The Aura Podcast

Life coach and speaker Neethika shares her inspiring journey from Ooty to coaching, and offers practical tools for building mental clarity and resilience. A powerful listen for anyone feeling stuck or seeking purpose.

AJ Balasubramanian — serial entrepreneur, incubator manager, and mentor to countless founders — shares 40 years of entrepreneurial lessons in this rich conversation. From early hardware ventures to leading Aigilx Health, AJ explores startup leadership, resource balancing, and why financial literacy is the true startup superpower.This episode is a roadmap for early-stage founders navigating the critical first three years.Listen in for:Lessons from building multiple venturesHow to manage time, talent, and capital wiselyWhat founders misunderstand about product-market fitWhy “self-leadership” is the foundation of startup cultureThe power of knowing your story as a founderFollow for more stories on entrepreneurship, growth, and founder mindsets.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Vish Viswanathan, CEO of Anikode Management Consultants and a seasoned global business leader with over 35 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and mentorship.From boardrooms to purpose-driven ventures, Vish shares his personal mental clarity techniques, leadership insights, and the mindset shifts that have guided him through industries like Travel, IT, and Automation.In this episode, you’ll learn:What focus means at the highest level of leadershipHow to stay mentally clear in chaotic environmentsLessons from mentoring founders at Stanford SeedHow to balance intuition with data in decision-makingThe most underrated leadership trait he’s discoveredWhether you're a founder, leader, or someone seeking inner clarity in a noisy world, this conversation offers deep wisdom and practical guidance.