Episodios

  • No gym, no diets, no problem: the longevity secret your smartwatch can’t sell
    May 23 2025

    What if you could extend your life by 25  years more - and still have the energy to enjoy them?

    In this episode, I sit down with Naveen Bhat, ex‑finance exec now building 25 Years More, and Abhi Patwardhan, a Stanford Longevity ambassador who helps people redesign life after the corporate grind.

    Naveen explains why he swapped boardrooms for biomarkers and how adding healthspan, not just lifespan, is his new bottom line. Abhi shares simple, science‑backed habits (think walking clubs and 80 % full plates) that keep purpose, bones, and bank accounts in balance. Together, they reveal why community outruns cardio machines and why midlife is the perfect time to hit refresh.

    Join me for a candid chat that might just rewrite your own roadmap to a longer, better life!

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Could your future self thank you today?
    (02:38) The proven exit route from the corporate hamster wheel
    (03:42) Four silent saboteurs quietly stealing healthy years
    (06:52) From sick‑care to self‑care: your proactive playbook
    (10:53) Purpose power‑ups—from Okinawa streets to your routine
    (13:45) Turn passion into a venture that buys you time
    (17:07) New scorecard: count smiles, not spreadsheets
    (20:15) East vs West: which culture actually ages better?
    (20:30) Longevity economics—how longer lives can grow your wallet
    (25:51) Singapore’s blue‑zone hacks you can steal today
    (33:03) Life’s second mountain: joy found in giving back
    (35:15) Bullet‑proof curiosity: fail, learn, repeat
    (38:51) AI meets anti‑ageing: gadgets that add good years
    (42:47) Your next move—investing time and money in extra decades

    Naveen Bhat
    Naveen Bhat is an entrepreneur, private investor, author, and mountaineer based in Singapore. After a 30+ year corporate career, he founded 25YearsMore, a platform inspiring individuals to rewire for a purposeful second innings. He champions the SuperAger movement—encouraging people to learn, earn, give, and grow at any age. Naveen’s mission is to help others break free from societal limits and live with renewed passion and joy.
    Connect with him at:
    Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveen-bhat-83643a/

    Abhi Patwardhan
    Abhi Patwardhan is a Transitions Designer, mentor, startup founder, and advisor who helps individuals reimagine life and career using design thinking. A Stanford Center on Longevity Ambassador and founder of Alt-Lyf, he guides people through midlife transitions with a unique blend of corporate experience and personal insight. Abhi is also an author and entrepreneurship educator, passionate about storytelling, mentorship, and lifelong growth.
    Connect with him at:
    Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhialtlyf/

    Marc Nicholson
    Marc Nicholson is the founder of 1880 Singapore, a visionary private members club that brings together changemakers, creatives, and leaders to spark meaningful dialogue and innovation. A London Business School alumnus, Marc has spent over a decade curating transformative experiences and conversations that challenge norms and inspire action. From luxury grooming to cultural storytelling, his ventures reflect a deep passion for elevating human connection and purposeful living.
    Connect with him at:
    Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-nicholson-b36449/

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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  • Why Telling People to Consume Less Is Just... Unnatural
    May 15 2025

    What legacy will your kids remember you for?

    In this episode, I sit down with Rajeev Peshawaria—author, speaker, and CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre—to explore how leaders can do well by doing good. Rajeev shares stories from global companies that prove profit and purpose can go hand in hand. We also talk about his own journey, why he believes the traditional MBA is outdated, and how steward leadership starts with a simple choice: do you want to create a better future, or just chase the next quarter’s numbers?

    Tune in to hear his bold take on leadership, legacy, and making business more human!

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Is your business wired for real impact—or just window dressing?
    (03:30) Why telling people to consume less backfires every time
    (05:30) What a 270-year-old pencil brand can teach today’s startups
    (11:15) How one insurance policy idea from Brazil outperformed expectations
    (15:30) Why quarterly obsession is killing your company’s future
    (18:45) The 5 values every future-ready business must live by
    (21:15) Skeptical CEO? Here’s where your mindset shift starts
    (25:30) Netflix’s one-line policy that slashed expenses
    (28:00) The airline scandal that exposed the limits of rule-based leadership
    (29:15) Steward leaders aren’t born. So what wakes them up?
    (31:00) Is Gen Z really more woke—or just better branded?
    (36:15) Why MBAs might be the dinosaurs of the leadership world
    (39:15) What will your children remember you for?

    Rajeev Peshawaria
    Rejecting platitudes and theoretical models, Rajeev combines 22 years of global Fortune 100 experience with research-based insights to provide unique and practical approaches to personal leadership, ethics and governance, sustainable business growth, and stewardship. A sought-after speaker and consultant, he is CEO of Stewardship Asia Center, Singapore, and President of Leadership Energy Consulting, Seattle WA, USA.

    Connect with him at:
    Website: https://rajeevpeshawaria.com/about/
    Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevpeshawaria/

    Prantik Mazumdar
    Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

    After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

    He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.



    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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    42 m
  • Why They Left Corporate Jobs to Build Their Own Things
    Apr 29 2025

    What happens when two best friends take completely different paths—then end up changing the world in their own ways?

    I’m joined by two inspiring guests this week—Puneet Pushkarna and Atul Temurnikar. We go back to their early days in Mumbai, sharing flats and figuring out life at HCL. Puneet ventured into Silicon Valley and became a serial tech entrepreneur and investor. Atul chose a different road—building a global education network from Singapore, with 50+ campuses across 12 countries.

    We talk about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to start from scratch—whether you're building a startup or a school.

    You’ll love this story of ambition, friendship, and doing the unexpected.

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Think you're ready to be an entrepreneur? Here’s the test nobody talks about…
    (01:30) Two best friends, one tiny Mumbai flat—and a lifetime of lessons
    (04:00) Rejected by MBA schools, rescued by Silicon Valley?
    (06:30) Why selling computers in the '90s meant demanding to meet the CEO
    (08:00) The real reason their startup team avoided flashy offsites (hint: it's not money)
    (10:30) What moving to Singapore in the '90s taught them about the future
    (13:30) From “no clue” to building 50+ schools—how do you even start?
    (17:00) What kids can now ask AI… and what it means for every parent
    (22:00) Entrepreneurs, listen up: this is how you build trust inside your founding team
    (27:30) The two invisible traits every great hire must have (and why most miss them)

    Puneet Pushkarna
    Puneet Pushkarna is a Senior Advisor at Everstone. Puneet is also a General Partner of Solmark, a private equity fund formed by a group of tech entrepreneurs. He also sits on the corporate boards of several companies and educational institutes including the IIM.

    Prior to his current role, he was the President of Headstrong which got acquired by Genpact in 2011. Puneet was the co-founder of TechSpan, a Goldman Sachs backed design thinking and business solutions consulting organization and was also part of the founding team that helped grow HCL America into HCL Technologies. He is Chairman Emeritus of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Singapore Chapter, and is also a member of the Board of Trustees for TiE Global. Puneet holds a Master of Business administration from University of Buffalo and a Bachelor of Technology degree.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneetpushkarna/

    Atul Temurnikar
    Atul Temurnikar is a prominent member of the education industry in ASEAN, North & South Asia & Middle East. Now he serves as co-founding trustee and Executive Chairman of Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF), a not-for-profit organisation.

    Mr Temurnikar is a staunch advocate of high-quality education that transcends socio-economic boundaries from Korea to Japan in the East, to Singapore to Malaysia in ASEAN and India and Middle East. His significant efforts in the education sector include as a member of the Schools Sub-committee of the National Integration Committee (NIC) set up by the Government of Singapore.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/atul-temurnikar/

    Chandan Deep
    Chandan Deep is the Vice President of Strategy and Operations on B Capital Group’s Platform team covering India and South East Asia. Chandan has a passion to build and operationalise businesses within the tech space and partners closely with founders of BCap’s portfolio companies to help them scale.

    Prior to B Capital, Chandan launched and grew Twitter’s commercial operations in emerging markets for Asia Pacific as the company commenced it’s monetisation journey post IPO. She also spent several years in management consulting with Accenture and the Boston Consulting Group. A keen champion of women in tech, she seeks to actively mentors young professionals and has previously led Twitter’s women chapter in Asia and co-founded Connected Women, a leadership forum to bring together women across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Airbnb & Google.

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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  • Inside the Mind of a Startup Investor w/ Avik Ashar
    Apr 22 2025

    What does it take to go from being a founder to a VC?

    In this episode, I sat down with Avik Ashar, who’s been on both sides of the table—building businesses and now investing in them. He started as a founder, scaled companies across multiple markets, ran a family office, and now backs early-stage startups and a Principal, at Riverwalk Holdings. We talked about what makes a business truly investible, the challenges founders face, and how venture capital is evolving. Plus, his take on Shark Tank’s impact and what a day in the life of a VC really looks like!


    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) The truth about India's startup boom
    (03:45) India vs. Southeast Asia: Who’s winning the startup race?
    (05:33) What’s fueling India’s startup growth? You’ll be surprised!
    (07:38) The dark side of startups: Governance nightmares
    (10:30) Not every business deserves VC money—here’s why
    (11:34) How VCs really decide where to invest
    (16:42) Smart capital vs. dumb money—does it even matter?
    (18:32) The real talk: What happens to startups that don’t become unicorns?
    (21:26) From angel investor to VC—what really changes?
    (25:02) The brutal truth: What needs to change in venture capital
    (27:28) Has Shark Tank changed India’s startup game? Let’s discuss
    (31:28) IPOs: Who actually wins in the short and long run?
    (34:04) Is government policy helping or hurting startups?
    (37:20) These sectors are the next big thing—are you paying attention?
    (42:16) Inside the life of a VC—what it’s really like
    (44:49) Rapid fire! Unfiltered takes on startups & investing


    Avik Ashar
    Avik Ashar is a Principal at Riverwalk Holdings, focusing on early-stage investments (Seed to Series A) in India. With over 12 years of experience as a founder, operator, and investor, he previously managed a single-family office for the Sutariya family, investing across India and Southeast Asia. His portfolio includes Wellness Forever, Fareye Technologies, and Posist. He played a key role in scaling Zilingo across five geographies, managed a $100M P&L, and helped raise $280M. Additionally, he founded and exited a SaaS startup in the auto insurance space and led sales and account management for Janio, securing major clients like Disney, Swarovski, and Nike.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikashar/

    Prantik Mazumdar
    Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

    After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

    He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.


    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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  • Why Some Startups Don’t Follow the Rules
    Apr 15 2025

    What happens when startup dreams collide with governance concerns?

    Hi, I’m James, and in this episode, I sit down with two powerhouse voices from the investor and legal world—Vijay Sambamurthi and Nicholas Cator. Vijay’s a seasoned lawyer who founded Lexygen Law in India and now leads its Singapore office, while Nick is a consumer-focused investor who's seen it all across India and Southeast Asia. We get personal about the darker side of fast-growing startups—from investor FOMO to the slippery slope of founder shortcuts. If you’ve ever raised funds, sat on a board, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, you’ll want to hear this.

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Are founders cutting corners just to impress investors?
    (02:30) Why does Southeast Asia struggle with exits while India surges ahead?
    (04:30) What do startup frauds and superhero villains have in common?
    (08:00) How do blue chip investors get it so wrong?
    (12:30) Why founders say no to legal audits—and regret it later
    (20:00) What basic hygiene investors should always demand but don’t
    (24:00) How the media’s pump-and-dump culture is warping startup values
    (38:00) Why the smartest investors are finally saying no to easy wins

    Vijay Sambamurthi
    Vijay Sambamurthi is the founder and managing partner of Lexygen, a leading Indian law firm headquartered in Bangalore, with pan-India coverage and international offices in Singapore.

    Sambamurthi graduated from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru in 1997, and has more than 27 years of experience advising blue-chip funds, startups and high-growth corporations on their legal needs and growth strategy. He regularly advises some of the market-leading names on their Indian transactions and operations.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-sambamurthi-3b66383/

    Nicholas Cator
    Nicholas Cator is the founder of Venturi Partners Pte Ltd.(2019) where he is currently the Managing Partner. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Pan India Food Solutions Pvt Ltd. and Sula Vineyards Ltd. (started in 2023).

    Additionally, he was an Investment Manager at Verlinvest SA (2009-2012) and a Board Member at Lazada Group (Vietnam) (2015-2016).

    He graduated from Université Catholique de Louvain.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-cator-05b596/

    James Chan
    James Chan is founder and CEO of ION Mobility, an electric mobility technology and lifestyle brand focused on Indonesia and Southeast Asia. ION’s products combine advanced hardware and software with human-centered design to deliver smart electric motorcycles and charging and energy storage solutions. The company launched its inaugural Mobius M1-S electric motorcycle for Indonesia in November 2022.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/motochan/

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.



    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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    43 m
  • Impact Capital to Scaleup Indian Sports?
    Mar 27 2025

    Could you beat an Olympic athlete at their own game?

    Doubtful, but let's chat about those who actually might! Join me, Prantik, as I dive into the exhilarating world of sports development and impact capital with two pioneers, Rukmini Pandit and Amrut Joshi. Discover how Rukmini leads Sattva Consulting in revolutionizing the sporting landscape in Southeast Asia through innovative impact consulting, while Amrut shapes the legal frameworks that empower athletes and sports organizations. Tune in to explore the transformative power of sports beyond the scoreboard!

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Could India host the 2036 Olympics?
    (01:00) Meet Rukmini and Amrut, revolutionizing sports development and impact investing.
    (05:00) Unveiling how strategic investments are transforming sports beyond the field.
    (10:00) What does it take to fund sports development?
    (15:00) Analyzing the dollars behind the sports—where does the money flow?
    (20:00) Discover the role of corporations in elevating sports through strategic CSR.
    (25:00) Exploring new finance models that could change the game for athletes and communities.
    (30:00) What’s next for sports funding?
    (35:00) A look at the broader implications of sports as a tool for national development.
    (40:00) Reflections on the potential of sports to inspire and unite—what's our collective next move?

    Amrut Joshi
    Amrut Joshi founded GameChanger Law Advisors (GLA) in 2011. He is recognized as an impeccable corporate and commercial lawyer whose advisory services are sought after by India’s prominent startups, top-tier venture capital and private equity firms, impact investment groups, and industry leaders in consulting, social enterprises, sports franchises, and athletes.
    https://in.linkedin.com/in/amrut-joshi

    Rukmini Pandit
    Rukmini Pandit is a Manager, Engagement & - Lead (South, East, Asia) at Sattva Consulting. Previously, Rukmini was a Senior Consultant at Sattva Consulting and also held positions at Dasra, Aparna Bhasin Consulting, Aon.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukmini-pandit-b0b82b81/

    Prantik Mazumdar
    Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

    After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.
    He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.

    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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  • Defying Traditions: How Sanjeev Kapoor Redefined Being a Chef!
    Feb 3 2025

    Want to know how a chef's uniform stirred up a national conversation?

    Join me as I dive into the flavorful life of Sanjeev Kapoor, a culinary maestro who's not just spicing up dishes but also shaping destinies with his visionary approach. From his bold stance at the Padma Shri awards to revolutionizing Indian cuisine on global platforms, Sanjeev shares how he carved out a niche that resonates with food lovers worldwide. Tune in as we explore the essence of food through the eyes of a chef who dreams big and cooks even bigger! Don't miss this episode where food meets passion and tradition meets innovation.

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Discover the life that revolves entirely around food.
    (02:00) Hear how unexpected career choices shaped a culinary empire.
    (03:00) Why reaching the top scared me into changing my life's path.
    (04:00) Unpacking the real difference between a cook and a chef.
    (07:00) The story behind the show that made culinary history on TV.
    (10:00) How a single episode can redefine your career overnight.
    (15:00) The chef’s unexpected stance at his Padma Shri award ceremony.
    (20:00) Blending flavors and cultures with Singapore Airlines.
    (25:00) Joining forces with Akshaya Patra to change millions of lives.

    Sanjeev Kapoor
    Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, a Padma Shri Awardee and a humanitarian at heart, is renowned globally as a culinary icon. Every child and adult from the 90s would have watched his path-breaking, longest-running cookery show in Asia, 'Khana Khazana'. With his constant smile while cooking and his famous dialogue 'Namak Swad Anusar', Chef Sanjeev Kapoor soon became everyone’s favourite chef and household name. Coming from a family of foodies, the Master Chef is a gastronome himself who enjoys Indian cuisine the most, especially when cooked at home with oodles of love.

    Prantik Mazumdar
    Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

    After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

    He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.


    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.


    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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    31 m
  • Learning from India’s near-misses in the Olympics
    Jan 27 2025

    What drives a small-town athlete to Olympic glory?

    In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with two incredible champions: Viren Rasquinha, former captain of the Indian hockey team and CEO of Olympic Gold Quest, and Navdeep Singh, Paralympic gold medalist. Together, we dive into their inspiring journeys—from small-town beginnings to world stages, and the passion that fuels them every single day.

    Listen as we explore the role of belief, resilience, and community in creating champions, and what it takes to stay at the top. This is more than a conversation about sports; it’s a lesson in determination for us all!

    IN THIS EPISODE
    (00:00) Two Olympians, One Mission – What do champions teach entrepreneurs?
    (03:00) Fuel from Within – How Navdeep’s unshakable motivation was built.
    (05:30) The Hardest Moments – Who cheers for athletes when no one’s watching?
    (07:30) Belief That Breaks Barriers – Viren reveals the secret behind India’s changing mindset.
    (09:30) Gold Medals and Heartbreaks – What keeps athletes going after narrow misses?
    (14:00) Picking Your Battles – Why focus is India’s golden ticket to more Olympic wins.
    (18:00) A Thumbnail Changed My Life – The surprising inspiration behind Navdeep’s javelin journey.
    (22:00) Hunger vs. Resources – Why the fire burns brightest in small-town India.
    (26:00) Mental Strength Matters – What separates Olympic hopefuls from champions?
    (30:00) The Big Dream: 2036 – Could hosting the Olympics change India forever?

    Viren Rasquinha
    Currently Director and CEO of OGQ, a not-for-profit foundation, which supports training and preparation of athletes in India who have the potential of winning an Olympic medal. Olympian and former Captain of Indian Hockey team. Bestowed Arjuna Award in 2005. Completed MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad in 2009.

    Specialties: Athlete Management, Sports Management, Marketing, Fundraising

    Connect with Viren at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virenrasquinha/

    Navdeep Singh
    Navdeep Singh (born 11 November 2000) is an Indian para-athlete and javelin thrower. He won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. He has also been a bronze medalist at the World Championships.

    Connect with Navdeep at: https://www.instagram.com/navdeepjavelin/?hl=en

    Prantik Mazumdar
    Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact.

    After pursuing a major in Computer Engineering & a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore (NUS), he kickstarted his career with the Singapore government (Enterprise Singapore) to drive international trade promotion for the island state.

    He started his entrepreneurial journey with Happy Marketer in 2011 where he spent a decade building & scaling up one of the best and most awarded independent digital marketing services firm in the region that served brands like Standard Chartered Bank, Income, Great Eastern Life, Royal Brunei Airlines, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Starbucks, Ping An, Grab, Shopee, GoJek, Kimberly Clark, PropertyGuru, PegiPegi, Starhub, Singtel, Nanyang Business School, Kaplan, INSEAD amongst many of its prestigious clients.

    ABOUT TiE Talks
    TiE Talks brings to you leadership and venture-building lessons from founders, investors and experts in the TiE Singapore network, a vibrant ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals.


    This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels.

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