21 - Living Abroad vs. Surviving It - A German Entrepreneur in India

She's founded three companies on two continents, and still won't leave the house without her emergency snack kit.In this episode of Navigate Across Borders, I virtually sat down with Anna Kuhnt, a German entrepreneur based in Bangalore for over six years. Anna talks about building Quadrigo, her German-language learning centre and about co-founding a business network connecting expats in Bangalore with Indian professionals.The conversation covers her culture shocks and life in different countries.Anna's network organisationIf you've ever felt like a slightly different person depending on the language you're speaking, this one's for you. Subscribe for more on identity, migration, and building a life across borders.Chapter00:00 - Introduction & Welcome01:22 - Icebreaker Questions: Cultural Quirks & Food03:51 - Travel Essentials & Commuting in Bangalore05:13 - What Drives an Expat: Motivation & Mindset07:24 - Building the Expat Business Council11:06 - Community Support, Events & Expat Services13:44 - Quadrigo: German Language & Cultural Learning16:43 - Navigating Cultural Differences: Germany vs. India24:06 - Experiencing Culture Shock & Adapting Abroad29:02 - How Speaking Multiple Languages Changes You30:52 - Closing Thoughts: Staying Curious & Living AbroadAccess the other podcast episodes of Navigate Across Borders on YouTube and on your favorite platforms hereIf you are an expat, a global professional, or simply someone fascinated by international living, you are in the right place. This podcast explores the real-life stories of people who live and work outside of their country. But it’s also about locals who are willing to share their cultural stories.Who am I?I'm a French expat and international educator. I've lived and worked in Asia since 2004, and I'm based in Bangalore.EBC: https://www.expatbusinesscouncil.org/Learning centerQuadrigo: https://www.quadrigo.in/Support the show