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My guest today is Mohit Satyanand. Mohit is an entrepreneur and investor among many many other things. He founded several successful companies including the major snack food brand Crax and Teamwork Arts which produces prestigious arts festivals including the Jaipur Literature festival. He is a consultant and policy expert who is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the think-tank Liberty Institute. Mohit has a strong interest in education and macroeconomics policy. He is an avid mountain lover and lifelong trekker, bicycling enthusiast and and actor. About Mohit https://jaipurliteraturefestival.org/speaker/mohit-satyanand-3437 https://substack.com/@mohitsatyanand

My guest today Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma. Varmaji as his students love to call him, has gained worldwide recognition for his mastery of classical singing and veena skills. He has given performances at many prestigious venues around the world. The clarity of his tones and precise articulation of lyrics are striking features of his singing. Additionally, he is renowned for narrating intriguing backstories, anecdotes, and elucidating the verses of ragas and compositions during his shows More about Rama Varma https://www.youtube.com/@musiquebox https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aswathi_Thirunal_Rama_Varma

My guest today is chief Tim Chavez from the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also called Calfire. As many of you would know Wildfires are a major threat in California, especially during the hot, dry summer and fall months. Massive wildfires frequently break out across the state, burning hundreds of thousands of acres. These intense fires are difficult to contain and often cause tremendous damage. Chief Chavez has been with Calfire for over 40 years and has huge amount of experience with putting off challenging fires like the camp fire in 2018. He is a legend in his field and its my honor to have him on the show. In this episode I will talk to Chief Chavez about his own journey as a firefighter, how technology has helped Calfire , major learning from recent fires in California and what we as a society should learn from them. More info: https://www.fire.ca.gov/ https://www.instagram.com/calfire/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/ https://twitter.com/CAL_FIRE

My guest today is Dr. Aruna Ramakrishnan. Aruna earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota and has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay. She is the co-founder and CTO of the Boston-based startup Copernic Catalyst. Copernic Catalyst designs novel chemical catalysts to reduce the energy use and carbon footprint of bulk chemical reactions. This will be a two part episode. Part one of this episode will unpack Aruna's journey from IIT Bombay to Exxon Mobil. Part two of this episode will cover her journey from big oil to a climate tech entrepreneur. I had a lovely time talking to Aruna and hope you guys enjoy it too. More about Aruna and Copernic https://coperniccatalysts.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aruna-ramkrishnan/ Reach out to the host or leave a comment at https://www.instagram.com/bala.deva06/

My guest today is Dr. Aruna Ramakrishnan. Aruna earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota and has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay. She is the co-founder and CTO of the Boston-based startup Copernic Catalyst. Copernic Catalyst designs novel chemical catalysts to reduce the energy use and carbon footprint of bulk chemical reactions. This will be a two part episode. Part one of this episode will unpack Aruna's journey from IIT Bombay to Exxon Mobil. Part two of this episode will cover her journey from big oil to a climate tech entrepreneur. I had a lovely time talking to Aruna and hope you guys enjoy it too. More about Aruna and Copernic https://coperniccatalysts.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aruna-ramkrishnan/ Reach out to the host or leave a comment at https://www.instagram.com/bala.deva06/

In early 1900s, Fritz Haber discovered how to synthesize ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases. Carl Bosch scaled up Haber's method at BASF to produce synthetic ammonia, enabling artificial fertilizers. This ammonia synthesis also became basis for munitions, with Haber pioneering chemical weapons for Germany in WW1. While ammonia synthesis revolutionized agriculture, it had the dark side of facilitating modern warfare's new deadly explosives. Haber's legacy was morally complicated - his invention fed millions but also enabled mass warfare and later, Zyklon B gas for Nazi camps. Learn more on this episode Please donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-neu-student-jahnavi-kandulas-family Reach out to the host on https://www.instagram.com/bala.deva06/

The Asia Cup is a prestigious cricket tournament that showcases the immense talent of Asian cricketing nations. It serves as a platform for intense rivalries, thrilling matches, and moments of cricketing excellence. Every edition of the Asia Cup unites fans across the continent in celebration of the sport we love. The tournament features teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and others, creating an electric atmosphere that resonates with cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

A QR code, short for Quick Response code, is a two-dimensional barcode that stores information such as text, URLs, or contact details. It consists of black squares arranged on a white square grid and can be scanned using a smartphone or QR code reader. QR codes are widely used for various applications, including mobile payments, ticketing, and marketing campaigns, as they enable quick and convenient access to digital content. They have become an integral part of our modern, tech-savvy world, simplifying information sharing and enhancing user engagement.

The US healthcare system relies heavily on chargemasters - comprehensive lists of prices for each procedure and service at hospitals. Chargemasters are kept secret and lead to highly inflated costs. Insurers negotiate discounts, but uninsured patients can face massive bills based on inflated chargemaster prices. Lack of standardization and transparency in chargemasters contributes to high healthcare spending in the US compared to other nations. Regulations on hospital pricing and billing practices have been minimal. Moving to fixed-rate payments could help control costs and reduce reliance on chargemasters. Reach out to the host at https://www.instagram.com/bala.deva06/

My guest today is the current mayor of the city of Carmel, Indiana, Jim Brainard. Jim has served as the mayor of Carmel since 1996. First elected in 1995, Brainard is currently in his seventh term as mayor of this fast-growing, affluent city just north of Indianapolis. Under Brainard's leadership, Carmel has transformed from a sleepy Midwestern town to a thriving hub of economic development and population growth. Mayor Brainard has championed massive infrastructure projects, including the building of roundabouts, trails, and other amenities that have helped attract corporate headquarters and new residents. In this episode, we talk about the initiatives Jim took as mayor for the city of Carmel including green spaces, getting rid of traffic lights and making it one of the most walkable cities in the US. The ad revenue from this episode will go to the Ocean Cleanup initiative. Please visit www.theoceancleanup.com to learn more. More on Mayor Brainard https://www.carmel.in.gov/government/mayor/biography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brainard @jimbrainard on Twitter Reach out to the host https://www.instagram.com/bala.deva06/?hl=en