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The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast
Hosted by Abhay Tandon · EN
The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast is focused on the stories of Innovators, Disruptors and Change-makers across varied walks of life from technology to entrepreneurship to social impact to sports to media/ entertainment etc. The conversations, being hosted by Abhay Tandon will be at the intersection of human emotions, philosophies and impact!
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S2E11: The Next Big Indian Category: Elder Care ft. Ishaan Khanna
2w ago01:29:52Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a country of 1.4 billion people starts ageing rapidly… before it is fully prepared for it?That’s the core theme of S2 Ep11 of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast:The Next Big Indian Category: Elderly CareIn this episode, I hosted Ishaan Khanna, CEO of Antara Assisted Care Services, Max India, for a fascinating conversation on elder care, longevity, caregiving, AI, and the future of ageing in India.A few things that really stayed with me from this episode:→ India could have nearly 300 million seniors in the coming decades→ Retirement-focused investments in India have grown 230% in the last 5 years→ Entirely new categories like “AgeTech” are beginning to emerge in IndiaBut the biggest insight for me was this:“We are responding to an ageing population. We are not preparing for an ageing population.”We also spoke about why senior care is not just healthcare. It’s dignity, companionship, financial security, technology, and trust all coming together at once.This episode goes far beyond elder care. It’s about the future of how India will live and age.Do you think India is emotionally, financially, and infrastructurally prepared for an ageing population at scale? Drop your thoughts below. 👇#SeniorCare #Healthcare #Longevity #Ageing #HealthcareInnovation #TID #TIDPodcast #BuildInIndia #TheInnovatorsAndDisruptorsPodcast
Transcribe →S2 Ep10: How to Learn with the New Rules of AI ft. Peeyush Ranjan
3w ago01:27:47Tap to summarizeAI is transforming education. But is it making us smarter or just faster?In this episode of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast, Abhay Tandon sits down with Peeyush Ranjan, Co-founder of Fermi.ai (with Mukesh Bansal), and former leader across Google, Flipkart, and Airbnb.Together, they break down the new rules of learning in the AI era.🔑 Key Insights from the Episode:“If you want to learn math, giving you a calculator won’t help.”“We are all LLMs of sorts.”AI is democratizing answers… but killing deep thinkingLearning doesn’t come from answers, it comes from struggle + process🚀 Big Idea:Vinod Khosla believes:Aadhaar → enabled UPIAI → can enable personalized tutors for every IndianAnd those tutors could be better than humans.India’s edge?📱 Smartphones🗣️ Voice🌐 Vernacular🪪 Identity railsThis could unlock a “Tutor API for India.”Please let us know what you think about Education in India and how will this evolve with AI playing a massive role?
Transcribe →S2EP9: Building for a Billion - India’s Future with Revolut ft. Paroma Chatterjee
Apr 2001:10:47Tap to summarizeBuilding for a Billion - India’s Future with Revolut ft. Paroma Chatterjee | S2E9What does it really take to build for India at scale?In Episode 9 of Season 2 of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast, Abhay Tandon sits down with Paroma Chatterjee, CEO of Revolut India, for a deep conversation on India’s digital future, financial innovation, and the realities of building products and experiences for a billion people.This episode explores the intersection of:India’s next phase of growthFinancial services and digital transformationConsumer trust and adoptionInnovation at scaleThe opportunity India presents to the worldIf you care about India, innovation, fintech, and the future of consumer platforms, this is one conversation you should not miss.Watch till the end and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.#TIDPodcast #Revolut #ParomaChatterjee #IndiaFuture #BuildingForABillion #Fintech #Innovation #DigitalIndia
Transcribe →Ep3: Everyday Care, Global Scale - Inside Kenvue GCC in India ft Dr. Rajesh Puneyani
Apr 600:51:17Tap to summarizeEpisode 3 of the GCC Mini-Series on The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast is here:“Everyday Care, Global Scale - Inside Kenvue GCC in India ft. Dr. Rajesh Puneyani”In this episode, we dive into the story of Kenvue GCC in India - its role, its strategic importance, and how India is contributing to global scale, capability building, innovation, and transformation.This conversation with Dr. Rajesh Puneyani explores:✨ The role of GCCs in today’s global enterprises✨ How India is becoming a strategic capability hub✨ Leadership and operating models inside a global organization✨ Talent, scale, and the future of enterprise transformationIf you are a GCC leader, startup founder, operator, student of innovation, or simply curious about how global companies are building from India — this one is for you.#TIDPodcast #GCCMiniSeries #Kenvue #DrRajeshPuneyani #GCC #Innovation #Leadership #India #GlobalScale #Podcast
Transcribe →Ep1: Living to 100: India’s Longevity Moment ft. Subhendu Panigrahi
Apr 100:29:41Tap to summarizeWhat if living to 100 becomes normal sooner than we think?Introducing Founder’s Corner by TID Podcast - our brand new format featuring shorter but in-depth conversations with founders of powerful technology startups.This new series is built as a 20–25 minute snackable format that helps decode important themes, sectors, and startup ideas that are quickly becoming mainstream.And our very first episode is here: Living to 100: India’s Longevity Moment featuring Subhendu Panigrahi, Co-Founder & CEO of FOXOIn this episode, we explore:✨ Healthspan vs lifespan✨ Why bio-markers and analytics matter✨ Lifestyle changes for a healthier, longer life✨ How to separate noise from real signals in longevityIf you care about the future of health, prevention, and longevity in India, this is a conversation worth watching. Watch now and tell us what you think of the new Founder’s Corner format. And if you know someone building in the longevity space, tag or share this with them.#FoundersCorner #TIDPodcast #Longevity #Healthspan #FOXO #HealthTech #StartupPodcast
Transcribe →S2E8: Indian Mythology x Gaming: The Age of Bhaarat ft. Amish Tripathi & Mukul Deora
Mar 1901:21:48Tap to summarizeIndia’s biggest storytelling opportunity isn’t in Bollywood. It’s in Gaming.Our latest episode of The Innovators and Disruptors Collective Podcast is now LIVE. Do give a listen and share back your views with me :)I sat down with Amish Tripathi and Mukul Deora to unpack Indian Mythology x Gaming: The Age of Bhaarat by Tara Gaming Limited and why this could be India’s first truly global AAA storytelling moment.We dive into:📌 Why mythology is India’s unfair advantage📌 Building global gaming IPs from Bharat📌 The intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling📌 What it takes to create a AAA game from IndiaIf you care about gaming, storytelling, or India’s global cultural influence, this one is worth your time.🎥 Watch now. Link in comments. 👉 Follow/Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of innovation & disruptionSponsors:Title Sponsor: Ratch AIAssociate Sponsor: CRUDS System Private Limited#AgeOfBhaarat #IndianMythology #Gaming #AmishTripathi #MukulDeora #TIDPodcast #StartupIndia #CreatorEconomy #Storytelling
Transcribe →S2E7: Tech, Trade & Trust: India–Netherlands and the Long Game ft. Ewout De Wit
Feb 2000:50:35Tap to summarizeTech, Trade & Trust: India–Netherlands and the Long Game ft. Ewout De Wit 🇮🇳🇳🇱In this episode of The Innovators & Disruptors Podcast, I’m joined by Ewout De Wit, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to South India, for a wide-ranging conversation on the India–Netherlands relationship and why the real wins come from playing the long game — with trust at the center.We explore how India and the Netherlands can collaborate across technology, trade, startups, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), culture, and broader ecosystem priorities — and what it takes to translate intent into real outcomes on the ground.What we cover in this episode:✅ India–Netherlands strategic priorities and long-term collaboration✅ Trade, investment, and enterprise partnerships✅ Startup ecosystems and cross-border innovation bridges✅ The role of GCCs in accelerating tech + talent collaboration✅ Culture, community, and people-to-people ties that strengthen trust✅ What “the long game” actually means in diplomacy and innovationWhy you should watch: If you’re a founder, investor, GCC leader, enterprise executive, policy stakeholder, or anyone building cross-border partnerships, this conversation offers a practical lens on how global collaboration gets done — beyond headlines and events.📌 Subscribe for more conversations with builders, leaders, diplomats, and ecosystem catalysts.👍 If this episode helps, like and share it with someone working on India–EU / India–Netherlands partnerships.Sponsors:Title Sponsor: Ratch AIAssociate Sponsor: Cruds
Transcribe →Ep2: From GCC to Global Growth Hub: The 7-Eleven Playbook
Jan 2701:15:35Tap to summarize🚀 Episode Out Now | GCC Mini-Series | Ep2“From GCC to Global Growth Hub: The 7-Eleven Playbook” 🎙️Excited to release Episode 2 of the GCC Mini-Series on The Innovators & Disruptors Podcast with Malahar Pinelli, VP & Country Leader, 7-Eleven GSC.7-Eleven is the world’s largest convenience store chain, and 7-Eleven GSC is a powerful engine enabling global operations through digital transformation, technology, product building, and GBS.In this episode, Malahar shares an incredibly grounded, high-signal view on what it takes to build a GCC that truly moves the needle across:⚙️ Technology & Product Building🔄 Transformation at scale💡 Innovation as a muscle🤝 Startup partnerships & ecosystem thinking👥 Talent, leadership, and cultureIf you’re a GCC leader, a product/tech builder, a founder selling into enterprises, or simply curious about how global capability is being built from India, this episode will give you a strong playbook to learn from.🎧 Watch/listen now and I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway.#GCC #GlobalCapabilityCenters #7Eleven #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Product #Startups #Leadership #IndiaForTheWorld #TheInnovatorsAndDisruptorsPodcast
Transcribe →S2E6: Modern Day Spirituality for High-Output Leaders ft. Dr. Shubha Vilas
Jan 701:04:28Tap to summarizeEpisode drop 🎬 | Dr. Shubha Vilas on The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast - Modern Day Spirituality for High-Output LeadersEngineer → Patent law → Global spiritual teacher.Dr Shubha Vilas has delivered 5,000+ talks across 20 countries (IIMs, IITs, NMIMS; guest at MIT Boston/Dresden - Germany /WITS - Johannesburg; sessions at Google/Microsoft/Amazon/Samsung). His work: turning scriptural wisdom into Monday-morning actions! In this episode’s teaser, we dig into:📌 Modern spirituality for KPI-driven leaders and startup founders📌 A 5-minute reset to shift from reactive to creative attention📌 One micro-habit you can measure for 7 days📌 Habits that can help you avoid burnouts 📌 Strategic Lessons from Bhagavada Gita, Ramayana that help in the modern world in living a fulfilling life & more🎧 Watch the episode now to unlock growth!Subscribe to the podcast for much such growth stories!Sponsor: CRUDS System Private LimitedProduction: Go ReccieAbhay Tandon, Ayush Bothra, Shruti Sharma#tidpodcast #Leadership #Spirituality #Productivity #KPIs #Ramayana #Attention #Innovation #FounderMindset #Krishna #mahabharat
Transcribe →S2 Ep5: Data to Decisions with AI at Conglomerate Scale ft. Pankaj Rai
Dec 2301:15:49Tap to summarizeEpisode DROP 🎬 | Last episode of 2025 and this one is all about Busines and Data | Data → Decisions at Conglomerate ScaleThrilled to host on The Innovators and Disruptors Collective, Mr. Pankaj Rai (He/Him/His), Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Aditya Birla Group where data, science, and AI meet real-world outcomes across brands you know: UltraTech Cement (cement), Hindalco Industries Limited/ Novelis (metals), Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (fashion), Indriya Jewellery (jewellery), Aditya Birla Capital / Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited , Birla Opus (paints) & more.From Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi → Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad → ICICI Bank → GE Capital → Standard Chartered Singapore → Dell Technologies → Wells Fargo → ABG, Pankaj has turned analytics from “monthly slides” into everyday tools that move the P&L and the customer experience.In the episode:📌 How ABG keeps AI practical from safer plants & on-time trucks to smarter sizing & faster claims.📌 Centralize vs. federate: choosing the right model across very different businesses.📌 The “one number” test: what proves value—conversion, ARPU, on-time %, yield, NPS… not hype.👉 Link to the podcast on Youtube and Spotify in the comments!👉 Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss it!Sponsor: CRUDS System Private LimitedAbhay Tandon, Ayush Bothra, Shruti Sharma#DataAnalytics #AI #DataScience #AdityaBirlaGroup #UltraTech #Hindalco #Novelis #ABFRL #Indriya #AdityaBirlaCapital #BirlaOpus #Leadership #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Podcast
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