In this episode, Roman Holowinsky, Managing Director of The Erdős Institute, shares insights and practical advice for PhD students and graduates seeking careers beyond academia. He discusses the challenges PhD candidates face when navigating the job market and emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating their transferable skills. R…

Youssef Hosni, a senior data scientist, shares insights on how to build a data science portfolio and discusses his experience in starting and running a podcast. He emphasizes the importance of having a portfolio to showcase your skills and compensate for a lack of industrial experience. Youssef provides practical steps for finding project ideas, co…

Teresa Molina is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Research Affiliate at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, Research Fellow at UHERO, and Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development. She also serves as an Associate Editor for Journal of Health Economics and Economic Development and Cultural Ch…

In this episode, Jai and I discuss the nuances of building a career in data science. From his start as a product manager to his current role leading a team, Jai provides a detailed overview of the data science landscape. He discusses key topics such as a data science career trajectory, managing remote teams, the distinction between analytics and da…

In this episode, Ali and I discuss his journey from completing a PhD in medical science to building a thriving career in the biotech industry. As the founder of Trulitica, Ali now uses his experience to coach other life sciences PhDs on successfully transitioning from academia to biotech. Expect to learn: • The key differences between working in ac…

Julia Arpag is the CEO and co-founder of Aligned Recruitment. In this episode, we discuss the state of the job market, and Julia provides insights into which professions are in high demand at the moment. She shares tips for job seekers, including the importance of networking and personal connections. Julia also offers advice on resume writing, opti…

Rachel is an applied scientist at Uber. We discuss her transition from academia to tech and the value of an economics degree in the industry. Rachel shares her experience with remote internships, the challenges of onboarding virtually, and the importance of being resourceful. She also talks about the lifestyle in tech, the potential for job insecur…

Skylar Steudter is a former LinkedIn employee turned entrepreneur. In this episode, Skylar shares his personal journey, shedding light on the nuances of LinkedIn's algorithm, the art of brand building, and the role of sales in entrepreneurship. Whether you're a student stepping into the professional world, a solopreneur seeking to amplify your Link…

Esta es la segunda parte de mi conversación con Mardoqueo Arteaga. Tocamos un tema que afecta a muchos en el ámbito académico y profesional: el “síndrome del impostor”. Mardoqueo relata cómo este síndrome influyó en su vida como inmigrante indocumentado y estudiante y comparte su experience como economista. Un punto clave que discutimos es la impor…

This is Part 1 of my interview with Mardoqueo Arteaga. Stay tuned for Part 2 in Spanish! Mardoqueo Arteaga is an economist at KPMG. We discuss his experience transitioning from a PhD program to the real world. Mardoqueo shares his insights on the structure of a PhD program and the challenges of the job market. He discusses his motivation for pursui…

Kelsey is an economist and a researcher of well-being at STATEC Research in Luxembourg. We discuss the economics of happiness, the importance of happiness research in policy-making, and the influence of social media on well-being. Kelsey describes his journey from the U.S. to Europe and the cultural differences in work ethics between Europe and Ame…

John Frechette is the founder of Sourced Economics. His mission is to bridge the gap between business and economics, and his company utilizes academic research to solve business problems spanning pricing and revenue management, supply chain finance, organizational restructuring, and sustainability. John and I discuss the challenges and nuances of i…

Andreas Aristidou is a PhD economist and a Senior Data Scientist at Netflix. In our conversation, we dive deep into navigating the tech industry, from leveraging internships to mastering the art of networking; we cover topics that will help you get your first job in tech. You can find a detailed discussion summary here and watch the entire episode …

Luca is a Research Scientist at Amazon, and previously, he was a Senior Economist at Zillow. We discuss everything from getting a job, assessing if your prospective manager is a good fit, and getting buy-in from stakeholders as a scientist. You can find a detailed discussion summary here and watch the entire episode on YouTube. Topics Covered Spect…

This week, join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to Anjali Rimi, President and CEO of Parivar on our Pride Month Special. Anjali is a woman of Transgender, Kinnar Southasian, Immigrant, and Hindu experiences with roots in India. She is based in San Francisco Bay Area and is known for her unapologetic Trans advocacy…

This week, Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah interview Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain who is representing Hindus in the Gyanvapi mandir case, where Hindus are seeking to reclaim a Shiva Mandir destroyed by Mogul tyrant Aurangzeb who then built a mosque on the remnants of the mandir. Adv. Jain and his father also successfully represented Hindus in the S…

Join hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah as they talk to author Sahana Singh as she talks about her latest book "Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India," on the latest episode of HinduLounge : Conversations over CoffeeBy Ajay Shah and Utsav Chakrabarti

Hosts Utsav Chakrabarti and Ajay Shah talk with one of the authors of the book "Hinduism and America : How Hinduism is Transforming America"By Ajay Shah and Utsav Chakrabarti

Jai and Jacob, while being half awake, still bring you the second podcast after a week (shocker)! We follow up on some stuff, talk a little about sports, talk about movies, Christmas Break, and have a weird moment trying to be old dudes. Enjoy! Show Notes: NFL Playoff Race: http://bit.ly/1kGdvME Catching Fire Trailer: http://bit.ly/13PQvda The Hobb…

Jai and Jacob record their first ever podcast episode or aka "The Beginning". Show Notes: College Football Playoffs: http://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2014-12-05/college-football-playoff Bowl Games: http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa/college-football-bowl-schedule.php NFL Playoff Picture: http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture 50-40-90 Cl…