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In this episode featured not-expert is Farah Fallah Toosi. Today's discussion is a bit of a crossover episode between the podcast and my youtube series build your own app, where we showcase the cutting edge of AI tools in an attempt to make these technologies accessible for the masses. Today we go over the many different ways one can build a fully customizable personal portfolio site to showcase their skills and get noticed by recruiters. This includes a complete start-to-end demo on how to use lovable to build and host your site for free. We also go over Webflow, some back-end tools, and end with a thorough comparitive analysis of the most prominent AI tools that exist today, as of mid-May 2025. All my socials: readysetdopodcast.com Farah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farahenley/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:54 Why is a portfolio site a MUST HAVE to get hired?05:42 Overview of AI tools14:48 Intro to Lovable20:25 Generating first version of portfolio site30:31 Making updates to the site and deploying!33:57 Webflow overview37:05 Comparative analysis of AI tools as of May 202543:12 Outro + subscribe for more vibe coding demos!

In this episode featured not-expert is ... it's me. In this episode, my nephew, Akshansh who has been a featured not-expert on this show in the past asks me questions about how he can walk a path similar to the one I walked when I started my Masters from the US about 5 years ago from Purdue University before moving to Chicago for work, where I've been living for the past 3 years now.All my links/socials: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background03:44 Key Components of a Strong Student Profile05:47 GRE is optional but take it anyway?06:45 Understanding GPA and Its Importance09:28 What is a safe tier 2 college GPA?11:06 Why Study Abroad? Benefits and ROI14:45 Differences in Educational Approaches17:27 Why Naman went for MS in US and not MBA/GATE20:56 Play games you're good at25:22 How eng students can figure out which course is best for them32:06 You can never run away from tech if you pick MS in USA37:11 ion is overrated, optimize for practicality39:43 Is America still the premier study abroad destination?44:06 Crafting a Standout Application49:45 Final Thoughts and Reflections

In this episode featured not-expert is Beni Wilson. Our discussion today centers around Beni's first visit to India, and we explore his experiences thru the perspective of an American traveling to India for the first time. We start with the similarities between America and India, which might surprise you actually, and then move on to covering the differences, starting with the smaller ones all the way to the largest. Some of the topics we cover, esp around religion can be slightly uncomfortable for certain people, so viewer discretion is advised. the Ready Set Do podcast across various social media:campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00:00 Background + Introduction00:03:16 Similarity 1 - Airports00:05:09 similarity 2 - withheld lol00:06:59 similarity 3 - church00:10:39 differences overview00:13:09 languages of india00:15:54 street and home-cooked foods of india00:21:31 people of india are friendlier than americans?00:23:52 shoutout to raghav, girl on a plane and wedding parade00:25:49 being asked for selfies and aggressive sales-y Kolkata people00:29:00 on safety and being alone in a deserted Howrah back alley00:32:19 on touristy sites and tourism experience in Kolkata and Udaipur00:38:19 heidi00:39:26 pollution00:43:17 why is there littering?00:45:34 gratefulness for what america has00:49:10 cheap manual labor & life in general00:51:14 religiosity, spirituality & hinduism aesthetics00:59:03 the ideal trip length to india01:00:51 critical things every american visiting india must know01:05:02 special mention - food

In this episode, featured not-expert is Suchit Sikaria. Suchit is the founder of Crucible Institute, a business school that is seeking to completely revamp higher business education in India - by optimizing for practical skills needed for digital first businesses (which the world (including india of course) is currently seeing a boom of) instead of outdated theory taught by industry professionals and with a fee structure that's super unique. /connect with me: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:06 The State of MBA Education in India03:31 Identifying Core Issues in MBA Programs07:53 The Disconnect Between Education and Industry Needs11:10 Curriculum Relevance and Evolution13:16 The Role of Faculty in MBA Education16:12 The ission Process and Its Implications20:12 Case-Based Learning Is Broken Too22:07 Teaching Methodologies and Practical Applications25:29 Industry Collaboration and Student Outcomes26:41 The Crucible Model: A New Approach to Education28:59 What Makes Crucible Different31:36 Optimizing Curriculum for Digital-First Businesses33:06 Innovative Course Offerings for Job Readiness34:50 Course Duration37:26 Solution to “Who Is Going to Teach?”40:40 Content Is King—even While Deg a B-School41:29 Learning Design and Course Structure43:14 Tuition Fee Depends on Your Salary49:17 Challenges and Pitfalls of the Fee Model53:35 Core Values and Brand Purpose

n this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 2 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of this discussion is how professionals in any industry can and should be leveraging LinkedIn to grow their careers and networks, pivot to better toles, and build their personal brands. All my socials: campsite.bio/readysetdo the podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdoTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:47 Why must linkedin suck so much03:30 benefits of posting on linkedin?07:16 How and WHAT to post on linkedin10:19 how to battle the cringe12:59 standing out is actually easy15:03 Leveraging AI on linkedin and elsewhere

in this episode, featured not-expert is Shifra Isaacs. Shifra is a Developer Relations Advocate at Ascend.io and this is part 1 of my 2-part conversation with her. the topic of our discussion is how to switch to a career in tech - esp if you come from a non technical background - like Shifra, who had a background in music before becoming a data scientist and finally pivoting to the DevRel role.All my links: campsite.bio/readysetdo the Ready Set Do podcast: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps:00:00 Intro + background01:45 Teaching about tech despite not coming "from" tech04:02 From Music to Data: A Career Transition06:41 Do what you like... not what you love08:49 "Finding" data science10:23 Dipping toes into the world of tech13:18 Breaking into Tech: Advice for Career Switchers16:31 Understanding the Field: Skills and Tools19:19 Finding Your Niche: Industry Insights22:32 Current Role: Developer Relations Advocate25:20 Technical Documentation and Community Building26:28 The Role of Mentorship in Learning29:16 Crafting Educational Content

In this episode featured not-expert is Matt Williams. Matt is the Founder of the Approachable app, which helps people find friends to explore their city or go to events with - in a day and age where adults are lonelier than ever in AmericaPlease the podcast by subscribing on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/any of your favorite podcast apps All my links: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps:00:00 Intro + background02:34  Why did Matt build Approachable05:18  On pivoting away from the original AR platform idea08:24  If decent alternatives exist, should founders not build?11:07  Build process for the app14:09  “Do not hire US Engineers to build your apps”18:10  When do you know app is good enough to ship?19:59  What was the near‑term plan POST launch?22:36  Pitch decks and pitching for investment24:21  Revenue & making $18 K on launch party26:53  Individual people posting events is not the focus anymore29:14  Learnings about human psychology from behavior data31:07  Security concerns arising from people meeting in‑person33:17  Conducting regular interviews34:30  Differences in how both sexes behave on the app36:39  Leveraging Apple iOS Store data to drive UI/UX decisions41:27  Finding a unique niche amongst other in‑person social apps44:07  Outro + gratitude ​

In this episode featured not-expert is Sam LaFell. Sam is a Solutions Architect at Snowflake and has extensive past experience as a data engineer, which is the subject of our conversation today. All the links to me: campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo Resources: Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlafell/ Timestamps:00:00 - Background + Introduction01:39 - Sam's hot take on Data Engineering 03:26 - Delineating the three data fields - science, analytics + engineering 06:48 - The Lifecycle of Data Pipelines 08:12 - Why are data pipelines not a one-and-done? 11:36 - Switching into a tech career from comms background 16:21 - Getting A Masters in Analytics 17:15 - Switching to Data Engineering position 19:21 - Teaching oneself Python without any background 21:13 - WHY Data Engineering? 24:26 - Skills, resources and tools required for switching to data engineering 26:03 - Example of a GOOD data engineering project 28:36 - BUILD THIS PROJECT TO GET HIRED! 33:36 - Must-know TOOLS for data engineering and for your resume 35:13 - The Role of a Solutions Architect 38:52 - Story-telling is a key skill for solution architects 40:31 - AI's Impact on Data Engineering 43:21 - Outro + Gratitude

In this episode featured not-expert is Abhay Marda. For over the past five years, Abhay has been working out consistently - at first at home, and then in an actual gym. The question Abhay and myself have tried to answer here today is "Why should someone that has never worked out start working out and how can they do so?" Beginner-friendly workout plan: https://splendorous-flan-1dfe7d.netlify.app/ Abhay: https://www.instagram.com/abhaymarda/ All my social links: campsite.bio/readysetdo Timestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background02:20 Tool- Health SIP Every Month05:20 Why should someone that has never worked out work out09:50 Why movement is important13:20 How Abhay started moving during Covid lockdown16:30 Hidden & underrated effects of working out 20:00 Nutrition34:18 Consistency over intensity38:00 Cardio sucks but so does your heart dying39:20 Abhay roasts Naman's workout plan...Fr tho its good enough to start!53:00 How to not quit & stay consistent58:00 Gratitude + me

In this episode featured not-expert is Anugrah Agnihotri. Anugrah is the founder of Dot - which as you'll see, is a very unique take on online journalism. Anugrah quit his job as a consultant at BCG after his MBA to dive into his founder journey full-time. All my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast: 1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=44971 2. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=3718798779 3. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF5 4. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false 5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:45 Anugrah's hot take on news media industry 04:12 Introducing DOT: A New Approach to Journalism 09:04 What problem does DOT solve? 11:16 Background story on how Anugrah started and scaled DOT 16:27 A clean and minimalist news website??? SHOCKING 19:48 EVERY detail on the site adds VALUE to Dot's value proposition 23:12 Why not just start a YouTube channel? 27:13 Business model/pricing for DOT 30:02 Mechanisms in Media 32:35 Democratizing Media and News Councils 34:02 Navigating Truth VS Facts in Journalism 37:38 The Art of Writing Engaging Content 40:51 The Role of AI in Writing 43:40 Marketing Strategies for News Platforms 48:22 Not all experts are created equal 49:50 Future Plans for DOT 54:12 Lessons from Solopreneurship 59:06 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Sara Gomez. Sara is a forensic science graduate from University College London with experience as a Forensic Biology Research Intern at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner. campsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo campsite.bio/readysetdo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast:1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=449712. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=37187987793. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF54. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + Background01:57 Covid quarantine made her watch a lot of true crime shows and04:36 Transitioning from Neuroscience to Forensic Science06:46 Choosing the Right Forensic Science Program10:53 Curriculum Insights: Courses and Practical Experiences13:34 The Role of Forensic Scientists in Crime Investigations (Deductions)15:08 Case Studies and Their Impact on Forensic Science18:57 Who does what at a crime scene?21:39 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations in Forensics23:33 Exploring Career Opportunities in Forensic Science25:49 The Reality of Forensic Science Job Market27:26 Debunking Forensic Myths from Pop Culture29:36 The Emotional Toll of Forensic Work32:52 Innovative Technologies in Forensic Science37:58 The Impact of Real-Life Forensics on Personal Perspective40:36 Forensics will reshape your entire world-view42:52 Navigating Challenges as a Non-Native English Speaker44:00 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Bhoomika Jaggi. Bhoomika is a data scientist who pivoted to a career in data science after a masters in economics and econometrics. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhoomika-jaggi/ campsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast: 1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=44971 2. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=3718798779 3. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF5 4. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false 5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:51 Bhoomika's message to all econ students everywhere 04:02 Economics Is NOT JUST Finance 05:43 How To Begin Learning Economics (Self Learning) 08:03 Bhoomika's background - 3 degrees in economics 11:07 Out of context and suddenly super technical Master's degree 13:47 PhD in Economics: Structure and Challenges 16:35 Development Economics: Understanding Inequality 20:10 The shocking truth about research in PhD econ 21:36 What is a MS in Econometrics all about? 25:43 The Limitations of Economic Models - Game Theory 28:43 Navigating Data and Economics 33:23 Exploring Poverty and Financial Inclusion 40:23 Is socialism or capitalism better according to Economics Theory? 42:04 Bridging the Gap: Academia and Industry 46:01 Challenges with transitioning to data science 48:37 Tips for landing internships! 51:08 Career Opportunities for Economics PhD Students 54:52 Abundant opps for PhD economics in industry!!

In this episode featured not-expert is Rishika Chatterjee. Rishika is an assistant manager at Invest India, which is The National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India. Resources: Rishika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishika-chatterjee/ Invest India Jobs: https://www.investindia.gov.in/careers Startup India: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/ BHASKAR: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/bhaskarcampsite.bio/readysetdoAll my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast:1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=449712. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=37187987793. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF54. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:00 Coming back to India after Masters in Paris04:41 How to get into Invest India/startup India type offices?08:13 What are some other "private" govt orgs like startup india?09:47 Invest India vs Startup India11:18 A day in the life working at Startup India12:54 Benchmarking startups in ALL Indian states15:03 Why did Startup India only start in 2016? SOOO LATE!!16:58 The exciting recent vibe shift around startups19:25 Navigating Funding and Foreign VC Relationships23:34 Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship25:27 How did Entrepreneurs become celebrities in India?27:10 Working on BHASKAR - AKA complete game-changer!!31:40 Where does the MONEY come from?33:52 ability in Spending tax-payer money...35:01 Navigating Startup Selection37:13 Challenges with FRAUD Startups39:50 Changing Perceptions of India Abroad43:16 UPI being India's crown jewel45:43 How can YOU contribute to the India Growth Story?49:45 Geographical Impact Within India on Entrepreneurship54:03 Can a startup fix Delhi's air pollution crisis?57:57 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is... me Survey form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Mvg14N8Cgr4TYua6l_sab9Rwu7qcSdZo6F0lBUWOKq8 Use my link for Riverside:https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=&utm_source=rewardful&via=naman campsite.bio/readysetdo All my social links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast: 1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=44971 2. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=3718798779 3. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF5 4. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false 5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:00:00 Introduction + Background02:00 Chapter 1 : Motivation03:26 Why Ready Set Do?04:44 Chapter 2 - Identifying Your Theme05:27 Entertainment Vs Informative Podcasts06:23 On Niches08:34 How To Do Initial Research Using YouTube And Tools Like VidIQ12:21 Chapter 3: Essential Tools #1- Studio Quality Audio For Free!!13:40 Essential Tool #2 - Riverside.Fm16:08 Chapter 4: Crafting Your Podcast Identity17:13 Logo - How To Iterate And Land On The Final Version20:57 Using Claude For Logo Ideas22:35 Chapter 5: Post Production & Publishing Your Podcast23:16 Spotify Vs YouTube24:34 Chapter 6: Creators.Spotify.Com25:16 Which Platforms Should You Market Your Content On?26:41 Generating And ing Clips28:39 Titles & SEO Tags For YouTube30:24 How To Make Good Thumbnails For YouTube33:24 Chapter 7: How To Own Your Podcast34:50 How To Iterate Effectively35:55 Chapter 8: How To Find Guests37:00 In-Person Recordings37:30 Outro + Conclusion

In this episode, featured not-expert is Gaurav Khanna. We go over Gaurav's incredible weight loss journey and share how you can eat home cooked meals as busy bachelors to meet your fitness goals. All my links!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!campsite.bio/readysetdo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast:1. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=449712. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=37187987793. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF54. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false5. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources:Time Ferriss's 4 Hour Body: https://fourhourbody.com/Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:39 Gaurav's hot take on healthy eating02:58 On dropping 23 kgs/ 50 lbs03:51 Gaurav's Weight Loss Journey04:12 What made Gaurav start thinking about eating healthy07:37 Coming up with a plan11:08 Why tracking calories is important12:49 Understanding the Importance of Balanced Diet12:49 Why balanced diets matter (for some)17:27 Discussion on Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Body Rules20:26 Don't drink your calories!22:16 Sustainability of Crash Diets24:13 Brian Johnson's Dietary Approach24:13 Gaurav's Daily Meal Routine28:18 Lunch + Dinner plans for weight loss + healthy yummy food32:48 Protein Intake for weight loss35:49 Yuka to know how healthy FMCG products are37:25 Nutritional Strategies for Weight Management37:44 Intensive Workouts and Their Impact on Diet37:45 Probiotics are a CHEATCODE39:11 Naman's diet for gaining muscle47:35 Covfefe49:45 On how to eat the same meals every time50:00 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Aman Goyal. Resources: Aman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amangoyal99/ Articles and Resume Keywords, Template -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaBsCwkIUXxEVqXioFZUSP_djXqHZufbhv0ft2teHpg/edit?usp=drive_link Product Design prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGekPplaTWcjRLY6OcNtB436cbIt64PurhXztU0HJ2Y/edit?usp=drive_link Behavioral prep https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WfxAXkpuHYtKV1FzyfdNGv3m0cJg0E3Fe9b1ixqsio8/edit?usp=drive_link Product Execution https://docs.google.com/document/d/15KY-i_Q2cdlHTLvoSxXEMIZAQkEAeATlfUcacaDrLkE/edit?usp=sharing Guesstimateshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1tsFbB7QnBP9SmoU_-WtM0-AaomO5m2eaJe5t7z1nhNY/edit?usp=sharing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast:1. Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/AJpppY42zy2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ready.set.do3. Twitter: https://x.com/ReadySetDo_4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namanpandey0796/5. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=449716. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=37187987797. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF58. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false9. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + Background 02:16 On AI replacing APM and Jr PM roles (and eventually PM) 04:35 Even TPM/EPM roles are probably not safe 07:35 Aman Goyal's Journey to Product Management 10:15 Project to detect triply riders on two wheelers 12:12 Why product management? 13:47 Transitioning from Technical Roles to Product Management 15:39 Product breakdowns to prepare for PM roles 19:43 Upskilling for (AI)PM roles 23:34 Reading suggestions for PM (Why Cracking the PM Interview sucks) 25:54 How to get people to agree to coffee chats on LinkedIn 29:20 How are AIPM roles different from generic PM roles? 32:37 Without technical ML experience, are you doomed? 35:26 The Importance of Experience and Projects 36:09 Job Application Insights for US Students 37:49 Networking Strategies for Success 41:10 Mastering Mock Interviews 43:50 Lewis Lin's community is a GAME CHANGER for mock interviews 46:27 Naman's Google TPM interview experience 48:04 How mock interviews helped Aman crack first US internship 51:29 How to prep for Product Design Questions 53:11 How to answer behavioral interview questions 58:36 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Jasprit Kaur. Jasprit is a climate change advisor at GIZ and a master's degree holder from LSE in climate regulation and policy. Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasprit-kaur/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro + Background02:07 What made Jasprit take interest in climate action?04:55 Undergrad project with UNICEF06:50 Urban Planning and Its Impact on Climate Resilience08:32 Taking responsibility in group projects made ALL the difference12:25 Urban planning facts that will SURPRISE you15:10 Learning about Environmental Policy at LSE18:50 Understanding key policy frameworks23:33 Application Process for Environmental Planning program at LSE26:21 Journey after graduating from LSE28:30 Global Fellowship and Waste Management Initiatives31:05 Understanding Circular Economies33:59 Waste Management and Climate Action35:32 The Reality of Landfills37:57 The CORE Idea of circular economies - THIS IS IMPORTANT!40:43 Misconceptions About Climate Change in India42:51 Climate action affects EVERYONE46:21 What can young people do to contribute towards climate action48:46 Carbon lock-ins and overhauling existing systems49:35 A Day in the Life at GIZ52:41 Working with international and national governments and startups on climate action55:20 Call to Action for EVERYONE listening57:32 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Ved Pandey.In keeping with our theme of learning from somebody that’s just two steps ahead instead of an expert, my goal with this episode is to explore the mind and musings of a young boy - and how the timeless optimism of childhood can indeed be discovered by anyone of any age. By the end of this episode, you will walk away with a perspective on why the child-like curiosity is the greatest treasure we possess, and yet something we all discard as we grow up.In this episode we also witness the Conventional Mind in action.In Robert Greene's Mastery, the concept of the Conventional Mind describes how societal pressures, practical demands, and conformity erode the innate openness and curiosity we possess as children. Greene contrasts this with the Dimensional Mind, which retains childlike wonder while integrating disciplined expertise. Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction and Background(02:30) A message for the whole world(03:30) On school(05:30) On bullies(06:20) On technology(09:20) On YouTube and YouTuber aspirations(12:30) What is Ved a not-expert at?(14:10) On coding (and being amazing at it)(15:30) What does Ved want to be when he's older(18:10) On focus and hard work(19:20) On Harry Potter(21:45) On sports(23:00) Ved asks me questions(28:20) On inventing a gadget(29:03) Most important lesson Ved has learnt in 8 years of existence(31:00) Messages for future Ved

In this episode, featured not-expert is Guru Pashupati AKA Ashwin Chekava. Guru Pashupati is the Parampara Adhikari or the lineage authority of Trilok Akhada, which is a school of Nath yoga - established by none of other than the father of Yoga, Shankarnath, over 17,000 years ago. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ready Set Do podcast: 1. Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/AJpppY42zy 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ready.set.do 3. Twitter: https://x.com/ReadySetDo_ 4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namanpandey0796/ 5. Get cashback EVERY time you buy anything online: https://www.rakuten.com/r/YOURSS30?eeid=44971 6. Get $100 With Discover Credit Card (Student Friendly, no Credit History required): https://refer.discover.com/s/namanpandey07966?advocate.partner_share_id=3718798779 7. Get 60k Bonus Points (~$600) with Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19P/4D173KLQF5 8. Get $25 On SoFi 4.2% High-Yield Savings : https://www.sofi.com/invite/money?g=76a5cd36-026a-4d9e-acd0-b0d252d2238e&isAliasG=false 9. Free Stock On Robinhood: https://.robinhood.com/namanp-e93ca04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In addition to being a unique bridge to ancient Hindu spiritual knowledge, the guru is also a martial arts virtuoso trained and certified in various forms of martial arts making him a true paragon of physical and spiritual discipline. We explore themes of the role of religion in 2025, the westernization and rebranding of hindu yogic practices - and so much more. Resources:  @gurupashupati  https://chamundigurukulam.in/founders/ Timestamps: 00:00 Journey of Awakening: Guru Pashupati's Early Life 02:26 Meeting Goddess Kali as a kid and going to the graveyard 04:23 Mahavtaar Babaji coming back in Guru's life 07:12 On hitting rock bottom 09:31 What are the "services" of Guru Pashupatinath 11:15 Process of induction of new disciples 13:55 Western "Science" Proves What Yoga Already Knows 16:11 Spirituality being a coping mechanism - only truth is religion 18:57 Yoga IS A Religion 20:23 How can we return to Hinduism? 24:01 Why the West hates Gurus - but they're core of Hinduism 26:01 Where can you find a guru? (Things got kinda heated here) 27:53 Guru Pashupati's advice to budding gurus (Ready Set Do theme lol) 29:40 Disciples need "tough love" aka SLAPPING from gurus sometimes 32:31 Simulating situations in disciples' lives to train them 33:31 Understanding Hinduism and the Caste System 37:13 Guru on being from all four castes 38:35 The Evolution of Caste and Moral Corruption 41:00 Daily Practice 1 - Chanting OM 43:18 Daily practice 2 - Antaryam 45:39 On the perceived merit of ancient practices 46:54 Leveraging Social Media for Spiritual Outreach 50:05 On Yogis as not-experts.. 51:55 Outro + Gratitude

In this episode, featured not-expert is Karun Thankachan. Karun is a Sr Data Scientist at Walmart and a past data scientist at Amazon. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karunt/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction + Background 01:56 Completing 18k bookings on TopMate 04:03 Common Pitfalls in Job Applicants/Mentees 07:59 Breaking into Data Science 10:22 HOW To Use LinkedIn for Networking and Building a Portfolio 12:18 Karun's journey and background thus far 15:58 MS in Data Science from CMU - experience + learnings 20:06 Example of a CMU MS in DS assignment (level: HARD) 24:28 Applying for internships + building resume DURING your masters 26:47 Tech upskilling on LeetCode + DS interview prep 28:57 Solve these Leetcode playlists to get hired!! 31:19 Technical knowledge needed in ADDITION to Leetcode 33:01 Prep strategies for product data science roles 35:57 Distinguishing Data Science, Data Engineering, and ML Engineering 40:13 Machine Learning Engineering 43:06 Mid-level Job Market for Data Science 47:35 A Day in the Life of a Data Scientist 50:49 Tools/frameworks used daily in data science jobs 54:47 Will AI replace data science engineers? 57:25 Final advice for data science enthusiasts