In this episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Aryan Sharma, the 20-year-old founder of Notional, a bold community that's reshaping how young Indians think about global investing, money, and ambition.From building a billion-dollar stock portfolio simulation in college to now attracting some of the world’s best investors and mentors, Aryan’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this conversation, we explore:🌍 Why investing beyond India is no longer optional for the next generation📈 How Aryan built Notional as a movement, not just a platform🧠 The mindset shift young people need around money, ambition, and self-worth🏗️ The behind-the-scenes of building India’s most ambitious investing community🚀 Why learning from billionaires is easier than you think—and how he did it📚 What schools don’t teach about money—and how Aryan is filling that gapIf you're young, ambitious, and ready to break out of traditional systems, this episode will light a fire under you.🎧 Tune in now and discover what it takes to build from scratch—with no safety net, no playbook, and a whole lot of conviction.#aryansharma , #YoungEntrepreneur, #TeenCEO, #AIStartup, #TechWithoutCollege, #StartupJourney, #SamAltman, #SequoiaCapital, #NextGenFounder, #BreakTheNorm, #EmailLifeHack, #ColdEmailKing, #ZeroToMillion, #IndianInnovators, #FutureOfAI, #GenZFounder, #BuildInPublic, #PodcastInspiration, #TeenTechProdigy, #NonTraditionalPath, #DropoutToSuccess, #RiskAndReward, #MindsetShift, #SiliconValleyDreamsTimestamps :00:00:00 – Aryan's early inspiration and unconventional path 00:02:55 – "Rich Dad Poor Dad" influencing wealth questioning 00:04:06 – Influence of founders' life stories and tech movies 00:05:03 – Personal rebellion against societal prescriptions 00:08:51 – Philosophy: "Not taking risks is greatest risk" 00:09:59 – Facing rejection with nothing to lose mindset 00:11:57 – Consuming inspiring tech and founder content 00:17:20 – Unique mindset of adding value in networking 00:22:55 – Importance of self-belief to the point of delusion 00:25:16 – Cold emailing as a life hack for social mobility 00:28:30 – Choosing alternate education over traditional college 00:30:20 – Winning Eric Schmidt's $500,000 scholarship 00:36:25 – AI's "internet-like moment" post-ChatGPT 00:42:54 – Silicon Valley's unique culture and innovation incentives 00:55:58 – AI's disruption: 90% BPO staff reduction example01:00:47 – Aryan's Advice to CEO's 01:04:50 – Code For GenZ01:07:42– Aryan's Plan for next year and coming 10 years01:10:26 – Thanking Guest.About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media

In this episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Dr. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Lab professor, inventor, and social technologist who’s using cutting-edge innovation to solve India’s deepest healthcare, privacy, and AI challenges.From hyper-personalised eye care in remote villages to designing consent-first digital identities, Dr. Raskar shares how technology, empathy, and decentralisation can reshape public health and human dignity.

We explore:

🧠 Why we must build tech that solves real human problems, not just rich-world conveniences

📲 How Dr. Raskar is bringing MIT-grade AI to India's rural health systems

🔐 A bold new framework for privacy, data ownership, and digital consent

🌍 The future of healthcare where communities, not companies, own the solution

⚖️ Why decentralised health infrastructure is India’s biggest opportunity

🎯 What startups and governments can learn from MIT’s rapid innovation culture

This isn’t just a tech conversation—it’s a call to reimagine how innovation serves society, especially in the places that need it most.

🎧 Tune in for a rare blend of MIT brilliance, grassroots empathy, and future-forward thinking.

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:08 – Turning point & purpose

00:03:24 – Nasik to MIT & motto

00:04:54 – Femto photography explained

00:07:37 – Pixels to photons & SPAD

00:11:37 – Tech at Kumbh Mela

00:16:12 – Science vs spirituality

00:18:16 – Connections with tech leaders

00:18:59 – Tata’s sustainability advice

00:24:58 – Page’s “big things” philosophy

00:25:58 – Giga-scale impact

00:30:17 – AI in healthcare vision

00:33:35 – AI geopolitics & middleware

00:44:08 – Decentralized AI vision

01:00:27 – The Ramesh Code

#RameshRaskar #MITMediaLab #SocialTech #FutureOfHealthcare #DigitalPrivacy #HealthTechIndia #AIforGood #TechForImpact #TheAwakeningCode #DecentralisedHealth #DigitalIdentity #RuralInnovation #TechForBharat #PublicHealthInnovation

About The Awakening Code:

The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media

In this episode of The Awakening Code, we’re joined by Yat Siu, the visionary co-founder of Animoca Brands, who is on a mission to protect digital freedom in a world increasingly controlled by Big Tech.Yat takes us deep into the world of Web3, NFTs, and decentralised ownership, unpacking the philosophical and economic implications of digital colonialism—and why the battle for an open metaverse is more than just tech hype.

We explore:🌐 What digital colonialism means—and how we're all already part of it🛠️ Why Web3 is a tool for liberation, not just speculation💰 The real value behind NFTs and virtual land (it’s not about the art)🧠 Why gamers intuitively understand ownership better than most adults🇭🇰 How Yat’s journey from Hong Kong pianist to Web3 pioneer shaped his worldview📉 What’s broken about Web2—and why AI makes it even more dangerous🧱 The case for building open, composable digital economies#YatSiu #Web3 #DigitalColonialism #NFTs #OpenMetaverse #AnimocaBrands #DigitalOwnership #TheAwakeningCode #TechFreedom #FutureOfTheInternet #Decentralisation #BlockchainForGood #CryptoPhilosophy #DigitalRights #Web3Economy

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:01 – Future of Agentic AI

00:04:49 – AI Rules via DAOs

00:06:47 – Childhood Hacked by Tech

00:07:44 – Music Taught Team Patterns

00:16:46 – Building Internet From Scratch

00:22:12 – Startup Urgency: Do It

00:30:01 – Web2’s Deplatforming Wakeup Call

00:32:10 – Digital Rights = Human Rights

00:34:08 – Why NFTs Actually Matter

00:38:47 – ChatGPT = Copy King?

00:41:45 – DeFi Meets Student Loans

00:55:24 – Where Meme Coins Began

01:03:15 – Creativity Fuels Entrepreneurship

01:07:30 – End

About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media

In this powerful episode of The Awakening Code, I sat down with Pragya Mishra — the dynamic leader of Public Policy and Partnerships at OpenAI. From being an international-level golfer and meditation teacher to taking on misinformation at Meta and tackling spam at Truecaller, Pragya's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.🎙️ Discover how meditation has been the secret anchor behind her multifaceted success, why sports built her leadership foundation, and how she envisions AI transforming India’s future. From her time at WhatsApp fighting misinformation to becoming OpenAI's first employee in India, this is a story of grit, purpose, and deep human connection.

🔍 Topics Covered:Early life as a golf prodigy and athleteMeditation as a leadership toolFighting misinformation at MetaWomen's safety and digital rights with TruecallerAI's potential and policy in IndiaThe real story behind joining OpenAI

🎧 Tune in and awaken your purpose-driven path.

Timestamps :

00:00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:57:03 – How do these connect?

00:05:53:16 – How did golf start?

00:08:39:20 – What sports teach MBA?

00:10:22:16 – How golf fit academics?

00:19:23:22 – How start meditating early?

00:21:37:20 – Who taught journaling goals?

00:22:40:08 – Did you enjoy leisure?

00:23:20:19 – Meditation is ultimate drug?

00:24:37:01 – Is circle complete now?

00:26:29:13 – How much meditate daily?

00:32:57:11 – How solve misinformation problem

00:35:53:10 – Convince top bureaucrats how?

00:38:47:10 – Did bargaining diploma help?

00:40:22:10 – Did negotiation lead Truecaller?

00:41:11:15 – How fix Truecaller spam?

00:44:36:13 – Remember OpenAI call day?

00:46:13:08 – Do you believe manifestation?

00:49:43:13 – Expand on DPI concept?

00:54:47:14 – Is India too late?

00:56:34:07 – OpenAI open vs closed?

00:58:46:19 – Bridge Silicon Valley gap?

01:00:24:04 – How AI create jobs?

01:08:23:11 – Advice for AI professionals?

01:09:02:13 – Ask AI model guidance?

01:11:22:00 – Thanking Guest

#openai , #pragyamishra , #aiindia , #MeditationAndLeadership, #womenintech , #TheAwakeningCode, #vishalgondaliya , #golfchampionship , #mindfulness , #digitalsafety , #aiforgood , #truecaller , #meta , #heartfulnessmeditation , #AIRevolution, #leadershipjourney , #chatgpt , #podcastindia , #womenleaders , #startupindia

About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age.

In this urgent and eye-opening episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Faye D’Souza, one of India’s most fearless and trusted journalists, to decode the chaos of fake news, deepfakes, and media manipulation in the age of AI.As the lines between truth and fiction blur faster than ever, Faye breaks down:🧠 Why we’re falling for fake news—and who profits from it🤖 How deepfakes are already shaping elections and public opinion🗞️ The collapse of legacy media and the rise of algorithmic manipulation📲 How social media hijacks our attention, emotion, and beliefs⚖️ What every citizen must know to survive—and speak up—in a post-truth era🔍 Why trust in journalism is fragile, and how we can rebuild itIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise, this episode will help you sharpen your lens, reclaim your truth, and stay awake in an age of disinformation.🎧 Tune in now—because in a post-truth world, awareness is your greatest power.Timestamps : 00:00:00 – Faye D’Souza Introduction Begins00:03:11 – Independent Journalism Journey Starts00:04:34 – First COVID Hospital Coverage00:06:05 – Journalism As Noble Calling00:08:06 – Citizen Rights News Focus00:10:13 – Civil TV Debate Format00:11:20 – Mentor Samir's Digital Push00:16:04 – Podcasts Replace Biased News00:19:34 – TV News Model Broken00:23:09 – Media Brands Lose Trust00:27:01 – Authenticity Drives Social Media00:30:34 – Information Versus Real Journalism00:33:01 – Opinion Isn’t Always Fact00:35:06 – End Of Fact-Checking Era00:44:14 – Owning Up To Mistakes00:47:55 – Resisted Spreading Fake Death01:09:34:11 – Faye answers to last guests question01:11:35:18 – Faye’s question to the next guest01:11:58:24 – Thanking Guest#ai #fayedsouza #fakenewsmedia , #misinformation_buster , #disinformation , #factchecking , #newsupdate , #breakingnews , #currentaffairs , #trendingnews , #mediabias , #newstoday , #truthmatters , #realnews , #DebunkFakeNews, #youtubenews , #newsbreaking , #newsalert , #globalnews , #viralnews , #verifiednews , #stayinformed About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

In this unforgettable episode of The Awakening Code, we’re joined by the legendary Harish Bhimani — the voice behind Samay in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, and one of the most iconic voice artists India has ever known.Harish Bhimani opens up about a journey that spans decades — from being a chemical engineer and management graduate to becoming the Voice of Time, narrating history, divinity, and emotion to an entire generation. This is a rare, soulful conversation about craft, commitment, creative purpose, and the power of the spoken word.We explore:🎤 How a single voice became part of India’s collective memory🌀 Why Harishji calls every project an Anushthan — a sacred undertaking🎬 Collaborating with legends like B.R. Chopra, Lata Mangeshkar, and Ustad Zakir Hussain🧠 His views on AI, synthetic voices, and the soul that machines still can’t replicate🚀 What it means to stay relevant and respected in a world obsessed with change💡 The philosophy that made him not just a voice, but a storyteller, a seeker, and an iconIf you’ve grown up listening to his voice, this episode is a powerful blend of nostalgia, inspiration, and deep insight. If you haven’t — prepare to meet a man who shaped sound in a silent way.

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:27 – Early tech & radio journey

00:11:34 – Flashback to early days

00:11:55 – Why voiceover in 80s?

00:18:36 – Collaborating with industry legends

00:19:22 – Lessons from three maestros

00:32:32 – What made Samay unique?

00:48:52 – Can AI fool you?

00:53:23 – Future of voice artistry?

00:53:27 – Why pursue voice careers?

01:02:59 – Spotting deepfake voices?

01:04:23 – What makes us human?

01:06:33 – How to protect voices?

01:16:10 – AI & spiritual narration?

01:16:25 – Guest Thanking

#VoiceOfTime, #ThePowerOfVoice, #StorytellingLegend, #HarishBhimani, #voicematters , #LegacyInSound, #NarrationMasterclass, #aivoices , #TechVsTalent, #aistorytelling , #DeepfakeVoices, #FutureOfVoice, #VoiceVsMachine, #artificialintelligenceart , #podcastindia , #voiceovercommunity , #creativepodcasts , #behindthevoice , #SpiritualTechTalks, #AwakeningCode, #viralvoices , #mustlisten , #VoiceIcon, #iconicvoices , #trendingnow , #InspirationAlert, #epicconversations

About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

From ₹70,000 to a $250M Business | Sanket Shah, CEO & Co-founder, InVideoIn this episode, we sit down with Sanket Shah, the CEO and Co-founder of InVideo, one of India’s most successful SaaS companies in the content creation space.Sanket shares his remarkable journey — from early experiments that failed to building a product used by millions across the world. He opens up about the hard pivots, the emotionally draining early years, and what it really took to build a product-led company out of India.This is not your typical startup success story. It’s a deep dive into the mindset and relentless spirit it takes to go from ₹70,000 in savings to raising over $50M and building a $250M+ valuation business.We explore:The real story behind launching InVideo (after 7 failed products)How to build for global markets from IndiaBalancing business pressure with personal identityHis unconventional views on hustle, money, and building in publicIf you're an entrepreneur, product builder, or just someone chasing a bold vision — this episode is a must-listen.Timestamps : 00:00 – Intro to the episode 01:09 – Meet Sanket Shah, InVideo 04:55 – Growing up in Chembur 05:20 – Choosing US for masters 07:41 – Seeing opportunity everywhere 08:39 – Cold shock in US 09:45 – Colleges and rat race 10:47 – Into sports or not? 11:32 – Hustling with video books 13:03 – Why no one else? 13:54 – Ideas vs monetisation ability 14:40 – Failing daily as entrepreneur 16:01 – From transform to teleport 16:51 – Shift from MassBlow to InVideo 20:40 – Pivoting industries and ideas 22:10 – Facing 200 VC rejections 25:18 – $0 to $39M revenue 28:00 – Reactions to sudden success 29:44 – Who stood by you? 30:51 – Staying course in darkness 31:27 – Ignoring pivot suggestions 33:00 – Live AI demo intro 35:51 – Is AI killing creativity? 37:38 – Is prompting creative now? 39:01 – AI imagining for us 40:37 – AI agent makes content 41:26 – Auto-publishing video news 43:07 – Can AI make TV? 44:51 – Hype now, impact later 45:29 – Bots making viral content 46:40 – Talks with AI leaders 49:31 – Competing with Adobe tools 51:43 – Big tech’s AI advantage 53:15 – Kling vs DeepSense discussion 53:59 – Watching meditation video demo 55:38 – Creator's code for future 57:04 – Can’t fake real interest 59:54 – Why stay in Mumbai? 01:01:00 – Working with Bollywood pros 01:03:00 – AI-made movies soon? 01:04:00 – From $60M to $600M? 01:06:00 – Michelin Star Vikas Khanna guest question 01:08:00 – Why do this podcast? 01:11:00 – Sanket’s question for next Guest 01:11:51 – Thanking Sanket ShahAbout The Awakening CodeThe Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential.Join us on this transformative journey subscribe now!#entrepreneurship #storytelling #leadership #ai #innovation #TheAwakeningCode #ai #artificialintelligence #sanketshah

In this episode, we are honoured to host Vikas Khanna, a Michelin-starred chef, filmmaker, author, and cultural ambassador who has redefined Indian cuisine on the global stage. From cooking for world leaders to directing award-winning films, Vikas’s journey is about more than food; it's about storytelling, resilience, and elevating India’s culinary heritage.In this conversation, we discuss:

The Story Behind Bungalow – How rejection turned into one of New York’s most iconic restaurants.Indian Cuisine as Soft Power – Why Vikas believes Indian food will dominate the global culinary scene.The Michelin Mindset – What it truly takes to maintain Michelin-level excellence every single day.Beyond the Kitchen – His journey into filmmaking, storytelling, and creating art beyond food.Manifestation & Mastery – The mindset that turns passion into obsession, and obsession into excellence.AI & The Future of Food – How technology is changing the way we cook, eat, and experience food.Purpose & Giving Back – His relentless commitment to philanthropy, mentorship, and uplifting others.

About The Awakening Code

The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential.

Join us on this transformative journey subscribe now!