The Brand Called You

The Brand Called You is back with an inspiring episode. We are delighted to welcome finance guru Sachindra Nath on the podcast today. Sachindra Nath is the Chairman and Managing Director of U Gro Capital, a fintech startup focused on SME Credit Gap. Over the last three decades, he has built diversified financial services including asset management and lending in the capital market.In conversation with host Ashutosh, Sachindra shares his incredible experiences as a finance guru. After working for diverse financial projects, Sachindra set on an entrepreneurial journey with a goal to make an impact in society.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome serial entrepreneur from Thailand Marcus Luer on the show. Marcus is a member of the Young President Organisation and a podcast host himself! He is the Founder and TSA, TES, TDG, HUBBER, BRE & GLORY.In conversation with host Ashutosh Garg, Marcus takes us through his incredible journey as a sports entrepreneur and leader. Driven by the idea of trying out new things constantly, Marcus has a number of businesses to his name. Marcus has launched 8 business ventures in the pandemic itself!

The Brand Called You welcomes the very talented Dr. Venkatesh Murthy on the show today. Venkatesh is the Assistant Professor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IIT Jodhpur. Formerly he was at the Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak.With a widespread experience in both the leading institutions of India, Venkatesh is extremely knowledgeable. In conversation with our host Ashutosh, he shares his experience of working in both these institutions and gives some great insights for the youth aspiring to join IIT and IIM. As a Professor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Venkatesh talks about the stance of entrepreneurship in India.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome the incredibly talented technology professional turned entrepreneur, Dr. Murali Murti. Murali is the author of Supersonic. He is a Senior Partner with Sigma Ventures. He has done his doctorate on knowledge processes and their role in innovation- a comparison of selected Chinese and Indian practices. Over the past three decades, he has been the CEO of major IT Companies.Murali’s book Supersonic, is a historio techno-thriller. He has integrated history and technology while retaining the touch of a thriller read. Murali talks in detail about his book and explains why he picked thriller as his genre. Being the talented writer that he is, Murali also shares what makes a good writer and more importantly, a good story.

The Brand Called You welcomes the extremely talented Meera Gandhi on the podcast today. Meera, who is from New York is the Founder and CEO of The Giving Back Foundation. She is a TV Show host of two incredible shows one of them, her own- The Meera Gandhi Show.In conversation with host Ashutosh, Meera shares her professional journey with us. A giver since a very young age, Meera was always finding ways to help people out. As a high school student, she spent time with handicapped kids and learned and respected her privileges. She has been working with various social ventures ever since. She even had the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa several times during her social projects.Meera talks about her own venture, The Giving Back Foundation where she helps lesser privileged children get access to education. She shares that the foundation is a platform for three mandates- education, positive dialogue/debate, and mental wellness.

The Brand Called you is delighted to have Sajid Chougle on the show today. Sajid is the Creative Head of Luma World, a gaming organization. In his own words, he is an adventurer. Sajid loves engaging in activities like Bungee Jumping, Mountain climbing, and a lot more!Sajid, who is in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, talks about his professional life and his unique gaming company Luma World.An organization established two years ago, Luma World is the brainchild of 4 individuals catering to the education of children. Sajid describes Luma World as an Experience Design Company. Their goal was to make education more engaging from a child’s point of view. Sajid explains that they use flashcards, board games, and picture books to enhance the child’s understanding.

The Brand Called You welcomes the very accomplished Superna Yamuna Chopra on the podcast today. Superna is a well-being coach. She is a yoga therapist and before taking this avatar she was a senior advertising professional with JWT for almost 18 years!In conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg, Superna shares her professional and spiritual journey with us. After an incredible career in the advertising industry, Superna reached a point where she wanted to explore the greater purpose of her existence. She describes her epiphany as a divine discontent.

The Brand Called You features a striking entrepreneur, Madhavi Vippulancha on the show today. Madhavi is the Co-Founder of Vistaraku which is a venture that makes organic leaf tableware. Madhavi is a pharmacy graduate who has also worked as a pharmacist in the US.Madhavi has taken up several types of courses like organic and natural farming, yoga, and even early childhood education. She started a composting unit in Hyderabad where she observed that there is no alternative to plastic whatsoever. Hence Madhavi along with her husband took up organic farming full time with a goal to create biodegradable products. They launched Vistaraku, a venture that offers organic leaf plates and bowls. This is not only a more sustainable option but is also very cultural.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome a communications guru from the US, who is conversing with us from Italy, LaQuita Cleare. LaQuita is the CEO of Cleare Communication academy. She has been associated with the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) for several years.Talking about Cleare Communication Academy, LaQuita shares that it helps companies and leaders effectively communicate. They work on a wide range of subjects like storytelling and internal communications. LaQuita shares that one of the biggest mistakes leaders make while communicating is - communicating to inform. She strongly believes that communication should inspire and motivate.

The Brand Called You is pleased to welcome a highly felicitated entrepreneur Deepa Pant on the podcast today. Deepa is the Founder and CEO of Svatanya, a social enterprise that empowers underprivileged women through handicrafts. She is also the Founder of Amryn by Svatanya which is a fashion label for childrenDeepa is in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg and she shares the stories of her incredible ventures. Deepa describes Svatanya as a responsible Social Creative Crafts Enterprise. It is a sustainable venture that creates handcrafted products using upcycled waste and recycled raw material. Every product is handcrafted by women who live in slums. These women are upskilled and trained so that they can earn.