

The Brand Called You
The Brand Called You
Welcome to ‘The Brand Called You’, a platform that brings you Leadership Lessons, Knowledge, Experience and Wisdom from leading Global personalities from diverse backgrounds, who have contributed significantly to make the world a better place.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
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Aug 11, 2021 • 26min
Fighting Gender-based violence | Poonam Kathuria, Founder, Society for Women's Action and Training Initiatives (SWATI)
Indian society is deeply rooted in patriarchy and male-dominated cultural systems. This dominance has led to the other genders taking a secondary position in society.Today on the podcast we have a very accomplished woman fighting against gender-based violence and who is also helping others to do so. We are pleased to welcome Poonam Kathuria to the show today!Poonam Kathuria. Poonam is the Founder of the Society for Women's Action and Training Initiatives (SWATI).This interview highlights the issue of gender-based violence and how it is still relevant in modern society. Poonam throws light on the work done by her organization and shares numerous stories of violence survivors. She also points out the systematic faults that fail to bring the survivors to justice.

Aug 11, 2021 • 28min
Plan your Retirement smartly | Sumit Shukla, CEO, HDFC Pension Management Company Ltd
Planning one’s retirement is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. As per traditional systems, people often wait till their 40s or 50s to plan their retirement.The Brand Called You welcomes a senior corporate professional and business leader Sumit Shukla, on the podcast today. Sumit is the CEO of HDFC Pension Management and an avid investor in several startups.In this very informative interview, Sumit breaks all retirement myths and gives us a very good idea of smart retirement planning. He speaks about the challenges faced by retirees and the drawbacks of late retirement plans. And explains the working of the HDFC Retirement scheme. His advice is helpful to anyone looking to plan their retirements in advance!

Aug 11, 2021 • 26min
The role of a Chief Technology Officer in the US Government | Chris Vein, Dy CTO, Obama Admin; Chairman, Startup Policy Lab
Chris is currently the Non- Executive chairman of the Startup Policy Lab in the US. Earlier, he was the Deputy US Chief Technology Officer in the Obama administration. Chris has worked with the World Bank, Dome advisory and PWC Australia. In conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, Chris shares his story of working as a member of the White House and the work that goes behind the giant government of the United States.

Jul 24, 2021 • 41min
What is Impact Investment? | Florian Kemmerich, Managing Partner, Bamboo Capital
Impact investment is a very effective field to do this. It not only allows you to enjoy your financial return but also benefits social/environmental factors while doing so. Impact investments are investments that one can make in order to generate financial returns while also generating positive and measurable social/environmental impact! It is a very favorable field for those looking to do their part in contributing to society.Today, The Brand Called You brings you one such very unique individual and impact investor who has touched the lives of billions through his impeccable work. This discussion around impact investment, self-discovery, and working for the greater good will definitely inspire you to do more! Tune in.

Jul 23, 2021 • 25min
What is geotechnical ? Learn with Arushi Gujral Bhalla
A branch of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical engineering is a very vital but lesser-known engineering field. It is mainly concerned with engineering the behavior of earth materials. It uses soil and rock mechanics in order to find solutions for engineering problemsSimilarly, geotechnical companies monitor the foundations of civil structures. Any important structure, be it a civil structure or property, is monitored in order to mitigate any risks and structure failures. Hence making these companies very important for overall safety.Today, The Brand Called You welcomes one such very professional individual from the field of Geotechnics, Arushi Gujral Bhalla. Tune in to this episode to know more about geotech companies, thoughts from a business leader and the story of Arushi and the legacy that her company has created!

Jul 22, 2021 • 26min
How can we protect our children from the threats of the internet? | Bob Cunningham, President & CEO; The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
In a world that highly relies on technology for survival, we often sideline and ignore the downsides and threats that modern age technology poses. Internet scams, online harassment, abuse as well as cyber thefts and crimes are taking place at an alarming rate. While every internet user is threatened by the dangers of these cyber platforms, the most vulnerable population however, is the children. Online Child Abuse and harassment is a very major problem that is evident in almost every country of the world. Apart from child abuse- child abduction and child violence is also a major global issue. Tune in to know about the amazing work that Bob is doing to make the world a better and much safer place for us to exist!

Jul 21, 2021 • 50min
The Evolution Of Decision-Making In The Last Few Years| Manish Gupta
Data analytics and decision-making have dramatically improved in the past few years. Artificial Intelligence has a profound role to play in their development. Tune in to this interview and learn how data and information are now being used to make quicker and smarter decisions in the financial services industry with the expert Manish Gupta. Tune in and learn how data analytics and information technology are revolutionizing the financial services industry with entrepreneur Manish Gupta.

Jul 20, 2021 • 34min
How To Live A Purposeful Life? | Ammar Charani
In the humdrum of our technologically driven and fast-paced lives, we seldom take a halt to contemplate our life choices. We only think and live by the titles that are given to us by others. The title we get at birth, the title we get from our friends/family, the title that society gives us, etc. Our lives are driven by the roles we are assigned and rarely the role we should be playing towards the collective growth of ourselves as well as the world. Most of us are unaware of the meaning of purpose in our lives.An individual, shaped by his childhood, career, and some very vital incidents of his life, has worked his way into professional roles and ultimately, backed by the knowledge he gained studying, figured out the purpose of his life. He now defines his life highly by these principles that not only shape him to be a better individual but also contribute greatly to the world through the work he does.And today, The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome this highly insightful and successful personality, Ammar Chaarani on the show. With a very long career in the Business world and immense knowledge about religions, Ammar has taken full control of his life and works towards the bigger purpose of his life. He shares his professional journey and social contributions that have brought him closer to his purpose. He also unveils his secret to time management and how he only executes on things that bring him closer to his purpose and avoids everything that is irrelevant! Tune into this very interesting interview and learn how you can learn the purpose of your life and manage time to work towards the bigger goals of life.You can find us on:Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/

Jul 19, 2021 • 30min
Impact Investing: How To Leverage Money To Save The Planet? | MaurizioTotta, Impact Investor & Entrepreneur
Did you know that the year 2021 recorded the second-highest percentage of carbon emissions produced in the history of humankind? Our house is literally on fire! Hundreds of years of systematic capitalization and the deforestation of forests have become two of the major causes of the rising carbon emissions.Millennials and Gen Zs have renounced the old ways of living and are slowly moving towards sustainable ways of living. One major change that has come about in the modern world is the vilification of a necessary commodity: Money. Today we bring you entrepreneur and Impact Investor, MaurizioTotta who explains why Impact Investing is the best way to change our world and save the planet.Tune in to this episode and learn how to leverage your money to make this world a better place. Maurizio explains the importance of impact investing in modern times. He also shares how this practice of intelligent impact investing will help our planet and at the same time, make you more money. He shares his experience of working in the Brazillian rainforest and explains the negative effects of systematic deforestation in Brazillian forests done by the locals to graze the cattle. He provides sustainable ways to achieve their goals while also providing them ways to earn money.Tune in to learn how to make money while doing good at the same time!You can also find us on:Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/

Jul 18, 2021 • 26min
This Entrepreneur Quit His Job In New York To Establish A Startup In India | Varun Biyani, Co-Founder, Superprocure
Logistics and transport play a very vital role in the working of any business/company. The necessity of having an up-to-date and modern logistics team and data analytics is undeniable for a hassle-free business management procedure. Logistic teams not only ease complex business operations but also are a very important part of the supply chain network.
The logistics business has grown consistently over the past decades with newer technologies and an increase in the number of startups being established each year. The point of origin of a product to the point where it reaches the consumer and the entire workflow in between is overlooked by logistic teams. Logistics is completely consumer-centered and works onwards meeting the needs of corporations and consumers.
Today, The Brand Called You welcomes a young entrepreneur and an expert from the field of logistics, Varun Biyani.
Varun is the Co-Founder of Superprocure and also the CoFounder and CTO of TruckHall. In conversation with Ashutosh Garg, Varun shares his journey of working in logistics and the changes the industry has gone through in the face of the pandemic and constant upgrading of technology.
Tune in to this extremely interesting interview and get some unique perspectives on the logistics business, startup ventures, and a lot more!
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