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Rotaract Club of Utkarsh
Hosted by Vaishnav Raj Andekar · EN
The Rotaract Club of Utkarsh, Rotaract district 3150 presents the most inspirational podcasts with the most inspiring people from the India
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Unveiling the world of corporate finance with Paresh Gupta(CFO-ISB) moderated by Rtr. Lekha
Apr 6, 202501:00:29Tap to summarizeUnder the initiative of Utkarsh with CXOs, Rotaract Club of Utkarsh happy to share an insightful podcast on Unveiling the world of corporate finance with Paresh Gupta - Chief Financial Officer of the Indian School of Business and former CFO of GVK Bio. He shared his 25+ years of experience with large-scale companies in handling finance.Many students and young professionals interested in finance aspire to become CFOs of large-scale companies. This podcast will provide a brief overview of:- The pathways to excel in finance- Functions and challenges in finance- Building profiles strong to get hired- Upskilling- Identifying strengths- Leveraging growing technology and many more (0:21) Introduction (2:00) - Entering the World of Finance (How did it all start) 2:00-4:07(4:09) - Journey of becoming a CFO of one of the Top B-school (Paresh’s Journey)(9:40) - Piece of advice for finance aspirants at the initial stage of their career with various options available(11:55) - Steps to become a CFO after CA qualification(16:35) - Balancing personal life with professional growth with a high-demanding finance role(20:15) - Skills/Qualities Paresh looks for in a person while building his finance team and how young professionals should start building those skills(22:18) - Qualifications/certifications vs Work experience - What aspirants should exactly focus on(24:32) - Key strategic decisions as CFO that helped in promoting organisation’s growth(30:44) - How to deal with corporate politics while balancing career growth(32:41) - How should the future generation be geared up with the rapid changes in technology, AI coming up in the finance domain(38:09) - How does Paresh’s Typical day as a CFO look like and whats the motivating factor to keep going(42:20) - Various functions under finance domain and how exactly CFO manages(48:55) - How should students build their profile to start a career in finance, including what certifications to pursue for landing a job in specific finance function(59:04) - Conclusion & key takeaways
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Beyond the Degree: Crafting Your Image as a Top Candidate with Dr. Brillian ( EVP & Chief People Officer - TIMESPRO)
Dec 24, 202401:02:09Tap to summarizeWe welcome you all to Utkarsh with CXOs an initiative by Rotaract Club of Utkarsh. We have Dr. Brillian with us who is the Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer - TIMESPRODr. Brillian S. K is the Executive Vice President / Chief People Officer & Heads Places and Process at TimesPro - a Times Group Initiative. He was the founding Director of Toastmasters International District 98 and served as Region Advisor for Toastmasters International covering 13 countries in 2020.Brillian comes with a rich experience in the Human Resources function spanning IT, BFSI, Education and Logistics domains. He has worked extensively on Global Policy Making, Talent Engagement and Business Partnering.He was recognised by Marketing in Asia as a Stellar CxO & Digital Visionary in 2023.Brillian is a speaker, mentor and leadership coach. He volunteers for various causes and was conferred the REX Karamveer Gold Award in 2024 for his volunteering services. He is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and has undergone a Dr. Marshall Goldsmith training for Executive Leadership Coaching. Brillian was nominated as one of the top 100 Influential Coaching Leaders in India in 2023.We have discussed in brief about how a student from lower tier college and a young professionals can thrive in their career in the initial phases, where we have discussed Introduction 0:00-0:40(0:40) - From Middle-Class Family to CXO of a Large Company (Brillian’s Journey) 0:40-17:00(17:02) - How Students and Young Professionals Can Get the Right Exposure 17:02(22:00) - How to Build a Network Initially (25:00) - Building Relationships and Approaching Your Network (26:25) - How Vaishnav Started Exploring (28:18) - How Vaishnav Started Networking (31:00) - Skills Brillian Looks for Before Hiring People and How Students and Young Professionals Should Start Building Those Skills(40:00) - Tier 1 College vs. Lower Tier College(41:12) - Is It Possible to Get a High-Salary Job When You Are Not from a Top College? (49:46) - CLIMAX: Positioning as a Great Candidate—Resumes, LinkedIn, Interviews
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Unlocking HR: Navigating Careers and Industry Expectations
Sep 1, 202400:57:51Tap to summarizeRotaract Club of Utkarsh presents Unlocking HR: Navigating Careers and Industry Expectations featuring Shrija Narayan - Country Head HR, Keyloop & Co-founder - Winn and Naman Goel - Head People & Organization, RED.Health (0:00) - Introduction (1:00) - As being HR heads of large scale organizations, how does your typical day look like? what are your major roles and responsibilities? (8:30) - What qualities you look in a candidate while hiring for a role, for both freshers and experienced? (14:38) - How students can build their build profiles to get a good job? (19:15) - How can 20-25 age group of guys can build their profile? who are early in career.. (21:00) - Does marks really matter to get a good job? (25:40) - Why does students from tier 1 colleges (IIMs, IITs, NITs, ISBs) get paid more ? What you look in them? (31:10) - How to prepare a perfect resume? what happens when someone applies to job opportunity? (35:00) - How does a perfect resume looks like? (38:18) - "Will get back you?" what happens on other side? (40:41) - Anjan Reddy's questions from a student perspective (42:01) - Myths you want to burst about HR (42:55) - What's the best HR advice you have ever received and ever given? (45:25) - Thoughts D&I (47:21) - HR internships and remote work (50:55) - Does cold emails to HR works to get a job opportunity? (52:01) - How do you handle employee conflicts and office politics? (54:50) - Is HR domain female dominant? (57:21) - Closing
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Unveiling Growth and Opportunities with Director of NITI Aayog
Mar 20, 202400:25:59Tap to summarizeIn this insightful episode, join us as we delve into the heart of India's development and future prospects with Kabilan IDAS, the esteemed Director of NITI Ayog (National Institute of Transforming India). NITI Ayog stands as a pivotal institution in shaping India's growth trajectory, and in our conversation, we explore the vast potential, challenges, and opportunities that lie ahead for the nation, particularly for its youth. From dissecting India's economic landscape to identifying key sectors ripe for innovation and investment, Kabilan IDAS shares his expert insights and strategies for driving sustainable development. We navigate through discussions on policy frameworks, technological advancements, and the role of education in nurturing a skilled workforce capable of propelling India to new heights on the global stage. As we uncover the various facets of India's journey towards prosperity. Through engaging dialogue and thought-provoking perspectives, this podcast episode aims to empower listeners with a deeper understanding of Niti Aayog, growth opportunities and many more for the country's dynamic and aspiring youth. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration from one of the foremost voices.
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Unveiling The Harvard Business School Experience
Jun 25, 202300:42:00Tap to summarizeWe always been with a curiosity to know what exactly happens at the world's #1 business school? And How it transforms one's career and life. Rotaract Club of Utkarsh is happy to present a podcast on Unveiling The Harvard Business School Experience in which Rtr. Vaishnav Raj Andekar in conversation with Pallavi Chakravorty. Pallavi Chakravorty is a recent MBA graduate from The Harvard Business School Co'23. Before that, she graduated from IIT- Madras and worked with some of the well-known brands such as The Boston Consulting Group(BCG) and the growth tech investor with Sequoia Capital. Recently Pallavi took an entrepreneurship journey and being the Co-founder for Stealth. (00:00) - Introduction (1:22) - Can you tell us about your experience at Harvard Business School? As people talk about its transformational experience, does it really happen through Harvard? (8:55) - How examinations are different at Harvard Business School as compared to India? More about open book. (11:08) - Return On Investment from the Harvard Business School. (16:11) - More about Harvard Business School teaching methodologies. (19:17) - How has your HBS education influenced your career path and professional development? In what ways did it prepare you for the challenges and opportunities you encountered in the business world? (22:47) - Leadership development and extra-curricular activities at HBS. (27:10) - Can you share any examples of how you've applied the concepts and principles you learned at HBS to solve real-world business challenges? What specific skills or frameworks have been particularly valuable to you? (32:22) - Lastly, what advice would you give to aspiring business professionals who are considering pursuing an education at Harvard Business School or any top-tier business school? What key takeaways or lessons would you want them to know? Follow us Spotify's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZWQMzS7i3wZIIoDI48Zmp?si=c2e59e0f425b482e Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotaractutkarsh/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rotaract-club-utkarsh/?viewAsMember=true
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Opportunities with T-Hub
Aug 6, 202200:17:21Tap to summarizeTo explore the endless possibilities in the field of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Hyderabad. Rotaract Club of Utkarsh had brief meet with Srinivas Rao Mahankali the CEO of the World's largest innovation campus which is moderated by Vaishnav, Srija and Tanmay from team Rotaract Club of Utkarsh. Enjoy the conversation
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From Margins to Mainstream with Zainab Patel
May 28, 202200:47:09Tap to summarizeHello Everyone 😊, this was my 1 St ever podcast and one of the best moments of my life . Inspiring, motivating and life-changing. From talking about LGBTQ🏳️🌈 community to self acceptance, mental health issues🙇 and self validation we have covered it all for you . I knw we all face this problem on and off . But, remember guys you r not alone. Please do listen to this special podcast and share it with as many as u can , you never know unintentionally you might help out someone. Thank you By Rtr. Lavanya Bhatt
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Role of Crypto, NFT, Web 3.0 and Metaverse In The 21st Century
Feb 18, 202200:43:16Tap to summarizeTill now many guests came to our Utkarsh Spotify including the Former Secretary of GOI, IIM Mentors, CEOs, Authors, Global Speakers and many more. This time under our #HumansOfUtkarsh our very own members recorded an insightful podcast on ''Role of Crypto, NFT, Web 3.0 and Metaverse In The 21st Century" with Mr. Teja Potineni moderated by Mr. Sai Ravi Krishna. We believe Crypto, NFT, Web 3.0 and Metaverse are completely changing the finance and technology industry in the world, with this podcast let's understand how all these works.
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Leadership Lessons from Cricket by Ravi Krishna & Harish Abburu
Jan 30, 202200:16:16Tap to summarizeTill now many guests came to our Utkarsh Spotify including the Former Secretary of GOI, IIM Mentors, CEOs, Authors, Global Speakers and many more. This time under our #HumansOfUtkarsh our very own members recorded an insightful podcast on ''Leadership Lessons from Cricket" with Mr. Harish Abburu moderated by Mr. Sai Ravi Krishna.
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The Right Way of Doing An MBA with Prof. Sukumar Rangachari
Jan 12, 202201:01:21Tap to summarizeRotaract Club of Utkarsh presents The Right Way of Doing An MBA with Prof. Sukumar Rangachari emoderated by Rtr. Vaishnav Raj Andekar
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