How do you break into one of the most competitive tech careers, navigate interviews at Amazon, and prepare for a future shaped by AI—all while still in school? This episode is packed with insights for aspiring Technical Program Managers (TPMs) , international students, and anyone eyeing top-tier roles in tech. We kick things off with the day-to-day life of a Technical Program Manager —what the role actually looks like beyond the buzzwords. From managing complex projects to aligning cross-functio...
Aug 20, 2025•49 min•Ep. 75
What does it take to create the largest gathering ever for skilled Indian immigrants in the United States? In this episode, we sit down with the visionary behind the Open Atlas Summit 2025 , a groundbreaking event designed to connect, empower, and celebrate the Indian professional diaspora in America. We start with the origin story—how the idea for the Open Atlas Summit was born, and the gap it aims to fill in the immigrant professional community. From there, our guest walks us through the intri...
Aug 11, 2025•32 min•Ep. 74
Agentic AI isn’t just hype—it’s the future of how intelligent systems will work. In this episode, we dive deep with Meri, an engineer and educator at the forefront of this next-gen paradigm. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually build agentic AI applications —beyond the flashy demos—this is your starting point. Join Meri's Agentic AI workshop: https://maven.com/agent-lab/agent-engineering-bootcamp?promoCode=EARLY30 Meri kicks off with a refreshing and opinionated take on the current state of A...
Aug 07, 2025•39 min•Ep. 73
How does studying in Europe prepare you for launching one of the most innovative companies in a country as complex as India? In this dynamic episode, we sit down with Supra , a global strategy professional who helped expand Tesla into new markets , including India. From landing a role at Tesla in the Netherlands to navigating the multifaceted challenge of launching in India, Supra brings a front-row perspective on transformation, compliance, and cultural agility. We begin with Supra’s journey as...
Jul 30, 2025•52 min•Ep. 72
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Gurasis Singh, the host of My Thick Accent podcast, to explore the layered experience of being an immigrant navigating identity, voice, and belonging in a new country. Gurasis opens up about his early days in Canada—where his accent often made him feel invisible or misunderstood—and how those challenges shaped his self-perception and personal growth. We talk candidly about the emotional toll of being judged for how you sound. From mi...
Jul 23, 2025•43 min•Ep. 71
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of Mechatronics Engineering with Shivam, a passionate engineer who stumbled into this interdisciplinary field by accident—but never looked back. Whether you're a student exploring engineering specializations or a tech enthusiast curious about how mechanical systems, electronics, and software come together, this conversation is a must-watch. Shivam shares how a combination of curiosity and unexpected academic choices led him to pursue Mechat...
Jul 16, 2025•39 min•Ep. 70
In this episode my guests are Nirmal Budhathoki and Karun Thankachan. Nirmal is a Sr Data & Applied Scientist at Microsoft & Karun is a Sr Data Scientist at Walmart. We go over the incredible life-changing job-landing advice these two have shared with 1000s of mentees around the application process, what to expect, and how to prepare for ML interviews. Also, they've teamed up to write the book Decoding ML Interviews, which is an incredible one-stop shop for 100 expertly curated machine l...
Jul 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 69
In this episode featured not-Guru is Jackie Henning. Jackie is a Product Manager at Cylinder and thru her content, has helped hundreds of aspiring PMs break into Product Management. We go over the exact steps anyone willing to break into PM can take, whether you're a student or a working professional - including actionable tools and resources to facilitate your transition. Think product management is a velvet-roped lounge guarded by Stanford MBAs and ex-consultants with polished slide decks? Sur...
Jul 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 68
In this episode my guest is Subhabrata Debnath. Subho is a co-founder and CTO at Neuralgarage, whose proprietary solution VisualDub provides state-of-the-art LipSync using AI while maintaining exceptionally high visual fidelity. With the hit feature Kesari 2, Neuralgarage also earned the world's first visual dubbing credits. All my links: readysetdopodcast.comNeuralGarage: visualdub.inSubho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdebnath1989/ Cut-through AI dubbing, on-device visual translation, and an In...
Jun 26, 2025•53 min•Ep. 67
In this episode of the Ready Set Do podcast w/ Naman Pandey, featured not-expert is Anshuman Kumar. Anshuman is the head of hardware at Matic Robots - whose $1100 smart home robot has been rated by Wired magazine as the best robot vacuum they've ever tested. All my links: readysetdopodcast.com What does it really take to build the best robot vacuum in the world —the one that Wired Magazine called “the most impressive cleaner we’ve ever tested”? In this episode I sit down with Anshuman Kumar , He...
Jun 18, 2025•55 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, our featured not-expert is Varun Negandhi — founder of Beyond Grad , where he has coached 1,000+ experienced professionals into top-tier roles worldwide. Varun shares exclusive interview-coaching insights from his 21-Day Interview Mastery cohorts. We cover practical frameworks for every interview-question type and the psychology of endearing yourself to any interviewer, no matter the industry, role, or career stage. All my links readysetdopodcast.com Resources Varun on LinkedIn:...
Jun 12, 2025•55 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, our featured not-expert is Farah Fallah Toosi . This is a special crossover between the podcast and my YouTube series Build Your Own App , where we spotlight cutting-edge AI tools for everyday creators. Farah and I walk through multiple ways to build a fully customizable personal portfolio site that helps you stand out to recruiters. You’ll see a complete start-to-end demo using Lovable (host your site for free!), a quick tour of Webflow , back-end options, and a side-by-side co...
Jun 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 64
In this episode featured not-expert is ... it's me. In this episode, my nephew, Akshansh who has been a featured not-expert on this show in the past asks me questions about how he can walk a path similar to the one I walked when I started my Masters from the US about 5 years ago from Purdue University before moving to Chicago for work, where I've been living for the past 3 years now.All my links/socials: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background03:44 Key Components of a S...
May 29, 2025•51 min•Ep. 63
In this episode featured not-expert is Beni Wilson. Our discussion today centers around Beni's first visit to India, and we explore his experiences thru the perspective of an American traveling to India for the first time. We start with the similarities between America and India, which might surprise you actually, and then move on to covering the differences, starting with the smaller ones all the way to the largest. Some of the topics we cover, esp around religion can be slightly uncomfortable ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, featured not-expert is Suchit Sikaria. Suchit is the founder of Crucible Institute, a business school that is seeking to completely revamp higher business education in India - by optimizing for practical skills needed for digital first businesses (which the world (including india of course) is currently seeing a boom of) instead of outdated theory taught by industry professionals and with a fee structure that's super unique. Support/connect with me: campsite.bio/readysetdo Times...
May 15, 2025•59 min•Ep. 61
n this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of this discussion is how professionals in any industry can and should be leveraging LinkedIn to grow their careers and networks, pivot to better toles, and build their personal brands. All my socials: campsite.bio/readysetdoSupport the podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:47 Why must linkedin...
May 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 60
in this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 1 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of our discussion is how to switch to a career in tech - esp if you come from a non technical background - like Shifra, who had a background in music before becoming a data scientist and finally pivoting to the DevRel role.All my links: campsite.bio/readysetdoSupport the Ready Set Do podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestam...
May 01, 2025•30 min•Ep. 59
In this episode featured not-expert is Matt Williams. Matt is the Founder of the Approachable app, which helps people find friends to explore their city or go to events with - in a day and age where adults are lonelier than ever in AmericaPlease support the podcast by subscribing on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/any of your favorite podcast apps All my links: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps:00:00 Intro + background02:34 Why did Matt build Approachable05:18 On pivoting away from the original AR platf...
Apr 23, 2025•45 min•Ep. 58
In this episode featured not-expert is Sam LaFell. Sam is a Solutions Architect at Snowflake and has extensive past experience as a data engineer, which is the subject of our conversation today. All the links to support me: campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo Resources: Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlafell/ Timestamps:00:00 - Background + Introduction01:39 - Sam's hot take on Data Engineering 03:26 - Delineating the three data fields - science, analytics...
Apr 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 57
In this episode featured not-expert is Abhay Marda. For over the past five years, Abhay has been working out consistently - at first at home, and then in an actual gym. The question Abhay and myself have tried to answer here today is "Why should someone that has never worked out start working out and how can they do so?" Beginner-friendly workout plan: https://splendorous-flan-1dfe7d.netlify.app/ Abhay: https://www.instagram.com/abhaymarda/ All my social links: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 56
In this episode featured not-expert is Anugrah Agnihotri. Anugrah is the founder of Dot - which as you'll see, is a very unique take on online journalism. Anugrah quit his job as a consultant at BCG after his MBA to dive into his founder journey full-time. All my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 55
In this episode, featured not-expert is Sara Gomez. Sara is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a Forensic Biology Research Intern at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner. campsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Mar 26, 2025•48 min•Ep. 54
In this episode, featured not-expert is Bhoomika Jaggi. Bhoomika is a data scientist who pivoted to a career in data science after a masters in economics and econometrics. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhoomika-jaggi/ campsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Mar 19, 2025•59 min•Ep. 53
In this episode featured not-expert is Rishika Chatterjee. Rishika is an assistant manager at Invest India, which is The National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India. Resources: Rishika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-chatterjee/ Invest India Jobs: https://www.investindia.gov.in/careers Startup India: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/ BHASKAR: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/bhaskarcampsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 52
In this episode, featured not-expert is... me Survey form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mvg14N8Cgr4TYua6l_sab9Rwu7qcSdZo6F0lBUWOKq8 Use my affiliate link for Riverside:https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=naman campsite.bio/readysetdo All my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo -----------------------------------------------...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, featured not-expert is Gaurav Khanna. We go over Gaurav's incredible weight loss journey and share how you can eat home cooked meals as busy bachelors to meet your fitness goals. All my links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Su...
Feb 26, 2025•53 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, featured not-expert is Aman Goyal. Resources: Aman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amangoyal99/ Articles and Resume Keywords, Template -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaBsCwkIUXxEVqXioFZUSP_djXqHZufbhv0ft2teHpg/edit?usp=drive_link Product Design prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGekPplaTWcjRLY6OcNtB436cbIt64PurhXztU0HJ2Y/edit?usp=drive_link Behavioral prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfxAXkpuHYtKV1FzyfdNGv3m0cJg0E3Fe9b1ixqsio8/edit?usp=drive_link Product Execu...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 49
In this episode, featured not-expert is Jasprit Kaur. Jasprit is a climate change advisor at GIZ and a master's degree holder from LSE in climate regulation and policy. Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasprit-kaur/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:07 What made Jasprit take interest in climate action?04:55 Undergrad project with UNICEF06:50 Urban Planning and Its Impact on Climate Resilience08:32 Taking responsibility in group projects made ALL the difference12:25 Urban pla...
Feb 13, 2025•59 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, featured not-expert is Ved Pandey.In keeping with our theme of learning from somebody that’s just two steps ahead instead of an expert, my goal with this episode is to explore the mind and musings of a young boy - and how the timeless optimism of childhood can indeed be discovered by anyone of any age. By the end of this episode, you will walk away with a perspective on why the child-like curiosity is the greatest treasure we possess, and yet something we all discard as we grow ...
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 47
In this episode, featured not-expert is Guru Pashupati AKA Ashwin Chekava. Guru Pashupati is the Parampara Adhikari or the lineage authority of Trilok Akhada, which is a school of Nath yoga - established by none of other than the father of Yoga, Shankarnath, over 17,000 years ago. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the Ready Set Do podcast: 1. Buy me a coff...
Feb 05, 2025•53 min•Ep. 46
