TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING
My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say “TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’m DOING.” New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South
Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani. They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learning from the American South, and c…
PENN MASALA...on a capella music, student life, and musical relevance
Abhay hosts a conversation with members of the world's first and premiers South Asian a capella group, PENN MASALA. Raghu Raman, Prateek Adurty, and Gaurish Gaur joined Abhay to chat about their rece…
Prachi Shevgaonkar...on COOL the GLOBE climate action and individual empowerment
Abhay is joined by Prachi Shevgaonkar, climate activist and the founder of the COOL THE GLOBE app and startup.
If you ask the question, “what can I do about climate change?”, Prachi has an answer fo…
Kaivan Shroff...on life as a political commentator and public interest attorney
Abhay is joined by political commentator and public interest attorney, Kaivan Shroff. They talked about everything from longevity in the political news cycle to two Indian American Republican presid…
Pooja Bavishi...on MALAI ice cream
Abhay is joined by Pooja Bavishi, the founder and CEO of Malai. They chatted about nostalgia and storytelling, longevity and creativity, and the evolution of the Malai experience.
As they say, "ain't …
SPOTLIGHT on Shila Wattamwar and sustainable investing and living
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Shila Wattamwar is the founder and CEO of Radiant Global Advisory, helping companies implement f…
Sid Sriram...on his new album 'Sidharth'
Vocalist, musician, and songwriter Sid Sriram joins Abhay for a conversation about his new album 'Sidharth' and the journey of creating it. They chatted about the power of silence, about different i…
Rajul Kadakia...on creating TechGirl and supporting female founders (INDIASPORA series)
Abhay is joined by serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Rajul Kadakia, the CEO and co-founder of TechGirl, an innovative social platform empowering female tech entrepreneurs from ideatio…
Sudhanshu Kaushik...on advocacy and activism for Indian youth
Abhay is joined by Sudhanshu Kaushik, the founder of Young India Foundation and the executive director of the North American Association of Indian Students, to talk about activism for Indian youth. …
Kaushiki Chakraborty...on classical Indian music and being who you are
Abhay is joined for a conversation by classical Indian music artist, vocalist, and composer, Kaushiki Chakraborty. They chatted about everything from music during the rainy season to touring to drea…
SPOTLIGHT on Siddhartha Tiwari and "The Lost Heroes"
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Siddhartha Tiwari is an IT and engineering professional in India who works with startups to buil…
Rishi Rajani...on storytelling as a producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad
Abhay is joined by producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad, Rishi Rajani, who is advancing the mission to create art that redefines the status quo by amplifying and celebrating the stories and voices of…
Shelly Kapoor Collins...on shattering barriers and building ladders for more women entrepreneurs
Abhay is joined by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Shelly Kapoor Collins, a partner at SWAY Ventures and a founding partner at the SHATTER FUND. They chatted about creating pipelines and opportu…
Curtis Waters...on his new album 'Bad Son' and life in and out of the music business
Abhay is joined by musician and artist, Curtis Waters. They chatted about parties, identity, trust, labels, and seeking fame. Curtis is a Nepali-Canadian-American, spends time in both Los Angeles and…
Utkarsh Ambudkar...on his latest musical comedy 'WORLD's BEST', and on the through-lines and lessons of his versatile career
Abhay is joined by actor, rapper, producer, writer, and artist Utkarsh Ambudkar, for a conversation about his latest film 'World's Best' on Disney Plus. They chatted about, among other things, shari…
Samica...on her 'Laurel Canyon' EP and on making music in both LA and Nashville
Abhay is joined by South Asian American musical artist Samica, whose newest EP is Laurel Canyon. Her music has been described as an organic blend of country, folk, pop, and alternative genres, with e…
SPOTLIGHT on Sachi Singh and ROOTLESS
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Sachi Singh is the CEO and founder of ROOTLESS. Sachi brings her decade of experience in interna…
Nikhil Abraham...on CloudChef and recreating food experiences
Abhay is joined by the co-founder and CEO of CloudChef, Nikhil Abraham, who wants everybody to have access to whatever they want to eat, whenever they want. CloudChef enables consumers to eat from th…
Neha Ruch...on MOTHER UNTITLED and transforming the career pause
Abhay is joined by Neha Ruch, the founder of MOTHER UNTITLED for a conversation about her work to update the perception of stay-at-home motherhood in America - infusing it with ambition, dignity, gro…
Congressman Ro Khanna...on economic patriotism and lessons from being Indian American
Abhay is joined by US Congressman Ro Khanna for a wide ranging conversation, offering a snapshot into his progressive vision, his priorities, and why being an Indian American matters. Next time, chai…