ABTalks

AB Talks

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.

  1. 9 HR AGO

    AI and India’s Tech Revolution: How Developers Can Win the Future | GenAI Podcast 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into how AI is transforming the tech world — from coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Windsurf to how freshers can stand out in an AI-driven industry. 💻Discover insider insights on:🚀 Landing jobs at MNCs like Microsoft and Walmart🧩 How AI is reshaping project management and product building🇮🇳 Why India is becoming a global AI powerhouse🤖 The rise of Generative AI and Superintelligence💡 Practical tips on resume building, learning paths, and AI tools every developer must useWhether you’re a student, software engineer, or tech leader, this podcast helps you stay ahead in the AI + career growth era of 2025.#AIPodcast #Microsoft #AIIndia #AITools #FutureOfWork #GenAI #TechCareers #AIinDevelopment #WalmartTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AIFuture #MNCJobs #Superintelligence #airevolution2025 Speaker - Rahul Aggarwal, VP and General Manager⸻⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Introduction04:05 – Top AI Tools for Code Development06:56 – Impact of AI Tools on Freshers11:41 – MVP: Minimum Viable Product Explained16:00 – The Modern Role of Project Managers20:13 – How to Get Into Top MNCs (Microsoft, Walmart, etc.)23:30 – Building a Powerful Resume for Tech Jobs24:53 – Learnings from Microsoft & Walmart27:11 – India in the Global AI Race32:00 – Shifting Focus: AI Opportunities Moving from US to India36:00 – Superintelligence & Generative AI40:07 – The Role of AI in Sales & Business Growth42:22 – Conclusion & Key Takeaways⸻📩 Contact Us:Want to collaborate, share feedback, or feature on our next episode?👉 Email us at: anilbajpai1987@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

    44 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The New Rules of Work: GenAI, Productivity & Leadership, Work Culture | Part - 2/2 | #abtalks

    In this episode, we dive deep into work culture, productivity, and how GenAI and agentic AI are redefining the future of work.From planning your day effectively and managing working hours, to understanding post-COVID leadership changes, Gen Z work culture, and the rapid shift toward GenAI and Agentic systems, this conversation offers a realistic look at how professionals and leaders must adapt in today’s fast-changing environment.🎧 Here’s what we discuss:• How professionals plan their daily work schedule• Real expectations around working hours and productivity• Management and work culture changes after COVID• Gen Z mindset and evolving workplace culture• Cultural differences across global work environments• Market shift toward GenAI and the agentic AI era• High-impact GenAI and agentic AI use cases• Tools that boost development and productivity• Skills freshers need to survive and grow in the AI era• Rapid-fire leadership and career insightsWhether you’re a working professional, leader, developer, or fresher, this episode delivers practical insights on productivity, culture, and AI adoption — without hype.Speaker – Nikhil Bimbrahw, Global Head - Data and AI⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:03 – Planning the Day: Work Schedule & Prioritization05:53 – Working Hours & Productivity Expectations10:15 – Post-COVID Changes in Work & Management19:40 – GenZ Work Culture & Mindset Shift22:22 – Work Culture Across Different Geographies25:50 – Market Shift to GenAI & the Agentic AI Era36:43 – Top Use Cases of GenAI & Agentic Systems46:18 – Rapid Round Questions49:33 – Skills Freshers Need in the AI Era50:56 – Tools for Development Productivity51:24 – Conclusion & Key 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 or questions✅ Subscribe for more insights on AI, work culture, and leadership🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes#Podcast #ABTalks #AnilBajpai #FutureOfWork #GenAI #AgenticAI #WorkCulture #Productivity #Leadership #GenZ #AITrends

    53 min
  3. 31/12/2025

    Not Just Engineering: Career Choices, AI Leadership & Corporate Reality | #abtalks PART1/2

    In this episode, we sit down with Nikhil Bimbrahw, a senior industry leader to unpack career growth, leadership mindset, and how AI is reshaping roles in modern organisations.From early career decisions and first job lessons to becoming a Data & AI leader, this conversation dives deep into the realities professionals face today — including Big 4 culture, learning new technologies, and managing time as a leader in New India.🎧 Here’s what we discuss:• Career journey and early professional decisions • First job lessons and corporate reality • Career paths beyond engineering • Major career challenges and failures • Role and responsibilities of a Data & AI leader • How New India is changing leadership and careers • Deloitte vs Accenture: mindset and culture differences • Importance of alumni networks in service companies • Learning new technologies in fast-changing roles • Time and task management for senior leadersWhether you’re a student, working professional, or leader navigating AI-driven organisations, this episode offers practical, real-world insights without motivational fluff.Speaker – Nikhil Bimbrahw, Global Head - Data and AI⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:32 – Career Journey & Early Decisions02:40 – First Job Experience & Corporate Reality05:26 – If Not Engineering, Then What?07:15 – Career Challenges & Failures14:26 – Role of a Data & AI Leader21:46 – How New India Is Changing Careers30:35 – Deloitte vs Accenture – Mindset Difference34:33 – Importance of Alumni Networks36:09 – Learning New Technologies41:21 – Time Management for Leaders44:14 – Task Management & Execution⸻📩 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 or questions ✅ Subscribe for more insights on careers, AI, and leadership 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes#Podcast #ABTalks #AnilBajpai #CareerGrowth #AILeadership #Big4 #Deloitte #Accenture #CorporateLife #NewIndia #LeadershipMindset #GenAI #ProductStrategy #BusinessLeadership #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AgenticAI #DigitalTransformation #AIPodcast

    47 min
  4. 24/12/2025

    Meet the Next Evolution of AI | #abtalks

    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

    38 min
  5. 17/12/2025

    AI x Life Sciences: Startup Strategy, Data Readiness & the Future of Drug Discovery | #abtalks

    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

    35 min
  6. 10/12/2025

    Startup Hurdles, GenAI & Business Transformation: Inside the Founder Journey #abtalks

    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

    44 min
  7. 19/11/2025

    From Python to Prompt Engineering — How AI Is Shaping the Next Generation of Developers | #abtalks

    🤖 Agentic AI is redefining how we build, deploy, and interact with intelligent systems.In this video, we break down what Agentic AI really means, how it connects with AI agents, n8n automation, GenAI tools, and what it means for your career in AI.Whether you’re a Python developer, data engineer, or fresher dreaming of joining the AI revolution — this episode will give you the roadmap to start, grow, and lead in the agentic era of AI.Speaker - Manish Kumar, Global Head (Data & Analytics)⸻⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction01:35 — Journey & Career Plan09:25 — From Bihar to Corporate Life12:04 — Challenges Faced & Lessons Learned17:43 — What the AI Service Ecosystem Really Means22:46 — Must-Know Skills for Freshers in 202527:08 — How AI Is Transforming Traditional Domains30:04 — Tools for Building AI Agents (LangFlow, AutoGen & more)33:00 — Mistakes Companies Make in AI Projects39:17 — Why the Future Belongs to Prompt Engineers41:59 — Rapid Fire Questions43:28 — Key Takeaways⸻💡 What You’ll Learn:• The real meaning of Agentic AI and how it works• How n8n and LangFlow help create AI agent workflows• Why Prompt Engineering is the new-age skill in AI development• Step-by-step guide on how to make your first AI project• Career roadmap for AI Engineers, Python Developers & Data Engineers📈 Who Should Watch:👉 Freshers exploring a career in AI👉 Developers learning GenAI & automation tools👉 Data engineers & Python coders upgrading to agentic systems👉 Anyone curious about the future of AI agentsAgentic AI • Prompt Engineering • AI Career Tips • GenAI Tools • Automation Workflows⸻📩 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#AgenticAI #AIAgents #PromptEngineering #GenAI #AICareers #PythonDeveloper #DataEngineer #AIEngineer #n8n #LangFlow #AIProjects #FutureOfWork #AIAutomation #AIin2025 #AIJobs #TechPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #AIRevolution #AIWorkflow #Podcast

    48 min

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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.