It’s not the perks or the logos—it’s the people, the culture, and the principles that stand the test of time and make the workplace iconic. In this episode, Neelesh Gupta, Partner at @indeloitte joins host Yatin Naik, Business Head - HTSmartcast, to unpack what it really takes to build a workplace that’s not just good—but legendary. Drawing from the @livemint India’s Iconic Workplaces framework, Neelesh breaks down the four levels of workplace excellence—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Emerging—...
Jun 05, 2025•37 min
In this powerful episode of Leadership Lessons Podcast, we take a deep dive into the evolving infrastructure and financial ecosystem of India. Joining Yatin Naik-Business Head at HTSmartcast are two industry veterans—Nilesh Sampat, Chief Financial Officer and Shishir Kumar, Chief Compliance Officer at Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd.—who bring decades of expertise in finance, compliance, and strategy from the heart of infrastructure financing. Tune in for more. Learn more about your ad choices....
Apr 11, 2025•38 min
What does it take to lead in high-capital, long-term industries like INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik (Business Head, HT Smartcast) sits down with Virender Pankaj, CEO of Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited, to explore the evolving landscape of India’s BFSI sector. With 33+ years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Virender shares the Importance of Infrastructure in India, the unique strengths of Aseem Infra, the future of Infrastructure growth ...
Mar 21, 2025•18 min
In this episode, host Yatin Naik sits down with Prof. Dale Pinto, President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia, and Rowena Buddee, Chief Member Experience Officer, CPA Australia, to explore the evolving world of accounting and finance. The conversation delves into the role of CPA Australia, how it compares to CA certification, and the shifting expectations from accountants in a rapidly changing industry. From the rise of sustainability accounting to the widening skills gap, the discussion she...
Mar 06, 2025•25 min
In this exciting episode, host Yatin Naik chats with Ritesh Malik, co-founder of Ritz Media, about the future of media, marketing, and technology in 2025. Together, they delve into the evolution of traditional media alongside digital innovations, the power of AI in content creation, and the importance of data-driven strategies. From emerging content formats to integrated marketing secrets, Ritesh shares practical insights for navigating the ever-changing media landscape. Plus, hear his rapid-fir...
Jan 21, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode of *Leadership Lessons*, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, sits down with Atul Sharma, CEO of Ruder Finn India and Head of the Middle East, to explore the transformative role of AI in PR and marketing communications. With over 20 years of experience, Atul shares insights on how AI is reshaping crisis management, reputation building, and client trust while highlighting what AI cannot replace. He also discusses essential leadership skills for the AI era and how Ruder ...
Jan 14, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, engages in an insightful conversation with Nirvaan Birla, the Director of Birla Open Minds. Nirvaan shares his journey from wealth management to transforming education, focusing on holistic learning through innovative initiatives like the First Hybrid Schooling system and subjects such as Soul Science. The discussion delves into the leadership qualities essential for revolutionizing education, the impact of pa...
Dec 20, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of Leadership Lessons - Future with AI, host Yatin Naik explores how generative AI (gen AI) is driving digital transformation and how leaders are navigating the changing landscape. To discuss this and more, he was joined by Sanjay Menon, Managing Director at Publicis Sapient India. Together, they explore AI’s evolution—from Turing’s early innovations to recent breakthroughs like ChatGPT that are transforming industries. Sanjay introduces his "sushi-byte" approach to learning: qui...
Nov 13, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik sits down with Siddhant Dalmia, founder of Dosa Coffee. Siddhant shares his journey from a computer science graduate to leading a thriving South Indian food brand with 22 outlets and growing. Discover the challenges he overcame, the strategies he employs to motivate his team, and the innovation behind Dosa Coffee’s success. Whether you're a food enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights on leadersh...
Oct 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, we were joined by Dr. Harshal Shah, Professor, Computer Science & Engineering at Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Manager of Tinkering Hub, Parul University. Helping us understand the significance of specialized labs, Dr. Shah highlighted unique projects coming out of Parul University, their multidisciplinary approach to solving complex societal challenges, and the university's dual degrees. Tune in for expert advice. Stay inspired and ...
May 27, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this special episode of HT Smartcast Leadership Lessons, we're delighted to have Chirag Agrawal, a Partner and Leader in Corporate Finance Advisory with Deloitte India. Chirag has extensive experience in financial advisory, helping businesses navigate the complexities of corporate finance. His topic, "Moving past the headwinds: Creating growth-oriented deals," offers a glimpse into how companies can overcome challenges and forge strategic partnerships for sustainable growth. Learn more about ...
May 06, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode, we were joined by Mr. Jay Sudani, CEO at Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre, Parul University. He has established a robust Startup Incubation Centre to cater to the aspiring entrepreneurial need of more than 45,000 students at Parul University. Join us as we explore the vital role that incubators play in nurturing startups and fostering innovation within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Stay inspired and creative with us on Leadership Lessons! Learn more about your...
May 06, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this special episode, join us as we delve into the world of design with Taruna Vasu, Dean & Director at Parul Institute of Design. With over 23 years of experience, Vasu shares invaluable insights on integrating sustainable design principles, the evolving perception of design careers, and the innovative edge of Parul University's design courses. Tune in for expert advice for budding designers. Stay inspired and creative with us on Leadership Lessons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Mar 30, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to a special episode of Infinity Learn's podcast, where we unravel the dynamic world of EdTech with a visionary leader, Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO of Infinity Learn. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and education, Infinity Learn's unique features, and its role in shaping the future of education in alignment with national objectives. Get ready for an insightful journey with Ujjwal Singh, as he shares leadership lessons and the driving force behind the transformative jo...
Feb 06, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
The healthcare landscape is currently undergoing a transformation, unlike anything we've seen before. In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, we are joined by Uma R. Krishnan, Managing Director at Optum Global Solutions, who will share insights about the evolving healthcare landscape, its challenges, and the innovative solutions emerging within it. Our host, Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast will engage in an insightful discussion with our guest and explore the crucial qualities a...
Oct 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, host, Yatin Naik discusses with Mr. Kulmeet Bawa, President and Managing Director of S.A.P. Indian Subcontinent, lessons in work culture transformations. Together they explore how SAP has embraced trust, empathy, inclusion, and diversity to reshape corporate culture and align with rapid technological advancements. They delve into India's economic opportunity and how organizations can leverage its potential amidst global challenges. Additionally, they uncover the qualities of gre...
May 27, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, host Swati Garg in conversation with Mr. Shiv Kumar, Cofounder of The Catalyst group and Chief Integrator of the COVIDActionCollab (now CommunityActionCollab), discusses how can community collaboration for non-profit, public & private sectors lead India through a future humanitarian crisis? Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode, host Swati Garg in conversation with Redickaa Subramanian, Co-founder, and Chairperson, of Resulticks, takes a deep dive into the digital world of Marketing Automation, how brands can quantify the ROI from their marketing efforts to accomplish more goals in less time and where does Resulticks stand ahead in this context. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode, host Swati Garg talks to Tarun Anand, Founder and Chairman of Universal Business School, Mumbai about successfully upskilling the workforce of the future. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this Episode, Mrs. Kiran Nadar talks about her journey in Art and how that led to creating a museum that is now taking the Indian Art world by storm. Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) opened its doors to the public in January 2010, as the first private museum of art exhibiting Modern and contemporary works from India and the sub-continent. Established at the initiative of the avid art collector Kiran Nadar, it is located in the heart of New Delhi, India’s capital city, KNMA as a non-commercial...
Mar 31, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
If employees were, the heart and soul of your company. Then, telling their story would be your way of professing your love for them and with this feeling GE (General Electric) celebrates 100 years of storytelling with HT Smartcast Leadership Lessons. Meet Tomas Kellner (Editor of GE Reports) takes us through this journey of 100 years, he shares a glimpse into how GE showed value to it’s employees and its customers across the globe with stories about innovations, impact and life changing moments ...
Mar 28, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, host Swati Garg interacts with Umesh Waghdhare, Founder and Managing Director of Aris Bioenergy. They talk about the necessity and growing opportunities of sustainable fuel. He also talks about his journey that lead him to sustainable energy and how him and his company is building the ecosystem. Tune in to know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, host Swati Garg talks to Sujay Vasudev from Mastercard about the concerns & fears people have in their minds while choosing a digital payment method and the precautions one should take before opting for an online transaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, Manasi Narasimhan from Mastercard shares her thoughts on the fast revolving marketing ecosystem and how has the pandemic affected the relationship between brands and customers. Manasi also talks about the need for brands to empathise with humans and the change in orthodox marketing ways going forward. Tune in with host Swati Garg to know more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode, host Swati Garg talks to Manasvi Vedhera from Mastercard about how e-commerce plays a major role in the growth of digital payments and the recent ‘Use Befikar’ campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, host Swati Garg talks to Ravi Datla from Mastercard about RBI’s changes pertaining to tokenization guidelines and how they will impact payment aggregators and consumers. Tune in to this episode as Ravi shares the need for these new guidelines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, host Pragya Gulati engages in a fun and interesting conversation with Manipur's Philem Rohan Singh. Tune in to know the inspiring story of Rohan cycling more than 5000 km across the country for humanity and raising funds during the Covid-19 pandemic, Click on the link https://bit.ly/3y71Q6D to be a part of this great initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Pragya Gulati talks to Agendra Kumar, MD, Esri India about GIS (Geographical Information System), an aid to not just sustainable development but also to enterprises during the times of Covid -19 by helping them manage their production and take decisions precisely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, host Pragya Gulati engages in an insightful conversation with Mr Joseph Sirosh, Chief Technology Officer, Compass Inc. Tune in to know about the trends in AI, how it is redefining the work environment and its impact on the future of work and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Host Pragya Gulati talks to Mr. Ganesh Gopalan (Co-founder and CEO, Gnani.ai) about the role and future of conversational AI and automation, Speech recognition strategy, Incorporating emotions in conversational AI and much more. Tune in now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
