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Pitch Cafe Podcast
by Vidyangi S. Patil (Vida)
Pitch Cafe is a place where startup talent meets coffee. Vida Patil, your host is the head brewer who will brew some great coffee as we churn out the gourmet secrets and interesting insights on success hacks for individuals, startups, and ventures. The guests are coffee beans and get roasted, toasted or boosted in a fun way!
Episodes
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Transforming Young Founders into Change-makers! | Ft. Bhanu Prasad | DISQ | Episode-2
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Bhanu Prasad, an Impact Innovation Coach at Digital Impact Square (DISQ), a social innovation center based in Nashik, Maharashtra. DISQ uses cutting-edge digital technologies to address key societal challenges across sectors like Health…
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How Digital Innovation Transformed Kumbha Mela for 27 Million! | Ft. Bhanu Prasad | DISQ | Episode-1
In this episode, we are joined by Bhanu Prasad, an Impact Innovation Coach at Digital Impact Square (DISQ), an open social innovation center located in Nashik, Maharashtra. DISQ encourages the use of digital technologies to address significant social challenges in sectors such as Health, Hygiene,...
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EXPLORING the Truth About SECURITY & TRUST! | ft. Zeus Kerravala | Pitch Cafe Podcast
What if we told you that just one bad experience could send your customers running?😮 In this podcast, we sit down with Zeus Kerravala, a renowned expert in business security and customer experience, to uncover the game-changing link between security, trust, and customer loyalty in today’s...
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This AI Saves Doctors 2 HOURS EVERY DAY! | ft. Divya Chitimalla | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this exciting episode of Pitch Cafe, we sit down with Divya, the founder of Sinewave AI, to discuss how AI is reshaping the healthcare landscape. By addressing the time-consuming process of prior authorization, Sinewave AI has created a solution that turns 30-40 minutes of work into just 30...
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AGENTIC AI: The Future Of Gen AI! | ft. Jeel Patel, Co-Founder, FieldCamp | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode of Pitch Cafe, we sit down with Jeel Patel, a young and ambitious entrepreneur who, just 1.5 years out of college, is already working on his third startup, FieldCamp. His latest venture is building the first fully AI-powered software for SMBs, tapping into a $3 billion market that...
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Building 10x Engineering Teams! | ft. Manu Gurudatha, PagerDuty | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to another powerful episode of Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🚀 This time, we’re joined by Manu Gurudatha, Senior Director of Software Engineering at PagerDuty, for a deep dive into the world of B2B SaaS, AI innovation, and enterprise cybersecurity. 🔹 How is AI reshaping engineering teams? 🔹 What...
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What's up RSA? Top Trends at RSAC 2025 You MUST Know! | ft. Sameer Ahirrao & Nick Salian
Welcome to a special episode covering everything happening at the RSAC 2025. Meet Sameer Ahirrao, Founder & CEO of Ardent Privacy, with 25+ years of experience working with global giants like Deloitte, Lockheed Martin, and Symantec. Joining him is Nick Salian, CISO at Cantor Fitzgeraldic, and an…
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NAFA x Pitch Cafe | Building a Global Marathi Film Ecosystem from Silicon Valley
In this episode, I sit down with NAFA co-founder Riya Thosar to explore how a group of tech professionals is reshaping the future of Marathi cinema in North America. 🔥 "Trailblazer" is the word for NAFA 2025! What happens when Silicon Valley’s top tech minds decide to revolutionize Marathi…
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Indian Genius: How Satya, Chandrika, Nikesh & Deepak Changed The World | Meenakshi x Vida
What do Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Grammy-winner Chandrika Tandon, tech titan Nikesh Arora, and wellness icon Deepak Chopra have in common? They’re not just successful—they’re transformational. 💥 In this exclusive Pitch Café Podcast episode, journalist and author Meenakshi Ahamed dives into the...
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4 Lakhs+ Impressions in 1 Hour! | Insights into Digital Growth & Strategy | ft. Nikita Singh
In this episode, we are joined by Nikita Singh, an experienced brand strategist and the visionary founder of Aam Pannaa Creations. Nikita has over five years of experience in building impactful brands and driving meaningful change.Nikita shares the story of how Aam Pannaa Creations came to life,...
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Young Achievers in Healthcare: The Tale of Backyard Creators | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast featuring the inspiring journey of Raman and Lakshmanan, the visionary co-founders of Backyard Creators.** Dedicated to affordable healthcare solutions, their flagship product, "Impulse," is an external ear device designed to restore hearing for...
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Why Encryption Isn’t Enough: Future of Data Privacy | ft. Sameer Ahirrao | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Sameer Ahirrao, Security and Privacy Practitioner and Founder CEO of Ardent Privacy. With over two decades of experience in information security at Symantec, Deloitte, and Lockheed Martin, Sameer shares his journey of starting Ardent Privacy, a company dedicated…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Data Security with Sanjay Poonen, CEO, Cohesity | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, we are joined by Sanjay Poonen, CEO and President of Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Sanjay, a Harvard alumnus, shares how nearly half of the Fortune 100 rely on Cohesity for business resilience. A decade ago, Cohesity aimed to revolutionize data...
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Seeding Marathi Film Industry in America | ft. Abhi Gholap | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Abhi, an innovator and entrepreneur who seamlessly blends technology and filmmaking. With 17 international patents and publications in top journals like NATURE, Abhi is a key player in healthcare technology as the chair of TiECon Health and…
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Raising Over $100M for IIT Madras | ft. Co-founder & CEO at RockFish Data, MuckAI Girish
In this podcast, Join us for a poignant podcast episode as we interview Girish, the dedicated volunteer CEO of IIT Madras Foundation and also the Co-founder & CEO of Rockfish Data. Rockfish Data is the industry’s first outcome-centric synthetic data generation platform that helps companies unlock...
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Raising $31M: Furniture as a Service ft. Ankur Agrawal, Founder & CEO, Inhabitr | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this podcast, we dive into the revolutionary world of Inhabitr with our special guest, Ankur Agrawal, the visionary founder of the first fully integrated platform-as-a-service furniture company. Discover how Inhabitr is redefining furnishing with flexible subscription, purchase, and pre-owned...
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Navigating the Stanford LEAD Journey: A Career-Changing Decision | ft. Abhijit Kulkarni | Pitch Cafe
In this episode, we sit down with Abhijeet, a distinguished Global Sourcing and Procurement Leader who has consistently delivered impactful results and created value by building and coaching high-performing teams. Abhijeet is a visionary leader, focusing on long-term growth, digital…
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Helping Taxi Drivers EARN 30% MORE! ft. Rahul D, Co-Founder & COO, Towner Taxi | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Rahul, the founder of Towner Taxi, a visionary leader revolutionizing India's transportation sector. Towner functions as a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, specifically designed to tackle the distinctive hurdles encountered by taxi and...
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Helping Navigate Life In Every Aspect: Transformative Coaching | ft. Peter Kovacs
Join us in this episode as we talk with Peter Kovacs, a top Silicon Valley executive coach, who empowers entrepreneurs and executives to maximize their global impact. With clients like Nvidia, Amazon, and Bain & Co., Peter offers invaluable insights into leadership and business growth. As a...
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Empowering The Blind Using AI | Journey To Shark Tank India | Akshita & Bonny | Kibo by Trestle Labs
Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the groundbreaking mission of Kibo, an initiative by Trestle Labs dedicated to ensuring that no school, college, or office denies or discontinues education or employment for anyone facing disability, language, or literacy barriers. Discover how...
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Empowering Maharashtrian Professionals: Deep Dive BConnect Explore | ft. Sameer Ahirrao & Viraj Raut
In this episode, we sit down with Sameer Ahirrao, Executive Director of BConnect, and Viraj Raut, a sponsor of the event, to explore the journey of BConnect. BConnect aims to empower Maharashtrian professionals by creating a vibrant ecosystem that celebrates entrepreneurship, innovation, and...
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Delivering AI Solutions Worth $100 Billion+ | ft. Indy G, Founder, Plasmagrid | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode of PitchCafe Podcast we sit down with Indy G., the visionary founder of Plasmagrid. Indy shares his journey from working at Google to founding his own AI startup, offering a unique perspective on the transition from a tech giant to an entrepreneurial venture. He discusses the...
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Corporate Life to Becoming a Solopreneur & Helping 15000+ Immigrants| ft. Soundarya Balasubramani
Welcome to the Pitch Cafe Podcast ☕️ I n this episode, Soundarya shares her transformative journey from corporate professional to entrepreneurial trailblazer and advocate. After her studies at Columbia University, she ventured beyond corporate confines, confronting U.S. immigration hurdles with...
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Build Homes Under 4.5 Hours! | ft. Navneet Aron, Founder & CEO, Livio | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, Step into the future of construction with Navneet Aron Founder and CEO Livio and Aron Developers.🚀 Discover how their tech-driven, Lego-like metal framing is changing the game. With 100+ top-notch engineers and designers, Livio's making waves across the Bay Area. 🌉From concept…
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Building A 120 CRORE Startup - BlueLearn | India’s Largest Student Community | ft. Chandan Perla
Welcome to the Pitch Cafe Podcast ☕️ Register for Immigration Services: https://bit.ly/3Q9fAcE In this episode, Chandan takes us on a captivating journey through his entrepreneurial endeavors and ventures into uncharted territories. From building vibrant communities to navigating the…
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How This Tech Pro is Shaping the Future with AI! ft. Divya Chitimalla | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast!🎙️ As Women's History Month is celebrated, Divya shares her experiences as a STEM leader, from her early days at IIT Kharagpur to her current role as a founding senior software engineer at a cutting-edge machine learning startup. Divya's journey...
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Parents, Watch THIS! | The Right Parenting Strategy for 2024 ft. Shree Srikanth | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast!🎙️ Today we have Shree Srikanth, ex-Googler, mom of two, IIT-Madras whizkid, who has been in the tech industry for the past 17 years. She is the co-founder of an amazing startup called Minerva. Minerva is a company dedicated to supporting and...
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The One Metric That Can Make or Break Your Business! | ft. Chitra Nayak | Pitch Cafe Podcast
In this episode, we speak with Chitra Nayak, a seasoned board member and executive with vast experience in global business growth and transformational change. Chitra reflects on her journey with Neythri and discusses the key areas where female founders often need support, offering insights into...
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AI Meets Finance: Ritu Malhotra on Building InterviewByte.co
In this episode, we are joined by Ritu Malhotra, CEO, InterviewByte.co. After an accomplished career spanning 20+ years as VP and Director in Banking and Tech, Ritu embarked upon startups that reimagine and redefine work-life for companies and professionals. Her experience spans shaping the…
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Sell Anything to Anyone in 2024 | All About Product-Led Growth & Marketing ft. Pramod Gosavi
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉 In this one, we delve deep into the realms of product-led marketing and product growth with Pramod Gosavi. With a distinguished career spanning roles as a board observer at JupiterOne, investor at 11.2 Capital, and prior positions at VMware,...
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How He Makes CRORES by Growing Local Businesses 🇮🇳 Ft. Monish Shah | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to a New Episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎙️ Today we have Monish Shah, the Founder and CEO of Streetz. Their startup is centered around bringing a revolution in the retail industry of Gujarat. With its disruptive model, Streetz helps Offline Retail Stores gain an online edge through...
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Touching millions of lives through Love and Service ft. Sai Prasad
In this podcast episode, we're excited to talk with Sai Prasad Venkatachalam, the person who started Sai Aashraya Trust. Sai Aashraya Trust helps people in faraway places get better health care. 💛 Sai Prasad tells us how he started this group and why he cares so much about helping others. He…
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AI Music EXPLAINED | The Future of Music with AI ft. Ivan Linn | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to the latest episode of the Pitch Café Podcast! 🎙 In this episode, we have with us Ivan Linn, the mastermind behind the captivating soundscapes of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, as we delve into the future of music and artificial intelligence. we talk about Linn's turning points and...
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MASTERING Crypto & Web3: The OKX Growth Strategy | Fintech's Future ft. Monical L 🌐
Welcome to the latest episode of the Pitch Café Podcast! 🎙 In this episode, we're excited to have Monica L from OKX as our guest. Monical is a Growth Manager at OKX, a leading name in the world of cryptocurrency and fintech. She brings a unique perspective on how technology is changing finance.…
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Funding Startups Through Web3.0 & Crypto | Blockchain & Metaverse Masterclass ft. Dafu Gao
Welcome to the latest episode of the Pitch Café Podcast! 🎙 Embark on a deep dive into the dynamic world of crypto and Web3.0 with Dafu (Eric) Gao, Partner at OnePieceLabs—a leading Web3 incubator. The evolution of WEB3 and its impact on the digital landscape has been extraordinary. Take a…
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This STARTUP is worth $750 MILLION in Just 3 YEARS | The BEST 2024 Startup Guide ft. Anand Vidyanand
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉 This one is a startup masterclass with Anand Vidyanand, the President & Chief Commercial Officer at Firework. Anand, a Stanford grad with experience at Taboola and Salesforce, spills the beans on how Firework hit a whopping $750 million...
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BIOTECHNOLOGY in the Future & How AI is Revolutionizing Biology ft. Hannah Wastyk
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉 For this episode, we have Hannah, a scientist, entrepreneur, and writer, hails from Jiangxi, China, grew up in central Pennsylvania, and lives in the Bay Area As the co-founder and CEO of Interface Biosciences, a venture-backed biotech…
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BILLIONAIRE Founder on Building 2 Unicorn Startups & Startup Success Secrets | Mohit Aron, Cohesity
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉 This time, we have Mohit Aron, a tech wizard known for transforming the way we handle data storage and cloud systems. He's the brain behind Cohesity, a company specializing in managing different types of data. But before that, Mohit was CTO…
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On GIVING & Future of INDIAN STARTUPS: Multi-Millionaire Investor 📈 ft. MR Rangaswami, Indiaspora
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉 Join us as we dive into the world of angel investing and philanthropy with a true trailblazer, MR Rangaswami, the Founder of Indiaspora. In this conversation, we uncover the remarkable journey of a multi millionaire investor and…
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Pitch Deck Tips from Global VC Investor | Raise MILLIONS in Funding ft. Patricia Liu
Welcome to another episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎙️💛 In today's episode, we sit down with Patricia Liu, a recognized figure in startup pitches and investor relations. Dive into Patricia's journey as she shares personal stories, accomplishments, and her passion for startups. 🌟 Patricia...
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ChatGPT, AI & Startups ft. Peeyush Rai, Founder & CEO, Weav.ai
Welcome to a new episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 🎉Join us today with Peeyush Rai, CEO and Founder of Weav AI, an inspiring figure who's been at the helm of multiple successful startups. His journey, from co-founding consumer data startups to being Vice President of Engineering at Vera, has…
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Simha Sadasiva of Ushur on Raising $50 MILLION in Series-C Funding 💸
Welcome to the Pitch Cafe Podcast! 😃 Today we sit down with Simha Sadasiva, co-founder and CEO at Ushur. In this episode, Simha shares his thrilling journey of raising a whopping $50 MILLION in Series-C funding, an adventure filled with insights and lessons you won't want to miss. 💰 Simha has...
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Dheeraj Pandey of Nutanix on Paradoxes in Entrepreneurship: walking the right rope
Welcome to another episode of the Pitch Cafe podcast. Today we Have Mr. Dheeraj Pandey with us! 🎙️ Dheeraj Pandey is the co-founder and former CEO of Nutanix, a cloud computing company that provides software-defined storage and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions. He obtained his master's...
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OKRs: Don't work hard, WORK HAPPY! | Gaurav Sabharwal, Joy of Performing
Welcome to the Pitch Cafe Podcast! ☕️ Join us as we sit down with our incredible guest Gaurav Sabharwal, a passionate entrepreneur with a strong focus on value systems and building global high-performance teams. With decades of experience co-creating and running successful tech-enabled…
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The Future of Customer Experience with AI | Surbhi Kaul, Juniper Networks
In today's episode of the Pitch Cafe Podcast, our guest is Surbhi Kaul, VP of Global Customer Experience at Juniper Networks who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table ✨. During our conversation, Surbhi shared why CX is a top priority at Juniper, highlighting its crucial role in...
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Pioneering The Indian Cloud Computing Space | ft. Sharad Sanghi | Pitch Cafe Podcast
Welcome to the Pitch Cafe podcast! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Sharad Sanghi, Chief Executive Officer of NTT Ltd. in India & Managing Director & CEO of Netmagic Solutions, join us for an insightful conversation. 🎙☕💛 Sharad's impressive academic background includes a degree in...
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Assisting The Visually Impaired Through AI! ft. Nidhi Mathihalli, Founder, Helping Vision
In today’s episode of the Pitch Cafe podcast, we have Nidhi Mathihalli, Founder of Helping Vision with us! 💛😄 Nidhi is a sophomore from Silicon Valley who joined ASEI as a student member after being awarded the ASEI Silicon valley Emerging Technology Award at the 2020 Synopsys Championship. 🤩...
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Omkar Pandharkame on future of workplaces | Co-Founder & CEO at BHyve.io | Knowledge as currency
Bees are more important than humans, because if humans don't exist the earth will not be impacted, if bees don't exist it does. An avid traveler- thrilling speaker- content geek and much more, Omkar, is the Co-Founder & CEO at BHyve.io a multifaceted nextgen leader, as you will see - he has…
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Finding The Right Co-Founder, Raising Funds & Scaling The Business |Rohin Parkar, Co-Founder,Spintly
In today’s episode of Pitch Cafe, we have Rohin Parkar CEO & Co-Founder of Spintly, with us. 😄💛 He is an eternal learner who believes in intellectually honest learning. Currently solving problems within the Access control and smart buildings space. Working every day to revolutionise and…
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GalaxEye: Make Better Decisions & Perform Operations Efficiently via Space Technology | Suyash Singh
In today’s episode of the Pitch Cafe podcast, we have Suyash Singh, Co-Founder, and CEO of GalaxEye, with us.😄💛 Suyash is an alumnus of IIT Madras and has previously worked as Data Analyst and then as a machine vision researcher at TCS. He is currently working on exciting, futuristic &…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pitch Cafe is a place where startup talent meets coffee. Vida Patil, your host is the head brewer who will brew some great coffee as we churn out the gourmet secrets and interesting insights on success hacks for individuals, startups, and ventures. The guests are coffee beans and get roasted, toasted or boosted in a fun way!
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Pitch Cafe is a place where startup talent meets coffee. Vida Patil, your host is the head brewer who will brew some great coffee as we churn out the gourmet secrets and interesting insights on success hacks for individuals, startups, and ventures. The guests are coffee beans and get roasted,...
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