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.
dr. nitin bajaj, host
global entrepreneurial journeys
Ashwin Bharath
Sept 30, 2023Ashwin BharthAshwin Bharath is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in technology and business. Currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Instacart, he leads a large team responsible for developing and scaling the...
Micheal Tringe
Sept 23, 2023Michael TringeMichael Tringe is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with a strong background in the entertainment industry. As the co-founder and CEO of CreatorUp, he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way content is created and...
Harshul Asnani
Sep 16, 2023Harshul Asnani Harshul Asnani is the President, Global Technology Business at Tech Mahindra - one of the largest IT services companies in the world. Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Patni, HCL Enterprise, HP, Wipro, and several others....
Juli Mathew
Sep 9, 2023Juli Mathew Honorable Judge Juli Mathew is the Presiding judge of Fort Bend, TX County Court at Law 3 overseeing cases involving civil, criminal, guardianship, juvenile, mental health, and probate matters. She is the Chair of US DoJ Edward Byrne Memorial...
Vish Madhugiri
Sep 2, 2023Vish MadhugiriVishwanath Madhugiri is the Chief Strategist at Saaz Micro Inc. - leaders in advanced image sensor product R&D for space, airborne & specialty imaging. Previously, he was the Chief Innovation Officer at Lycamobile India - world’s...
Akhtar Badshah
Aug 26, 2023Akhtar BadshahAkhtar Badshah is a seasoned professional with a diverse background encompassing architecture, nonprofit leadership, corporate philanthropy, and purpose-driven consulting. With a PhD in architecture, Akhtar has taught at MIT and worked...
Jared Yellin
Aug 19, 2023Jared Yellin Jared Yellin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of several successful ventures. Jared is known for his expertise in building businesses, developing high-performing teams, and creating innovative solutions. He has a passion...
Dr. Malathi Acharya
Aug 12, 2023Malathi AcharyaDr. Malathi Acharya is the Founder, Chief Medical Officer of Ayur Integrative Medicine - helping people achieve optimal health by addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of well-being. She is a skilled clinician with...
Pratik Gupta
Aug 5, 2023Pratik Gupta Pratik Gupta is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management consulting, digital transformation, and business development. He has a strong background in strategy, operations, and technology, having worked with a diverse range...
Kushal Chakravorty
Jul 29, 2023Kushal CharavortyKushal Chakravorty is a seasoned professional with a strong background in management consulting, digital transformation, and business development. He is currently the Director of Business Development at ThoughtWorks, a global technology...
Megan Driscoll
Jul 22, 2023Megan DriscollMegan K. Driscoll is a dynamic professional with a background in marketing, branding, and business development. She is the Founder and CEO of EvolveMKD, a New York-based public relations and digital marketing agency specializing in healthcare...
Ajay Prasad
Jul 16, 2023 Ajay PrasadAjay Prasad is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with a strong background in digital marketing, e-commerce, and technology. He is the Founder and CEO of GMR Web Team, a full-service digital marketing agency based in...
Veera Mahajan
Jul 8, 2023Veera MahajanVeera Mahajan is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in business, leadership, and personal development. Veera is published author, speaker, and spiritual teacher, known for her insightful and empowering approach to personal growth....
Himanshu Palsule
Jul 1, 2023Himanshu PalsuleHimanshu Palsule is the CEO of Cornerstone OnDemand, a top talent management software company. He leads efforts to empower organizations and individuals to excel through continuous learning and innovative HR solutions. Palsule is known for...
Prerna Khemka
Jun 24, 2023Prerna KhemkaPrerna Khemka is a versatile entrepreneur with a strong background in marketing, branding, and business development. As the founder and CEO of Hairsmart, she has demonstrated innovative leadership and a passion for delivering quality products...
Raju Reddy
Jun 17, 2023Raju ReddyRaju Reddy is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the IT industry. He is the co-founder of Sierra Atlantic, a global IT services company that was acquired by Hitachi Consulting. Raju is known for his...
Purnota Dutta Bahl
Jun 10, 2023 Purnota Datta BahlPurnota Dutta Bahl is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of Cuddles Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing holistic...
Bruna Jones
Jun 3, 2023Bruna JonesBruna Jones is an innovative entrepreneur who found inspiration in teaching embroidery to her daughter's Camp Fire Girls group. Through this experience, she identified a need for a square embroidery hoop, which led her to create the Hoop-Frames....
Kunal Chandiramani
May 27, 2023Kunal ChandiramaniKunal Chandiramani is the Chairman of KStar Holdings - operating businesses in EdTech, Mental Health, and SaaS with physical presence in 8 countries. He is also the Founder of dToks - a globally renowned podcast featuring billionaires and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Ajita Chopra
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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
feb 18, 2023Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Member of the Board of Directors at Hubspot - the CRM Platform for SMB customers; and Birdie.ai - an early stage startup focused on product management and innovation. Previously, he held C-level roles in product, marketing,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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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
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
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
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
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
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...