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When one talks about pursuing MBA, which top-notch MBA colleges come to our mind except the IIMs? XLRI Jamshedpur has to be on the list. XLRI Jamshedpur is one of the most sought after B Schools of our country and definitely a dream institution of many. Continuing our stellar series Life at B Schools, in talks with our guest speaker Mr. Atul Sharma, we will get to know about his personal experiences in one of the best management institutions of our country. He throws light on various insightful topics including how XLRI Jamshedpur transformed his demeanor and honed his skills. Tune in to know more!

As they say, "the reputation of an institution is made by its people", With its top notch faculty, diverse peer group, the strong alumni community along with its world class infrastructure, ISB Hyderabad continues to be a dream destination for several MBA aspirants.  In this episode of Life at ISB, you will get a peek into the lives of students at ISB through the words of Mr. Sahil Sapru , who is an alumn of ISB and is currently working as a senior associate at Boston Consulting Group. The conversation dives deeper into the world of ISB Hyderabad, such as tips on how to crack the entrances, personal interviews of top b schools, competitive edge of ISB, unknown facts, co-curriculars and challenges at ISB along with insights for preparing to get into McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company after top B-schools. 

One common ground that unites almost all MBA students in India is getting into a prestigious institution for management, IIM Ahmedabad generally being on top of their list. In this podcast episode, we dive deeper into the world of IIM Ahmedabad, answering questions like what life is like there, what constitutes CAT preparation for IIMs, what are the learning and experiences one gets to have there and much much more. To give our listeners first hand experience of living at IIM Ahmedabad, we interviewed Ms. Bani Singh, who is currently working as a consultant at Bain & Co. An alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, she gave us valuable insights into what life was like and what were her learnings throughout her time through IIM Ahmedabad. Tune in to know more!

As the COVID-19 pandemic created incessant uncertainty in almost every field, fintech is under stress on a number of fronts. But, as the broader economy shifts from “respond” to “recover”, new opportunities have been  created. A key question is how they may leverage their unique assets and skills to seize new opportunities in the future. Fintech has a unique capability to extend financial inclusion, improve the daily lives of people and spur growth. To get insights from best minds in business, we interviewed Mr. Sanjay Chandra  who is presently working as Business Intelligence Analyst at Hitachi ABB Power Grids, and talked about various latest trends in fintech during the pandemic. So channel your fintech enthusiasm and tune in to learn more!

Development consulting involves advising and supporting governments, international agencies, and corporations on projects in the field of international development. Consultants here strive to build an inclusive and sustainable society where people grow, flourish, and reach their potential regardless of background, status, or wealth. This field is budding staggeringly and that's exactly why you need to learn more about it through our illuminating podcast where we interviewed Ms. Kinshu Sultania, a senior consultant at Dalberg, to understand the intricacies of this sector and all that goes behind leaving an impact. Tune in to know more!

As precisely said by Drew Houston "Don’t worry about failure; you only have to be right once.” As we all know, the startup ecosystem has had an unprecedented boom over the past few years, even amidst the pandemic, and subsequently there has been an upsurge in the number of people fantasizing over it. With this, we’ve seen a swelling number of queries pertaining to it as well. So, we interviewed Mr. Dhruv Khurana, an entrepreneur, who debunked the myths and abated the apprehensions associated with the coveted ‘Startup Culture’ and who also gave us valuable insights on what it takes to sail through in this industry!

What does it take to work in some of the most coveted consulting roles in India and the world today? How does a successful consultant think? What makes a great consulting career? If you're hoping to become a consultant in the future, you probably have your head wrapped around these questions. In our fourth episode, Ms. Gunveen Ghumman, an ambitious and dedicated consultant, gives a peek into the highly desirable consultant lifestyle and mindset. Tune in to find out!

This episode aims to give an insight into the world of finance, so those who are considering a career in Investment Banking can truly know what to expect. For anyone seeking work/career ideas and advice, especially to or from the world of Investment Banking, it's a go-to episode. We interviewed Mr. Varun, who at present works with HSBC in the capacity of a Project Manager, and talked about suitable entry paths into this field and all things related. Tune in to learn more!

As rightly said by Walter Landor "Products are made in the factory but brands are created in the mind". In our second episode, Ms. Saumya Chugh,  an agile and creative brand manager will deconstruct the hidden insights of brand management that only those who are building breakthrough ventures can reveal.

What is data science? And, more importantly, what is the job outlook for data scientists? Come join us on our first episode where Mr. Mayank Agrawal will put his experience under a microscope and enrich us with his knowledge about data science and all that goes with it. He is an engineering analytics driven data scientist who provides career coaching and guidance to learners of all age groups. He is currently working as an Analytics Consultant at Quantzig. Mr. Mayank's very excited about the work he’s doing and cannot wait to share it with you all. We enjoyed our time with him and hope you do too!