Early lessons from the Global Fund during the malaria treatment transition

Why transformative solutions must be accessible to matter

Parul Punjabi Jagdish is the Global Head of Impact for AIME, leading Indigenous-led systems change and mentoring initiatives across 52+ countries to amplify community-centered impact.
He is a Salzburg Global Fellow, board director, former CEO, and strategist with experience spanning corporate consulting, social ventures, filmmaking, and global partnerships.

Kelli Richards is a visionary strategic advisor, thought leader, and super-connector with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, music, media, and entertainment.
She pioneered early digital media and music initiatives at Apple, later founding The All Access Group to advise founders, innovators, and high-impact leaders on growth strategy, partnerships, and transformative opportunities.

Reflects on overcoming childhood bullying through discipline and judo
Shares unexpected career pivots—from aspiring comedian to corporate executive

Atul talks about his transition from investment banking to food entrepreneurship—driven by passion and his discovery of freeze-drying technology.

Léonie is the founder of Kinetik, a venture dedicated to deep-tech solutions that unlock human knowledge within the bioeconomy, a $4-$7T market.

Importance of work-life balance and efficient team management
Insight into user experience and company culture

Nathan is the co-founder of Chefs for Seniors.
He’s been recognized as one of entrepreneurs at Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchises to Start Under $50K.

• The real purpose of advisory boards
• How CEOs can determine if they need one

An unexpected journey from engineer to consultant
Early interest in understanding the bigger picture and cross-functional issues

Learning through failure and navigating crises, including launching a stock market and managing a bank run
Emphasizing “inner work” over external achievements

Bronwyn defines futurism as analyzing the consequences of today’s decisions on tomorrow’s outcomes.
She explains that futurists are less about predicting fixed futures and more about exploring possibilities, perspectives, and long-term implications.

Transitioning from pharmacy (a path influenced by family) to pursuing his true passions
The spiritual catalyst that led him to leave pharmacy after 12 years

Dario is an immigrant and a refugee poet from the Balkans.
He’s an author of a book titled PTSD Martini.

Background in edtech and preschool leadership
Vision for creating emotionally nurturing learning environments

Mitch Russo, Author, 'Licensing for Leverage'; Author, Founder, Strategist Mitch is an author, a founder and a strategist, He's an author of a book titled Licensing for Leverage. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/114551475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F416829309-44100-2-b6122a093517b.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, entrepreneur and author Mitch Russo reveals how businesses [...]

Serving as General Secretary at Sydenham College
Standing up for principles to prevent a strike that could have disrupted Mumbai’s medical system

Growing up in Mumbai, a major financial hub
Influenced by her elder brother and cousins in the profession

Vineet is a co-founder and CEO of FastTrackr AI, which is an AI led platform purpose built for the US wealth management industry.

Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO, BSE Sundararaman is the MD & CEO of BSE. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/113561657/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-6%2F415562255-44100-2-a1b11760b2b02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview In this episode of The Brand Called You, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of BSE, reflects on four decades in capital markets, contrasting global banks with domestic institutions, decoding BSE’s [...]

Professor Sato is the professor of the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan.
He is an expert in Japanese foreign and security policy, maritime affairs, U.S. foreign policy and strategy, and international political economy.

Glen is the professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway.

Raphael is a professor of political science.
He’s co-founder of The Second Generation to the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance. He’s also the founder and director of the Center of Democratic Studies at the University of Haifa.

The cultural diversity of the Balkans
The coexistence of communist and religious influences in his home

William is a leadership expert, a speaker and a mentor dedicated to helping executives, managers and aspiring leaders develop the skills to lead confidently and positively.
He’s an author of two books titled How to Lead Without Just Managing and Building Genuine Relationships.

Diagnosed with a terminal heart condition from ages 4 to 14

Learned gratitude, presence, and resilience through adversity

Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing.
He’s the founding president of the British Academy of Management, the president of the Institute of welfare, advisor to the World Health Organization ILO and EU in the field of occupational health and well being.

Early frustration with inefficient, generic training programs

Realization that training alone doesn’t improve performance

Vijay reflects on starting Biryani Box and navigating regulatory shocks such as GST and demonetization.

Kabir is the vice chairman of the Al Shirawi group.
He’s the CEO of Aswan International Engineering & Modern Plastic Industry.

Mahavir is the former Chair of TiE Global and the Convener of the 10th TiE Global Summit (TGS).
He is the Chairman of the Rajasthan Angel Innovators Network, focused on nurturing early-stage startups.

Deepak is the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orient Cement Ltd.
He’s also the former VC and MD of Orient Electric Ltd.

Upasna Dash, CEO & Founder of Jajabor Brand Consultancy Started her career at 18 without formal PR training Inspired by her grandfather and the timeless power of storytelling Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/115568320/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F418186476-44100-2-eedfcf5c7633d.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Welcome to this week’s blog summary of The Brand Called You, featuring Upasna Dash, the dynamic [...]

Natural aptitude for influence and observation
Training-driven awareness and survival instincts

Career pivots as changing audiences, not changing professions
Academia, theatre, and executive consulting: one craft, different stages

The shift wasn’t dramatic or pre-planned—it began by supporting her husband’s business.
During a nine-month career break, she revitalised one venture, which later became e!studios.

Barnet is an award winning filmmaker and an author.
His latest book is titled How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World.

Peter is the co-founder and president of First Star.
He’s the CEO of PhilmCo Media LLC.

Early love for dance, starting with ballet at age five
Discovered dance movement therapy as a scientific discipline

William is the author of a book titled ARROW – The Power and Poison of Story.
He is a Peruvian American author, a filmmaker and a Zen practitioner.

Observations from working in high-pressure insurance call centers
Realization that delivery style, not just messaging, determined outcomes

• Growing up in a family of doctors
• Discovering a passion for psychiatry unexpectedly

Ruchika Rajbans, Founder & CEO, Arechar Group; Creator of Vitagoli Ruchika is the founder and CEO of the Arechar Group. She is the creator of the Vitagoli. Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/114551814/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F416829694-44100-2-ba32e8e20ca42.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview This episode explores the inspiring journey of Ruchika Rajbans, founder and CEO of Arechar Group and creator [...]

Inspired by physician parents and his father’s severe PTSD from World War II
Personal tragedy: his mother’s suicide due to secondary PTSD

Ken is an experienced venture builder, investor, and advisor with over 25 years creating more than $1B in enterprise value across finance, technology, and emerging markets.
He is a leader in Web3, generative AI, and digital asset innovation, serving as Cofounder and Managing Partner of a venture studio focused on next-generation infrastructure.

The challenges and opportunities within blockchain and DeFi, particularly in enabling global access to financial tools
The critical gap he identified in crypto accounting and compliance, and how CodexDF aims to address it

Tushar is the founder and CEO of Kansaltancy ventures.
He’s a venture adviser with many VC funds and contributes to a portfolio of over 400 companies in more than 60 countries.

Growing up in Quebec during the referenda and witnessing the impact of economic hardship on society.
Lessons from his parents’ wartime experiences in Korea, teaching gratitude, service, and resilience.

Overcoming personal losses in youth
Taking an unconventional career path

Alex is the founder of Prevail Consultants, offering strategic guidance as a trusted advisor and fractional executive for companies and entrepreneurial owners alike.

Tiffany is a fund owner, a podcaster and a super connector.

Ashutosh Garg welcomes Allen Lomax, highlighting his diverse experience and accomplishments.

Siva’s story: From engineering in Coimbatore to discovering the power of outsourcing while in the US
How a firsthand experience outsourcing his own tasks led to starting his company

Garrett is the Chief Revenue Officer of Givington’s.
He has over 10 years of experience in the publishing and E-commerce industries.

Achilleas is a business developer and a portfolio manager of Coffee Island, which is a coffee outlet chain with 483 outlets in Greece, Cyprus, the UK, UAE, Canada, Switzerland, Egypt, and Romania.

William is the president and co-founder at DataAutomation.
He’s the founder of Entrepreneur’s Apprentice, and he’s the head of partnerships and co-founder at Fractionals United.

Ajai is the Ex-Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel India and Southeast Asia.
He has been the longest serving member of the Airtel management board, and he has served as the chairman of the cellular operators Association India during 2020 to 2022.

Entered digital advertising at the rise of the Internet era
Early experiences in Silicon Valley and meetings with Steve Jobs

Fell into project management by chance; mentor revealed the career path.
Importance of mentorship and embracing new opportunities.

Transitioned from hospitality to business management studies.
First sales job came through helping a Doctor of Education set up a company.

Explanation of her American (Joanie), Hebrew (Yafa), and Ethiopian (Sahainish: “sunshine or light”) names
How each name represents different aspects of her identity and spiritual mission

Kevin is an author of a book titled A Charge to Keep.
He’s a pastor at the Israel A.M.E. Church, Albany, NY.

Swami Mukundananda is a world-renowned teacher of Spirituality, Yoga, and Meditation. He completed his education in engineering and management from two world-renowned institutes: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
He is the founder of the yogic system called JKYog also known as Yoga for the Body, Mind, and Soul.

Sai is an author and an academic.
She’s the author of five best selling novels based on ancient Indian women protagonists.

The power of kairos moments—life-changing, trajectory-altering events
Why failing to make a second Olympic team—not winning a medal—changed everything

Born to Sri Lankan-Finnish parents, Aslak began martial arts at an early age.
Transition from athlete to CEO after injury.

Doug Cornfield is an author, speaker, and former college athlete.
He is the director of the Disability, Dream, and Do (D3Day) sports camps, created with Dave Clark.

Started at age seven through her school’s mandatory sports program
With her parents’ support and inspired by her brother’s success, Neha began playing seriously.

Nina Chandé, Marketing Procurement & Commercial Strategy Consultant Nina is a marketing procurement and commercial strategy consultant. She has over 20 years in global procurement law roles, including at Unilever.  Podcast https://media.blubrry.com/tbcy/anchor.fm/s/a19b694/podcast/play/109314556/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-7%2F408795071-44100-2-bfb687aa49a3e.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFollow TBCY RSS Overview Nina Chandé shares her journey of blending marketing, procurement, and AI—transforming procurement from a [...]

Vineet is the MD of the Transport Corporation of India (TCI).
He’s a board member of several publicly listed companies and other notable institutions, including Somany Ceramics Limited, SRF Limited, as well as the Indian Institute of Health and Management Research.

Simón is the president of Henco Global.
He’s the author of a book titled ‘Fulfilled: The secrets of an entrepreneur who, in search of success, found happiness’.

Prashant is the director of business and commercial for supply chain and procurement of The Times of India group.
He has created and led several high-impact partnerships with large international suppliers, government agencies, NGOs, research Institutes, and investors.

Philip Kiracofe is a seasoned global venture builder and investor.
He is the CEO and co-founder of Startupbootcamp AfriTech.

He is a strategic global leader with over three decades of experience in leadership development and executive engagement.
He is a facilitator and curator of high-impact learning experiences for senior executives and global communities.

A turbulent childhood shaped by his mother’s struggle with alcoholism
Early exposure to suffering and insecurity

Eric Falt is the Regional Director of the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean (D2), based in Kingston, Jamaica.

Ari Smith is an accomplished technology leader and AI expert with a foundation in math and computer science from the MIT ecosystem, where he also co-founded and successfully exited a software startup acquired by a major technology company.
He has served in senior technical and strategic roles—including as a Solutions Architect at Microsoft and as CTO of an elite AI engineering firm—while developing patented technologies and advising global organizations.

Childhood challenges and personal adversity fueled his intellectual drive.
He embarked on both physical and academic quests to prove himself.

Geoff shares practical, real-world insights into how AI is reshaping work, leadership, and decision-making. He explains why most AI initiatives fail, what successful human-AI collaboration truly looks like, and how leaders can future-proof their organizations without losing sight of human strengths like judgment, discernment, and accountability.

A curiosity-driven childhood shaped by freedom, responsibility, and a love for learning
A pivotal academic shift from engineering to law to gain broader societal perspective

Growing up during Bluebird’s early years amid economic hardship
Learning the importance of respecting others from childhood experiences

Marion is a full time content creator.

Ignacio is the CEO of Edenburg Hospitality.

Ratan is the former deputy managing director of Lemon Tree Hotels.
He’s also the former president of Trident Hotels.

He is a strategic global leader with over three decades of experience in leadership development and executive engagement.
He is a facilitator and curator of high-impact learning experiences for senior executives and global communities.

Growing up in Lebanon amid instability and constant change
Learning adaptability by moving across countries and schools

Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.

India’s “Goldilocks moment”: low inflation, high growth, and controlled unemployment
Strong resilience amid global uncertainty and volatile markets