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ABTalks

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Welcome to Leading with Impact — a podcast where we sit down with visionary leaders shaping the future of healthcare, AI, and global business. From global heads to pioneers in Agentic and Gen AI, each guest shares their real-world experiences, leadership philosophies, and lessons learned from the frontlines of innovation. Every episode is designed to inspire, inform, and empower you to lead with clarity - no matter where you are in your journey. 🎧 Tune in to learn how great leaders think, adapt, and make decisions that drive meaningful change.AB Talks Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • What Freshers Must Know in 2026: Banking, Data & AI Careers | #abtalks
    Feb 4 2026

    We explore what it really takes to navigate modern careers in banking, data leadership, and AI—from the relevance of graduation and post-graduation today to the evolving role of software engineers and data scientists in an AI-first world.This episode unpacks the realities of working with Indian banks vs global clients, the challenges of domestic banking systems, and why moving from proof-of-concept to production remains one of the biggest hurdles in enterprise technology.From fresher job applications to leadership insights in banking transformation, this conversation blends career strategy, data leadership, AI tools, and enterprise change into one powerful narrative.If you're a student, fresher, banking professional, data leader, AI enthusiast, or tech aspirant, this episode will change the way you look at careers in banking, data, and AI-driven transformation.Speaker – Viswanath S.R., Account Director⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro03:47 – Does Graduation and Post-Graduation Still Matter in 2026?04:47 – Working with Indian Banks vs Global Clients06:37 – Why Working with Domestic Banks Is Always Challenging13:36 – Software Engineering vs Data Science: Where Is the Future?17:55 – How to Apply for Fresher Job Roles23:34 – From POC to Production: The Biggest Enterprise Challenge38:07 – Rapid Round39:47 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If You Enjoyed This Episode✅ Like the video✅ Drop your questions in the comments✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, banking & data leadership🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode#BankingCareers #DataLeadership #AIinBanking #TechCareers#FreshersJobs #SoftwareEngineering #DataScience #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #CareerPodcast #Leadership #FutureOfWork #ABTalksonAI #Explore #Trending #Viral #Podcast

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    43 mins
  • Building Startups in the Age of AI #abtalks
    Jan 29 2026

    We explore what it really takes to build and scale a startup in the age of AI—from choosing between part-time and full-time entrepreneurship to leveraging conversational AI, GenAI, and agentic workflows for real business impact.This episode unpacks the startup journey, the importance of starting over waiting for the perfect idea, bootstrapping advantages, controlling LLM costs, and how AI is reshaping hiring, content creation, and product development.From founding Yodaplus to deepfake content generation and agentic workflows, this conversation blends startup strategy, AI tools, GenAI innovation, and founder mindset into one powerful narrative.If you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, startup builder, product leader, AI enthusiast, or tech professional, this episode will change the way you look at startups, AI, and building for the future.Speaker – Vishrut Srivastava, Founder Yodaplus⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:09 – Journey into Entrepreneurship03:38 – The Journey of Building a Startup04:14 – Part-Time vs Full-Time Startup04:57 – Is Starting More Important Than the Idea?05:25 – Founding Yodaplus06:23 – Conversational AI Explained08:36 – GenGPT and the Rise of Generative AI11:42 – How to Control LLM Costs14:39 – Agentic Workflows & Top AI Tools20:10 – The Unfair Advantage of Bootstrapped Startups25:23 – Deepfake Content Generation27:19 – When Is the Right Time to Start a Startup?28:43 – The Impact of AI in Hiring31:20 – Rapid Fire Round33:18 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If You Enjoyed This Episode✅ Like the video✅ Drop your questions in the comments✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, startups & entrepreneurship🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode#StartupPodcast #Entrepreneurship #GenAI #ConversationalAI #AgenticAI#BootstrappedStartup #AIinHiring #DeepfakeAI #LLMCosts #FounderJourney#FutureOfStartups #TechEntrepreneur #ABTalksonAI #Explore #Trending #Viral #Podcast

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    35 mins
  • What Coca-Cola, GenAI & Agentic Commerce Reveal About the Future of Brands | #abtalks
    Jan 28 2026

    We explore what it really takes to build iconic global brands—from Coca-Cola’s timeless red Santa strategy to the rise of GenAI, agentic commerce, and data-driven market intelligence.This episode unpacks how world-class companies think about branding, quality control across geographies, anti-marketing movements, and why leaders today are shifting from legacy FMCG giants to healthcare, tech, and AI-first organizations.From career pivots at Coca-Cola and Johnson & Johnson to the future of market research powered by Agentic AI, this conversation blends marketing strategy, enterprise technology, and leadership wisdom into one powerful narrative.If you're a marketer, brand strategist, MBA aspirant, product leader, data professional, or GenAI enthusiast, this episode will change the way you look at brand building and business transformation.Speaker – Pavi Gupta, Former VP Insights & Analytics, Chobani⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro02:09 – Career Journey: From Early Days to Coca-Cola14:10 – Coca-Cola’s Branding Playbook & the Iconic Red Santa Strategy19:00 – Is Coca-Cola’s Quality Consistent Across Countries?20:39 – The Real Impact of Anti-Marketing Movements on Big Brands22:38 – Transitioning from Coca-Cola to Johnson & Johnson25:26 – Domain Insights: How to Enter and Grow in This Space31:17 – GenAI & Agentic AI Transforming Market Research35:33 – Does Influencer Marketing Actually Work?40:28 – The Rise of Agentic Commerce44:18 – ERP Systems: Off-the-Shelf vs Custom-Built48:55 – Managing Culture Change Across Countries52:18 – The Biggest Fear Every Leader Faces56:29 – Conclusion⸻📩 Contact Us: Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode? 👉 Email us at: abtalks.podcast@gmail.com 👉 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-bajpai⸻👍 If You Enjoyed This Episode✅ Like the video✅ Drop your questions in the comments✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, branding & leadership🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode#BrandStrategy #CocaCola #GenAI #AgenticAI #AgenticCommerce#MarketingPodcast #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTech#InfluencerMarketing #ERPSystems #MarketResearch #Leadership#FutureOfMarketing #BusinessPodcast #ABTalksonAI #Explore #Trending #Viral #Podcast

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    51 mins
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