TiE Talks

In this episode of Tie Talks, I’m Prantik, and in this episode I sit down with Vijay Krishnan—my fellow IIT Bombay alum who swapped a Stanford PhD track for back‑to‑back startups.

In this episode of Tie Talks, 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.

In this episode of Tie Talks, 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.

In this episode of TiE Talks, 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.

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sat down with Avik Ashar, who’s been on both sides of the table—building businesses and now investing in them.

Hi, I’m James, and In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with two powerhouse voices from the investor and legal world—Vijay Sambamurthi and Nicholas Cator.

In this episode of TiE Talks, Prantik, as I dive into the exhilarating world of sports development and impact capital with two pioneers, Rukmini Pandit and Amrut Joshi.

In this episode of TiE Talks 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.

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.

In this episode of TiE Talks, we chat with Pankaj Gupta and Saurabh Bhattacharyya, two visionary founders who have not only shaped industries but also navigated the complex world of startups in both India and Singapore.

In this episode of TiE Talks, I chat with Amit Gupta and Harsh Rungta, two visionary leaders whose journeys are as impressive as the global meetups they frequent.

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

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with two close friends and passionate advocates, Bala Swaminathan and Ritu G. Mehrish, who are dedicated to rethinking corporate culture.

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Maya Hari, CEO of Terrascope, and Michelle Cheo, CEO and Vice Chair of Mewah Group. Both are seasoned leaders who combine their deep business expertise with a passion for climate tech, health, and empowering small business owners.

In this episode of TiE Talks, we sit down with Sugandhi Matta, one of the founding partners of ABC Impact. She shares her incredible journey from traditional private equity to leading the charge in impact-driven investments.

In this episode of TiE Talks, I sit down with Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore, to dive into his fascinating journey from Australia and Hong Kong to becoming a tech leader in the heart of innovation.

In this episode of TiE Talks, Amit Mehta, the Director of LNB Group, takes us through his journey from working across various industries, including his experience at Tata, to leading a family-owned business with a strong focus on sustainability.

In this episode of TiE Talks, we chat with Suresh Sundararajan from Olam International, who has been with the company since 1996, witnessing its growth from a $50 million business to a $50 billion giant.

In this episode of TiE Talks, we have Joelle Chen, a professional with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and ecosystem development.

Hero’s insights reveal the art of evaluating early-stage companies, focusing on team, timing, and traction (TTT).