In this podcast episode, the hosts Suman Ghose & Atul S Nath chat with Neeraja Ganesh and Anurag Vaish, who have both made successful transitions to their second innings. Neeraja and Anurag talk about their experiences of taking the plunge and starting their own ventures. Neeraja shares how she had the confidence to leave her corporate job and start the JobsForHer Foundation because she knew there was enough work to do and she wouldn't be bored. Anurag, on the other hand, didn't have a plan to get out of his job but when he saw an opportunity in behavioral science, he took the leap and started Final Mile. Both of them emphasize the importance of unlearning, relearning, and taking action. Neeraja Ganesh discusses her passion for diversity and inclusion and her purpose of helping women succeed. Anurag emphasizes the importance of caring for people's happiness and success and the need to make a positive mindset shift. The guests also discuss the value of valuing oneself, networking, and taking action on one's passions. They advise not to do things differently just for the sake of it and to fully commit to what you want to do.

Hosts, Atul S Nath + Suman Ghose, in conversation with 3 guests - Aparna Choudharie, Ashish Athawle and Uday Kiran. The guests share their personal stories of upbringing, education, and career journeys. Aparna talks about her corporate career and her passion for pottery, while Ashish shares his journey in brand marketing and retail. Uday discusses his transition from a corporate career to becoming a leadership coach and storyteller. Each guest had their own unique path and took time to identify their passion and create a sustainable business model around it. The principal themes of the conversation are the triggers for leaving the corporate world, the emotions and challenges faced during the transition, and the importance of financial preparation. 00:00 Start 03:25 (Very) Personal Introduction – Uday Kiran 09:40 (Very) Personal Introduction – Aparna Choudharie 15:45 (Very) Personal Introduction – Ashish Athawle 36:00 When & How they took the plunge 55:05 Hot & Cold State / Financial Preparation 1:18:46 If you did it again, what would you do differently & what would you do the same? 1:31:23 Words of Advice 1:37:42 Thanks

Sachindra Rudra & Sameer Nair join the hosts Suman Ghose + Atul S Nath for a candid conversation about their work lives and transitioning into a 2nd Innings of life.

Sachin focuses on helping businesses, especially startups in consumer facing industries and tech-enabled solutions, and especially those that have major social impact. Prior to that he has worked across FMCG, Consulting, Pharma, Private Equity and Venture Capital across multiple geographies at Unilever, McKinsey and many other illustrious companies.

Sameer Nair graduated from IIM Bangalore in 1996. Early on, he worked in the Financial Sector and thereafter in Investment Banking and Transaction Advisory. In 2008, he founded Gram Oorja which provides sustainable energy solutions in remote regions of India. It has done impressive work across thousands of villages more than 700 community level projects.

00:00 Start 03:40 (Very) Personal Introduction - Sameer Nair 08:40 (Very) Personal Introduction - Sachin Rudra 19:20 When & How they took the plunge 29:40 Hot & Cold State 45:00 Financial Preparation 1:12:00 Purpose & Passion 1:28:40 If you did it again, what would you do differently & what would you do the same 1:34:34 Words of Advice 1:38:07 Thanks