At The BRIM

Inside Zoho ‘s Culture with Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy | Startups, Burnout & Leadership

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/fan_mail/new] What if Zoho is not a company, but a way of thinking? I began this conversation thinking I was going to understand Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy. But somewhere along the way, I realised I could not separate Kuppu from Zoho. They had almost become one language. A senior evangelist. The founder of Zoho for Startups. A former Global Head of Zoho Startups. And yet, what came through was a way of thinking. Maybe that is what Zoho does so beautifully. It allows people to be themselves because the company itself is not trying to imitate anyone. It banks on originality, and more importantly, it knows how to harness it. This conversation was about Zoho, yes. But it was also about work, identity, burnout, communication, Indian wisdom, and the discipline it takes to build something that still has a soul. There was depth. There was honesty. There was philosophy. And yes, there was enough Zoho in it to make me seriously consider sending them my CV. Here's the full conversation for you. Thank you ! I hope today’s episode brought you closer to seeing yourself and the world around you with a little more clarity, love, and empathy. If something spoke to you today, —share it with someone who might need that same insight. And remember, the journey of self-acceptance and mindful thinking continues. Let’s keep the conversation going—find me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or YouTube, and let me know what’s on your mind. Until next time, stay kind to yourself and keep growing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/support]

The Challenges and Future of Law | An Interview with Goda Raghavan

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/fan_mail/new] If you are building a business, law cannot be an afterthought anymore. In this conversation, Goda and I speak about how the role of law is changing for startups and businesses today. From being seen as a firefighting function, lawyers are now becoming strategic partners in growth, structure, scale, and risk. We spoke about what founders need to understand early, how AI is changing and raising the game for lawyers, what a reverse flip could mean for your company, what investors are really looking for in businesses, and why term sheets, co-founder exits, and legal clarity matter far more than most people realise. This is a conversation for startup founders, business owners, investors, and anyone building something with long-term intent. Because in business, growth is important. But growing with the right structure is what protects it. Thank you ! I hope today’s episode brought you closer to seeing yourself and the world around you with a little more clarity, love, and empathy. If something spoke to you today, —share it with someone who might need that same insight. And remember, the journey of self-acceptance and mindful thinking continues. Let’s keep the conversation going—find me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or YouTube, and let me know what’s on your mind. Until next time, stay kind to yourself and keep growing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/support]

Building a Sustainable Kitchenware Empire : The Indus Valley Story | Madhumitha Uday Kumar

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/fan_mail/new] IF SUCCESS HAD TO BE A CHAPTER IN A BOOK, THIS WOULD BE ONE TO STUDY. I MET MADHU A FEW MONTHS BACK, AND I WAS QUITE FLOORED BY THE WAY SHE SPOKE ABOUT HER WORK. THE CLARITY. THE RESOLVE. THE WAY SHE PUTS BUSINESS FIRST, WHILE CLEARLY DEFINING HOW THINGS WORK. SHE OPERATES FROM WHAT SHE SEES - THE NUMBERS, THE DATA, THE REALITY IN FRONT OF HER. NOT A WHIM. NOT JUST INTUITION. REAL UNDERSTANDING. HONESTLY, I HAVE ONLY SEEN A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE LIKE THIS. SO GLAD WE HAD MADHU ON AT THE BRIM. WE SPOKE ABOUT INVESTORS, EMPLOYEES, THE NEXT GENERATION ENTERING THE WORKFORCE, MANUFACTURING, AND DISCUSSED IF COMPANIES ARE LOOKING AT HIRING THROUGH A LARGER LENS FROM A NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVE. THE EPISODE WITH MADHUMITA UDAY KUMAR IS NOW LIVE. Thank you ! I hope today’s episode brought you closer to seeing yourself and the world around you with a little more clarity, love, and empathy. If something spoke to you today, —share it with someone who might need that same insight. And remember, the journey of self-acceptance and mindful thinking continues. Let’s keep the conversation going—find me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or YouTube, and let me know what’s on your mind. Until next time, stay kind to yourself and keep growing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/support]

Breaking the Political Mold: Gen Z, Social Media, and the Future of Voting | Alden P Nelson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/fan_mail/new] If you ask me, "Why should I watch this podcast?" then I would say... - He is the Voice of Law - he uses his legal expertise to simplify complex policies for the common man. - He is one of the biggest Political Influencers, bridging the gap between old-school ideologies and the new-age voter. - He is a Real-World impact creator, proving that you don’t need a seat in the assembly to create change. Nelson isn't here to tell you who to vote for; he’s here to teach you how to think, how to question, and how to demand accountability. 🔗 Watch the full, unfiltered conversation with Alden P. Nelson at the link - https://youtu.be/uKCTVZ0ZjZw?si=QF3tpzCO7JZSSlXy Thank you ! I hope today’s episode brought you closer to seeing yourself and the world around you with a little more clarity, love, and empathy. If something spoke to you today, —share it with someone who might need that same insight. And remember, the journey of self-acceptance and mindful thinking continues. Let’s keep the conversation going—find me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or YouTube, and let me know what’s on your mind. Until next time, stay kind to yourself and keep growing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/support]

The Digital Backbone of India | A Conversation with Dr. Panneerselvam from MeitY

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/fan_mail/new] How do you reconcile the risk-averse nature of bureaucracy with the "fail fast" spirit of a startup? I sat down with Dr. Paneerselvam, CEO of MeitY Startup Hub, to pull back the curtain on India’s digital backbone. From managing Aadhaar and DigiLocker to scaling the next generation of entrepreneurs, we dive deep into what it takes to build a global innovation powerhouse from within the government. Inside the conversation: • The 2047 Vision: Shifting from "self-consumption" to global market dominance. • The Paradox: How a government entity adopts a startup mindset without losing stability. • The Equalizers: Why incubators are the secret to democratizing entrepreneurship in India. Building the future isn't just about code; it’s about the infrastructure that supports it. 🇮🇳 Thank you ! I hope today’s episode brought you closer to seeing yourself and the world around you with a little more clarity, love, and empathy. If something spoke to you today, —share it with someone who might need that same insight. And remember, the journey of self-acceptance and mindful thinking continues. Let’s keep the conversation going—find me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or YouTube, and let me know what’s on your mind. Until next time, stay kind to yourself and keep growing Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2295050/support]