"He who seeks to improve conditions must propagate a new mentality, not merely a new institution." — Ludwig von MisesOur aim at Upstream Ideas is to do just as Mises suggested by turning the dial on how you look at the political and policy issues facing Illinois, Chicago and our nation. We present new ideas that inform salient policy decisions, start new conversations and move beyond partisan politics all while challenging the status quo.Dan Proft along with distinguished guests and contribu ...
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Talking UpStream is a new show on IBM.TV. Some Nobodies, Dylan Terry and Zack Wiseman try and talk their way up to a streaming service. They have endless ideas and each episode revolves around starting a thought project into a 'pitchable' idea.-www.somenobodies.com-
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High-yield and low-maintenance: This is your ultimate goal as an accounting firm member, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Brought to you by Upstream Academy, The Upstream Leader Podcast is your source for insights and education on becoming a high performing firm leader. Join hosts Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With ...
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The UpStream Life offers an editorial approach to content creation that focuses on capturing the intellectual foundations of an organization. While social media and marketing content are important, our approach prioritizes storytelling that resonates with stakeholders. Our experienced team of writers, filmmakers, and editors works closely with clients to create narratives that capture the essence of their organization. By emphasizing conversations that truly matter, we believe our approach c ...
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Take power back over your mind, break through the painful barriers that keep you stuck in past results or insecure ambitions; unleash your innate creative potential and play & perform with freedom of mind. Denise’s approach to transformation brings together thirty years’ experience of human performance in sport as both a national athlete and coach and insight into the spiritual nature of human life. A whole new resilient and creative way of living, playing, and performing becomes visible thr ...
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Speechworks is a communication and selling skills training company. We coach executives, managers, and sales people to be more effective communicators.
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This podcast is about transitioning from a linear economy to a circular one. What steps need to be taken to get there? We will look at all things from policy initiatives in government, to startups, to existing large corporations, to non-profits. I am on a search all across America advocating for a circular economy and all folks interested in also making this happen. This will not happen overnight, but this will be a key decade in making it happen. With pressing issues such as climate change, ...
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Strong Leadership Through Mergers & Acquisitions
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Join The Upstream Leader Podcast as host Heath Alloway discusses mergers and acquisitions with Bruce Zicari, managing partner and CEO of The Bonadio Group, on Episode 71. Bruce shares valuable lessons on leading successful mergers, fostering integration, and building trust within teams. Bruce's firm has successfully navigated 22 mergers, many with …
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Building an AI led transformation business: in-conversation with Deepthi Muthuraman of Ascendion
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In this interview we talk to Deepthi Muthuraman who is a senior brand manager at Ascendion, a company that transforms businesses in the digital age. She paints a wonderful story of how Ascendion was able to scale up fast and win clients. She talks about the impact of Generative AI and why a services businesses that is AI led can transform several b…
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Startups in the early stage will continue to be sought after: in-conversation with IPV's Mitesh Shah
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In this episode we talk to Mitesh Shah, co-founder of Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), about how investing is shaping up in the Indian startup ecosystem in 2024, and in the context of the next 18-months. Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTubeBy Vishal Krishna
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Kumaar Bagrodia speaks on upgrading the subconscious: the science & business of brain enhancement
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In this episode I talk with India's brain-enhancer Kumaar Bagrodia who is also the founder of Neuroleap and Arkni PhotoBioLife. Many of you listening to or watching this podcast would have pondered over the question "how does one punch above your weight mentally?" As science proves it, you need to understand the subconscious mind before you want to…
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Jeremy Clopton rejoins us for Episode 70 of The Upstream Leader as he engages in an insightful conversation with Carla McCall, managing partner at AAFCPAs and now Chair of the AICPA. Exploring her journey of authentic leadership, the importance of candor and self-reflection, and how creating a culture where team members can bring their whole selves…
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From bug bounties to enabling security for brands, the AppSecure.Security whitehat story
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we will talk with Sandeep Hodkasia the founder of AppSecure.Security tells us about how modern brands can secure themselves at very low cost and how Corporations can use white-hats to build new age security. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:30 - Sandeep's love for security. 06:00 - AppSecure's view of security in mode…
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Interoperability of loyalty points, use cases, opportunity & tech - Abhay Tandon of Monet explains
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we speak with veteran startup enabler and co-founder of Monet, Abhay Tandon. He talks about why blockchain works for interoperability of loyalty points and the opportunities to get brands to work together in order to win loyal customers in the long run. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:26 - Abhay making the transition bac…
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AI, Tech, and Leadership: Navigating the Minefield
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Jeremy Clopton returns to host Episode 69 of The Upstream Leader featuring Danielle Supkis Cheek, Vice President, Head of Analytics and AI at Caseware. They discuss the transformative role of technology in accounting, how AI and analytics are reshaping the profession and what it means for modern leadership. Danielle shares practical strategies for …
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Tune in for key leadership insights on navigating adversity, on Episode 68 of The Upstream Leader. Anthony Sanfilippo, co-founder of Sorelle Capital, joins Heath Alloway to discuss his successes and tribulations in the hospitality industry. Full of stories from a 40+ year career, Anthony speaks on the importance of integrity, how to implement ideal…
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Talking tech, compliance & AI in an era of transformation: in-conversation with Ragu Rajaram of EY
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In this episode we talk with Ragu Rajaram, EY’s Global Cloud Consulting Leader. Ragu talks about how EY GDS is helping organisations transform in the era of data and AI. 00:00 - Introduction to EY GDS 01:18 - What does EY GDS do? 02:56 - Board room to server conversations. 04:56 - Compliances and technology: blending the two 10:16 - Transformative …
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Journey of product innovation in India through the eyes of Naganand Doraswamy of Ideaspring Capital
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In this episode we talk with Naganand Doraswamy the founder of Ideaspring Capital. He has been a champion of product innovation and deep tech in India for over eight years now. He talks about his journey and learning. He also believes that the deep tech India story has just begun and tells every founder to focus on the sales for success. 00:00 - In…
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From Idea to Impact: Navigating a Startup
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Heath Alloway returns to host Episode 67 of The Upstream Leader, and he talks to James Stapleton, co-founder of Codefi, about his insights on tech entrepreneurs and startups, the challenges they deal with, and how accounting firms can look to aid this specialized group of clients. Through Codefi, James seeks to streamline financial operations and r…
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Payments & the journey of Indian business: in-conversation with Akash Sinha of Cashfree Payments
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In this episode we speak with Akash Sinha, the CEO and co-founder of Cashfree Payments. We discover how India is changing with digital payments and how the smart phone generation loves easy checkout experiences. 00:00 - Introduction of Cashfree Payments. 01:05 - The early journey as a developer. 04:42 - Scaling up a company and a product. 05:50 - T…
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Transforming Communication: Strategic Storytelling
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Join Jeremy Clopton on Episode 66 of The Upstream Leader as he talks to Jeff Bartsch, founder of Story Greenlight. They explore the power of storytelling in transforming communication strategies for accounting professionals, a skill Jeff refined first with over 20 years of experience writing stories in Hollywood, and then subsequently, coaching pro…
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In-conversation with Anil Achyuta of TDK Ventures: deep tech's impact & ideas from India
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In this episode of the India Deep Tech Series, we host the MD of TDK Ventures, Anil Achyuta. Born and raised in Bengaluru, Anil went from being a sportsman to falling in love with deep tech - firstly as an academic and then as an investor. In this podcast he talks about an ever changing world with deep technology, what are the risks and rewards for…
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The general accounting business model has remained more or less unchanged for decades, and on Episode 65 of The Upstream Leader, Michelle Golden joins Jeremy Clopton to discuss what needs to happen to capture the increases in efficiency that have exploded in the profession since the end of the 20th century. Michelle, the CEO of Fore LLC, drives hom…
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Healthy or unhealthy India: taxes, freebies, the rise of packaged food, new rich & new age politics
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In this episode with Pavan Sharma, the partner of BCL India, an advisory and audit firm, we decode India by the numbers just as the elections are underway. Please download the report (https://tinyurl.com/yxykv3pv) for you to understand what Pavan is analyzing. All data sources mentioned in the PDF. We analyze the Centre versus State tax conflicts, …
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MNCs love India & Zinnov has helped them tap India's capabilities in technology & leadership
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In this episode theUpStreamLife.com's speak with Zinnov's President, Globalisation Excellence, Nilesh Thakker who talks about how India has become the place for setting global capability centres or some may even call it excellence centres or innovation centres. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:20 - Globalisation is about innovation and leveraging talent. 0…
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Can new-age EV OEMs make an impact in the commercial vehicle industry; the Planet Electric story
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In this episode we speak to Gagan Agarwal, the co-founder of Planet Electric. Their speciality is to work modular but create a centralised IP for vehicle manufacturing. As an EV OEM in the commercial vehicle industry they have to take on the Mahindras and the Tatas. Check out the podcast to know their aspirations. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:35 - From…
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Jeremy Clopton welcomes David Hartley to The Upstream Leader for Episode 64, and their conversation focuses around the challenges of leading accounting firms into the future. The impact of hybrid work environments, the role of technology, and the shift to advisory services will all play a large role in shaping the direction the profession takes in …
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All about India's transformation in HR services: in-conversation with Aditya Mishra of CIEL-HR
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In this podcast we talk about how CIEL-HR became a large business in nine years and is preparing for an IPO. 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - The business of CIEL-HR 10:25 - Building end to end solutions for modern organisations. 15:55 - Early customers and value propositions. 23:40 - Managing the business in the early days. 27:00 - Going after the EV …
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Building autonomous vehicle & safety technology from India for the world, get to know Minus Zero
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In this episode you will discover the skill of the Minus Zero engineering team in building world class software for the automotive world. If the world of AI led driving is real, then Minus Zero is building such technologies from India to the world's best automotive companies. They have already signed a couple of large commercial vehicle companies t…
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Fast-charging CVs: Exponent's 15-min bet with battery tech, in-conversation with TDK Ventures
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In this episode Anil Achyuta, Managing Director of TDK Ventures, speaks with Arun Vinayak, the founder of Exponent Energy, a company whose tech has enhanced fast charging capabilities to increase value for commercial vehicle fleets in India. Their 15-mins fast charge technology has allowed them to create an ecosystem for fleet operators exclusive t…
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Conflict Management’s Interplay with Leadership and Mentorship
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On Episode 63 of The Upstream Leader, Heath Alloway welcomes Philip Palaveev, CEO of The Ensemble Practice, for a discussion on leadership, mentorship, and conflict management. Feedback and trust play a vital role in making emotional discussions productive, and Philip covers helpful information on nonverbal communication, active listening, and the …
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Making you believe: how Zveta is working with certified "traditional" experts in treating arthritis
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com you will discover Indian tradition or "traditional" certified methods of treating musculoskeletal conditions and the impact of nutrition in making one return to form. It's all about the diet and lifestyle. I speak with an experienced nutritionist, Arti Balse, and an experienced medical doctor, Deepa, from the …
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Fasal's story of Indian farmers, the future of tech & the business of Indian agriculture
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Think about this - Indian farmers were struggling with low yields for generations so much so that a country like Netherlands had more yield per acre. India has the technology skills to enable farmers to improve the yield, predict the yield and plan the supply. You would wonder why this change is yet to happen at scale. Fasal, a startup in agritech,…
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The "OG" of HR services: K Pandiarjan's bets big on CIEL HR to capture India's booming HR business
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com you will discover the internal values that are necessary to inculcate and execute in order to build a long term business. You will hear the story of K Pandiarajan, the founder of MaFoi who sold the business in 2008. MaFoi was one of the top HR firms in India at the time. After a decade long break and a long st…
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The Upstream Leader's Heath Alloway and Chance Potts, Founder of Employee Benefit Design, roll up their sleeves to tackle how mental fitness can help us function at our best level, no matter the circumstances. This approach includes recognizing how we naturally approach challenges, discomfort, and negativity and ways to rewire our thought processes…
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Creating the Firm of Tomorrow – Unity, Culture, and Engagement
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In this episode, Jeremy Clopton and Heath Alloway discuss the challenges and strategies for building unity and a team-driven culture in accounting firms. They explore the impact of remote and hybrid work on firm culture and employee engagement. They emphasize the importance of intentional communication and connection in creating a positive work env…
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"Grab Me" stories of brownies & more: Gagana Ganesh scaling a youthful brand in modern retail
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In this episode meet Gagana Ganesh, the founder of Grab Me, who has defied conventional wisdom. She has expanded to modern retail first even while others go for a D2C concept. Don't get us wrong she has also built a "brand".com D2C store, but has expanded to over 100-retail stores. This podcast covers her journey and her efforts to build India's fi…
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Incentives in the world of Web3: Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs bets on a new age of loyalty management
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Incentives in the world of Web3: Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs bets on a new age of loyalty management Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTubeBy Vishal Krishna
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Changing the Industry While Maintaining Sanity
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In this episode, The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton interviews Jason Staats, the founder of Realize, a community of accounting firm leaders. They discuss the journey of becoming a leader and the importance of building a community and professional network. They also explore the need for change in the accounting industry and the role of AI and tech…
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A proprietary discovery platform for new age brands: in-conversation with Esha Tiwary of Furrl
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In this episode we talk with Esha Tiwary, the founder of Furrl, a proprietary platform to discover new age brands. She has in the past worked with Entrepreneur First, Myntra, CloudNine and ITC. She is a graduate of IIT-Kanpur and Harvard Business School. Her marketing techniques along with blending technology and data has led her to scale up Furrl,…
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The South-East Asia & the Indian startup influence: meet Shauraya Bhutani from Breathe Capital
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we talk to Shauraya Bhutani, the co-founder of Breathe Capital and Capital Connect Advisors. Shauraya has been the bridge in the movement of capital betweenIndia and South-East Asia. In this podcast he talks about the new age of Indian business and what they are going to do in South East Asia. 00:00 - Introduc…
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What’s Your And? - Life beyond the office
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In this episode, The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton interviews John Garrett about the importance of connecting with others outside of the professional space. John shares his unique journey from being a CPA to becoming a comedian and author. They discuss the significance of embracing one's 'and'—the personal interests and passions that go beyond t…
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The TDK Ventures "Goodness" & its deeptech mission in India: in-conversation with Nicolas Sauvage
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In this episode we talk with the President of TDK Ventures, Nicolas Sauvage, who has been at the forefront of discovering entrepreneurs making impact in the climate-tech industry with the power of hardtech and deeptech. In this episode discover what TDK Ventures intends to do for India's deeptech community. Deeptech is combining the hard work at th…
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Analysing 10 years of govt performance & the interim Budget 2024: Startups, tech, taxes & innovation
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In this episode we bring you BCL India's partner Pavan Sharma who will talk about the interim #Budget2024. He will tell us about taxes, money, tech and the performance of the economy while we balance to support the poor and support the exuberance of a youthful nation. BCL India is an audit, compliance and financial transformation firm based in Beng…
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Data matters with Tracxn: life after the IPO, ideas & thoughts of its co-founder Neha Singh
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In this interview we bring you a company that is well known in the Indian startup ecosystem. We are talking to Tracxn, a company whose novel way of collecting data has brought it a lot of respect. We speak to its co-founder Neha Singh. 00:00 - Introduction to Tracxn. 03:05 - The first version of Tracxn was coded by Neha. 06:47 - Early lessons in th…
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Battery experts & the Mantis: the aura of Orxa Energies & its founders Ranjita and Prajwal
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In this interview we deep dive into the battery ecosystem and the bike "Mantis" which is being built by Orxa Energies. The founders Ranjitha and Prajwal have been in the industry for two decades and they know a thing or two about deep tech. They are bonafide experts who also work with the defence and aerospace industry. Discover their trials and tr…
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India is not just a consumer story, it is also about deep tech, says Narendra Bhandari of seafund
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In this interview we bring you a senior technocrat Narendra Bhandari who has in the past worked with the likes of Intel and Microsoft. He has been advising startups for more than a decade and is now a partner at "seafund" - a deep tech fund. 00:00 - Moving from Corporate Venturing to become part of a fund. 05:54 - Building the startup network. 07:0…
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Generational Differences in the Workplace
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The Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway and Bec Godsey, Full Sail University, reconnect to discuss generational differences in the workplace. They explore common generational perceptions and highlight how effective communication and transparency can build connections across multiple generations. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstream…
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Elektrobit's connected mobility: the car as an extension of your living room experience
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we bring you Elektrobit, an automotive software company, which has pioneered connected mobility for three decades in the industry. We have Elektrobit’s VP Strategy and Country Manager - India, Satish S, discuss mobility in India and the role of engineers globally in the automotive industry. 00:00 - Introductio…
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Arjun Vaidya of V3 Ventures illustrates brand power in India, youth culture & consumption
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we explore how Arjun Vaidya went from being an operator to becoming a VC. He celebrates India's new age brands, modern marketing and the future of consumption led sustainable growth. 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - The mythical term called D2C in 2018. 08:00 - The omnichannel world or digital commerce. 16:20 - Brands…
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The Upstream Leader’s Heath Alloway catches up with Tim Moy from MBE CPAs and Dirk Shimpach from goVirtualOffice to discuss the relationship between an ERP system and firm data to guide critical decisions and results, resource planning, and helping team members become better professionals. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLe…
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Modern food & food tech: in-conversation with food scientist Rinka Banerjee of Thinking Forks
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In this episode we talk with Rinka Banerjee who has built a practice around food and everything food tech. She had been with HUL for two decades before she started up Thinking Forks a decade earlier. She discusses the opportunity in food brands from India for the world. 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Journey of Thinking Forks 05:10 - How large food c…
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The practical & real uses cases of decentralised technology: in-conversation with Celestia Labs
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In this episode we talk with Mustafa Al-Bassam of Celestia Labs who talks to us about a consensus based data networks and the practical uses cases of decentralised technology. This episode is brought to you by Lumos Labs and Builders Tribe. Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube…
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Giving up a cushy govt job to build tech for SMBs - the story of Karan Javaji & his startup Boni
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In this interview we speak with multi-talented personality Karan Javaji who has been an RBI Officer, a rugby player and an equestrian. Karan also serves as a Colonel in the territorial army of India. He is also involved in public policy research. 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Karan and his multi-faceted career. 05:00 - Origin of the name Boni 10:00 …
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A Discussion About Mental Health and Leadership - Part 2
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In part 2 of this conversation, The Upstream Leader’s Jeremy Clopton and Ifen Donovan, a licensed counselor at Peace of Mind Counseling Services, discuss the relationship between leadership and mental health. They delve deeper into the five A's—awareness, acceptance, allow yourself to seek help, attend to your feelings, and act—as a practical frame…
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Cannabis stories from Awshad: Richa Jaggi explains why this plant is mainstream in Ayurveda & India
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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk about the benefits of cannabis as a medicinal plant and how it is sold in India under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush. Richa Jaggi, the co-founder of Awshad explains why this plant is now mainstream for its ancient medicinal purpose. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:06 - Cultural relevance of cannabis in India.…
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Indian universities shape the Deep Tech ecosystem: Siddharth of TDK Ventures talks to Prof. Krishnan
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In this second episode of the India Deep Tech Series brought to you by TDK Ventures, theUpStreamLife brings you how Indian universities are shaping the Deep Tech ecosystem. Siddharth Mehta, Director of TDK Ventures India, talks to Prof. Krishnan Balasubramanian from IIT Madras about the journey of the Indian deep tech community. The professor himse…
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