Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan

Vivek Srinivasan
Learning by Proxy with Vivek Srinivasan

My podcast, just like my blog is about demystifying and simplifying complex things but pulling many threads together. If you are curious and love to learn about the world around you, you will love this podcast! www.learningbyproxy.com

  1. 13 DEC

    A YC Founder's Pivot to Sustainability

    I had the privilege of speaking with Anu who has lived many lives. She went from completing her masters in Civil Systems Engineering at Berkley to founding NextDrop which was backed by YC. Along the NextDrop journey, she made a pivot towards working in the area of sustainability. She has worked in the area of urban water for over a decade, and it was great talking to her about this journey and her work. Anu writes a newsletter on climate, which you can subscribe here. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    18 min

  2. 1 NOV

    Regenerating Forests

    I had the opportunity to speak with Sheeba Sen from Hasten Regeneration about her work in the area of forest regeneration. To describe the conversation as illuminating would be an understatement. Sheeba has been helping communities restore forests for over a decade now and she brings a whole host of sharp insights gleaned over this period. The work she is doing today might be paradigm-defining. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with her, I am sure you would enjoy listening to it. If you want to reach out to Sheeba, you can ping her at sheeba@hastenregeneration.org Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    31 min

  3. 4 OCT

    Guiding Climate Warriors

    Last week I was able to spend some time with Dr. Philip Ellis who is a distinguished practitioner-scholar and a fellow in democratic civic engagement at the University of Pennsylvania's prestigious Netter Center and Graduate School of Education and a visiting scholar at Anant National University. We spoke about how he engaged with entrepreneurs and students helping them craft plans to fight climate change and focus on sustainability. It was an incredibly interesting conversation, do listen in. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    27 min

  4. 30 AUG

    Turning Sewage Water into Drinking Water

    In this podcast, I speak with Vikas from Boson Whitewater who is working towards making every home and industry reclaim their wastewater and turn it into potable water. His journey began when he returned from the UK to India hoping to make a difference. Such a long and intriguing journey through which he has discovered how to turn cleaning other people’s refuse into a business. Thoroughly enjoyed speaking with him. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    26 min

  5. 28 JUN

    Conserving River with Data

    I sat down with one of the founders of Paani.Earth, Madhuri Mandava to talk about the work that they are doing and why it matters. What I learnt blew my mind. In 20 minutes, Madhuri took me through her journey to make data about rivers more accessible and how it plays a crucial role in decision making whether in courts or policy. You can access the data they have painstakingly put together about the rivers around Bangalore at this link. Paani.Earth is an 80G certified NGO, if you want to support them in any way, you can get in touch with them at paaniearth@gmail.com or connect@paani.earth. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    22 min

  6. 7 JUN

    Sustainable Investing in Real Estate

    I sat down to speak with Saras Agarwal who is the managing partner at Earth Fund which is building a Real Estate focused sustainability fund. We spoke about the industry and the challenges and opportunities that he sees in the sector and the kinds of ventures that they are seeking to invest in. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    26 min

  7. 17 MAY

    The Water Wars

    I spoke with Shreya Nath of WELL Labs to understand what took her from being an Architect to leading the Urban Water Program at WELL Labs and what she does there. This conversation ranges from the structure of our cities to how water is accessed and provided to each of the residents to how we dispose of this water and finally what role policy could play in changing behaviour. In the process, I learnt that Bangalore has the largest number of decentralised sewage treatment plants in the world. What we do with our sewage and our rainwater and what we should probably aspire to do. If you have wondered at all about the recent water challenges in Bangalore, you will be glad you heard this. If you are interested in knowing how Bangalore is fed its water here is an amazing video published by WELL Labs. Source of assets used - Intro Music You can also follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and Podbean This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    35 min

  8. 10 MAY

    Climate Activism with Melissa Tan

    I spoke with Melissa Tan who is a Malaysian Actress, Model, Host, Entrepreneur and Climate Activist. She has been working towards reducing the amount of fashion that is unnecessarily consumed. Her initiatives in Kuala Lumpur have seen thousands participate. It was an interesting conversation about how she got into activism and how she sees change coming. Listen in. Source of assets used - Intro Music This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.learningbyproxy.com

    21 min
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My podcast, just like my blog is about demystifying and simplifying complex things but pulling many threads together. If you are curious and love to learn about the world around you, you will love this podcast! www.learningbyproxy.com

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