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The 909 Podcast

Sandeep Deb Varmanpodcasters.spotify.com
Some folks stood on their balconies or outside their houses for nine minutes on a Sunday night frantically waving their phones with their flashlights on. Some others came up with this podcast - a look at what makes the world around us tick. If you're in the mood to check out an amateur podcast that tries connecting the dots, you've come to the right place.
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Episodes

Startups and The Competition Commission of India

I spend time understanding what’s wrong with the idea of our own play store. Also I do a quick assessment of the user base and other aspects to keep in mind in launching our own App Store. Other episodes on Spotify podcasts: https://bit.ly/909India and Google podcasts : https://bit.ly/The909Google

Oct 12, 20208 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Appmanirbhar Bharat - Does India really need an App Store to call its own

Is the ‘Matrimony’ shaky between Google and Paytm resulting in two very important developments over the past week - one being Google’s new 30% charge to apps on the Play store and the other being Indian app founders calling for more protectionism around our own app ecosystem. I scratch the surface in about nine minutes here and will do a little more over the next few weeks. Don’t forget - you can check out other episodes on Spotify podcasts : https://bit.ly/909India Google podcasts : https://bit...

Oct 03, 202010 minSeason 2Ep. 1

India Shining-Whining - what’s really ailing our internet ecosystem

Pardon the word pair that is so common to the Indian lexicon. A follow up to the commentary on the Chinese app ban posits what we could need as a country to have a stronger culture of innovation for apps. As always check out other episodes on Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/The909 And Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India

Jul 16, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Freewheelin Fridays or why America is no longer the captain of North America

Welcome back to the third instalment of Freewheelin Fridays. I hope you like this take on my podcast as much as I like putting it together. This episode covers Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, Australia, and a whole lot more. Check out other episodes on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/The909 And Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India

Jul 10, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Chinese Democracy - deconstructing India’s app ban

India banned 59 Chinese apps a few days ago. But there’s a deeper problem at the root of all of this. I explore the fundamental problem of news in the country today. As always check out other episodes on on Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/The909 And Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India . I’m on insta as @the909podcast

Jul 09, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Freewheelin' Fridays or How Dharavi did what New York couldn't

Here's our second episode of Freewheelin' Fridays. I talk about topics ranging from the Pacific Garbage Patch to Brazil to Russia and Dharavi. Check out other episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm on Instagram too as @the909podcast

Jul 03, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Welcome to World Wide Work - how do we make it a little safer to travel and get back to work

The great reset is upon us - how we get out of it doesn't mean we get back to what we once were. Clearly elements of that model don't work. So what's next? I explore that and share a little gratitude today. As always, check out other episodes out on Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm on Instagram : @the909podcast

Jul 02, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Freewheelin' Fridays or why you should not catch a plane in Pakistan

A new format just for Fridays where I just keep it to a few headlines and anecdotes as I see them in front of me and tell you about it! Check out other episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google

Jun 26, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Lockdown Physique Achieved? Yay! Now what about our mental health.

I look at some of the threats emerging from this pandemic that affect us mentally. One of the fallouts is even increased racism. Check out other Episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google

Jun 25, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 22

The Great Transformation - this isn't about Optimus Prime

The Pandemic. The pandemonium after it. The lockdowns. The flattening of the curve or not depending on where you live. It all leads to the Great Transformation - why do we create a new normal where equality is more prevalent than ever. These are topics I explore in seven short minutes. Check out other episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google

Jun 09, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 20

CamelCase - does the startup bloodbath necessitate revisiting unicorns or discovering camels

Do we need to revisit how we evaluate unicorns or go back to understanding their roots better. I explore that in this episode. Here's the TechCrunch story : https://techcrunch.com/2013/11/02/welcome-to-the-unicorn-club/ and the Entrepreneur one: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/349302 . More episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . We're also on Instagram as @the909podcast

May 27, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Keen on Keynes? We look at what Keynesian economics is about and also his predictions for 2030

The underpinnings of economies everywhere today have John Maynard Keynes to thank. His theories last saw a resurgence during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. And as the world reels from another recession, I thought it would be interesting to understand just what his theories are all about. For more episodes, check out Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast

May 21, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Algorithms or Users - who's the better content moderator.

More content than ever before is being moderated by algorithms. And that's a good and bad thing. There's no bias, supposedly. But there's no context either. And scaling across languages is a challenge. Check out other episodes on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast

May 09, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 16

The Circular Economy isn't a Big Zero

Right now - we consume more than we produce. And that's stressing out systems across the planet. How do we move to a more sustainable way of life? I look at a concept called Circular Design and build up to its relevance. If you want to understand your ecological strain on the planet, check out: http://footprintcalculator.org . For other episodes, check out my podcast on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast

May 05, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 15

May the fourth be with you

If the title isn't a dead giveaway, it's in honour of Star Wars. This episode looks into the impact of the franchise. Check out coffee with Kenobi at coffeewithkenobi.com . For other episodes from me - check out Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as @the909podcast

May 04, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 14

C for COVID-19, C for Cybersecurity

Virus here, virus there, virus everywhere. I take a look at the cyberthreats that are prevalent right now and what listeners can do to protect themselves. Check out recommended VPNs here : www.wired.com/story/best-vpn/ and Password Managers here: www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/ . You can check out other episodes of my podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram @the909podcast

May 01, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Can the SDGs point toward creating a new normal in the post-pandemic world

I look at the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 and see how the Asia Pacific region is performing. Here's the link to the article that gets this episode started -https://ipbes.net/covid19stimulus .Check out other episodes on Spotify - https://bit.ly/909India & Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram - @the909podcast

Apr 29, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Vaccine Eloquent on the Pandemic

A lot entered our parlance over the past few months and have been accepted as part of the discourse. I decided to dig a little deeper into herd immunity, wet markets, and vaccines around COVID-19. As always check out all the episodes Spotify - https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm also on Instagram as the909podcast

Apr 28, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Annie No Moore? A look at American Immigration

Trump signs an executive order banning the entry of immigrants into America. I thought it would be fun to look at the history of immigration and the impact of immigrants on the American Economy. Check the show out on Spotify https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/The909Google and Instagram @the909podcast

Apr 27, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Mayday Mayday! What's happening to airlines today?

On this episode, I take a look at the impact of lockdowns on the aviation industry. Suffice to say, they're in dire straits. Here's the link to Frank Abagnale's Google Talk : https://youtu.be/vsMydMDi3rI . I'm on Spotify : https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/The909Google . I'm @the909podcast on Instagram

Apr 23, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Not to be 'Crude', but WTH is WTI?

-38 dollars a barrel! It sent shockwaves through WhatsApp groups. In this episode, we give an overview of crude oil and why the number was significant, even to folks like us who don't trade on the Futures market. We also talk about Captain Planet! Remember him? Check out the show on Spotify at https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at https://bit.ly/The909Google . If you like the content, subscribe and share. We're also on Instagram and trying to figure it out @the909podcast

Apr 22, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Kung Fu Dream - how important is China to world trade? Can we really just cut them out?

In this episode - I look at the significance of China toward the engine of the global economy over the past 20 years. I also elaborate a little more on their investment strategy to highlight how difficult it is to cut them out. I also use movies to help us understand how big a contributor China is to the world economy. Check us out on Spotify at https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at https://bit.ly/The909Google . On instagram, follow @the909podcast

Apr 21, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Last Dance - a quick backgrounder for non-basketball fans and why they should watch it

In this episode we look at what makes The Last Dance must see TV no matter whether you're a fan of the NBA or not. I walk you through some brief history of the NBA and also talk about some of the players on that iconic Chicago Bulls team besides Michael Jordan who are worthy of their own spot in history themselves. We're on Spotify at https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts at https://bit.ly/The909Google . Follow me on Instagram @the909podcast

Apr 20, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Slowdown in Chinatown?

A short look at how the Coronavirus has impacted China and a key component of the nation's foreign investment strategy. Check us out on Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/The909Google . Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @the909podcast

Apr 19, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Super Apps and India - is this our watershed moment

In this episode - we look at the rapid growth of Aarogya Setu and its future. Could it achieve what no other company has been able to create? A true super app for Indians? Check the show out on Spotify: https://bit.ly/909India and Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/The909Google

Apr 18, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 4

MVP : Milkman Viable Product

With the lockdown extending, it's going to be critical to map the infected and identify hotspots faster than ever. Could the answer lie with the milkman?

Apr 11, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Capacity Planning - connecting healthcare, ecommerce, electricity and the internet

In this episode we look at drawing s thread around capacity planning and how it applies to several sectors. Some links that I promised on the show : the M Kalyanaraman article - https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-all-power-plants-cannot-handle-sudden-load-fluctuations-in-a-uniform-manner/article31256579.ece . The World Bank Data Bank - https://data.worldbank.org/ . Happy listening!

Apr 08, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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