting, Purpose & the One Belief KR Thinks Everyone Gets Wrong About AI 55:00 The Next 10 Years: Why AI Could Create Global Energy Abundance
निकोलाई टैंगन बात करते हैं Snowflake के CEO श्रीधर रामास्वामी से। Snowflake एक डेटा प्लेटफ़ॉर्म है जो दुनिया की आधी सबसे बड़ी कंपनियों को चलाता है। इस बातचीत में वे समझते हैं कि डेटा और AI की दुनिया में असल में क्या हो रहा है।दोनों इन बातों पर गहराई से चर्चा करते हैं: Snowflake सिर्फ़ इस्तेमाल के हिसाब से पैसे लेता है (कंजम्पशन-बेस्ड प्राइसिंग), और यही बात इसे आम सॉफ़्टवेयर कंपनियों से अलग बनाती है। श्रीधर अब मानते हैं कि AI मॉडल बनाने वाली कंपनियाँ टेक इंडस्ट्री में सबसे बड़ा ख़तरा हैं—बाक़ी किसी से भी ज़्यादा। और AI एजेंट अब हर चीज़ बदल रहे हैं—डेटा पाइपलाइन से लेकर सॉफ़्टवेयर इंजीनियरिंग तक।श्रीधर अपनी कंपनी Neva के बारे में भी बात करते हैं—उसे शुरू करना और फिर उसका नाकाम होना, और इससे उन्होंने क्या सीखा। साथ ही वे उन मूल्यों के बारे में बताते हैं जिन्होंने उन्हें तमिलनाडु से टेक इंडस्ट्री के शिखर तक पहुँचाया: मेहनत, हर हाल में ढल जाना, और हार न मानना।यह दिलचस्प बातचीत ज़रूर सुनें!——Snowflake CEO: How AI Agents Will Transform the Workplace Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, the data platform powering half the world's largest companies, to explore what's really happening at the frontier of data and AI. They dig into how Snowflake's consumption-based pricing sets it apart from traditional software models, why Sridhar now considers AI model companies a bigger competitive threat than anyone else in tech, and how AI agents are transforming everything from data pipelines to software engineering itself. Sridhar also reflects on the lessons learned from founding and failing with Neva, and shares the values of hard work, adaptability, and resilience that have shaped him from Tamil Nadu to the top of the tech industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Dr. Ginny Show Podcast, “What Makes AI Transformations Fail Even with Great Technology with Sridhar Ravilla,” Dr. Ginny sits down with transformation leader Sridhar (Sid) Ravilla to unpack a quieter but more consequential truth behind AI-era change: technology accelerates progress, but leadership judgment determines whether progress holds.Rather than focusing on tools, platforms, or implementation frameworks, the conversation turns toward the human side of transformation: how decisions are made, how clarity is maintained under pressure, and why organizations often underestimate the leadership capacity required to match the speed of modern systems.What emerges is a grounded, timely perspective for leaders navigating complexity at scale.Listen to this episode to:Understand why even well-funded, well-designed AI transformations lose momentum at the leadership levelRecognize the subtle ways decision-making slows as organizational complexity increasesReframe how leadership judgment, not technology adoption, becomes the true driver of transformation successThis episode is especially relevant for executives, transformation leaders, and decision-makers navigating AI adoption, digital modernization, and enterprise-scale change. It offers a sharper lens on what actually drives sustainable execution in high-speed environments where clarity is often the first casualty.Rather than more noise about AI capability, this conversation brings attention back to something more foundational: how leaders think, decide, and stay accountable when systems scale faster than human judgment.About Our Distinguished Guest: Sridhar (Sid) Ravilla is the author of Transformation That Lands and brings over 25 years of experience leading large-scale technology and transformation initiatives across global organizations. His work focuses on decision ownership, governance at scale, and why transformation efforts often break down when leadership judgment becomes diffused across systems, teams, and processes. He is currently engaged in fractional executive roles supporting organizations through complex change and AI-driven transformation.
We've curated a special 10-minute version of the podcast for those in a hurry. Here you can listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snowflake-ceo-scaling-data-ai-agents-and-the-new/id1614211565?i=1000773056685 Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, the data platform powering half the world's largest companies, to explore what's really happening at the frontier of data and AI. They dig into how Snowflake's consumption-based pricing sets it apart from traditional software models, why Sridhar now considers AI model companies a bigger competitive threat than anyone else in tech, and how AI agents are transforming everything from data pipelines to software engineering itself. Sridhar also reflects on the lessons learned from founding and failing with Neva, and shares the values of hard work, adaptability, and resilience that have shaped him from Tamil Nadu to the top of the tech industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Sebastian Langvik-Hansen. Background research was conducted by Simran Sahajpal. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicolai Tangen sits down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, the data platform powering half the world's largest companies, to explore what's really happening at the frontier of data and AI. They dig into how Snowflake's consumption-based pricing sets it apart from traditional software models, why Sridhar now considers AI model companies a bigger competitive threat than anyone else in tech, and how AI agents are transforming everything from data pipelines to software engineering itself. Sridhar also reflects on the lessons learned from founding and failing with Neva, and shares the values of hard work, adaptability, and resilience that have shaped him from Tamil Nadu to the top of the tech industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Sebastian Langvik-Hansen. Background research was conducted by Simran Sahajpal. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A.M. Edition for June 11. OpenAI is considering sweeping price cuts as it braces for an intensifying battle for users with chief rival Anthropic. The potential price drop comes as corporate clients begin to pull back on high AI spending and express difficulty tying costs to real investment returns. Plus, social media bans for kids gain momentum as Canada weighs a law that would likely apply to American tech companies like Meta and Snapchat. And the CEO of Bloom Energy K.R. Sridhar tells us how the company is navigating growing opposition to new data centers. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Drs. Jeffrey Heier and Peter Kaiser of Ocular Therapeutix join to discuss the SOL-1 trial results investigating a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor for wet age-related macular degeneration. Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Sridhar has consulted on an advisory board in the past 24 months for Ocular Therapeutix. Dr. Heier and Dr. Kaiser are employed by Ocular Therapeutix.
Most leaders assume transformation fails because the strategy was wrong. I don't buy that. In this conversation with Sridhar Ravilla, we unpacked why good strategies routinely fail after approval and why the real problem is usually much simpler and much harder to fix. What stood out for me was how often organisations confuse activity with progress. Green dashboards, endless initiatives, mountains of data and busy teams can all create the illusion of momentum while accountability quietly disappears. We explored what experienced leaders do differently when the pressure is real and execution starts drifting away from intent. In this episode A simple truth I've seen repeatedly in growing businesses: Assign ownership before you launch the transformation, not after Reduce priorities to the few things that genuinely matter Make decisions with half the data rather than waiting for perfect certainty Measure outcomes, not activity Use AI to scale intelligence, but keep judgement and accountability firmly with people Episode highlights 08:45 Why transformation usually fails immediately after approval, not months later 09:30 The danger of green dashboards and the questions leaders should ask when everything looks fine 13:20 The uncomfortable ownership test: who gets fired if this fails? 16:15 Why leaders should make decisions with half the data instead of waiting for more information 20:40 How organisations optimise for activity and lose sight of outcomes 24:50 The sales lesson that changed Sridhar's approach to commercial leadership 33:05 Why AI can scale intelligence but cannot replace judgement, accountability, and leadership Links and resources LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sridharravilla/ Book: Amazon.com: TRANSFORMATION THAT LANDS eBook : RAVILLA, SRIDHAR I've said for years that leadership gets tested when the playbooks stop working. This conversation is a good reminder that execution is rarely a process problem first. It's usually an ownership problem. If you found this useful, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with another founder, MD, or commercial leader who is trying to turn strategy into results.
Today's episode includes a discussion on the ever-changing slope of the yield curve, an interview with Sagent's Sridhar Sharma and Shane Leonard on how the latest and greatest in underwriting technology is reducing friction in the mortgage origination process, and what to expect from the Federal Reserve under new Chair Warsh.Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.This week's podcasts are sponsored by NFTYDoor, the white-label HELOC platform for banks, credit unions, and brokers. Close in zero days with warehouse funding. Power your home equity lending with NFTYDoor.
Snowflake Inc. shares jumped after the software maker gave a stronger-than-expected annual outlook and signed a $6 billion multiyear agreement to use Amazon’s cloud services and chips. Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy joins Bloomberg Tech's Caroline Hyde to discuss the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unlike a lot of founders in the industry, Sravish Sridhar hasn't spent his career in the security world. He comes from a background in distributed computing and advanced math, and is a successful entrepreneur who's now bringing that experience to bear at TrustCloud, where he's helping CISOs automate and streamline their compliance programs.
Manusmriti occupies a prominent place in Indian textual tradition as one of the authentic sources of dharma. However, contemporary engagement with the text has been wrought with prejudice and discomfort left in the wake of colonialism. Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti: An English Commentary (Vitasta, 2025) aims to address the gap in contemporary approach and facilitate a better understanding through a philosophical analysis of the first four verses of Manusmriti, shedding light on the object, purpose and relevance of dharma texts. Rather than reducing Manusmriti to a mere relic of the past through a historical study, the book locates the text within the larger Hindu epistemological, ontological, and theological worldview and extracts the eternal teachings embedded within it. The book addresses common misconceptions on topics such as the definition of dharma, the integrity and importance of Manusmriti, the notion of ritual competency, and the Hindu conception of varna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Manusmriti occupies a prominent place in Indian textual tradition as one of the authentic sources of dharma. However, contemporary engagement with the text has been wrought with prejudice and discomfort left in the wake of colonialism. Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti: An English Commentary (Vitasta, 2025) aims to address the gap in contemporary approach and facilitate a better understanding through a philosophical analysis of the first four verses of Manusmriti, shedding light on the object, purpose and relevance of dharma texts. Rather than reducing Manusmriti to a mere relic of the past through a historical study, the book locates the text within the larger Hindu epistemological, ontological, and theological worldview and extracts the eternal teachings embedded within it. The book addresses common misconceptions on topics such as the definition of dharma, the integrity and importance of Manusmriti, the notion of ritual competency, and the Hindu conception of varna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions
Manusmriti occupies a prominent place in Indian textual tradition as one of the authentic sources of dharma. However, contemporary engagement with the text has been wrought with prejudice and discomfort left in the wake of colonialism. Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti: An English Commentary (Vitasta, 2025) aims to address the gap in contemporary approach and facilitate a better understanding through a philosophical analysis of the first four verses of Manusmriti, shedding light on the object, purpose and relevance of dharma texts. Rather than reducing Manusmriti to a mere relic of the past through a historical study, the book locates the text within the larger Hindu epistemological, ontological, and theological worldview and extracts the eternal teachings embedded within it. The book addresses common misconceptions on topics such as the definition of dharma, the integrity and importance of Manusmriti, the notion of ritual competency, and the Hindu conception of varna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
Tony chats with Sridhar Ravilla, Author of "Transformation that Lands". After 21 years in IT leadership at AT&T, Sridhar took some time off to reflect on everything he had seen. What made sense? What didn't make sense? Took some time to try to see the forest for the trees and understand the patters of projects that succeed, and crucially projects that don't succeed. A fascinating conversation for anyone involved with innovation, implementation, change management, operations, and more.Sridhar Ravilla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sridharravilla/Transformation that Lands: https://amzn.to/3QpAZRIThis is an Amazon Affiliate Link. Insurance Nerds gets paid a small commission if you buy the book using this link.
Nearly 10 years ago, Dr. Sridhar wrote down the blueprints on an airplane napkin for what would become one of the most influential ophthalmology podcasts of the modern era (according to ChatGPT). Today, Drs. Louie Cai and Justin Ma, host The Host, Dr. Jay Sridhar, in celebrating this milestone of 500 episodes, featuring questions from you, the listeners. From all of us here at Straight From The Cutter's Mouth, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this special episode.There are no relevant financial disclosures relevant to this episodes's content for any of the panelists.
Sridhar Ravilla — fractional transformation executive and author of Transformation That Lands — joins John Golden to examine why well-funded enterprise transformations fail after strategy is approved, tracing the moment accountability quietly moves from named owners into committees, dashboards, and AI systems. Sridhar shares the resignation test, the deferral committee trap, and the 90-degree blind spot that AI leaves in every programme. Connect with Sridhar at linkedin.com/in/sridharravilla/.
On this episode of the Predictable Revenue Podcast, Collin Stewart sits down with Sridhar Uyyala from TensorLinks to walk through what finding product-market fit actually looks like in the wild: messy, slow, and full of false starts. This conversation breaks down that journey, not to retell it, but to show where founders actually go wrong, and why most "good ideas" fail long before the market is ready for them. Highlights include: Origin and AI Inspiration (08:18), Initial Ideas and Challenges Faced (10:15), Finding the First Customer and Validation (13:02), Next Customers and Growth Strategies (18:10), and more... Stay updated with our podcast and the latest insights on Outbound Sales and Go-to-Market Strategies!
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In today's business world, transformation has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms. Companies often describe everything from a website redesign to a software upgrade as “transformation.” But true transformation is much deeper than surface-level change. It reshapes how a business operates, how customers experience its products, and how leaders make decisions in a fast-changing environment. As Sridhar Ravilla explains, transformation is not about making temporary improvements. It is about creating lasting change that an organization cannot simply reverse.
I truly enjoyed my conversation with Naveen.Even with all of his accomplishments, he's very humble and unassuming. When speaking about his mother, he fondly recalls stories of how his mother ran their household. Don't forget, at this time in India, women did not work. Their role was to make sure the home was well kept with generations of family members all living under one roof. Naveen's father was a Senior Officer in the Royal Service and it was an arranged marriage that brought the couple together. Jayalakshmi was an exceptionally talented writer of short stories and novels. Her first priority was at home taking care of the family. She never sat around. She carried a clip board around with her and wrote down her most cherished thoughts. On a daily basis, she kept all the financial records/household accounts of how much money was spent each day. She stayed up late every night to write in two different India languages. Naveen learned from his maternal grandmother that his mother, the first of eight children dropped out of school after sixth grade because she wanted to get married and settled down. Culturally that was accepted and the norm for the most part.My guest, the youngest of four children, had two sisters and one brother. As he says now, "I'm the last man standing." He grew up among elders including his aunt and uncle and his cousin all together in one household. Naveen shares three very touching stories about his mother including how and when she started her writing, her professional connections and her public recognition as a highly revered author. Again, in India, this is unheard of and she did this without fanfare or calling attention to herself.Naveen's mom, didn't have much of a sense of humor according to her son. She was very practical and a no nonsense kind of woman yet happy with her life.To find out more about my guest you can use the link below. This event is scheduled for August 28, 2022. https://thewashingtonmail.com/win-free-books/Books Naveen has written:A Hittite and a Shaman: At Queen Nefertari's Secret ServiceStarlight in the Dawn: The Poetic Priestess who chose to fightCandlelight in a Storm: Born to Be a Berliner"Candlelight In A Storm-Born To Be A Berliner" a biography of Naveen's wife who fled from WWII's violence, escaped from Communist regimes and traveled around the world. He is the recipient of the 2018 DaVinci Eye Finalist-The Eric Hoffer Award. “Courageous and resilient women in history: Women are under-represented in history. A closer look and even fantasy in fiction may help," say Sradhir.My guest has written several books about women who have overcome difficulties, oppression and more. Mr. Sridhar continues " women ,famous or not, who show their grit by way of resilience, adamance and courage, these women are quiet and not talked about, their stories untold. Instead of HIS-tory maybe it should be HER-story."Naveen Sridhar's website: https://www.naveensridhar.com/Languages Naveen Speaks: English, German, Hindi, French, Kannada, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out the SHLTMM Podcast website for more background information:https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ and https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother
Snowflake expects fiscal 2027 product revenue of $5.7 billion, above analysts’ average estimate of $5.5 billion compiled by LSEG, driven by rising AI demand. CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy said the company signed its largest deal ever, over $400 million, without naming the client. He speaks with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Add your email id here to get this directly to your inbox.Do subscribe to show Minimalist Techie over Apple Or Spotify Or YouTube podcast (Click on Hyperlinks for Apple Or on Spotify Or on YouTube) or hear it over email you received through my subscription or on my website.This weekly newsletter is mostly about the article, books, videos etc. I read or watch or my views on different topics which revolves around my head during the week.Point discussed in this Podcast,Moving abroad isn't just a career move.It's an identity shift.It's freedom… mixed with isolation.It's growth… mixed with doubt.In this episode, we talk about the courage nobody talks about.Moving Abroad: The Courage Nobody Talks AboutWhen people talk about moving to another country, they usually talk about opportunity.Better salaries.Better lifestyle.Better future.And yes — those things can be true.But what people don't talk about enough is the emotional cost of that decision.Moving to another country opens doors.But don't let anyone tell you it's easy.It's not just a visa stamp.It's not just a flight ticket.It's a psychological shift.It's an identity shift.It's a quiet reinvention of who you are.And that process?It's beautiful.But it's also lonely.The Illusion of “Opportunity”When you move abroad, especially to places like the United States, Canada, UK, Australia — everyone back home thinks you “made it.”They see the currency difference.They see the skyline pictures.They see the LinkedIn promotions.What they don't see is:* The uncertainty when you first land* The fear of losing a job* The visa stress* The social isolation* The feeling of being invisibleThere are more opportunities, yes.But there is also less stability in the beginning.You don't have family backup.You don't have deep-rooted networks.You don't have history in that place.Back home, people know your story.Abroad, you're just another name in a system.And that hits harder than people expect.Freedom vs IsolationThere's something powerful about moving abroad.You feel free.You can reinvent yourself.You can change careers.You can explore new cultures.You can build your life from scratch.But freedom has a shadow side.Sometimes freedom feels like isolation.You realize:Nobody knows who you were in school.Nobody knows your childhood stories.Nobody knows your family history.You could disappear for weeks — and nobody would notice.That silence can be loud.And it makes you question yourself.Did I do the right thing?Was it worth leaving everything familiar?That doubt is normal.Every immigrant goes through it.The Things You Quietly MissYou will miss birthdays.You will miss Sunday dinners.You will miss weddings.You will miss festivals.You will miss sitting with family and doing absolutely nothing.And here's the thing — you won't just miss events.You'll miss the feeling of being known.The safety of familiarity.The comfort of language spoken without thinking.The ease of belonging.And over time, something interesting happens.You build new routines.New grocery stores.New coffee shops.New friends.New weekend habits.But you quietly grieve the old ones.Not dramatically.Not loudly.Just quietly.The Invisible Identity ShiftOne of the biggest things people don't talk about is identity.Back home, maybe you were:* The top student* The known professional* The social connector* The “successful” oneWhen you move abroad, sometimes you start from zero.You may take a smaller role.You may struggle with accents.You may misunderstand cultural cues.You may feel less confident.You're rebuilding credibility.And that can feel like ego death.But here's the truth:Growth costs comfort.The version of you that existed in your home country was built in one environment.The version of you that emerges abroad is forged under pressure.And pressure creates depth.The System ShockDifferent accents.Different systems.Different taxes.Different health care.Different school systems.Different pricing.Even grocery shopping feels different.You have to think more.You have to learn more.You can't operate on autopilot.And mental fatigue is real.It takes 2–5 years for many immigrants to truly feel settled.Nobody tells you that.They show you the success stories.They don't show you the adjustment curve.The Question: Was It Worth It?At some point — usually during a hard week — you'll ask:Was this the right move?That question doesn't mean you regret it.It means you're human.Big decisions come with big emotions.But here's something powerful:You didn't move just to escape something.You moved to become something.And that matters.Reinvention in Real TimePeople who move abroad are not just chasing money.They are reinventing themselves in real time.No map.No guarantees.No fixed outcome.Just hope.Just belief.Just courage.And courage doesn't feel like confidence.Courage feels like fear — but moving anyway.When you leave your home country, you are choosing discomfort voluntarily.That's strength.The Emotional Phases of Moving AbroadLet's talk about the phases many go through:* Excitement phaseEverything feels new. Fresh. Exciting.* Reality phasePaperwork. Stress. Loneliness. Financial pressure.* Doubt phaseWas this a mistake?* Adaptation phaseNew routines. New confidence.* Integration phaseYou feel “in between” — not fully here, not fully there.That in-between space is powerful.You develop empathy.You understand two worlds.You become more adaptable than most people around you.The Resilience Immigrants BuildWhen you move abroad, you develop:* Emotional resilience* Financial discipline* Cultural intelligence* Independence* Strategic thinkingYou learn to:* Navigate uncertainty* Handle rejection* Build from scratch* Delay gratificationThat transforms you.You are no longer just a person from one place.You are a global thinker.The Courage You'll See One DayOne day, you will look back.Not at the fear.But at the courage.You'll remember the airport goodbye.You'll remember the first lonely apartment.You'll remember the first paycheck.The first friend.The first breakthrough.And you'll realize:You chose growth over comfort.That's rare.Important Truth: It's Not for EveryoneMoving abroad is not automatically “better.”For some, staying home is the right choice.For others, leaving is the right choice.Neither is superior.But if you choose to move — do it consciously.Don't move because of pressure.Don't move because of comparison.Move because you're ready for expansion.Advice for Those Considering Moving Abroad* Build skills before you move.* Save more money than you think you need.* Prepare emotionally — not just financially.* Stay connected to home — but build roots where you are.* Accept that you will feel alone sometimes.* Focus on long-term growth, not short-term discomfort.The Biggest Shift: You Choose YourselfAt the end of the day, moving abroad is an act of self-belief.It's saying:“I'm willing to leave what's comfortable to discover what's possible.”That's powerful.You didn't move to escape.You moved to expand.You moved to challenge yourself.You moved to become someone stronger.And maybe — just maybe —you became someone better.Not better than others.Better than your previous self.Closing ReflectionIf you're listening to this and you're:* Missing home* Questioning your decision* Feeling invisible* Feeling tiredI want you to remember something:This phase is shaping you.Growth is uncomfortable.Expansion is uncomfortable.Reinvention is uncomfortable.But comfort never created transformation.And one day, when someone asks you how you did it…You'll smile.Because you'll know:It wasn't easy.It wasn't guaranteed.But it was brave.That is all for this week. See you again.Do let me know in comments or reply me over email to share what is your view on this post. So, Share, Like, subscribe whatever these days' kids say :-)Stay Connected, Share Ideas, Spread Happiness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sridhargarikipati.substack.com
Send a textDNP Podcast: Improving Nurse Confidence in Caregiver EducationPodcast Episode 1: The importance of Caregiver TeachingDNP Website Link: https://amrossi359.wixsite.com/mysitePost-Survey Link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3XjGBKEzMxll6HcThis is part one of a three-part podcast series. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of caregiver teaching in the post-BMT caregiver population. We will also discuss the types of central lines and the common complications associated with them. ReferencesDavis, M. B. H. (2013). Pediatric Central Venous Catheter Management: A Review of Current Practice. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access, 18(2), 93–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.java.2013.04.002 Firstenberg, M., Kornbau, C., Lee, K., & Hughes, G. (2015). Central line complications. International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science, 5(3), 170. https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5151.164940 Hanisch, B. R., Cohen, W., Jacobsohn, D., & Song, X. (2020). Impact of Hospital-Acquired Infections on Post-Transplant One Year Mortality in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Patients. American Journal of Infection Control, 49(2), 179–183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.020 Sridhar, D. C., Abou-Ismail, M. Y., & Ahuja, S. P. (2020). Central venous catheter-related thrombosis in children and adults. Thrombosis Research, 187, 103–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2020.01.017
Sridhar Ramaswamy is the CEO of Snowflake. Ramaswamy joins Big Technology Podcast to break down the competitive dynamics in the AI race today, drawing from his experience working at Google and competing with it. We also cover the future of software, looking at whether AI will turn established software companies into "dumb backends." In the second half, we discuss “shadow AI” driving enterprise adoption from the bottom up, the risk of becoming a feature in someone else's platform, and why Chinese open-source models might actually be a net positive for the US. Hit play for a sharp, deeply informed conversation about where AI competition, enterprise software, and the future of work are heading. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bigtech. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Sridhar's newsletter & Podcast (Click Play button for Audio version of the Post). Appreciate you being here, so we can connect weekly on interesting topics. Add your email id here to get this directly to your inbox.Do subscribe to show Minimalist Techie over Apple Or Spotify Or YouTube podcast (Click on Hyperlinks for Apple Or on Spotify Or on YouTube) or hear it over email you received through my subscription or on my website.This weekly newsletter is mostly about the article, books, videos etc. I read or watch or my views on different topics which revolves around my head during the week.Point discussed in this Podcast,The People Who Push You Are the Ones Who Believe in You1. Why Growth Often Feels Uncomfortable Most of us like encouragement. We like praise. We like people who tell us, “You're doing great, just relax.”But real growth rarely comes from comfort.Think about it:Every major transformation in life—career, health, confidence, independence—starts with discomfort. Learning something new feels awkward. Being pushed feels annoying. Being challenged can feel personal.And that's where confusion starts.We often mistake care for control,expectation for pressure,and belief for criticism.But the truth is simple and uncomfortable:People who truly believe in your potential don't let you stay stuck.2. The Difference Between Pressure and BeliefNot everyone who pushes you is doing it for the right reasons—but not everyone who pushes you is against you either.Let's separate two things:Toxic pressure:* Comes from ego* Focuses on comparison* Ignores your limits* Makes you feel smallBelief-driven challenge:* Comes from long-term thinking* Focuses on your independence* Wants you to stand on your own feet* May feel tough, but aims to make you strongerPeople who believe in you see what you could become, not just what you are today.And that gap—between today and potential—is uncomfortable.3. Why We Resist Being Pushed (Psychology of Resistance) Most people don't resist effort.They resist responsibility.Being pushed means:* You can no longer blame circumstances* You can no longer wait for “the right time”* You can no longer stay dependentGrowth removes excuses.And that's scary.When someone pushes us to:* Learn a new skill* Become independent* Earn our own living* Build confidence…it silently says: “You're capable of more.”But if we don't believe that ourselves yet, it feels like an attack.So instead of asking:“Why is this person pushing me?”We react with:“Why can't they just let me be?”4. Support Doesn't Always Look GentleMovies and social media show support as:* Soft words* Constant validation* No confrontationReal-life support is different.Real support looks like:* Teaching you things you avoid* Repeating lessons you didn't take seriously* Holding you accountable when you procrastinate* Expecting effort even when motivation is lowThe irony is:The people who care the least will never challenge you.They'll let you drift.They'll let you stay dependent.They'll let you settle.Because pushing someone takes energy, patience, and emotional investment.5. The Misinterpretation: “They're Doing This for Their Benefit” One of the most common misunderstandings is assuming motives.People often think:* “They want control”* “They're doing this for money”* “They're benefiting from my effort”* “They're being selfish”But most of the time, the truth is simpler:They don't want to see you struggle later.They see the future risks:* Financial dependence* Skill gaps* Loss of confidence* Missed opportunitiesAnd they're trying to prevent that—early.Short-term discomfortvsLong-term regretThat's the choice.6. The Silent Cost of Not Listening Early Let's talk consequences—not emotionally, but practically.When people ignore those who push them:* Skills stagnate* Confidence erodes* Options shrink* Dependency growsAnd years later, when life forces change:* Job loss* Financial pressure* Health issues* Family responsibilitiesThey wish someone had pushed them earlier.Growth delayed is not growth avoided—it's growth made harder.7. How to Receive Tough Support the Right Way When someone pushes you, ask yourself:1. Are they consistent?People who believe in you don't give up after one conversation.2. Do they invest time, not just words?Teaching, guiding, correcting—that's effort.3. Are they pushing toward independence?Real belief aims to make you self-sufficient, not dependent.4. Are they okay if you eventually don't need them?That's the biggest sign of genuine intent.If the answer is yes—even if delivery isn't perfect—listen.8. For the Ones Doing the Pushing: How to Do It Without Breaking Relationships This is important too.If you're the one challenging others:* Communicate why, not just what* Separate expectations from emotions* Give space for learning curves* Accept that growth has its own timelinePush with patience.Challenge without humiliation.Believe without controlling.And understand:Not everyone will appreciate it immediately.Some realizations arrive years later.9. Growth Is a Shared Journey Every strong person you admire had:* Someone who didn't let them quit* Someone who asked more from them* Someone who believed before they didGrowth is rarely a solo journey.The people who challenge you aren't obstacles.They're mirrors—showing you what you're capable of becoming.And one day, when you look back,you may realize the pressure wasn't punishment—It was preparation.“Not everyone who pushes you is against you.Sometimes, they're the only ones who believe you're capable of more than you currently see in yourself.”That is all for this week. See you again.Do let me know in comments or reply me over email to share what is your view on this post. So, Share, Like, subscribe whatever these days' kids say :-)Stay Connected, Share Ideas, Spread Happiness. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sridhargarikipati.substack.com
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Mithun Sacheti's return to the jewellery sector as he explores a full acquisition of Orra Fine Jewellery. We also bring you Nandan Nilekani's warning on AI misuse and the risk of public backlash, Zoho's entry into the ERP market to challenge global giants, industry expectations from the Union Budget on semiconductors and AI, and Amazon's decision to cut 16,000 jobs in its latest round of restructuring.
As WEF wraps up in Davos, Moneycontrol gets you the latest despatches from the event - find interviews with Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, Paolo Dal Cin (global lead for cybersecurity at Accenture) and Karnataka IB Minister MB Patil. In other news - the pressure continued on Indian stocks and the Rupee, local family run jewellery stores are feeling a liquidity squeeze, learn about the sweat and blood that went into making of the India-EU trade deal and how Ixigo was an unlikely gainer from IndiGo's crisis. Also inside: an interview with Zoho's Sridhar Vembu. Tune in!
Do retinal fluid fluctuations quietly erode long-term vision? In episode 2 of a 3-part roundtable series, moderator Jay Sridhar, MD joins guests Maggie Runner, MD, and Veeral Sheth, MD, MBA, to translate key data into clinic-ready tactics. They unpack how volatility—not just volume—of fluid correlates with outcomes, which fluid compartments matter most, and why durability reduces “yo-yo” anatomy. Drs. Sridhar, Runner, and Sheth are paid consultants of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals; however, the statements made are the opinions of Drs. Sridhar, Runner, and Sheth for educational purposes only; their statements are not intended as medical advice or the opinion of EyePoint.
Can smarter strategies to tame retinal fluid fluctuations actually improve long-term vision? In episode 3 of this miniseries, host Jay Sridhar, MD, and panelists Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, and Christina Weng, MD, MBA, examine the data linking sustained delivery of therapy, reductions in retinal thickness changes, and positive long-term vision outcomes. After the break, the trio looks ahead to sustained TKI therapy via EYP-1901 (Duravyu, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals) by examining data from the DAVIO-2 study. Drs. Sridhar, Borkar, and Weng are paid consultants of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals; however, the statements made are the opinions of Drs. Sridhar, Borkar, and Weng for educational purposes only; their statements are not intended as medical advice or the opinion of EyePoint.
In this first episode of a 3-part roundtable series, moderator Jay Sridhar, MD, speaks with David Sarraf, MD, and Danny Mammo, MD, about retinal fluid fluctuation as a modifiable driver of outcomes in neovascular AMD and DME. The panel defines fluctuation across compartments, examines practical barriers to longitudinal OCT tracking, and assesses the undertreatment gap in real-world practice. Drs. Sridhar, Mammo, and Sarraf are paid consultants of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals; however, the statements made are the opinions of Drs. Sridhar, Mammo, and Sarraf for educational purposes only; their statements are not intended as medical advice or the opinion of EyePoint.
Drs. Akshay Thomas and Sarwar Zahid join for a journal club episode discussion of three recent publications: Fellow Eye PVD (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/24741264251379842) Syfovre versus Izervay (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/24741264251379842) Litigation Involving Intravitreal Injections (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00439-7/abstract) Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for Apellis and Astellas in the past 3 years.
No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Technology | Startups
Snowflake is moving beyond the data warehouse. Its new Snowflake Intelligence is an agentic platform for every employee, not just data teams. Sarah Guo sits down with Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy to discuss his first 18 months at the helm, as well as the massive pivot to make the data giant AI-first. Sridhar talks about Snowflake Intelligence, the company's new AI agent platform, and its implications for enterprise data management. They also explore how Sridhar navigates partnerships with major tech companies, how he fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, and how he envisions Snowflake's future as an integral data-driven enterprise solution. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @Snowflake Chapters: 00:00 – Sridhar Ramaswamy Introduction 00:42 – Snowflake's Market Adaptation 03:14 – Snowflake's Evolution and AI Integration 05:44 – Introducing Snowflake Intelligence 09:01 – Snowflake Intelligence User Experience 11:55 – Drawing the Line Between Data, Agent System, and App 13:30 – Leadership and Organizational Changes 16:19 – How Being an Investor, Entrepreneur Informed Sridhar's Leadership 18:50 – Importance of Product-Market Fit 22:46 – Snowflake's Strategic Positioning 27:10 – Snowflake's Partnership Strategy 30:20 – How Sridhar Sees the ROI of AI 35:09 – How AI Changes the Ad Model 38:15 – Why LLMs Still Need Search 42:11 – Conclusion
In this episode, Dr. Jay Sridhar shares about his experience with podcasting as well as his expertise in sports-related eye injuries of the posterior segment. Also, is the practice of ophthalmology a sport itself? Listen in to find out!
In this extra 'bonus' fourth episode for October 2025 Drs. Albert Lin and Jay Sridhar conduct a medical/surgical retina Q+A session at the University of Mississippi.
As AI reshapes the industrial landscape, companies are questioning whether the grid can keep pace. Permitting delays, transmission constraints, and reliability risks are forcing developers to rethink where power comes from. In this episode, KR Sridhar, CEO of Bloom Energy, lays out a radically different vision. He believes that many data centers will ultimately operate like refineries — powered by captive, off-grid generation that prioritizes resilience, speed, and local control over traditional grid economics. Sridhar argues that solid-state fuel cells have become an ideal solution to meet data center needs at AI speed and scale. They can be deployed in months rather than years, follow digital loads in real time, and integrate with future zero-carbon fuels like hydrogen. “I truly believe that this is a cyclical trend that's going to continue for well over a decade,” said Sridhar. This episode features an edited version of our live Frontier Forum conversation about what a future-proof AI power strategy really looks like. We talk about the tension between off-grid and grid-connected approaches, the importance of speed to power, carbon capture, and supply chains over the next decade of growth. The conversation also touches on Bloom's new white paper, Fuel Cells: A Technology Whose Time Has Come, which argues that onsite generation can deliver AI-scale reliability and lower emissions. You can watch the full Frontier Forum conversation with audience Q&A here.
Today we were delighted to welcome KR Sridhar, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Bloom Energy. KR's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, a Master's in Nuclear Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. Before founding Bloom, KR served as Director of the Space Technologies Laboratory at the University of Arizona, where he led a NASA project to develop fuel cells capable of producing oxygen for future Mars missions. That breakthrough research ultimately inspired the founding of Bloom Energy in 2001. Bloom went public in 2018 and is a leader in solid oxide fuel cell technology, delivering always-on, on-site power. Its systems convert natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen into electricity without combustion, helping power data centers and hospitals to microgrids and industrial facilities and beyond. We were thrilled to visit with KR to discuss fuel cells, the evolving power landscape, Bloom's progress, and what lies ahead. In our conversation, KR shares reflections on the past 24 years of technology development since founding Bloom in 2001 and his original vision for the company, the shift from the mechanical/industrial age to the digital age, and the opportunity he saw to support rising energy demand driven by economic growth. We discuss Bloom's high-temperature solid oxide fuel cells, the history of the underlying physics stemming from an 1890s patent, product development and commercialization, and KR's reliance on top-tier, seasoned venture investors willing to commit capital and time. We explore the advantages of being in Silicon Valley with access to risk capital and highly skilled engineers, Bloom's strategic choice to focus on natural gas as a commercially viable fuel, and KR's thesis on distributed electricity as a way to provide access, affordability, and sustainability. KR discusses Bloom's fuel cell technology and strategic design choices, highlighting the application of Moore's Law to drive annual cost reductions, and outlines the target market and growth trajectory, focusing on AI data centers and the increasing need for on-site power. He emphasizes the advantages of Bloom's modular on-site power solutions, commercial adoption milestones, and the company's cost-effectiveness compared with traditional turbines and engines. We touch on Bloom technology's scalability from powering a store to a full data center or factory, their supply chain and ability to scale rapidly to meet growing demand, the technology moat between them and any other competitor, and Bloom's relationship with natural gas producers. We had a hard time ending the discussion, but to conclude, we asked KR for his vision for Bloom ten years from now. He shared an inspiring vision for abundant, affordable, accessible, and sustainable electricity. As mentioned, Bloom's recent white paper on fuel cells is linked here. We greatly appreciate KR for sharing his time and unique insights. To kick us off, Mike Bradley noted that all eyes are on Wednesday's FOMC Rate Decision Meeting, with consensus expecting a 25 basis-point interest rate cut and two additional 25 basis-point rate cuts through year-end. He emphasized that Wednesday's rate cut is fully consensus/dialed in and wouldn't be surprised if the week proves to be more of a “buy the rumor, sell the fact.” Furthermore, Chairman Powell's press conference tone will be extremely important in determining how aggressive interest rate cuts could be through year-end. On the broader market front, the S&P 500 has historically risen ~0.5% on average one week following the last three interest rate cuts, so there could be some very-very modest follow through this week. Equity market observers are hopeful that a series of interest rate cuts will allow market breadth to expand beyond AI/Big Tech stocks, which currently comprise ~35% of the S&
Dr. Shravan Sridhar explores the evidence-based approach to transthoracic needle biopsy, covering indications, performance metrics, complications, and risk mitigation strategies. Listeners will gain practical insights on patient selection, technical considerations, and navigating controversial scenarios to optimize outcomes in clinical practice. Evidence-based Approach to Transthoracic Needle Biopsy: Procedural Techniques, Risks, and Controversies. Sridhar et al. RadioGraphics 2025; 45(9):e240094.
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Sophia Cole, Professional EOS Implementor and Owner of SoCo Solutions, and Sridhar Sunkara, CEO of eBiz Solutions, who both highlight the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a framework that helps businesses achieve vision, traction, and health through practical tools for clarity, accountability, and team alignment. During the interview, Sophia details the implementation process, which includes creating an accountability chart, developing a vision traction organizer, establishing weekly scorecards, and documenting clear processes. She discusses how EOS addresses common growth barriers and emphasizes a spaced learning approach with quarterly meetings to ensure ongoing progress and adaptation. The conversation also explores how EOS integrates with digital transformation and automation to drive business growth, emphasizing key leadership capacities and the importance of leveraging technology to enhance productivity and strategic focus.Sridhar shares how EOS helped reset and transform his company, enabling better processes, accountability, and alignment, which in turn accelerated their digital and AI transformation journey. Sophia emphasizes five key leadership capacities necessary for scaling, including simplifying processes, delegating effectively, predicting market shifts, systemizing operations, and structuring organizations, all of which digital transformation supports. Both speakers highlight the importance of leveraging technology to enhance productivity and enable leaders to focus on strategic initiatives.Contact information was shared for further engagement, with Sophia encouraging potential clients to read "Traction" by Gino Wickman and to visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/sophia-cole and Sridhar inviting inquiries through https://www.thinkebiz.net and LinkedIn.
Drs. M. Ali Khan and Ajay Kuriyan join to discuss the current sentiment in the retina community regarding geographic atrophy treatment, specifically complement inhibition. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar has consulted for both Apellis and Iveric Bio in the past 3 years. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
If you're thinking about investing beyond the stock market, where do you even begin? What does it truly take to identify promising companies and founders?In this episode of Deal Closers, host Jason Gillikin welcomes Mahati Sridhar, Partner at Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. With extensive experience in the venture capital ecosystem, Mahati shares invaluable insights for both aspiring angel investors and those looking to acquire an entire business. She reveals the critical factors VCs consider, common investor mistakes, and how to navigate the complexities of M&A from the buyer's perspective.You'll learn:The key differences in evaluation criteria for angel investors vs. VCsWhy investing in early-stage companies is fundamentally about investing in peopleHow to build genuine relationships with founders to assess their resilience and visionThe importance of thoroughly evaluating the entire team, not just the founderStrategies for navigating cultural challenges and ensuring smooth transitions during acquisitionsWhy you should always do your own due diligence, even when trusting a sourceHow to realistically evaluate market opportunities and competitive landscapesMahati's approach to investing in friends and family—no shortcuts allowedTimestamps:00:00:00 – Mahati Sridhar on building relationships with founders00:00:45 – Introduction: Investing in companies beyond the stock market00:01:30 – Common mistakes investors make00:02:15 – Angel investors vs. VCs: Different rubrics, same core principles00:03:00 – Why investment is ultimately in the people, not just the idea00:03:45 – How to gain conviction in founders: The power of relationships00:05:00 – Learning from mistakes: The value of conversations outside of business00:07:00 – The importance of assessing the entire team and not just the founder00:08:00 – Uncovering cultural challenges by talking to team members00:09:00 – Buying an entire company: The due diligence difference00:10:00 – Strategies for smooth change management in acquisitions00:13:00 – The critical role of over-communication during transitions00:14:00 – The value of talking to customers during due diligence00:15:00 – Evaluating personal investments: Trusting your source vs. due diligence00:17:00 – Assessing market potential: Beyond the "billion-dollar" pitch00:20:00 – Investing in friends and family: A critical lens00:23:00 – Disaster story: The consequences of incomplete due diligence00:26:00 – Final advice for investors: Understanding long hold times00:27:00 – About Revolution's Rise of the Rest Seed FundConnect with Mahati Sridhar and Revolution's Rise of the Rest:Website: revolution.comLinkedIn: Mahati SridharDeal Closers is brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com and produced by Walk West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Wood sits down with Sridhar Muppidi, CTO of IBM Security, to talk about the evolving landscape of AI threats, cybersecurity strategy, and quantum computing risks.With over 30 years at IBM and deep expertise in enterprise security, Sridhar shares what keeps him up at night—and what gives him hope. From AI-powered phishing attacks to malware agents with decision-making abilities, we dive into how attackers are using the same tools defenders rely on, and why crypto agility is the key to surviving what's next.We also explore the future of quantum-safe encryption, the decline of ransomware, and how organizations can prepare for AI-driven cyber attacks before it's too late.
Drs. Safa Rahmani, Jesse Sengillo, and Kat Talcott join for a journal club episode. Faricimab Switch Study (https://www.ophthalmologyretina.org/article/S2468-6530(25)00124-1/abstract) Gender Differences in Communication (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(25)00133-3/fulltext) PE Acquisitions and Industry Payments (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2830815) Sustainability and Cataract Surgery (https://www.aaojournal.org/article/S0161-6420(25)00135-6/abstract) Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Genentech and Regeneron. You can claim CME credits for prior episodes via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi
It's been a wild few years for Snowflake, from a record-breaking IPO to a plummeting stock price to a data-breach scandal. Sridhar Ramaswamy took over in the heat of the turmoil and helped steady the ship, in part by betting big on AI. Ramaswamy returns to Rapid Response to share lessons from the company's turnaround, including insights behind high profile partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic, how Snowflake embraced China's Deepseek early, and why Ramaswamy calls Snowflake the most consequential AI-data company in the world.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.