So What Exactly Do You Do?: Recent Episodes
Deepak
Ever wonder what people actually do at their jobs? This podcast provides a simplified understanding of the different tasks and challenges faced across various industries.
I speak with Tirth Shah - Co-Founder of TheFixedincome.com & fellow Babson alum, about:
- What led to the creation of thefixedincome.com
- How the Indian Bond Market compares to others
- Govt. regulation and challenges
- What's next?
S03 E03: High Time Foods
I'm joined by Aakash Shah and Damian Felchlin , co-founders at High Time Foods.
We discuss:
- What's new at High Time Foods since the last episode
- Damian joining the business
- The Techstars experience
- Growth plans
- What's next?
S3 E02: In this episode, I'm joined by Rob Roberts who shares what the NoCode Startup Studio is all about and how entrepreneurs can benefit from this course.
Learn more here: https://www.babson.edu/academics/executive-education/open-enrollment-programs/babson-nocode-startup-studio/#
S3 E01 - I speak with Mild Suwanpimolkul about her startup - ReServe and why she chose to focus on a sustainable product. We also cover how she pursued her MBA while growing her business into new markets and verticals.
Join us as we learn more about what it takes to start and grow this company.
S2 E19 - In this episode, I'm joined by Prof. Dhebar and we discuss:
- His educational experiences at IIT, IIM and Stanford
- His teaching career at Harvard and MIT
- Why he's consistently ranked a student favorite at Babson
- What exactly is the roundtable session
- How his quotes leave a lasting impact on students
- Advice for students
Also, a big thank you to Darshan Doshi for helping with some of the questions.
S2 E20: In this episode, I'm joined by Damian Felchlin and we talk about:
- The Babson experience
- His role at Stat zero
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Previous roles held at:
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The Swiss Consulate in SF
- Founder Equity
- Edamama Foods
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Switzerland Global Enterprise
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His interest in environmental sustainability and sustainable investing
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What's next?
See Damian featured here: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multimedia/swiss-abroad_far-away-from-home/44906404
Learn more about Damian at: www.felchlin.co
S2 E18 I'm joined by Aakash Shah, Babson MBA (Class of '21) and Co-Founder of High Time Foods.
We discuss:
- His pitch that recently won the Babson BETA Challenge
- How he got started on his idea and identified his target customers
- Why Babson?
- The challenges of running a startup
- What's next
In this episode, the Babson Family Business Club is joined by Mr.Robert Rosenberg from Dunkin' Donuts. I host the podcast alongside Carolyne and Tarun as we discuss how Mr.Rosenberg took over the family business from his father and grew Dunkin' Donuts to the gigantic company it is today.
We cover excerpts from his book : Around the Corner to Around the World and see how he dealt with complicated family issues, rivalries and surrounding himself with people who shared the same vision as him.
It has been a truly outstanding podcast with some truly outstanding people. It's rare to get such a clear picture by someone so accomplished. Please have a listen and do check out his book at: https://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-World-Lessons-Learned/dp/1400220483/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OHDTLHD3QIF&dchild=1&keywords=around+the+corner+to+around+the+world&qid=1620060711&sprefix=around+the+corn%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1
In this episode, I discuss Private Equity with Professor Bero. We take a close look into what it is and how it works.
Prior to joining the Babson Faculty in August 2016, Prof. Bero was a Managing Director at American Capital, Ltd., were he led middle market private equity portfolio companies in formulating investment strategies, driving operational improvements, enhancing financial performance, and achieving successful exits
I'd like to thank Professor Bero for joining me again on the podcast and sharing his experiences.
In this podcast, I speak with Pooja Bavishi from Malai
We discuss:
- How she comes up with these unique products
- How she got started
- Challenges faced
- How the pandemic affected her business
- Advice for entrepreneurs
Check out her website at : https://www.malai.co/
How it's made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9ZBQj4KunA&ab_channel=Insider
Book recommendations:
But You're Still So Young: basically about how 30 somethings are redefining expectations and what we want out of life
You are a Badass - A super light, but motivating read to help remind you that goals can be reached, even if you dream big!
Year of Yes - We value and hold our time so tightly, especially as entrepreneurs, that it is easy to let opportunities slip by. This was a great book to see the other side to that - what if we do say yes to everything that comes our way - especially those things that we don't want to or like to do? What do those possibilities lead to?
The Power of Habit - Not a new read, but still something that I come back to every once in a while. What prewired habits are lending to certain things in my business (or life)? How is this helpful, or how do I change them? This book continues to be a catalyst to think about those strategies.
This was a great podcast. I personally got to learn a lot about how to overcome challenges when you're launching a very unique product. Highly recommend!
In this episode, I speak with Gaurav Khemka about:
- Life after graduation
- His new startup
- What it takes to launch a first of it's kind product
- What's next
- Advice for students
Book recommendations:
- Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill Aulet
- The Shape of Ideas by Grant Snider
- Who by Geoff Smart and Randy Street
In this episode, I speak with Bibiana, founder and CEO of Petventive care about:
- Life after graduation
- Overview of her startup and products
- How she got started and challenges faced
- What's next for Petventive Care?
S2 E12 - I speak with Prof. Ed Marram from Babson College, about:
- What does he teach at Babson?
- How he designs his class and keeps his course relevant
- What makes his class so popular?
- Life before Babson
- Overview of Geo-Centers, Inc
- Advice for students
S2 E11 - In this episode, I'm joined by Shannon Hoeg from New Era Technology
We have a great conversation about:
- What exactly her role is at New Era
- How she landed this role
- Previous experiences including being on the board of directors at the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
- What working in the family business was like
- Her experience at UM Boston
- What the future of work looks like and whether WFH is here to stay
- Advice for students
Here are some of her excellent book recommendations:
- Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss & Tahl Raz
- The Hard Thing about Hard Things - Ben Horowitz
- E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber
- How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
- Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl
- Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki
- Educated – Tara Westover
- Can’t Hurt Me – David Goggins
- Dare to Lead & The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene Brown
- Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson
S2 E10 - I speak with Joseph Ackil, Co-owner at One Mighty Mill, about:
- So what exactly do he do?
- What does a typical day at work look like?
- How does he keep up to date with relevant information in his field of work?
- What was it like approaching Whole Foods?
- Lessons learned along the way
- What's next for OMM
- Advice for students
Book recommendations:
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Third Plate (https://www.amazon.com/Third-Plate-Field-Notes-Future/dp/0143127152/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=third+plate&qid=1610969510&sr=8-1)
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The Omnivore's Dilemma (https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VARHJVHD0HKH&dchild=1&keywords=omnivores+dilemma&qid=1610969549&sprefix=omnivores+%2Caps%2C385&sr=8-1)
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Never Split The Difference (https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-audiobook/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22MG1BXQV4IDY&dchild=1&keywords=never+split+the+difference&qid=1610969609&sprefix=never+spli%2Caps%2C309&sr=8-1)
Check out One Mighty Mill's great products here: https://www.onemightymill.com/
S2 E9 - I speak with Lee Anne Crockett who is a Leadership Development and Career Strategist, about:
- What exactly does she do?
- How did she identify a market need and manage to differentiate herself
- What the industry looks like
- Her Babson MBA experience
- What's next
- Advice for students
Book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-CROWN-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+promised+land&qid=1610063264&sr=8-1
Website: www.leecrockett.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lee-anne-crockett-mba
IG: @leeacrockett
S2 E8 - I speak with Prof. Santinelli from Babson College about:
- Overview of his role at Babson
- His roles as a former VC and startup executive and which one he prefers
- The Harvard MBA experience
- How he keeps up to date on news that may affect his work
- How the classroom experience has changed over the years
- Advice for students
Profile: https://www.babson.edu/academics/faculty/faculty-profiles/angelo-santinelli.php
Entrepreneurial Edge: https://www.entrepreneurial-edge.com/about
S2 E7 - Alexander Barza- Babson MBA Alum (Class of 2018) and founder of 'The Hustler's Guide To job Hunting' bootcamp.
We talk about:
- What exactly is the bootcamp?
- How to improve the job search process
- Networking skills
- The Babson experience
- What's next?
- Advice for students
His favorite books:
https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Positive-Brain-Success/dp/0307591557/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LNKZMELX4OKW&dchild=1&keywords=the+happiness+advantage&qid=1607557605&s=books&sprefix=The+happin%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-1
https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986
S2 E6 - In this episode, I speak with Prof. Bret Bero from Babson college.
We talk about:
- His previous roles in Accenture, Gemini, Price Waterhouse and American Capital
- His teaching career
- How have student behavior and outlook changed over the years?
- What exactly do consultants do and why do companies need them? (Deep dive)
- After all that he's seen and done, what still surprises him?
- Advice for students
S2 E4 - In this episode, I speak with Babson alum and VP of Young Investors at Fidelity, Kelly Lannan about:
- So what exactly does she do
- What a typical workday looks like
- Effects of the pandemic
- Fidelity Spire
- Mistakes that millennials make with their finances
- The Babson experience
- Advice for students
S2 E4 - Jack Barber, Co-Owner of Mainely Burgers, Babson UGrad '15
In this episode, I speak with Jack Barber from Mainely Burgers.
We talk about:
- What it takes to start your own business
- What a day in his life looks like
- Overview of the restaurant industry
- The Babson experience
- What's next
- Advice for students
This was a great in-depth discussion. I got to learn a lot about what goes on behind the scenes!
S2 E3- In this episode, I speak with Kenechukwu Anadu. Ken is an Assistant Vice President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and an Adjunct Lecturer at UMass Amherst. He is a Babson alum and previously taught Corporate Finance at F.W.Olin
We speak about:
-How he got started at his current job and what a typical day at work looks like
- How many people apply for jobs like his and through what channels?
- How can someone listening to this get started with learning about his field?
- Is there something about the Federal Reserve that the public isn't aware about?
- Any moment at work that stands out ?
- Advice for Grad students
Season 2 Ep. 2: In this episode, I speak with Matthew Mottola, Author of The Human Cloud & Co-Founder at Venture L. He is also an alum of Babson College.
We talk about:
- 'So What Exactly Does He Do?'
- A typical day at work and previous experiences
- Why a growing no. of people are choosing to be freelancers and how his platform helps them
- His upcoming book
- Future plans
- Advice for students
Season 2, #1: In this episode, I speak with Matt Smith, Executive Producer of Kraft Sports Productions and the New England Patriots. He also hosts a podcast called 'Pats from the Past'
We speak about:
- So what exactly does he do?
- Previous roles and how we landed this job
- Day to day overview
- How social media is more relevant than ever
- How have advertising and in game experiences changed in the past few months
- His podcast
- Advice for students
19 - In this episode, I speak with Jane O'Neil, Vice President of Recruitment at Arnold Worldwide.
We speak about:
- Her current role at the organization
- Previous experiences
- The recruitment process for candidates
- How to make your resume and interview stand out
- The effects of Covid and the changes it brought
- Advice for students
20 - In the final episode of season 1, I focus on Entrepreneurship and starting a business against all odds. I speak with Tamara DeOrio, Entrepreneur and Founder of Todaywithtamara.com.
We speak about:
- Why she chose to start a business in the middle of the pandemic
- How she converted her passion of photography into a business
- Day to day operations and client feedback
- Next steps
- Advice for students
18 - In this episode I speak with Reba Monica John, a leading Indian actress and model.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reba_Monica_John
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reba_john/?hl=en
We speak about:
- How she got started in her career
- Changes in the Indian film industry and what the future is looking like
- How movies across India differ in style and content
- Advice to anyone looking to enter the film industry
17- In this episode, I speak with Apurva Bose, VP of Operations and Strategy at Overtake Digital. He also runs the 'Everything Digital' podcast which brings on the best minds in digital marketing.
We talk about:
- His present role and previous experiences
- Industry outlook
- COVID Impact
- His favorite moment at work
- Advice for those looking to get into digital marketing
16 - In this episode, I speak with Mr.Josy Joseph, Author of the bestseller 'A Feast of Vultures: The Hidden Business of Democracy in India'. He is also the founder of Confluence Media and a Global fellow at the Murrow Center at Tufts University.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josy_Joseph
TedX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VelSk6gV6F4
His book is available at : https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30817292-a-feast-of-vultures
We talk about:
- His present role and previous experiences
- How he got into writing and journalism
- The current state of journalism
- Whistleblowers protection laws
- Politics and electoral bonds
- Advice to those looking at journalism or writing as a career choice
15 - In this episode, I speak with Christine Del Regno from Pall Life Sciences.
We talk about:
- Her current role and previous experiences
- What a typical work day looks like
- Hiring practices and preparing for virtual interviews
- Impact of working from home
- Advice and tips for students
14- In this podcast, I speak with Prof.Jerome Taillard
We speak about:
- His current role and previous experiences
- How he designs his classes and keeps up with current events
- What's going on with the markets right now
- Why he consistently ranks as a school favorite
- Advice for students
- Did he finally get his pilots license?
13- in this podcast, I speak with Alex Paz from Workhuman
We speak about:
- So what exactly does he do?
- What does an average work day look like?
- Any moment that stands out in his career so far?
- Industry overview
- What's the hardest part of being in sales?
- COVID impact and how he has adjusted
- His experience at Babson
- Advice for grad students
In this podcast, I speak with Jeff Swallow who is a Director of Communications, Commercial Business and Markets at Aetna.
We speak about:
- What exactly does he do?
- Previous experiences and what a typical day at work looks like.
- How does Aetna compare to its' peers?
- How is social media being used to connect with Aetnas' stakeholders?
- Favorite moment at work so far
- Advice for grad students
11- In this episode, I speak with Cheri Paulson from Babson College about:
- 'So What Exactly Do You Do?'
- Previous experiences
- What are the backgrounds for people going into the Career Services field?
- How has Career Services adjusted to COVID?
- What skill sets are going to be in demand and how can students best prepare?
- Advice for students
10- In this podcast, I speak with Greg Githens, who is an author and leadership coach with decades of experience. He works closely with large businesses and advises them on the development and execution of strategic thinking. His new book, How to Think Strategically:Sharpen Your Mind. Develop Your Competency. Contribute to Success is available here :https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Strategically-Competency-Contribute/dp/1938548906#:~:text=%22How%20To%20Think%20Strategically%20%2D%20Sharpen,useful%20in%20today's%20business%20environment.
In this podcast, we talk about:
- What exactly does he do?
- Benefits and challenges of strategic thinking
- Speaking truth to power
- His views on companies like Adeption
- His book and what made him write it. And also the kind of feedback he's received.
- Advice to Babson grad students
Podcast#9 - In this Podcast, I speak with Ivan and João, the co-founders of Spoten.
We talk about:
- What exactly does Spoten do?
- How they came up with the idea and the process of bringing it to market
- How they're implementing Babson ET&A to challenges and obstacles
- Setup costs
- What's next for Spoten?
Podcast #8- In this podcast, I speak with Capt.Siddharth Gupta, Commander at Air India.
We talk about:
- How he got started at his current job
- What the training process looks like
- Who decides the schedule and routes and how?
- Government-run airlines vs Private airlines
- Difference between Airbus and Boeing aircrafts
- COVID impact and the future of aviation
Joining me in this Podcast is Matthew Murphy, VP of Customer Success at Adeption.
Adeption is a leadership coaching platform by Jumpshift Development Inc. , that has a unique approach to a long standing problem and has found incredible success.
Learn more about it here: https://adeption.io/
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adeption/id1273904106
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.jumpshift.kta.jumpshift&hl=en
In this Podcast we talk about:
- What role Matt plays at Adeption and how he got there
- His time at Babson
- What a typical work day looks like
- A little bit about Adeption and what makes it different from competitors
- How do they create awareness about the brand and the revenue model
- What the industry looks like (size, growth rate) and how has the pandemic impacted it?
- Advice for grad students
Podcast #6 - Mr. Stephen Martiros, Founder and CEO of Kindros
In this podcast, we have Mr. Stephen Martiros, Founder and CEO of Kindros, who shares some of his insights and experiences.
He is a Babson alum and is very actively engaged in the Babson community. He has always been willing to help students with good advice and it was a great experience having him on.
We talk about:
- His role at Kindros and what a typical day at work looks like
- How he stays connected to current events affecting his company
- How things have changed with the pandemic
- Outlook and challenges for the industry
- What his time at Babson was like and what he would have done differently
- Advice to Grad students
Adriano Andrade is an analyst with the India Brazil Chamber of Commerce and has extensive knowledge on the business environment in both countries. He also worked as a junior advisor to the Consul General of India in Brazil. He shares some of his insights and experiences along with his outlook for trade between the two countries.
John E. Marthinsen is Professor of Economics and International Business at Babson College in Babson Park, MA, where he holds The Distinguished Chair in Swiss Economics. Dr. Marthinsen earned his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, where he was awarded Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi academic honors. His teaching and research focus on the areas of International Macroeconomics, Risk Management, and International Finance, which he teaches at the graduate (MBA), undergraduate, and executive education levels. John Marthinsen was Chairman of Babson College's Economics Division from 1992 to 1998 and, while at Babson, was inducted in the Golden Key Honor Society. He has won multiple teaching awards and is the author of numerous articles and books
In this podcast, we have Mr. Thomas Andersson, Head of Business Transformation at Volvo Cars, who shares some of his insights and experiences. I was fortunate to attend one of his talks at Babson, which was hosted by Dr. Lidija Polutnik, where I gained some very valuable insights into how Volvo approaches innovation and constant improvements. I am very glad that he took some time and agreed to do this Podcast.
Podcast #2- Transcendent Aerospace, Inc.
In this podcast, I speak with Mr. Kerry Leppo, President of Transcendent Aerospace, Inc., about:
· His company and products
· What his work day looks like
· Airbus vs Boeing
· Military vs Civilian aircrafts
· How an aircraft designer who designed jet aircrafts for the Nazis made aircrafts for Argentina and India after WW2
· Why countries like India and China still cannot make their own jet engines and have to depend on imports
· Advice for Grad students