We Make Heroes

India is going through one of its biggest digital transformations.But with that comes a critical question:Who is responsible for your data?In this episode of We Make Heroes, Awadhesh Mishra breaks down the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act in the simplest way possible.He explains:What DPDP really means for individuals and businessesWhy data is no longer just an asset - it’s a responsibilityThe biggest mistakes companies are making todayHow cybersecurity is evolving in IndiaWhat every business owner must prepare forThis is not just a law.This is a shift in how India thinks about data, privacy, and trust.----✔️ Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move ✔️ Episode 11: India’s New Data Law Will Change Everything ✔️ Guest: Awadhesh Mishra | Cyber Risk & Compliance Expert ✔️ Host: Rohan Patil | Host & Founder-------------------------------📩 Subscribe for more: ‪@thewmhstudios‬ 📱 Visit for more exclusive content: https://www.wmhoriginal.com-------------------------------

Money is something we all deal with yet most of us feel confused, intimidated, or unsure. Especially women.In this episode of We Make Heroes, Ms. Usha Mallya breaks down one powerful truth:No one is “bad” with moneyWe are just never taught how to startThrough years of experience in finance and coaching, she explains:Why money feels emotional, not logicalThe cultural conditioning around women and financial decisionsThe biggest myths about investingHow small steps can create long-term confidenceAnd most importantly:Why money is not just about numbers - it’s about freedomThis conversation simplifies finance in a way everyone can understand.----✔️ Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move ✔️ Episode 10: Women & Money: The Truth No One Talks About ✔️ Guest: Usha Mallya | Founder, Polestar Investments ✔️ Host: Rohan Patil | Host & Founder-------------------------------📩 Subscribe for more: @thewmhstudios 📱 Visit for more exclusive content: https://www.wmhoriginal.com-------------------------------

Digital transformation is often misunderstood as a technology problem.But is it really?In this episode of We Make Heroes, Prof. M D Agrawal shares insights from decades of experience on:✔️ Why technology-first approaches fail✔️ The real drivers of transformation✔️ Lessons from UPI, Aadhaar, and enterprise systems✔️ The role of leadership, strategy, and alignmentA must-watch for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating the digital world.----✔️ Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move ✔️ Episode 09: The Biggest Myth About Digital Transformation ✔️ Guest: Prof. M D Agrawal | Visiting Professor - SJMSOM, IITB ✔️ Host: Rohan Patil | Host & Founder📱 Visit for more exclusive content: https://www.wmhoriginal.com

In this Episode 8 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Dr. Hemant Adarkar, Technology Advisor, Public Interest Director and Tech Policy Researcher. ----- We use the cloud every day - banking, apps, AI, communication. But what if the cloud isn’t as “virtual” as we think? In this episode of We Make Heroes with Dr. Hemant Adarkar, he explains how the cloud is actually physical infrastructure and how it can be affected by ✔️ War, ✔️ Power outages, ✔️ Global risks. From data centres to electricity to digital systems - this episode explores the hidden backbone of our digital life. ✔️ If you use the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁, this episode 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. ----- Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move Episode 08: What If War Hits Your Cloud Guest: Dr. Hemant Adarkar | Technology Advisor Host: Rohan Patil | Host & Founder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📩 Subscribe for more: ‪@thewmhstudios‬ 📱 Visit for more exclusive content: https://www.wmhoriginal.com

In this episode of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Rajesh Bhanushali, Director at Teamglobal Logistics.Most people don’t think about logistics. Until something breaks. But behind every product, every delivery, every essential service — there is an invisible system quietly running the world.In this episode, we uncover:Why logistics is the backbone of the global economyWhat really happens behind the scenes of international tradeHow geopolitics, wars, and disruptions impact supply chainsWhether India is ready to become a global logistics hubAnd what it takes to lead in an industry built on uncertaintyFrom global trade routes to personal discipline through Ironman races — this conversation connects business, leadership, and mindset.Because the truth is simple: If logistics stops… the world stops. Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 07: Wars, Fuel, Food: The System Holding It All TogetherGuest: Rajesh Bhanushali | Director & Industry LeaderHost: Rohan Patil

In this episode of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Jayant Juwatkar, Vice President – Information Security at a leading bank, who also serves as Head of Third-Party Risk Assessment and a Techno-Legal Certified Data Protection Officer.As banks become deeply digital and increasingly interconnected with vendors, partners, and platforms, cybersecurity today is no longer just about firewalls – it’s about risk governance, data privacy, and resilience.In this conversation, we explore:How banks manage cyber risk beyond traditional security controlsThe growing importance of third-party and supply chain riskWhat data protection really means under India’s evolving privacy landscapeWhy awareness and governance matter as much as technologyHow organisations are shifting from cyber prevention to cyber resilienceThis episode offers a rare inside view of how trust is designed, governed, and protected inside one of the most regulated sectors in the country.Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 06: The Risk Guardian: What Banks Fear More Than HackersGuest: Jayant Juwatkar | VP – Information SecurityHost: Rohan Patil

In Episode 5 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Jimit Shah, a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer from a leading Housing Finance organization.As businesses grow increasingly interconnected, cybersecurity is no longer limited to internal systems. Vendors, partners, service providers, and third parties have become part of a complex digital supply chain and one weak link can expose the entire ecosystem.In this episode, we explore:What supply chain cyber risk really meansWhy third-party vulnerabilities are harder to detect and controlHow financial institutions assess, score, and mitigate vendor risksThe balance between business speed and security controlsWhy resilience matters more than prevention aloneThis conversation reveals why modern cybersecurity leaders must think beyond firewalls and focus on trust across the entire chain. Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 05: The Weakest Link: Inside the Supply Chain Cyber BattleGuest: Jimit Shah | CISO & Supply Chain Cyber LeaderHost: Rohan Patil

In Episode 4 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Kulin Dave, a lawyer by profession and the Head of Legal & Data Protection Officer at a leading fintech firm.As India accelerates toward a digital-first financial ecosystem, questions of privacy, consent, compliance, and accountability become mission-critical.Who protects your personal data when money moves in milliseconds?And how does law keep pace with innovation?In this episode, we explore:The real role of a DPO in fintechHow the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is reshaping financial servicesWhat “consent” really means in digital productsThe hidden risks in third-party data sharingWhy trust is the most valuable currency in fintechThis conversation goes beyond legal theory to reveal how law, technology, and ethics work together to safeguard millions of users every day.Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 04: The Fintech Custodian: Who Protects Your Data When Money Goes DigitalGuest: Kulin Dave | Head of Legal & Data Protection Officer | FinTech LeaderHost: Rohan Patil

In Episode 3 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Shankar Jadhav, a seasoned CIO, Director, and former Managing Director of the investment arm of a leading stock exchange. Having worked across capital markets, technology, infrastructure, and startup funding, Shankar has seen startups from a perspective few founders ever experience - from the boardroom, the balance sheet, and the long road to scale.In this candid conversation, we unpack:Why many startups fail despite strong ideasThe most common mistakes founders make earlyThe difference between chasing valuation and building valueWhat investors and boards actually look forWhy governance, discipline, and execution matter more than hypeThis episode strips away startup glamour to reveal the real journey - one built on clarity, resilience, and long-term thinking. If you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or leader - this is a conversation you shouldn’t miss. Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 03: Reality of Startups: What Founders Learn Too LateGuest: Shankar Jadhav | CIO, Director & Ex-MD (Investment arm of a leading stock exchange)Host: Rohan Patil

In Episode 2 of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Advocate Arunima Jha, a legal expert working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, law, and ethics.As AI systems increasingly influence decisions from hiring and lending to surveillance and justice - critical questions arise:Who is accountable when algorithms fail?How do we protect rights, privacy, and fairness in an automated world?And can law truly keep pace with rapidly evolving technology?In this episode, Arunima breaks down complex issues in simple terms, covering:AI and legal ethics: responsibility, transparency, and biasThe role of lawyers in supervising AI-generated workIndia’s regulatory readiness for AI governanceRisks to privacy, confidentiality, and professional accountabilityHow AI could both expand and restrict access to justiceThis is not just a conversation about technology - it’s a conversation about values, responsibility, and the future of justice.Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 02: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) replace LawyersGuest: Arunima Jha, AdvocateHost: Rohan Patil

In the first episode of We Make Heroes – Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India Move, we sit down with Mr. Deval Mazmudar, one of India’s most respected and decorated cybersecurity leaders.From implementing RBI’s landmark cybersecurity frameworks and global standards like ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS, to building security-aware cultures across highly regulated financial institutions – Mr. Deval has spent decades protecting India’s digital banking backbone.In this conversation, we go beyond buzzwords and firewalls to explore:How India’s banking cybersecurity ecosystem evolvedWhat it truly takes to secure billions of transactions every dayWhy culture and awareness matter more than toolsHow leadership works in an invisible, high-stakes battlefieldWhat young professionals can learn from a lifetime of cyber resilienceThis episode is not just about technology – it’s about trust, discipline, and the unseen heroes who make India’s digital economy possible.Series: Unfiltered Talks with the People Who Make India MoveEpisode 01: Are Indian Banks safe from AI, Deepfakes & CyberattacksGuest: Deval Mazmudar, Cybersecurity Practitioner & Advisor Host: Rohan Patil