TiE Talks

What do you do after building one unicorn? Well, if you’re Dheeraj Pandey, you build another.

I sat down with Dheeraj, the founder of not one but two unicorns—Nutanix and now DevRev—to unpack what rea…

Ever met a guy who politely told Google and Twitter,  Thanks, but I’ll pass?

I’m Prantik, and in this episode I sit down with Vijay Krishnan—my fellow IIT Bombay alum who swapped a Stanford PhD track …

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 Patwa…

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. Ra…

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. …

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 …

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 Nic…

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 …

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 …

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 …

How do serial entrepreneurs build successful companies across different sectors? Can you become one yourself?

In this episode, we chat with Pankaj Gupta and Saurabh Bhattacharyya, two visionary founde…

How do big events like the Singapore FinTech Festival or Dreamforce actually shape industries—and even nations?

In this episode, I chat with Amit Gupta and Harsh Rungta, two visionary leaders whose jo…

What drives two young entrepreneurs to take bold risks?

In this episode, I sit down with Krish and Samyak, two young entrepreneurs who took the bold steps of leaving school to pursue their dreams. Kri…

Are Indian workplaces designed to support employee well-being? In this episode, I sit down with two close friends and passionate advocates, Bala Swaminathan and Ritu G. Mehrish, who are dedicated to …

What happens when two leaders from different industries come together with a shared mission to create a positive impact?

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Hari, CEO of Terrascope, and Michelle Che…

Is it possible for impact investing to truly change the world? In this episode, we sit down with Sugandhi Matta, one of the founding partners of ABC Impact. She shares her incredible journey from tra…

What makes someone leave behind a comfortable life in Asia for the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley? In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore, to dive into his fa…

What inspires a successful business leader to embrace sustainability and impact investing? In this episode, Amit Mehta, the Director of LNB Group, takes us through his journey from working across var…

How does one transform a company from millions to billions? 

In this episode, we chat with Suresh Sundararajan from Olam International, who has been with the company since 1996, witnessing its growth …

How can a trained architect influence global sustainability efforts through the built environment & real estate?
In this episode, we have Joelle Chen, a professional with over two decades of experienc…