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How I Got Here

by Swami Venkataramani

I interview remarkable people to learn how they got to where they are. swamiphoto.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Shwetha Mangal (Part 2) — Strength Training & Breaking Cultural Myths That Keep Us Unhealthy

    This is Part 2 of our conversation with Shwetha Mangal. Here is Part 1 if you missed it: Shwetha is a women’s health and fitness coach who runs Strength with Shwetha and coaches through The Boss Body Revolution. She has a community of over 50K followers sharing fitness insights for South Asian...

  2. Shwetha Mangal — As South Asian Women, We Were Never Taught to Prioritize Fitness

    I tried something new for this episode…I co-hosted it with my friend Naga. She’s been following today’s guest, Shwetha Mangal, for years. When she suggested I interview Shwetha, I thought it would be more meaningful if she joined me. Shwetha is a women’s health and fitness coach who runs Strength...

  3. Rajesh Setty — The Right Way to Connect With Influential People

    I interviewed Rajesh Setty, serial entrepreneur, startup mentor, keynote speaker, and 20-time author. Rajesh published his first novel at age 13 and five more before he turned 17. He’s written over 20 books, 2K blog posts, mentored over 2K founders at Founders Institute, and been part of the...

  4. Mahesh Guruswamy (Part 2) — CTO of Kickstarter on How to Tell Your Boss You'll Miss the Deadline

    If you missed part 1 of my conversation with Mahesh Guruswamy, Chief Technology Officer at Kickstarter and author of How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away With It, you can watch it here: In this part, we get more into the tactics on how to give bad news: * What most people get wrong when…

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  5. Mahesh Guruswamy — CTO of Kickstarter Shares How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away With It (Part 1)

    I interviewed Mahesh Guruswamy, Chief Technology Officer at Kickstarter and author of How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away With It. Mahesh always saw himself as an average kid growing up in Chennai—and assumed he’d stay that way. Today, he’s an executive at a major U.S. tech company, and I was...

  6. Atupele Muluzi — Malawi's Presidential Candidate on Leadership and His Vision for a New Malawi (#9)

    I had the pleasure of interviewing the Honorable Atupele Muluzi, President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) party in Malawi—the country’s first governing party in its democratic era. We talk about the challenges and responsibilities he faced as a young student when his father, Bakili Muluzi,...

  7. Michael Pfeffer — CIO of Stanford Health Care on Leadership, AI, and Building High-Performing Teams (#8)

    I interviewed Dr. Michael Pfeffer, Chief Information Officer and Associate Dean at Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine. Michael brings a unique perspective as a physician, professor, and tech leader at one of the world’s most prestigious healthcare institutions. We...

  8. James Daly — How Apple Notes Helps Him Run a Startup, a Non Profit, and a Music Academy (#7)

    I interviewed James Daly, CEO and Founder of the San Ramon Academy of Music, co-founder of the San Ramon Chamber Ensemble and San Ramon Youth String Orchestra, and founder of The Powerful Piano. Beyond his work in music and tech, James is also a competitive powerlifter. We chat about music,...

  9. Rimple Patel — From Malawi Schoolgirl to C-Level Executive at Eightfold AI (#6)

    I interviewed Rimple Patel, Chief Customer Officer at Eightfold AI and former VP of Customer Experience Strategy and Innovation at Workday. We discussed her career journey after moving to the US and how she ultimately became a C-Level executive. As Chief Customer Officer, Rimple has pioneered...

  10. From Pizza to a Billion-Dollar Portfolio: Scot Chisholm's Masterclass on Creating A+ Teams (#5)

    I interviewed Scot Chisholm, a four-time founder who built a portfolio of companies worth over a billion dollars. Scot unveils insights from his entrepreneurial journey, which began with selling pizzas. Inspired by his mother's battle with cancer, Scot founded the non-profit fundraising platform...

  11. Panchanathan — Director of NSF on Navigating Complex Situations and Leading Fearlessly (#4)

    If we are open to learning lessons from anyone and everyone in all situations, we will be the better for it. That's what shapes you. That's what molds you. And I would attribute all of that to how I was shaped and who I am today. — Sethuraman Panchanathan I had the pleasure of interviewing the...

  12. Joshua Rozario – From Not Being Able to Afford a Shoe to Creating His Own Shoe Brand (#3)

    You can tell a great deal about a man by the shoe he wears.– Joshua Rozario I interviewed Joshia Rozario, founder of J.Rozario, a men’s footwear brand, focused on bold designs and quality craftsmanship. Josh is also a creative brand marketing professional who has worked with over 250 brands...

  13. David Blackwealth – VP of a Global Finance Giant on How to Climb the Corporate Ladder (#2)

    It always fascinates me when I walk into an organization and find people who've worked together for years, sometimes even on the same floor, and yet they barely know each other. I make a point of speaking to everyone. – David Blackwealth I interviewed David Blackwealth, who started out as an...

  14. Shane Cragun – How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow, Leading with Heart, Leadership Formula, Building Executive Presence (#1)

    Swami, one thing I know about you is you love photography. When we talk about photography, you get a smile on your face and you light up. There are going to be leaders that lead you at the workplace that will never talk about photography with you ever. They don't care about it. It's just about...

  15. Introducing How I Got Here (New Podcast)

    Hello friends! I'm so excited to announce my new podcast, How I Got Here. This show is all about the incredible journeys of remarkable people–how they overcame challenges and made the choices that led them to where they are. We'll uncover their decision-making processes, how they think…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I interview remarkable people to learn how they got to where they are.

swamiphoto.substack.com

HOSTED BY

Swami Venkataramani

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I interview remarkable people to learn how they got to where they are. swamiphoto.substack.com

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