The Brand Called You

Unlock the insider secrets of ecommerce transformation with Siva Balakrishnan, Founder & CEO of Vserve, in this high-impact episode of The Brand Called You! Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this conversation takes you inside the world of tech-enabled outsourcing, ecommerce evolution, omnichannel strategies, and the powerful influence of AI and automation on global retail.Siva shares his remarkable journey from engineering in Coimbatore to becoming a pioneer in US ecommerce outsourcing. Get firsthand insights into:The pivotal moments and early challenges in building VserveWinning trust from the first major US clientDramatic shifts in US ecommerce, SaaSification, and the omnichannel revolutionThe rise of quick commerce, drones, and AI tools shaping the next era of ecommercePractical advice for scaling brands from 7 to 8 figuresThe future of agentic shopping and the challenges of product discovery in an AI-driven world

Vineet Agarwal, MD of Transport Corporation of India, shares his inspiring journey of transforming a legacy logistics business into a tech-enabled, sustainable giant that moves over 2.5% of India’s GDP. From AI-driven optimization to early EV adoption, this episode of The Brand Called You explores leadership, resilience, and vision in action.00:38- About Vineet AgarwalVineet is the MD of the Transport Corporation of India (TCI).He's a board member of several publicly listed companies and other notable institutions, including Somany Ceramics Limited, SRF Limited, as well as the Indian Institute of Health and Management Research. He has been a global board member of the YPO. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Candice Mitchell—founder of Talent Development Academy—shares her powerful journey from discovering her passion in L&D to helping professionals shift from task takers to strategic leaders. With real stories, deep insights, and unwavering passion, she calls on L&D pros to stop waiting and start leading.00:35- About Candice MitchellCandice is the founder of Talent Development Academy. She's the talent development mentor for L&D leaders.

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, leadership expert Jim Carlough shares his journey from a young manager to an influential leader, offering key lessons from his book The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success. Learn how integrity, compassion, empathy, and humor are crucial for navigating today's fast-paced business world.00:37- About Jim CarloughJim is the author, a professional speaker and a leadership expert.He is an author of a book titled The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Elie Jacobs, founding partner of Purposeful Advisors, shares key insights into the evolving world of Public Affairs and Communications, covering everything from corporate storytelling to crisis communication and the impact of AI. Tune in for valuable lessons on how to navigate today’s media and geopolitical landscapes.00:40- About Elie JacobsElie is the founding partner of Purposeful Advisors. He began his communications career as a press aid in the post presidential office of President Bill Clinton.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Seetha Cristian, Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, shares her transformative journey in the world of banking, technology, and leadership. From overcoming job loss to becoming Asia’s Woman Leader of 2024, Seetha’s story provides key insights on embracing change, the role of AI in business, and how to develop future-ready leaders.00:40- About Seetha CristianSeetha is the Executive Director for liquidity and IRRBB technology at the Standard Chartered Bank.She has been recognized as Asia's woman leader of 2024.She's also been honored six times as LinkedIn top voice.

Harrison's rise—from Hong Kong to Canada, Waterloo to McKinsey, and now Group Chief Strategy Officer at e&—is a story of reinvention, vision, and driving global transformation. His insights on AI, telecom, and strategic foresight are reshaping the industry.00:09- About Harrison LungHarrison Lung is the Group Chief Strategy Officer of e&.He was appointed in 2023 and oversees corporate strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital, Group transformation, ESG and sustainability.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Bhadresh Patel, COO of RGP, shares about his leadership journey, the intersection of technology and business, and how RGP is reshaping the consulting industry with a unique, flexible work model. Discover insights into the evolving world of AI, operational challenges, and how consulting firms are navigating the future.00:34- About Bhadresh PatelBhadresh is the Chief Operating Officer of RGP, which is a NASDAQ listed company. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Atul Raja, a seasoned marketing expert and fractional CMO, shares his journey and insights into transforming businesses through strategic marketing leadership. From his unique take on surrogate marketing to guiding startups, Atul reveals essential lessons for scaling brands with agility and purpose.00:36- About Atul RajaAtul is a marketing consultant and a Fractional CMO.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, economist Willem Buiter, former global chief economist at Citigroup, shares invaluable insights on the current global economic crisis, the role of economists, and the future of trade policies in uncertain times.00:36- About Willem BuiterWillem Buiter is an American-British economist with Dutch heritage, currently based in the US.He is a former Global Chief Economist at Citigroup, now serving as an independent economic advisor.He has an academic background from prestigious institutions like LSE, Yale, and Cambridge, with contributions to the Financial Times and scientific research.