The Brand Called You

Prof Raj Rao was selected to serve as a University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Fellow in 2019; as an ABET Program Evaluator for the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES); and as a member of the BMES Education Committee. 00:34- About Prof Raj Rao and his journey. Raj R. Rao, PhD is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.  He served as Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and as the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Engineering from 2016-2022.  In 2021, he was elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and as President of the Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE); and an elected Fellow of BMES in 2022. With primary support from NIH, NSF and DoD, his research and educational programs have contributed to 60+ journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings; 100+ conference abstracts; and 80+ invited lectures. He is committed to the integration of research and education and is actively involved in the dissemination of scientific expertise through the organization of training workshops and the development of educational modules for K-12 students and the public.

Technology has been impacting a lot of industries in our world today and the healthcare industry is not an exception. The pandemic caused us to change the way we look at working. We also have to be very careful when implementing technology in various fields so that the human aspect is not omitted. We have with us Geoffrey to tell us what is happening in the healthcare industry and how technology is impacting the industry. About Geoffrey M Roche He is an accomplished leader with a passionate commitment to healthcare innovations. He is the senior vice president of National Healthcare Practice and Workforce Partnerships. He is very intentional about empowering people’s voices when necessary.

We all have heard the saying that change is the only constant yet we struggle with change. Change is never easy because as humans we are creatures of habit and it takes a lot of effort to change anything let alone a whole organization. Leadership plays a very vital role in implementing change in any organization. Today we have Peter with us to tell us about how an organization can formulate processes to ease the change throughout their organization.  About Peter F Gallagher He is a Change Management Global Thought Leader. He has been named among the top 30 Global Leadership Gurus. He is also the author of 12 books, of which the latest is Leadership of Change.

Branding has become one of the key aspects of any business. Similarly, Personal Branding has become almost mandatory for anybody who wants to have their voice heard or have an online presence for their business. Today we have with us Debora to tell us in depth about what goes into building a personal brand. About Debora Prossomariti She is a Personal Branding and Strategic Marketing Consultant. She got familiar with personal branding during her times of job search. She is very passionate about sharing her voice and helping others build their brand.

We read about high rates of unemployed youth in India, but is the lack of jobs a problem or their lack of employability is always a question of debate? Though both reasons have contributed to the problem of unemployment, today we discuss what makes young graduates unemployable. We discuss the crux of the issue and possible answers to the problem. [00:32] - About Dr. Akhil Shahani Dr. Shahani is the managing director of the Shahani Group. He runs a franchise range of colleges in areas like Business, Media, Real Estate, and Finance. He runs an ed-tech platform which is “ask.careers” and a recruitment firm which is “Ask Talent Services.” He is the chairman of Global Discovery Schools. Dr. Shahani has been one of the top 50 thought leaders in education and has been recognized and felicitated several times. 

Effective with ideation to operate for profitable growth, Ddeepak Kapoor is a strategic business advisor experienced in various sectors like investment banking, luxury consulting, BPO, internet, telecom and IT. 00:30- About Ddeepak Kapoor and his journey. Deepak is the founder of BEGIN India Think Tank. He is also the co-founder of the Business Process Industry Association Of India He is a seasoned practitioner of policy advisory (intervention) at industry associations and policy formulation tables- BPO, IT and women's security.  Kapoor possesses experience in direct marketing globally across more than 12 business domains and 4 continents via tele-calling, digital marketing and a host of other cost-effective marketing tools. 

Subroto Mukherjee brings to the table, over three decades of first-hand leadership experience, honed across Military Seascapes and Corporate Boardrooms. His real-world understanding of people and how they behave under conditions of uncertainty and stress, has been crucial to the construct of the unique and effective Coaching Techniques developed by Moulting Caterpillar, which ensures a truly transformative experience. 00:39- About Subroto Mukherjee and his journey. Subroto Mukherjee is the CEO and Founder of Moulting Caterpillar.  He is an alumnus of XLRI (Jamshedpur), Defence Services Staff College (Wellington) and PSG College (Coimbatore). Subroto has during his career in the Indian Navy, commanded two frontline warships, including one during the Kargil Conflict.  He is a Submariner and has been the liaison Officer to the Prime Minister of India.  He has also been the Chief Instructor and Deputy Commandant at the Naval Academy, the first COO of India’s only Tri-Service Command and represented/coordinated several bilateral interactions/ undertakings with US, Indonesian & Myanmar forces.  His fourteen-year-long career in the corporate world has seen his shoulder multiple leadership responsibilities, commencing as COO of Start-up - Synergy RMS Pvt Ltd; Head of Marine Operations for Real Estate Major - Orbit Corporation Ltd; Vice President & Global Head of Facilities Management for Pharma MNC – Cipla Ltd; Regional Head of Operations ANZ – Cipla Australia Pty Ltd.

We are seeing a lot of policies being framed by the governments of different countries in order for people to adapt to using green energy faster. There are a lot of issues such as climate change that can be tackled with the use of green energy, and we are seeing a lot of people become a part of this revolution. We have Vilas with us to tell in depth about the EV Industry and how he is doing his part in making this world a better place for the next generation. About Vilas Deshpande He is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Vayve Mobility. He used to work in Procter & Gamble before deciding to get into the EV Industry. He is very passionate about the use of sustainable energy. He aims to play a vital role in the shift towards using green energy.

The air that surrounds us contains a lot of allergens and pathogens. The quality of the air is deteriorating day by day and climate change is also impacting the air quality. It is becoming more and more important for us to recognize these pathogens in our air and proceed accordingly. Today we have Dr. Eve Tamraz Najjar with us to tell us how her venture is helping people breathe better air. About Dr. Eve Tamraz Najjar She is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Sensio Air. She is the Secretary General of the Observatory of Handicap and Sensory or Intellectual Deficiency. She has done Ph.D. in neuroscience and is now on an entrepreneurial journey.

Change, as it is said, is the only constant. In order for any business to grow, the policies, way of working, and interaction among leaders must change. It is only possible when the leaders are ready to transform from the core. You cannot expect to see the desired result of transformation without understanding what it means and then diligently going through all the steps to reach where you want to. In this episode, we discuss the steps that must be followed to achieve a successful transformation. [00:31] - About Ed Hansan  Ed is the partner and Chair of the Digital Transformation and Managed Services and Outsourcing group for Nelson Mullins. He, as an attorney, focuses on the client-side use of technology as a conduit for business change.