The Collaborative Canvas Podcast

Ankesh Saxena
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Step into a world where ideas, insights, and innovation meet real human stories. Hosted by Ankesh Saxena, The Collaborative Canvas Podcast brings together visionaries, researchers, founders, and changemakers from across industries to explore the future of business, brands, and consumer behavior. From AI and market research to personal branding, leadership, and the untold stories behind breakthrough journeys, every episode is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. Expect candid conversations, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the surface—because collaboration isn’t just about sharing a table, it’s about shaping the future together. Tune in weekly on YouTube and Spotify to learn, connect, and grow with us.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    S3 E3 - Building Bridges Between India & Moldova | Diana Moraru

    Thinking of studying or expanding your business abroad?Before choosing a new country or course, questions naturally arise—about recognition, visas, affordability, cultural fit, and future opportunities.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Diana Moraru, Founder & CEO of IndoMold Connect, to explore Moldova as an emerging destination for Indian students, entrepreneurs, and businesses.With over 20 years of experience in international operations and cross-border strategy, Diana shares:✔️ Why Moldova is gaining attention as a strategic gateway to Europe✔️ How IndoMold Connect helps Indian businesses set up smoothly in Moldova✔️ Common mistakes companies make when entering new countries—and how to avoid them✔️ What students and founders should evaluate before choosing an international path✔️ Practical first steps for anyone considering Moldova for education or expansionWhether you’re a student planning your future or a founder exploring global markets, this conversation offers grounded insights, real-world clarity, and a fresh perspective on international growth.🎧 Listen, learn, and think beyond borders.📌 Subscribe for more conversations on global business, education, and cross-cultural growth📩 Share this episode with someone planning their next international move*Join the Conversation!**Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.**Stay Connected:**- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Diana MoraruLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-moraru-india/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bc#studyabroad #GlobalExpansion #Moldova #InternationalBusiness #IndoMoldConnect #TheCollaborativeCanvas #HigherEducation #StartupGrowth #CrossBorderBusiness

    43 min

  2. 24 JAN

    S3 E2 - This 20yo is designing productivity systems for human cycles | Sara Sharma

    What happens when a personal health struggle turns into a purpose-driven startup?In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, I sit down with Sara Sharma — #founder of Ease, a menstrual health platform built from her own journey with PCOS. Sara opens up about living with irregular cycles, frustration with one-size-fits-all solutions, and the moment she decided to turn her lived experience into something that could help millions of women.Beyond building Ease, Sara is also a powerful storyteller. With over 3 million views on YouTube, she explores internet consciousness, pop culture, and the Indian Gen Z mindset — shaping conversations that go far beyond the screen.**Join the Conversation!**Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.**Stay Connected:**- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Sara SharamLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sharma-44692513a/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bcThank you for watching! 🚀

    40 min

  3. 9 JAN

    Stuck Despite working Hard? The Marginal Gains Approach to Career Growth

    Leadership isn’t built in big moments.It’s built in the small, invisible choices we repeat every day.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Ashutosh Sharma (EO at SYWIL | Advisory Specialist) to explore the Marginal Gains Theory — a powerful framework that transformed elite sports and is now reshaping how leaders, executives, and organizations grow.This conversation moves beyond motivation and into practical performance.We discuss:Why leaders are created, not bornHow identity silently limits growthThe power of visualization and self-reflectionWhy routines outperform motivationHow marginal improvements compound into massive resultsThe difference between purpose-driven leadership and micromanagementWhy great leaders are humble, consistent, and disciplinedFrom British Cycling to boardrooms, from interviews to daily habits — this episode offers a grounded, actionable way to rethink success.If you’re leading a team, rebuilding momentum, or navigating the middle of your career, this episode will help you shift from effort to effectiveness.🎧 Watch / Listen on YouTube & Spotify📌 The Collaborative Canvas PodcastIf this conversation adds value:👉 Like the video👉 Subscribe to the channel👉 Comment with your biggest takeaway👉 Share it with someone who needs this perspectiveBecause growth is collaborative — and insights multiply when shared.🎙️Guest - Ashutosh SharmaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlineashu/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bc🎶 Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-collaborative-canvas-podcast/id1835394764🎶 Youtube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXJebR1EG3Et410XaNRLd3xu22PfhGry&si=Uu4ywXYo4NnGx0dOThank you for watching! 🚀

    45 min

  4. 9 JAN

    S3 E1 -The New Indian Middle Class: Aspirations, Identity & Consumption

    We have spoken about the Silver Generation.We have decoded Gen Z.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we turn our lens to the most influential and misunderstood consumer group in India - THE INDIAN MIDDLE CLASSI am joined by Soumya Mohanty, Managing Director and Chief Client Officer at Kantar, to unpack insights from Kantar's latest whitepaper "Marketing to the Middle Class" . What emerges is a powerful truth: India's middle class is no longer defined by income, it's a Mindset in churn.In this conversation, we explored -• Why value today means more than just affordability• How Gen Z is driving premium aspirations within the middle class• The rise of women as unapologetic economic agents• Changing ideas of masculinity and identity• The emergence of spiritual consumerism• Why the “family TV moment” is fading and what replaces itIf you are a #marketer, #founder, #brand #leader, or simply curious about how India is changing, this #episode will challenge many assumptions you have grown up with. Subscribe to The Collaborative Canvas for conversations that help you understand people before numbers and mindsets before markets.

    38 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Anxious But Not Broken: The Gen Z Voice Parents Need to Hear | Anika Gandhi

    In this powerful episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Anika Gandhi, a 22-year-old communication design graduate and author of “Between the Lines” — a book that gives voice to the silent struggles of Gen Z kids navigating anxiety in a world that often misunderstands them. ✨ Why is it so hard to talk to parents about anxiety?✨ What does a modern emotional persona of a child look like?✨ And how can design thinking bridge the generational gap between intention and understanding? Anika shares her journey of turning a deeply personal experience with anxiety into a bold graduation project that became a movement. Through interviews with kids, parents, and therapists, she uncovers the gaps in emotional connection — and offers tools, language, and empathy to fix them. 🎧 This conversation goes beyond mental health. It dives into Gen Z insight, emotional storytelling, and the real persona behind those data points marketers chase. 🔔 LIKE | COMMENT | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE If you believe conversations like this can spark real change, don’t keep it to yourself — share it with a parent, a friend, or someone who’s trying to understand.

    43 min

  6. 28/11/2025

    How STAAD Is Redefining Luxury in India: Sanskriti Telang Powerful Founder Journey

    In this episode of the Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Sanskriti, the visionary founder of STAAD — India’s first equestrian-inspired luxury brand created by a woman entrepreneur. This conversation goes far beyond fashion. It is about heritage, culture, horses, storytelling, craftsmanship, colour psychology, sensory design, and identity. From growing up around classical music and Kathak to discovering equestrian life in Texas, to her deep love for Indian history, Sanskriti shares how every thread of her life stitched together into STAAD — a brand rooted in India’s forgotten equestrian legacy.

    44 min

  7. 14/11/2025

    How to Build a Personal Brand That Lasts | Content Strategy & Authentic Marketing with Ruchi Batra

    In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas, we sit down with Ruchi Batra, Founder of Chipmunk Digital, to explore how to build a personal brand that goes beyond visibility — one that creates real connection. From transitioning after 11 years in corporate life to becoming a digital strategist and freelancer, Ruchi shares her journey of aligning passion with purpose. We discuss: The power of clarity, consistency, and authenticity in branding How to create a content strategy that builds trust — not just followers The importance of research, communication, and community engagement Why raw, real content outperforms polished perfection How data, feedback, and evolving trends shape your brand narrative If you’re an entrepreneur or content creator looking to make your name more powerful than your job title — this conversation is your guide.

    38 min

  8. 30/10/2025

    Be the OUTLIER: How Praveen Shekar Built Purpose Driven Success|The Collaborative Canvas Podcast

    What makes someone an outlier in business and life? In this inspiring episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with marketing maverick Praveen Shekar — a parallel entrepreneur, storyteller, and outlier thinker. From building a healthcare research powerhouse to empowering people with disabilities, Praveen opens up about his failures, mindset, and how empathy and curiosity redefine modern marketing. Key Takeaways: -How to stand out as an Outlier Marketer -Why empathy and curiosity fuel true innovation -Lessons from building social-impact ventures -How to manage time, failure, and self-doubt -The philosophy behind Selling Without Selling Stay till the end for rapid-fire insights, untold stories, and wisdom on purpose, people, and perspective that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

    54 min
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Step into a world where ideas, insights, and innovation meet real human stories. Hosted by Ankesh Saxena, The Collaborative Canvas Podcast brings together visionaries, researchers, founders, and changemakers from across industries to explore the future of business, brands, and consumer behavior. From AI and market research to personal branding, leadership, and the untold stories behind breakthrough journeys, every episode is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. Expect candid conversations, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the surface—because collaboration isn’t just about sharing a table, it’s about shaping the future together. Tune in weekly on YouTube and Spotify to learn, connect, and grow with us.

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  • Creator
    Ankesh Saxena
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ankesh Saxena