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Part 1 of 2: Bae HQ Year-Ender Episode Compilation
In this special year-end episode of The Bae HQ, we highlight inspiring stories and invaluable lessons from some of the most remarkable guests of the year. This first part of our compilation features insights and reflections from Avnish Goyal, Anya Roy, Raj Kaur, Benjamin Fernandes, Hardeep Rai, Lara Naqushbandi, Rahul Goyal, Sathya Smith, Iris ten Teije, Faraan Irfan, Vishal Amin, Sammi Wei, Nishul Saperia, Aaron Dardi, Rupa Ganatra Popat, Uzair Bawany, Lucy Jung, Dilesh Bhimjiani, and Amrit Dhaliwal.
Through their journeys, these entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers share pivotal moments, challenges, and achievements that shaped their careers and lives. From building disruptive businesses to navigating personal hardships, this episode offers inspiration and actionable takeaways for anyone striving to achieve their purpose.
Stay tuned for part two of this year-end special, where we’ll bring more inspiring stories and lessons from other incredible guests.
Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Avnish Goyal: Reflects on founding a leading care company and the journey of dreaming big and disrupting the care sector.
02:42 - Raj Kaur: Discusses the importance of relatable role models and how everyone has the potential to achieve greatness.
03:25 - Benjamin Fernandes: Shares the transformative advice that led to his acceptance at Stanford MBA and his entrepreneurial journey.
11:54 - Hardeep Rai: Opens up about his son Ishan’s birth, its profound impact on his life, and the societal judgments he faced.
15:42 - Lara Naqushbandi: Talks about leaving Google to pursue her passion for sustainability and starting a new venture.
17:56 - Rahul Goyal: Details his transition from finance to discovering his passion for creating and entrepreneurship.
20:25 - Sathya Smith: Discusses the founding of Piper and the challenges of building leadership solutions for startups.
22:34 - Iris ten Teije: Shares the pivot from a fintech app to a new business direction amidst market challenges.
24:49 - Anya Roy: Describes combining her passion for music and entrepreneurship to spotlight South Asian classical music.
27:40 - Vishal Amin: Emphasizes the importance of people in every business and the journey of building something meaningful.
28:47 - Sammi Wei: Reflects on evolving a business from a research focus to a community-centered approach.
31:07 - Dilesh Bhimjiani: Navigates personal loss and finds purpose in climate and biodiversity work.
32:22 - Amrit Dhaliwal: Shares his journey of transitioning from family businesses to launching an energy solutions startup.
34:44 - Nishul Saperia: Discusses redefining success after perceived failure and pivoting toward building communities.
37:59 - Aaron Dardi: Narrates the challenges of scaling a recruitment business and the lessons learned during market downturns.
40:20 - Lucy Jung: Talks about the challenges of starting a medical device company and how passion for helping others drives resilience.
42:33 - Rupa Ganatra Popat: Reflects on working in macroeconomic projects and transitioning to leadership and well-being ventures.
44:02 - Faraan Irfan: Shares the early days of building a home care business and the realization of scaling through franchising.
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