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Indian.Community Podcast

Amit Gupta, Rahul Mehra

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Inspired by the ancient Indian principle of โ€˜Vasudhaiva Kutumbakamโ€™ (the world is one family), our podcast aims to create a vibrant community for the 29 million NRIs and Indian origin individuals spread across the globe. Indian.Community is more than just a podcast; itโ€™s a celebration of our shared heritage and a platform for Indian narratives to unfold.
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Understanding VC is a podcast that provides founders with the knowledge and resources they need to understand venture capital. My goal is to create the best and most comprehensive resource on venture capital on the internet, so that founders can make informed decisions about their businesses and secure the funding they need to succeed.
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A podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts reshaping the global financial system. This season, we journey beyond the MENA region, focusing on Saudi Arabia and exploring the innovations transforming commerce and society today. Whether you're in the industry or eager to learn, tune in weekly for exciting new episodes. This podcast is sponsored by Adyen, ToYou, Mastercard, Geidea, Thunes, and M2P Fintech. About the host: Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintec ...
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The time has come for Indiaโ€™s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.
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๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Importance of Branding in Startups 07:42 - Hugh on starting JFDI 17:33 - Importance of Mentorship 20:45 - How to attract great people 26:07 - Measuring relevant Progress Metrics in Accelerators 29:42 - Selection in Accelerators 32:17 - Whatโ€™s a โ€˜Greatโ€™ Outcome for an Accelerator? 35:50 - Lessons from runnโ€ฆ
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In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Rahul Banerjee, Founder & CEO of Bondblox, to explore the future of bond trading. Rahul shares how Bondblox is transforming access to bonds, opening up opportunities for retail investors in a market traditionally controlled by institutions. Arjun and Rahul discuss the rapid growth of the bโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Join us in this inspiring episode of the Indian Community podcast, where we delve into the remarkable journey of Sunil Tulsiani, who transformed his life from the struggles of Delhi slums to becoming a prominent real estate mogul. In conversation with renowned hosts Amit Gupta and Rahul Mehra, Sunil shares his incredible story that mโ€ฆ
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Over the past 8 months, we have had the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with some of the top minds from our industry, and I'm excited to share these valuable nuggets with you. So here is a roundup of the most effective insights shared by leading experts in the banking and fintech sectors. #Banking #Fintech #IndustryInsights #Stratโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Journey from Corporate Marketing to Filmmaking with Poonam Kaul | Indian Community Podcast In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, hosts Rahul Mehra and Amit Gupta delve into an inspiring conversation with Poonam Kaul. Poonam shares her remarkable journey from over two decades in corporate marketing with giants like Nokia, Aโ€ฆ
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In this episode of #CouchonomicswithArjun, we're joined by Deepak Mehra, Chief Economist at Commercial Bank of Dubai. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ We explore the megatrends that are shaping our worldโ€”from the impact of AI and environmental changes to the challenges posed by aging populations across various countries. ๐ŸŒ Our conversation covers the complexities of wealth manaโ€ฆ
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FULL EPISODE - AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN AUDIO ONLY In this episode, Arjun engages in a fascinating conversation with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and co-founder of Kaspi, the groundbreaking super app that is transforming daily life in Kazakhstan and beyond. Mikhail shares Kaspi's journey from traditional banking and financial services to becoming a super โ€ฆ
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In this episode, Arjun sits down with Roger Rouhana, CEO of Alpheya, to explore the future of wealth management in the MENA region. Their conversation delves into global wealth and asset management trends, highlighting the growing demand for innovative digital solutions and the crucial role of robo-advisors in making wealth management more accessibโ€ฆ
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Easy to build good relationships with Investors? 03:55 - Importance of a Good Relationship with Investors 05:59 - Size and Strategy of a fund affects Founder-VC Relationship 07:37 - Components of a Successful Relationship 09:04 - Hummingbirdโ€™s POV on Investor interference 12:16 - VCs' Rolโ€ฆ
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Send us a text From Corporate Life to YouTube Stardom: Harish Bali's Inspiring Journey | Indian Community Podcast Join hosts Rahul Mehra and Amit Gupta in this engaging episode of the Indian Community Podcast, featuring Harish Bali, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Visa to Explore. Harish shares his incredible transformation from an 18-yeโ€ฆ
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Digital Leadership: Embracing the New Tech Age This week, we sit down with Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer at Emirates NBD, to explore the state of banking in the UAE. We have an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of CDOs, increasing collaboration between banks and fintechs, and venture building within banks, using Liv Bank as anโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Challenges Faced by NRIs in India | Indian Community Podcast In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, host Amit welcomes two esteemed guests, Subhash Ballapanavar and Prashanth Panduranga, who are actively advocating for the rights and protection of non-resident Indians (NRIs). They discuss the economic impact of NRIs on Indiโ€ฆ
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Chit-fund with a digital twist! Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows is our latest guest on the show. Money Fellows is a pioneering startup from Egypt that has digitized the ancient financial concept of ROSCAs, where a group of individuals act as an informal financial institution. In our chat, Ahmed shares insights on Money Fellows' operatiโ€ฆ
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The art of replacing disjointed systems with digitized processes. Join us on Couchonomics with Arjun as we sit down with Vikram Suri, Managing Director for the Middle East and Turkey region at FIS. In this episode, Vikram and Arjun explore FISโ€™s significant impact in the GCC region and their constant drive for innovation and reinvention. We discussโ€ฆ
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Prestige and Challenges of VC 03:28 Arun Pai's Journey into Venture Capital 04:08 Breaking into Investment Banking 06:17 Transitioning from Banking to Startups 07:57 Joining Monk's Hill Ventures 09:04 Advice for Aspiring VCs 11:59 The Fluidity of the VC Industry 12:29 Who Should Become a โ€ฆ
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Send us a text Join us in this episode of the Indian Community Podcast as we dive deep into the world of personal branding with Sahil Sachdeva, the dynamic entrepreneur behind LevelUp PR. Sahil discusses the importance and strategies of personal branding, shares his inspiring journey from various career attempts to establishing a successful PR firmโ€ฆ
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In this episode, weโ€™re joined by Christoph Koster, CEO of Ruya Bank, a digital-first Islamic community bank in the UAE. Ruya Bank is dedicated to bringing ethical Islamic banking practices to all communities in the UAE, supporting SMEs, startups, and low-income groups. Christoph and Arjun explore Islamic finance and banking, the potential for growtโ€ฆ
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You can access the CVPE whitepaper [here] and join the CVPE LinkedIn group [here] In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Entrepreneurship 00:34 Introducing Sebastien Picard and xcube 01:08 Understanding Venture Studios 02:10 xcube's Unique Approach 02:42 The Corporate Venture Portfolio Equity Model 05:40 Real-World Applicatโ€ฆ
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Can you rely on AI to invest in real estate globally? Joining us this week on the #couch is Ranime El Skaff, the co-founder of PropAIโ€”a platform that uses AI to simplify Dubaiโ€™s real estate investments. In this episode, we uncover the evolution of PropTech in the region, real estate trends, and how her company is revolutionizing real estate investmโ€ฆ
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What is the state of CVC, and why is now the inflection point for CVCs to grow in the MENA region? Joining us on the #couch to explore these questions is Kushal Shah, Managing Director of e& capital, the CVC arm of the e& group. In this episode, Kushal shares his expert insights on e& capital's investment areas, focus, post-investment involvement, โ€ฆ
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00 Introduction to Big Business and Market Size 01:28 Importance of Identifying Big Markets 03:18 Challenges and Considerations for Founders 05:07 Defining and Evaluating Big Markets 05:58 Insights from Famous Market Examples 09:51 Understanding Customer Experience and Market Dynamics 12:20 Evaluating Unit Economiโ€ฆ
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This week, we shift our focus to telecommunications. What once was a booming and developing sector is now seen as more traditional, showing how fast things are changing. ๐ŸŒ Joining us on the #couch is Dina Tsybulskaya, the CEO of ESIM Plus. Dina shared her insights on the future of telecommunications, the impact of 24/7 connectivity, and how blockchโ€ฆ
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Season 3 of Couchonomics with Arjun, a podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts which are rearchitecting the global financial system. Our journey transcends the MENA region's boundaries, focusing this season on Saudi Arabia, exploring the innovation that is shaping commerce and society as we know them today If you are in this industry or โ€ฆ
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Send us a text In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, hosts Amit Gupta and Rahul Mehra interview Neha Jain, Vice President of Global Sourcing and Product at Studio Ray. Neha shares her 17 years of extensive experience in strategic sourcing, product management, and selling to big box retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Club. She provโ€ฆ
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Digital Transformation of the banking value chain is a key challenge for every Banking CEO - doesnโ€™t matter where in the world they are operating. In our latest episode, joining Arjun on the #couch is Jouk Pleiter, CEO of Backbaseโ€”a platform that specializes in helping banks modernize their customer interactions by transforming their technology staโ€ฆ
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Send us a text In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, Amit Gupta and Rahul Mehra host Konstantin Ryabtsev, CEO and co-founder of Lifetime Health. Konstantin shares his personal journey and inspiration behind founding Lifetime Health, focusing on streamlining healthcare and providing all essential services digitally in India. He discusses โ€ฆ
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Welcome back to Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Pakistan's financial services with Kabeer Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Microfinance Network. We explore the dynamic interplay between traditional banks, microfinance institutions, and fintechs, and discuss the digital transformation of Pakistan's financial ecosystem. Plus, we โ€ฆ
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Send us a text In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, hosts Amit Gupta and Rahul Mehra interview Nikhil Chhabra, Sidharth Jain, and Suresh Gupta, founders of Areno, an AI-powered fitness app. They explore how Areno is making fitness fun and accessible with gamified challenges that use AI to measure exercises through mobile cameras. The diโ€ฆ
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Kelvin Tan, CEO of Audax. Kelvin shares insights on Audaxโ€™s โ€œbank in a boxโ€ solution, helping banks scale and modernize rapidly. We discuss the potential and challenges of BaaS, open banking, and the future of embedded finance. Don't mโ€ฆ
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Send us a text This episode of the Indian Community Podcast features a deep dive into the inspiring journey and insights of Ankur Chadda, the founder and managing partner of Foxtail Capital. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Ankur shares his path from studying law and real estate in London to executing over $200 million in real estate deals, eโ€ฆ
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Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technologyโ€”it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how hisโ€ฆ
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Send us a text In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, hosts Amit Gupta and Rahul Mehra welcome Mr. Basaiah Hiremath, famously known as The Moringa Man of India. With an impressive IT career behind him, Basaiah shifted his focus to agriculture, founding Nandi Organic Farmhouse, and becoming a pioneer in organic Moringa cultivation. He discโ€ฆ
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Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa. We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development oโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:40 - Importance of Managing Finances for Startups 00:08:58 - Compliance Regulation for Startups 00:12:48 - Strategizing on resource allocation 00:15:48 - Startups offering inflated incentives 00:18:48 - Finding the right talent 00:23:34 - Basic Metrics startups should consider 00:28:36 -โ€ฆ
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We are talking about Digital Assets, DeFI and Crypto on Couchonomics with Arjun this week. Joining us on the couch is Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets by Standard Chartered & OSL. We had a very interesting conversation around #bitcoinhalving, #stablecoins, virtual-assets regulations, and tokenization of real-worldโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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In this episode of Couchonomics, we tackle the burning question: "Bitcoin in 2024: Boom or Bust?" Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Stefan Kimmel, the CEO of M2, a crypto exchange, and investment platform regulated by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). We dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency, exploring the intriโ€ฆ
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In this episode of PitchMeNot, host Rahul, alongside guest VC Michael Blakey, delve into the pioneering world of SoMin, an AI-powered SaaS marketing platform founded by Alex Farseev. SoMin distinguishes itself by optimizing digital advertising and competitor monitoring through advanced data analytics, aiming to significantly reduce costs and boost โ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! Join Arjun as he explores Africa's dynamic startup scene and fintech landscape with Elias Yazbeck, Managing Director at Helios Investment Partners. Discover key insights into Africa's market dynamics, challenges, and future trends in fintech. Elias also shares Helios Investment Partners' strategiโ€ฆ
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Join Arjun on Couchonomics as we explore open banking and fintech in the GCC with Abdulla Almoayed, Founder & CEO of Tarabut. Discover the evolving landscape of financial services, BaaS, and gain insights into open banking. We also delve into Tarabut's inspiration, GCC financial services, managed competition, challenges, and opportunities with openโ€ฆ
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Send us a text This episode of the Indian Community Podcast features Rohan Pradyumna, the creator of Travana, an innovative AI-powered travel planning platform. Amit Gupta discusses with Rohan his journey from completing his master's at the University of Maryland to becoming a job creator rather than a job seeker, his passion for storytelling, and โ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Support the show ๐‰๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฎ๐ฌ: Indian Community: https://indian.community/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join.indian.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharatiyacommunity Connect with Amit Gupta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amit-gupta-cx/ Connect with Rahul Mehra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkโ€ฆ
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In this episode you will learn: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:31 - The US-India Saas Corridor 00:04:13 - Advantage of building Software in India 00:08:57 - Early GTM strategies for Companies 00:11:46 - How can Indian SaaS Companies compete in the US? 00:14:49 - Will the cost advantage of building software in India persist? 00:16:19 - Challenges faced by Iโ€ฆ
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Send us a text Exploring Biostatistics, AI in Healthcare, and the Power of Mathematics with Dr. Moorthy Mittinty In this episode of the Indian Community Podcast, hosts Rahul Mehra and Amit Gupta interview Dr. Murthy Mittinty, an esteemed associate professor in Biostatistics at Flinders University, Australia. Dr. Mittinty discusses his journey from โ€ฆ
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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of mental health with Scott Armstrong, Founder & CEO of Mentl, a mental health advocacy platform. From workplace challenges to the impact of AI, we explore various facets of mental well-being in today's world. Tune in for insightful discussions on work-life balance, stress management, and more. Don'tโ€ฆ
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