The Doers Nepal -Podcast

The Doers Nepal
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The Doers is aspiring to be a platform or a space where people who have actually done something come and share their ideas and opinion about thing that matter.

  1. 13h ago

    How A Nepali Woman Convinced Google to Write a $28,000,000 Check | Rupa Shah

    From her early days as a Fair & Lovely ad model and a student at Army School Kathmandu earning ₹500 at a Bhrikuti Mandap book fair, to Senior Director at MIT RAISE raising $28 Million from Google, this is the unvarnished story of Rupa Laxmi Shah. Over the last 13+ years at the world's premier technology institute (MIT Media Lab / MIT RAISE), Rupa has closed landmark multi-million-dollar partnerships with Google, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Schmidt Futures, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club, impacting over 30 million children globally. In this candid masterclass with Anup Ghimire, Rupa pulls back the curtain on how high-stakes global philanthropy actually works: sitting across tables with over 160 billionaires, the psychology of raising 8-figure checks, the hard research on why AI won’t replace teachers, and why sending generic ChatGPT cold emails is destroying your chances with global investors. Timestamps 00:00 - Highlights 03:09 - Growing Up in Kathmandu: Army School & Teaching at Age 15 06:09 - Moving to America 23 Years Ago: Arriving at MIT Media Lab 10:24 - The $28,000,000 Cheque: Closing Google for MIT RAISE 15:39 - The Anatomy of a $17M Research Initiative 20:09 - Walking Into Rooms of Power: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 25:39 - How Billionaires Actually Give Money (DAFs & The 5% Rule) 30:24 - Sitting Across 160 Billionaires: What the Super-Wealthy Care About 36:09 - Storytelling Over Pitch Decks: The Art of Raising Capital 40:39 - The Brutal Truth About AI in Education (Gates Foundation Research) 45:24 - Scaling AI Ethics in Asia: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Project 51:09 - Motherhood & The Dual High-Impact Career Reality 56:24 - The Nepal Capital Trap: Why Nepali Giants Can’t Invest Globally 01:01:39 - Mentoring Nepali Founders: How to Pitch US Investors 01:05:24 - The Golden Rule: Stop Sending Generic ChatGPT Emails!   Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2      For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com     🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Rupa Laxmi Shah Global Philanthropy and Partnerships, MIT Media Lab Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laxsh/    📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/      🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/   Website: https://becomeadoer.com    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/     Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/   Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com

  2. 1d ago

    40 Years in New York Exposed the Reality of Nepali Immigrants | Khagendra GC (Senior US Attorney)

    In this episode, Attorney Khagendra Chhetri, the first Nepali-origin lawyer practicing in the United States and a 10-time "Super Lawyer" honoree (2014-2024), shares his journey of arriving in America in 1983 and witnessing the Nepali diaspora grow from roughly 800 individuals to over half a million across the country.   From navigating pre-internet immigrant life to practicing before the U.S. legal system, Attorney Chhetri breaks down the realities of diaspora assimilation, why "staying for 2 years" often turns into 25, the fight for Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) economic rights, and how direct micro-investing can empower Nepal’s emerging young tech and AI entrepreneurs.   00:00:00 - Highlight 00:01:58 - Introduction & Welcome 00:02:13 - The First Nepali Lawyer in the US 00:05:28 - The Diaspora Shift (From 800 to 500,000+) 00:10:43 - The Immigrant Mindset: Short-Term Myth 00:15:18 - Why Diaspora Capital Hesitates in Nepal 00:19:28 - The NRN Citizenship Mirage ("कागजको खोस्टो") 00:24:13 - The Slow Pace of Nepal's Reform 00:28:43 - The Mom & Pop Economy: 80% of America 00:32:13 - The Soaltee Hotel Gala Illusion 00:35:28 - The $19 Billion Diaspora Napkin Math 00:38:43 - Overcoming Mindless Cynicism ("Desh Bigriyo") 00:41:58 - Advice to a 25-Year-Old Khagendra   Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2      For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com     🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982     🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Khagendra Chhetry Managing Attorney, Chhet­ry & Associates, P.C. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khagendra-chhetry-68868a57/  📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/      🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/   Website: https://becomeadoer.com    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/     Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/   Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com

  3. Sep 16

    MIT Tech Titan: Why Competing On Low Price Will Destroy You

    In this episode of The Doers, we sit down with Himal Karmacharya, Founder and President of Leapfrog Technology. Himal shares the playbook on how he built a world-class technology company from Nepal and scaled it to serve major healthcare and fintech enterprises across the United States.   This conversation goes far beyond surface-level startup advice. Himal unpacks how AI is forcing tech service firms to shift from headcount billing to outcome-based contracts, what it takes to crack international sales, and why finding a trusted on-the-ground ally abroad changes everything. He also breaks down national policy blueprints such as the "Israel Model" to demonstrate how emerging markets can build a $1B+ tech ecosystem.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Beginning 01:42 - Introduction: The Leapfrog Story & Building Global Tech from Nepal 02:25 - How AI is Disrupting Traditional Software Outsourcing & Agency Models 04:27 - The Pricing Shift: Moving from Headcount Billing to Outcome-Driven Value 07:55 - Why Generic Dev Shops Die: Carving Deep Niches in Healthcare & Fintech 11:42 - Nepal’s $1B IT Roadmap: Unlocking Policy Reform & Global Visibility 13:42 - Enterprise Readiness: Tackling Global Legal, Compliance & Insurance Hurdles 15:22 - Cracking U.S. Business Development: Outbound Sales Strategy from Day One 17:02 - Diaspora Power: Bridging the Cultural & Credibility Gap in Western Markets 22:42 - Operating at Global Speed: Matching the Relentless Velocity of the U.S. Market 24:02 - Expanding Overseas: Why Every Founder Needs an "Ally" on the Ground 25:17 - The Crucial Pivot: Shifting from Local Mobile Cash to a $150K U.S. Deal 27:42 - Emerging Market Traps: Why Small Domestic TAMs Cap Company Growth 33:42 - The Israel Policy Playbook: How Governments Can Act as Early-Stage VCs 37:00 - NAS-IT Blueprint: Building $50M–$100M Anchor Tech Companies 39:22 - The Golden Founder Rule: Why You Must Pay Yourself from the Start 40:57 - Surviving Phase A-to-B: Managing Cash Flow, Runway & Micro-Seed Capital 44:52 - What Makes an Outlier Founder: Extreme Ownership, Resilience & Drive 48:32 - Angel Investing Philosophy: Why You Back Dynamic People Over Static Ideas 53:52 - Personal Story: From Budhanilkantha to MIT & Breaking Language Barriers 59:42 - Playing the 10-Year Game: Weathering Downturns & Mentoring Next-Gen Talent   Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2     For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Himal Karmacharya  Founder and President @ Leapfrog Technology Inc. Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/himal-karmacharya-03ba8b12/     📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/  Website: https://becomeadoer.com   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/    Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com

  4. Sep 12

    He Left Nepal With a Dream. 20 Years Later, He Built a Company in the US.

    Right after +2, in the early 2000s, he left Nepal for Texas to build a life and chase bigger dreams. Two decades later, his company is building the bridges that connect terminal gates at DFW Airport.    Anup Tamrakar didn’t inherit an empire. He started by working at his father’s engineering practice in Nepal, tracing blueprints and even scrubbing bathrooms, long before “CEO” was ever part of the picture. Today, he leads Urban Infraconstruction LLC, a 400-person heavy civil construction company behind major Texas infrastructure like airport bridges, transit lines, and municipal water systems.   Key Milestones: -Scaled to ~400 employees, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 list and recognition as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Finalist. -Founded the Amaalya SK Foundation, committing to fund foundational education for 1 million children in Nepal by 2035.   This isn’t another polished immigrant success story. It’s a conversation about what it really takes to build something at scale with the difficult decisions, risks, setbacks, and responsibility.    Featuring Anup Tamrakar, Founder, CEO, Urban Infraconstruction LLC TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00  Highlights 00:02:17  What is Real Ambition? ("Cruising Means Going Down") 00:03:09  Arriving in the US in 2003: The 20-Year Vision 00:06:16  Time Allocation & The 24-Hour Reality Check 00:10:52  Early Roots: Working in His Father's Office in Nepal at Age 12 00:12:27 Cleaning Office Bathrooms & Learning Early Humility 00:15:03  Bypassing Traditional Engineering for Construction Management 00:16:28  Self-Studying for SATs on Dial-Up Internet in Nepal 00:18:45  Father’s Tough Love: "I’ll Get You There, You Do the Rest" 00:20:27  Parental Sacrifice: "I Learned to Let You Go" (Goosebumps Moment) 00:22:56  Defying the Advisor Who Said a Community College Visa Was Impossible 00:24:30 Facing Cultural Judgment & Staying Firm in Conviction 00:28:22  Be Careful Who You Take Career Advice From 00:32:08  Hacking the Curriculum: Creating Custom Classes to Graduate Faster 00:33:25  Leaving Your Comfort Zone is the True Meaning of Entrepreneurship 00:35:51  Overcoming Fear & Loud Phones: Making 300 Cold Calls a Day in Texas 00:37:35  Vulnerability as a Power Move: Learning from Veteran Tradesmen 00:38:55  The "Above & Beyond" Catalyst: Turning a Report into an Opportunity 00:45:35  The Age 30 Epiphany: Holding His Daughter & Feeling the Weight 00:46:27  The Operational Motto: Decide, Commit, Act 00:59:46  The 2-Millimeter Gap: Don't Give Up Right Before Your Breakthrough 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Anup Tamrakar Chief Executive Officer, Urban Infraconstruction LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-tamrakar/   📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/  Website: https://becomeadoer.com   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/    Strength Partner: Hama Steel  Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     #TheDoersPodcast #TheDoers #anuptamrakar #nepaliinusa

  5. Sep 9

    Sushant Pradhan on Building an Audience, Making Money & the Business Behind Content

    Fitness entrepreneur, fitness coach, and the host behind one of Nepal’s influential podcasts: Sushant Pradhan is stepping out from behind the host desk and into the guest seat for this episode!   We sat down for an unfiltered 1 on 1 conversation on what really happens behind the scenes of content creation, media, and networking.   In this episode, we talk about:   -Why being effective on camera is an acquired professional skill rather than an extroverted personality trait -How to build a high-impact network when you naturally despise traditional networking events, parties, and small talk -What separates parasitic networking from symbiotic value creation and why cold outreach fails when you bring nothing to the table -Why young creators need to spend six to twelve months quietly building a portfolio before trying to leverage high-profile connections -How automating an inefficient workflow with artificial intelligence only scales your operational mistakes faster -What the global shift toward open-source AI models means for local media companies and independent builders -Why deep, multi-hour 1 on 1 conversations remain the ultimate mechanism for building trust, influence, and intellectual leverage   Your network isn’t built in noisy rooms handing out business cards; it’s earned through the depth of your work and the quiet value you bring to the table.   If you’re a founder or creator trying to build something that lasts in Nepal’s changing digital landscape, missing this conversation isn’t just an oversight. It’s a missed blueprint.   TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 Highlights 1:50 Intro  9:30 Realization of self worth & self reflection  18:11 How Open Source Is Taking Over 26:40 Sushant Pradhan Keeps up with Geopolitics, Culture & Human Conflict  36:26 How the Host Inspired Sushant Pradhan to Start Podcasting 48:16 The Harsh Reality of Competing in the Global Market 54:52 Is Success Just Borrowed Time From Your Youth? 1:00:38 Creator Economy in 2014: Before "Influencers" Existed 1:10:15 "Making Money Is Making Money" (Unfiltered Advice) 1:17:49 Sushant Pradhan’s perception as the "Fitness Guy"  1:25:10 Rethinking Fitness: Beyond Just Going to the Gym 1:30:37 Sushant Pradhan's Core Philosophy on Life 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Sushant Pradhan Podcaster & Entrepreneur LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sushant-pradhan-371b88a7   📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/  Website: https://becomeadoer.com   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/    Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     #TheDoersPodcast #TheDoers #SushantPradhan #nepalipodcast

  6. Sep 4

    Nepali Immigrants Built Their Own Bank in US with EFCU Founder

    How Nepali Immigrants Built a Federal Bank in the US | Suman Raj Timsina (CEO, Everest Federal Credit Union) In this episode of The Doers, we sit down with Suman Raj Timsina, CEO of Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU) and Executive Director at the International Development Institute. EFCU stands as the first and only financial institution chartered specifically for the Nepali diaspora across the United States. Note: Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU) is a federally chartered, NCUA-insured credit union operating as a full-service community financial institution. Unlike traditional commercial banks driven by outside shareholders, EFCU is 100% member-owned and not-for-profit.   From conceptualizing the credit union in a New York basement in 2015 to securing a rare 50-state federal charter approved by the NCUA, Suman breaks down how community trust transforms into institutional financial power. We dive deep into affinity banking, how the US Nepali diaspora holds an estimated $19B+ in collective economic capacity, why modern banks operate as software enterprises, and how shifting diaspora mindsets from remittance to angel investing can back the next generation of global startups.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:23 - Welcome to Dallas & Show Kick-Off 00:02:07 - Establishing the First Nepali Community Bank Outside Nepal 00:02:59 - The Historic Roots of "Affinity Banking" 00:04:10 - Regulatory Approval: The Role of the US Congress & NCUA 00:04:59 - Humble Beginnings: Incepting Everest in a New York Basement 00:05:16 - Unlocking Nationwide Reach with a Rare 50-State Federal License 00:05:46 - The Not-For-Profit Model: Banks vs. Credit Unions 00:06:06 - Democratic Governance: Every Depositor Gets One Vote 00:06:33 - Broad Diaspora Eligibility: Nepal, Bhutan, and Beyond 00:08:31 - Life-Cycle Financial Products: Credit-Building to Mortgages 00:13:35 - Supporting the 10th Largest Foreign Student Population in the US 00:14:48 - Absolute Security: Federal Insurance up to $250,000 00:15:46 - 100% Reinvestment: Supporting Our People, Not Corporations 00:16:57 - Going Global: Opening US Dollar Accounts with Passports 00:18:59 - Replicating the Indian "Bank of Houston" Motel Success Model 00:21:40 - The Trust Test: Raising $3.65 Million in Just 3 Hours 00:23:42 - Modern Banking Shift: "Banks are IT Companies" 00:30:06 - Shifting Diaspora Culture: From Remittance to Angel Investing 00:38:11 - The Reality of BBA/MBA Degrees & The Power of Storytelling 00:55:57 - Beyond Banking: The Life-Saving $2,000 Emergency Loan   Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2     For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     🎙️ Guest: Suman Raj Timsina CEO @ Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idisumantimsina/    📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/    🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/     This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/  Website: https://becomeadoer.com   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/    Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/  Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com   #TheDoers #EverestFederalCreditUnion #NepaliInUSA #DiasporaWealth #Fintech #AngelInvesting #Entrepreneurship

  7. Sep 2

    I Didn't Know Farming Could Be Like This | Inside an American Farm

    What does modern agriculture actually look like behind the scenes?    In this deep-dive episode, we sit down with Brad Doyle, Chairman of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and former President of the American Soybean Association,  operating out of Weiner, Arkansas.  Stepping far beyond traditional manual labor, Brad pulls back the curtain on how multi-million-dollar family farms operate today as high-tech, data-driven global enterprises.  You will discover how tractors drive themselves via precision GPS, how growers utilize complex yield-mapping software, and what happens when practical farming meets Ph.D.-level plant breeding alongside his wife Joyce.   The conversation also tackles the profound economic realities of managing capital-heavy operations, utilizing land and equipment as loan collateral, and navigating global soybean export markets. You will hear firsthand how producers beta-test tomorrow’s heavy machinery hand-in-hand with major engineers like John Deere, while critically addressing the real operational limits of AI integration.    Ultimately, this episode lets you grasp the scale behind 80 million US acres, showing how farmers increase yields and why 97% of American farms remain fiercely family-owned. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an agribusiness professional, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this conversation completely reframes how technology, business, and tradition intersect on the modern farm.   Chapters 00:00:00 Highlight 00:01:35 - Introduction 00:02:45 - The 3rd-Generation Family Farm & Eagle Seed 00:03:19 - When Farming Meets PhD Science 00:06:42 - Surprise: 97% of US Farms Are Family-Owned 00:09:14 - The High-Stakes Business & Profitability of Farming 00:10:30 - Financial Risks, Bank Loans, & Farm Collateral 00:11:39 - The Generational Shift: From Manual Labor to Tech 00:15:26 - How Modern Farms Fuel Local Rural Economies 00:16:06 - Tech Transformation: GPS & Self-Driving Tractors 00:16:31 - Yield Monitors, Big Data, & Off-Season Planning 00:17:43 - The Reality, Limits, and Fears of AI in Agriculture 00:23:49 - Navigating the Global Soybean Export Market 00:31:11 - The Soybean Checkoff System Explained 00:32:41 - The $80M Impact of the United Soybean Board 00:38:43 - Grasping Scale: 80 Million Acres of Production 00:39:14 - How Farmers Increase Yields While Losing Farmland 00:42:02 - Beta-Testing the Future of Machinery with Engineers 00:44:48 - What Keeps a Farmer Up at Night? (Profitability) 00:47:01 - The Pride and Honor of American Agriculture Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2   For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/    🎙️ Guest: Brad Doyle Chairman @ Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board  📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/    This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/   Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com  #TheDoers #USSEC #Agriculture #Nepal #NepalAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Soybeans #GlobalTrade #Entrepreneurship #NepalEconomy #EconomicDevelopment l #BusinessStrategy #NepalBusiness

  8. Aug 30

    Can Nepal Turn Agriculture Into a Global Business? | Kevin Roepke, USSEC Executive Director

    Kevin Roepke, Executive Director, Middle East, North Africa & South Asia at the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), joins us live from Chicago for a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food security, global trade, remittance, and entrepreneurship. From how American farmers approach agriculture as a business to why Nepal continues to depend on food imports and remittance, Kevin shares a global perspective on what it takes to build a stronger and more competitive agricultural economy. We explore the strategic importance of soybeans, the changing nature of globalization, food and energy security, Nepal’s need for focused industries, and the importance of long-term thinking in building the country’s economic future. A conversation on how Nepal can turn its agricultural potential into a focused, competitive, and globally relevant economic engine. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Live from Chicago: Why America Celebrates Its Farmers 00:04:03  Nepal’s Agriculture: Poor Image, Huge GDP 00:05:50  Remittance: A Sweet Outcome of Desperation 00:06:51 If Nepal Were a Company, What Would It Focus On? 00:10:03  The Mathematical Farmer: How US Agriculture Competes 00:16:06  Why Nepal Imports Its Staple Crops 00:17:30  Can Hydropower Replace Remittance? 00:19:59  The Soybean Problem: Nepal’s Hidden Protein Gap 00:22:56  How Soybeans Shape Global Geopolitics 00:23:53  Why a “Jack of All Trades” Strategy Never Works 00:29:38  Food & Energy Security Is National Security 00:33:29  Nepal’s Missing 25–40 Generation 00:37:12  Shark Tank Nepal Season 2: What Changes? 00:38:48  The Shark’s Golden Rule: Deal Structure 00:40:36  Why Global Business Connections Matter Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2   For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/    🎙️ Guest: Kevin Roepke Executive Director - Middle East, North Africa & South Asia U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/   🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders...   This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco...   This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/   Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd.   Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation.   📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com  #TheDoers #KevinRoepke #USSEC #Agriculture #Nepal #NepalAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Soybeans #GlobalTrade #Entrepreneurship #NepalEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #SharkTankNepal #BusinessStrategy #NepalBusiness

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