In this episode, I’m joined by a very close friend and colleague—Ankit. We have worked together for years, shared countless conversations, built projects across geographies, and somehow ended up with similar habits, similar energy, and even the same love for problem-solving.Ankit comes from a strong Data Science and Data Engineering background, with industry experience across India, Singapore, and the US. He has worked with leading consulting firms, global healthcare clients, and cross-continental teams—giving him a rare view of how work, culture, and expectations change from one region to another.In this episode, we dive deep into:- Why staying in one company for 14 years can be a career superpower- Offshore vs Onshore work culture- Managerial realities: friends, enemies, pressure, and people- How to grow when the industry is changing fast- What leaders expect but rarely say- The art of absorbing pressure instead of passing it downHe also opens up about where he sees himself in the next 10 years—hint: it involves entrepreneurship, numbers, and a little bit of family legacy.Speaker - Ankit Gupta , Vice President⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:51 – Journey Into the Corporate World03:55 – Switching Jobs: Navigating Career Transitions08:41 – Singapore Work Culture & Productivity Mindset12:43 – US Work Culture & Leadership Expectations16:17 – Real Problem Statements & Work Pressure on Managers22:05 – Learning New Technologies Effectively30:15 – Advice for Freshers Entering the Workforce36:41 – Where Data Science & AI Professionals Should Focus42:35 – The Right Way to Reach Out on LinkedIn45:53 – Conclusion & Final Takeaways⸻📩 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 video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#CareerTalk #LeadershipJourney #DataEngineering #TechPodcast #WorkCulture #OnshoreOffshore #CareerAdvice #LifeLessons

This episode breaks down the REAL journey of building an AI startup in the life sciences space.Explore the entire AI lifecycle in life sciences—from data readiness and scientific validation to building scalable AI models for drug discovery and diagnostics. Data challenges, model training, hiring, and the global differences between building in the US vs India.We break down technical decision-making, team-building, customer targeting, and how to translate deep scientific work into business value.If you're building in AI, biotech, or healthcare—this conversation is packed with real insights you won’t find anywhere else.⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro03:44 – Market research for AI startups05:06 – Challenges of building a tech startup07:02 – Doing a startup in the US vs India08:33 – The vision behind the venture11:22 – Understanding competitors11:49 – How AI solves real problems in life sciences15:17 – Target customers in pharma, biotech & healthcare17:51 – Measuring product effectiveness19:29 – Data readiness & integration for AI models21:42 – Translating complex AI & scientific concepts24:51 – How to build the right AI + science team27:09 – What freshers should learn today28:28 – Biggest AI opportunities in life sciences32:12 – Training AI models for life sciences34:54 – Final insights & conclusionSpeaker - Bhabesh Panigrahi, Life Sciences Strategy & Commercial Leader📌 Keywords:AI in life sciences, biotech AI, drug discovery AI, startup strategy, data integration, AI model training, healthcare innovation, personalized medicine, biotech founders, scientific computing, diagnostics, AI product development⸻📩 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 video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#AI #LifeSciences #DrugDiscovery #TechPodcast #BiotechInnovation #StartupLife #HealthcareAI #KnowledgeSharing #Technology #Development #Learning

We dive deep into the REAL journey of building a startup in the age of GenAI, navigating the toughest challenges, taking bold decisions, and shaping the future of business operations.This episode is packed with real founder stories, actionable startup advice, AI insights, and strategic clarity you can use whether you're building your first product or scaling a team.We decode the intersection of startups, enterprise tech, GenAI, and modern leadership with practical examples and grounded experience.f you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, product leader, finance professional, or AI enthusiast, this episode delivers insights you won’t hear anywhere else.Speaker - Nagendra Singh, Founder - Zenalyst⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro01:30 – Journey & Startup Hurdles04:04 – Challenges in a Startup07:26 – Planning & Bold Startup Moves12:40 – Build vs Buy14:42 – About the Product: Zenalyst17:14 – Where the Product Makes Impact20:39 – Implementation & Models27:38 – Bootstrapped vs Funded29:17 – How Hard Is Getting Funding?32:30 – Biggest Shift in Finance Leadership34:28 – GenAI Reshaping Operations35:38 – Hiring the First Team Member36:52 – Domains Disrupted by AI38:28 – Best Way to Approach SAP Training38:56 – Rapid-Fire Round41:16 – Managing Stress as a Founder43:27 – 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 video:✅ Like✅ Comment your thoughts/questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and innovation🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future uploads#GenAI #AIStartups #StartupJourney #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship#StartupFunding #BuildVsBuy #ProductStrategy #BusinessLeadership#FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI#DigitalTransformation #AIPodcast