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The Indianness Podcast | Insights from Indian Business Leaders, Indian Founders & High-Performing Indian Americans

Sanjay Puri
Finance
Ram Sareen
Indianness
Leadership
Human Resources
AI In HR
Softbank
Morgan Stanley
Dark Matter
Seattle, United States
India
Canada
Game Theory
Grammarly
Technology
Innovation
Tata Group
Gates Foundation
The Money Trap
Wharton School

The Indianness podcast enables leaders of Indian origin to tell their stories to inspire the next generation. Guests include leaders in business, health care, education, NGO’s, politics and various other fields.

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In this episode, Sanjay Puri speaks with Rahul Roy Chowdhury, former CEO of Grammarly and one of the key leaders behind Google Chrome. From Calcutta to Silicon Valley, Rahul shares a non-linear journey shaped by curiosity, bold pivots, and building p... more

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Bhaskar Chakravorti’s journey spans St. Stephen's College, Bell Labs, McKinsey & Company, and The Fletcher School at Tufts University — shaping global thinking on AI and digital transformation.

In this episode, Bhaskar Chakravorti shares insights on... more

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On this episode of the Indianness Podcast, host Sanjay Puri speaks with Bhaskar Chakravorti about his remarkable journey from Delhi to global academia and policy.

From Bell Labs and McKinsey & Company to building the Digital Evolution Index at The F... more

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In this special compilation episode of The Indianers Podcast, we bring together the most moving moments from our conversations with remarkable Indians across the diaspora. From career-defining failures to breakthrough reinventions, these stories go b... more

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Rahul Roy Chowdhury
Former CEO of Grammarly; architect of Google Chrome products; co-founder of new venture
Grammarly, Google
Episode: From Grammarly to Greatness: The Unscripted Story Pt.1 | With Rahul Roy Chowdhury
Bhaskar Chakravorti
Expert in game theory, economics, and strategy
Tufts University / Rutgers? (as mentioned in conversation)
Episode: From Delhi to Bell Labs: The Game Theorist Who Decoded the World Pt.2 | With Bhaskar Chakravorti
Ram Sareen
Founder and CEO of TUKA Tech (TUKA Group), a pioneer in fashion technology
TUKA Group
Episode: From $2 an Hour to Fashion Tech Pioneer | Ram Sareen’s Inspiring Journey – Indianness Podcast
Soumitra Dutta
Pioneering voice at the intersection of technology, innovation and global leadership; founding co-editor of the Global Innovation Index
Cornell University (Johnson School of Management); Global Innovation Index
Episode: Indianness Podcast: Dr. Soumitra Dutta on Innovation, Identity, and Influence
Parinda Gandhi
Leader in strategy consulting and founder of Orion Strategy Consulting
Orion Strategy Consulting
Episode: Overcoming Self-Doubt & Building Leadership: Parinda Gandhi’s Story | Indianness Podcast
Priyamvada Natarajan
Frouhton Professor of Astronomy and Professor of Physics at Yale University, Chair of the Astronomy Department
Yale University
Episode: Mapping the Invisible Universe with Prof. Priyamvada Natarajan | TIME100 Astrophysicist
Alok Sama
Writer, investor, former president and CFO of SoftBank Group International
SoftBank Group International; Warburg Pincus; author of The Money Trap
Episode: Alok Sama on Luck, Legacy & Life Lessons: From President & CFO at SoftBank to Author of ‘The Money Trap’ | Indianness Podcast
Sonia Vora
Chief Strategy Officer at Priter, Inc.; former Chief Human Resources Officer at Gates Foundation
Priter, Inc.; Gates Foundation
Episode: Rooted in the Past, Transforming the Future: Sonia Vora on Identity, Empathy, and Leadership | Indianness Podcast

Host

Sanjay Puri
Host of The Indianness Podcast; frequently interviews Indian-origin leaders and change-makers across business, tech, education, and public sectors.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Thanks for sharing successfull Stories from Indian Origin

    Thanks for sharing successfull Stories from Indian Origin, I listened Chintu Patel Episode, It was a inspiring story and keep sharing stories and inspiring people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yadav Yadav Yadav
    India2 years ago
  • Super podcast

    Sanjay thanks for giving us this podcast , your interviews with Kalyan P , Bask Iyer & many others are inspiring , informational & very interesting too. Keep up the good work ..

    We look forward for more ...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SandeepRD
    United States2 years ago
  • Rx for Success with Dr. Sowmya

    Interesting podcast to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lily&Blaze
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast, Excellent Host!

    I enjoy this podcast and it's conversations with leaders. Looking forward to many more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HistoryDude1492
    United States3 years ago

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Guests are described as inspiring and the interviews informative, with a focus on career journeys and practical wisdom.
The show is seen as a valuable resource for leadership and entrepreneurship insights from the Indian diaspora.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, uplifting conversations with leaders from Indian origin.
Overall, the host is regarded as engaging and capable of drawing out meaningful personal and professional narratives.

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Rooted in the Past, Transforming the Future: Sonia Vora on Identity, Empathy, and Leadership | Indianness Podcast
Q: What inflection points most shaped your career decisions, such as moving to India for projects or pursuing independent work?
Key inflection points include early acceptance of challenging roles, moving to India to globalize programs, and eventually choosing to pursue independent work and author a book on leadership and inclusion, motivated by experiences of gender and career dynamics.
Rooted in the Past, Transforming the Future: Sonia Vora on Identity, Empathy, and Leadership | Indianness Podcast
Q: You've discussed the role of intrinsic motivation and the idea that you cannot motivate someone else, only unlock their internal drive. How has that shaped your leadership style?
She explains that a leader's primary job is to unlock the deep stores of potential in others, to paint a future they want to follow, and to remove obstacles rather than micromanage. This mindset informed her HR leadership and reinvention projects at Gates and beyond.
Mapping the Invisible Universe with Prof. Priyamvada Natarajan | TIME100 Astrophysicist
Q: What shaped Priya's early interests and how did maps influence her thinking?
Maps signaled the extent of human knowledge and its limits, sparking a lifelong fascination with exploring what is known and what remains unknown, which guided her toward cosmology and dark matter.

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The show features high-achieving leaders of Indian origin sharing personal journeys that span geopolitics, entrepreneurship, technology, academia, and leadership. Episodes center on identity, reinvention, and the balancing act between Indian roots and global opportunities, often highlighting mentorship, cultural context, and the impulse to drive impact across business, tech, and public sectors. Notable strengths include a strong storytelling through-line, behind-the-scenes career pivots, and lessons on resilience, inclusion, and navigating cross-cultural workplaces, which can be especially valuable for aspiring leaders, founders, and professionals navigating international careers.

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1. Rahul Roy Chowdhury
2. Bhaskar Chakravorti
3. Ram Sareen
4. Soumitra Dutta
5. Parinda Gandhi
6. Priyamvada Natarajan
7. Alok Sama
8. Sonia Vora

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