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I moved to the US in 2007 and was pleasantly surprised and intrigued with the success of the immigrant community. So intrigued, I did my doctoral thesis on South Asian immigrant entrepreneurs and launched this show – to continue feeding my curiosity, and to share these inspiring stories that need to be told.

Now in Season 9, these amazing journeys of success and lessons learned have resonated across the globe generating 10M+ views, 1M+ engagements.

The unique combination of wisdom and hustle that entrepreneurs thrive on is captured in our one line life lessons. Simple yet profound, and often life-changing.

Nitin Bajaj

dr. nitin bajaj, host

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global entrepreneurial journeys

George Jacob

George Jacob

May 21, 2023George JacobGeorge Jacob, FRCGS is the President, CEO of BayEcotarium: Climate/Ocean Conservation Living Museum - the largest nonprofit conservation group in San Francisco that oversees 7 institutions including the Aquarium of the Bay. George has...

Shaun Arora

Shaun Arora

May 13, 2023Shaun AroraShaun Arora is a seasoned professional with a strong background in marketing and business development. With over 15 years of experience, Shaun has developed a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends. He has a proven track...

Bryan Pate

Bryan Pate

May 6, 2023Bryan PateBryan Pate is a visionary entrepreneur and business leader with a passion for creating innovative products that enhance people's lives. He is the Co-founder and CEO of ElliptiGO Inc., a company that produces elliptical bicycles, offering a...

Vishaal Krishan

Vishaal Krishan

Mar 25, 2023 Vishaal KrishanVishaal Krishan, the founder of Debate 4 All, is a high school student with a mission to provide opportunities for others that he was fortunate to have. Attending a private middle school with a debate program, he noticed the absence of such...

Reena Gupta

Reena Gupta

Apr 22, 2023 Reena GuptaReena Gupta is a motivated professional with a passion for empowering others to reach their full potential. With a background in coaching and personal development, she specializes in helping individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their...

Mukesh Aghi

Mukesh Aghi

Apr 15, 2023 Mukesh AghiMukesh Aghi is a seasoned executive and thought leader with extensive experience in global business and policy. He is currently the President and CEO of USISPF (U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum), where he drives initiatives to strengthen...

Asha Jadeja

Asha Jadeja

Apr 9, 2023Asha Jadeja MotwaniAsha Jadeja is a visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist with a passion for empowering women and promoting sustainable development. She is the founder of the Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation, which focuses on initiatives that drive...

Rajiv Nathan

Rajiv Nathan

Apr 2, 2023Rajiv NathanRajiv Nathan is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, marketing, and storytelling. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Startup Hypeman, he helps startups and entrepreneurs craft compelling stories and...

Bibek Debroy

Bibek Debroy

Mar 18, 2023 Bibek DebroyBibek Debroy is a distinguished economist and scholar with extensive experience in academia, government, and policy. Currently serving as the Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, he plays a key role in...

Karthee Madasamy

Karthee Madasamy

Mar 11, 2023Karthee MadasamyKarthee Madasamy is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. Karthee has a strong background in leading global teams, driving business growth, and developing innovative technology solutions....

Prateek Sharma

Prateek Sharma

feb 25, 2023 Prateek SharmaPrateek Sharma is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a background in marketing and business development. Prateek has a strong track record of driving growth and revenue through strategic marketing initiatives and partnerships. He...

Avanish Sahai

Avanish Sahai

feb 18, 2023Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in technology and business. Currently serving as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he is known for his strategic thinking and innovative approach...

Arjun Panchal

Arjun Panchal

feb 11, 2023Arjun Panchal Arjun Panchal is an entrepreneur with a passion for technology and innovation. Arjun has a background in founding and managing startups, with a focus on creating solutions that have a positive impact on society. He has experience in business...

Aprajita Jain

Aprajita Jain

feb 4, 2023Aprajita JainAprajita Jain is a dedicated professional with a background in marketing and business development. Currently serving as a Chief Brand Marketing Evangelist at Google, she is known for her strategic thinking and innovative approach to driving...

Anish Majumdar

Anish Majumdar

Jan 28, 2023Anish Majumdar Anish Majumdar is a career strategist, speaker, and coach known for his expertise in helping professionals advance their careers and achieve their goals. Anish has a background in psychology and counseling, which he leverages to provide...

Anuj Kejriwal

Anuj Kejriwal

Jan 21, 2023Anuj Kejriwal Anuj Kejriwal is a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary with a diverse portfolio of businesses in India. He studied at the London School of Economics before returning to India to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures. Anuj runs multiple...

Sarthak Ahuja

Sarthak Ahuja

Jan 14, 2023Sarthak AhujaSarthak Ahuja is a seasoned technology leader with a background in software development and project management. Sarthak has extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact technology solutions. He has worked...

Dr. Nupur Kohli

Dr. Nupur Kohli

Jan 7, 2023Dr. Nupur KohliDr. Nupur Kohli is a multi-award-winning healthcare leader, advisor, speaker, author, and medical doctor. She is currently pursuing an executive MBA PLD program at Harvard Business School. Dr. Kohli is the founder and CEO of Vedanka BV, where...

Pankaj Verma

Pankaj Verma

Dec 30, 2022Pankaj Verma Pankaj Kumar is a seasoned technology executive with a strong background in software development and project management. Pankaj has extensive experience in leading large-scale IT projects and delivering innovative technology solutions. He has...

Adris Chakraborty

Adris Chakraborty

Nov 14, 2022Adris Chakraborty Adris Chakraborty is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in marketing, business development, and strategy. Adris has extensive experience working with multinational companies and startups, where he has led various marketing...

Nidhi Agarwal

Nidhi Agarwal

Dec 25, 2022Nidhi AgarwalNidhi Agarwal is the Founder, CEO of Book a Workshop - the largest home of DIY kits. Nidhi is on a mission to help people learn and explore new things through experiences they will never forget! Previously, she founded three companies. Nidhi...

Santosh Panda

Santosh Panda

Dec 24,2022Santosh PandaSantosh Panda is the Co-founder at Foundership HQ - the Web3 Startup Accelerator for Founders & Builders helping launch defining startups of tomorrow. Previously, he was the founder & CEO of Explara - India's first and leading DIY event...

Zef Neemuchwala

Zef Neemuchwala

Nov 21, 2022Zef NeemuchwalaZef Neemuchwala is the Founder, CEO of Be A Maker Club - an edtech startup that has helped more than 10,000 students. Previously, Zef taught at the University of Leeds after founding a successful e-commerce business. He is an alum of...

Jordan Schindler

Jordan Schindler

Nov 20, 2022Jordan SchindlerJordan Schindler is the founder and CEO of Nufabrx, a company that creates fabrics infused with active ingredients to provide health and wellness benefits. Jordan's entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for innovation and a desire to...

Drew Vernon

Drew Vernon

Nov 16, 2022Drew VernonDrew Vernon is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a passion for driving business growth and fostering client relationships. He has a background in managing sales teams and developing strategic marketing campaigns across various...

Yamika Mehra

Yamika Mehra

Nov 15, 2022Yamika MehraYamika Mehra is a partner at Favcy Venture Builders. She has 15+ years of experience across P&L management, revenue growth, 0-1 building and fundraising. She has experience in leading strategic initiatives with business and GTM strategy,...

Sud Bhatija

Sud Bhatija

oct 30, 2022Sud BhatijaSud Bhatija is the Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Spot AI, a groundbreaking video intelligence company. Sud is recognized as a Forbes Cloud 100 Rising Star and featured in a launch story in TechCrunch. Spot AI has attracted thousands of...

Mona Akmal

Mona Akmal

oct 29, 2022Mona AkmalMona Akmal is the CEO and Co-founder of Falkon - the first intelligence platform for the entire GTM team, including marketing, sales, and account management. Previously she held leadership positions at Microsoft, Amperity, Code.org, and Zulily....

Shivang Dave

Shivang Dave

oct 23, 2022Shivang Dave Shivang Dave is the Co-founder and CEO of PlenOptika - a medtech startup focused on delivering affordable, accurate eyecare through hi-tech portable devices. He is an alum of UC Berkeley, University of Washington, and Massachusetts Institute...

Unmesh Srivastava

Unmesh Srivastava

oct 18, 2022Unmesh SrivastavaUnmesh Srivastava is the Chief Technology and Chief Digital Innovation Officer of Clever Care Health Plan. Previously, Unmesh worked with multiple organizations in leadership positions building healthcare solutions improving patient...

Rahul Shah

Rahul Shah

Sep 10, 2022Rahul ShahRahul Shah is the founder and CEO of ForecastEra - the leading AI powered account planning, sales, revenue, and demand forecast suite native to Salesforce. Prior to ForecastEra, Rahul held various leadership roles at at CSC, Covansys, Infosys,...

Raj De Datta

Raj De Datta

aug 27, 2022Raj De DattaRaj De Datta is the co-founder & CEO at Bloomreach - world's #1 commerce experience cloud that powers brands representing 25% of e-commerce in the US and UK. Previously, Raj held leadership positions at Cisco, Mohr-Davidow Ventures, and...

Vivek Wadhwa

Vivek Wadhwa

aug 21, 2022Vivek Wadhwa Vivek Wadhwa is a technology entrepreneur, academic, and author with a focus on emerging technologies and their impact on society. He is currently a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and a faculty member at Singularity University....

Mohnish Pabrai

Mohnish Pabrai

Aug 6, 2022Mohnish Pabrai Mohnish Pabrai is a highly respected investor, author, and philanthropist known for his value investing approach. He is the Managing Partner of Pabrai Investment Funds, an investment firm he founded in 1999. Mohnish is a follower of Warren...

Dr. Inderpal Randhawa

Dr. Inderpal Randhawa

Jul 30 , 2022Inderpal Randhawa Dr. Inderpal Randhawa is the founder, CEO of Southern California Food Allergy Institute. He has revolutionized treatment through the Tolerance Induction Program™. By harnessing the power of AI and ML, the program has treated over 12,000...

Ted Ross

Ted Ross

Jul 23, 2022Ted RossTed Ross is a technology leader with a background in government innovation and digital transformation. He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for the City of Los Angeles, where he is responsible for driving the city's technology...

Sanchit Govil

Sanchit Govil

Jul  16, 2022Sanchit Govil Sanchit Govil is the co-founder of Lal10 - a yarn-to-fashion B2B platform that is facilitating verified purchases of authentic Indian products. Previously, Sanchit worked in leadership positions at Bechtel, Flipkart, Honda, and Yamaha. He is...

Sheetal Ajmani

Sheetal Ajmani

Jul 9, 2022Sheetal Ajmani Sheetal Ajmani is a pediatrician, bestselling author, and the founder of Radiant Living Institute - guiding strong successful women to get unstuck and live radiantly again after major life transitions. Her holistic approach combines modern...

Allison Whalen

Allison Whalen

Jul 2, 2022Allison Whalen Allison Whalen founded Parentaly after she returned to work from her first parental leave and found her piece of the business in disarray. After surveying her peers, she found the #1 complaint about parental leave was the disruption the time...

Sulatha Dwarakanath

Sulatha Dwarakanath

Jun 25, 2022Sulatha Dwarakanath Sulatha Dwarakanath is the co-founder and CEO of Kaya17, a point-of-care diagnostics company. With over 25 years of experience in the life sciences industry, Sulatha brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her commitment to improving...

Nancy Duarte

Nancy Duarte

Jun 18, 2022Nancy DuarteNancy Duarte is a communication expert, author, and CEO known for her work in persuasive presentation development. As the CEO of Duarte, Inc., she has helped shape the speeches and presentations of many influential figures, including CEOs of...

Nicole Ogloza

Nicole Ogloza

Jun 11, 2022Nicole OglozaNicole Ogloza is the driving force behind Etha, serving as its founder and CEO. Etha is an innovative platform designed to combat misinformation and political polarization through interactive news and social media features. Before founding...

Lizzie Horvitz

Lizzie Horvitz

May 28, 2022Lizzie HorvitzLizzie Horvitz is a sustainability expert who thrives on finding solutions to complex problems related to climate change and plastic pollution. With a decade of experience in both the non-profit and corporate sectors, she is the founder of...

Semyon Dukach

Semyon Dukach

May 14, 2022Semyon DukachSemyon Dukach is a prominent figure in the venture capital world, serving as the Managing Partner of One Way Ventures. This venture capital fund focuses on supporting exceptional immigrant tech founders who are building innovative companies....

Aparna Basker

Aparna Basker

May 7, 2022Aparna BaskerAparna Basker is the founder of BanyanWay - a platform for Indian singles living in the USA to get connected. She is a seasoned IT professional with 10+ years of experience building healthcare software. Aparna is a passionate travel planner,...