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India is on track to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2026-27.

In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA (Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association) and together they explore the rise of startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurship in India. What sectors should be invested in?

Tune in to hear Rajat Tandon's professional and personal insights on investing and governance in today's India. Don't miss out!

Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify. #whatindianeeds #indiagrowth #startupindia #msmes #ai #economicgrowth

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00:00 - Intro

02:27 - India's Entrepreneurial Journey

3:35 - Crucial MSMEs and New-Age Startups

7:55 - AI, an Opportunity

12:55 - Booming Sectors to Invest in

15:47 - Women Entrepreneurs in a Male-Dominated World

18:38 - Governance to Support Entrepreneurs

20:27 - Startup Case Studies

22:21 - Resilience in Uncertainty

23:59 - Performicorns

25:50 - Rajat's Personal Journey

31:16 - Most Impactful Technological Invention

33:50 - Stint as President of IVCA

35:40 - Some Fun Questions

36:59 - Advice and Lessons

41:30 - Outro

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66% of a woman's work is "unpaid labour" compared to only 12% for men.

In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Nupur Garg, Founder of Winpe and together they explore the gender gap and workplace inequalities faced by women. How can we build a workplace that treats everyone equally?

Tune in to hear Nupur Garg's professional and personal insights on the challenges and discrimination that women face at the workplace. Don't miss out!

Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify. #WhatIndiaNeeds #Podcast #genderequality #womeninleadership #workplaceinclusion

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00:00 - Introduction

00:47 - Why is there a low participation of women in the workforce?

4:48 - Painfully slow change

6:35 - The female burden of unpaid labour

9:17 - Partnership in a marriage

10:53 - How do we change mindsets?

13:47 - Unconscious bias at the workplace

17:32 - Trying to fit into the mould of a ‘successful man’

23:14 - To work or not to work; that's the question

28:48 - Winpe’s journey

34:20 - Shocking stories of gender bias at the workforce

39:07 - Advice to younger women

41:55 - Outro

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#genderequality #workplaceequality #equalopportunities #gendergap #womeninleadership #diversityandinclusion #womenempowerment #inclusiveworkplace #workplacebias #femaleleaders #genderequity #womenatwork #leadership #equalrights #womensupportingwomen #careerequality #workplacediversity

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By 2050, one in five Indians will be a senior citizen, amounting to a remarkable 347 million elderly individuals. In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajinish Menon, Founder & CEO of Sukino Healthcare Solutions, to explore this demographic shift and the current state of senior citizens in India. How prepared are we to tackle the emerging challenges and seize the opportunities this shift presents?

Tune in to hear Rajinish Menon's expert insights on senior care and our nation's readiness for the future. Don't miss this critical discussion!

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0:32- Introduction
01:21- Are we prepared for this massive demographic shift?
04:10- What are the most pressing challenges that senior citizens face currently in India?
8:11- Lessons from Japan
14:21- Biggest issue faced by senior citizens?
19:28- Crimes against senior citizens - tips to stay safe
28:59- A memorable story from Sukino Healthcare
38:38- Importance of health insurance
43:35- Home healthcare - what makes it better?
1:22:09- What does Sukino mean?
1:33:11- Success stories
1:36:49- Five most critical needs of senior citizens in India?
1:37:57- Five dos and don’ts for senior citizens
1:41:43- Plan your old age
1:46:56- Tips for entrepreneurs
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#SeniorCare #FutureReady #DemographicShift #Healthcare #ElderlyCare #India2050 #SeniorLiving #AgingIndia #HealthAndWellness #ElderlySupport #Longevity #SeniorCitizens #PopulationGrowth #CareForElderly #IndiaHealthcare #HealthTech #InclusiveCare #ActiveAging
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What makes a “good” bureaucrat? In this episode, we delve into the mind and life of an Indian bureaucrat. Featuring Anil Swarup, former Coal and Education Secretary, Government of India, this episode charts almost four decades of his extensive bureaucratic expertise.

Discover Anil Swarup’s insights on navigating the delicate dynamics between civil servants and politicians, listen to awe-inspiring anecdotes drawn from real-life encounters with politicians, and gather valuable tips that can help any young leader.

Don't miss this insightful discussion on life in the Indian bureaucracy!

Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Let's delve into what truly counts!. #WhatIndiaNeeds #Podcast #Bureaucracy #Governance #Reforms
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00:00- Introduction
0:40- India’s need for a vibrant bureaucracy
01:15- The making of a good bureaucrat
02:34- Growing trend of lateral entry into governance
03:25- Older generation bureaucrats Vs today’s next-gen babus
05:48- Indian bureaucracy needs reforms
08:18- Looking back at a 38-year-old career; most challenging role as Coal Secretary
20:31- 8 mantras for successful idea formulation
22:07- How to handle politicians — real life examples
29:40- Transfers, threats to life, encounter with terrorists
33:09- Uttar Pradesh, Babri Masjid, and encounters with politicians
45:58- Governance today
50:29- Changing punishment posting into a success story
55:38- Does an IAS officer earn enough?
01:00:17- Overcoming personal crisis, the power of positive thinking, and advice to younger generation
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In this episode, we dive into the water crisis faced by the Indian cities—a wake-up call for 100+ cities that could face the same by 2050.

Join us as we speak with Vikas Bramhavar, founder of BOSON Whitewater, to uncover the causes of this crisis, the transformative power of wastewater management, and how we can save every drop for a sustainable future.

Discover how STP-treated water becomes high-quality and fit for consumption, and learn about BOSON Whitewater's inspiring journey of saving millions of liters of water. Vikas shares his innovative solutions and also offers valuable tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss this crucial conversation. Together, let's secure our water future!

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