The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast

Abhay Tandon

The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast is focused on the stories of Innovators, Disruptors and Change-makers across varied walks of life from technology to entrepreneurship to social impact to sports to media/ entertainment etc. The conversations, being hosted by Abhay Tandon will be at the intersection of human emotions, philosophies and impact!

  1. 1d ago

    Ep4: Digital Identity - Agents vs Humans ft. Rebecca Port, Okta

    Your company has an org chart for humans. Does it have one for agents? That's the question sitting at the centre of this episode of The Innovators and Disruptors Collective Podcast, where I spoke with Dr. Rebecca Port, Chief People Officer of Okta, one of the most important voices on identity, trust, and the future of agentic workforces globally. We were also joined by Shubham, Founder of Recro, a company that's on the ground every day helping enterprises find, build, and retain the kind of talent that can actually navigate this shift. Having both of them in the same conversation gave this episode a rare dual lens: the global enterprise perspective meeting the startup-speed reality of how hiring and teams are actually changing in India right now. → By 2027, AI agent traffic will exceed human traffic on the internet → 50% of organizations that have deployed agents are already at risk of breaches → Okta saved 300,000 hours internally, not by cutting people, but by removing the work quietly draining them And Okta's India presence? She didn't call it a GCC. She called it a cockpit. There's a difference. Rebecca's definition of Okta, "Okta is the electricity. It's the layer you can't operate without, and you can't see it." This episode goes beyond cybersecurity. It's about the invisible architecture of trust and whether organizations are building it fast enough before the agents outnumber us. #AgenticAI #IdentitySecurity #TIDPodcast #TheInnovatorsAndDisruptorsPodcast #BuildInIndia

    1h 15m

  2. May 21

    S2E11: The Next Big Indian Category: Elder Care ft. Ishaan Khanna

    What happens when a country of 1.4 billion people starts ageing rapidly… before it is fully prepared for it? That’s the core theme of S2 Ep11 of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast: The Next Big Indian Category: Elderly Care In this episode, I hosted Ishaan Khanna, CEO of Antara Assisted Care Services, Max India, for a fascinating conversation on elder care, longevity, caregiving, AI, and the future of ageing in India. A few things that really stayed with me from this episode: → India could have nearly 300 million seniors in the coming decades → Retirement-focused investments in India have grown 230% in the last 5 years → Entirely new categories like “AgeTech” are beginning to emerge in India But the biggest insight for me was this: “We are responding to an ageing population. We are not preparing for an ageing population.” We also spoke about why senior care is not just healthcare. It’s dignity, companionship, financial security, technology, and trust all coming together at once. This episode goes far beyond elder care. It’s about the future of how India will live and age. Do you think India is emotionally, financially, and infrastructurally prepared for an ageing population at scale? Drop your thoughts below. 👇 #SeniorCare #Healthcare #Longevity #Ageing #HealthcareInnovation #TID #TIDPodcast #BuildInIndia #TheInnovatorsAndDisruptorsPodcast

    1h 30m

  3. May 14

    S2 Ep10: How to Learn with the New Rules of AI ft. Peeyush Ranjan

    AI is transforming education. But is it making us smarter or just faster? In this episode of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast, Abhay Tandon sits down with Peeyush Ranjan, Co-founder of Fermi.ai (with Mukesh Bansal), and former leader across Google, Flipkart, and Airbnb. Together, they break down the new rules of learning in the AI era. 🔑 Key Insights from the Episode: “If you want to learn math, giving you a calculator won’t help.” “We are all LLMs of sorts.” AI is democratizing answers… but killing deep thinking Learning doesn’t come from answers, it comes from struggle + process 🚀 Big Idea: Vinod Khosla believes: Aadhaar → enabled UPI AI → can enable personalized tutors for every Indian And those tutors could be better than humans. India’s edge? 📱 Smartphones 🗣️ Voice 🌐 Vernacular 🪪 Identity rails This could unlock a “Tutor API for India.” Please let us know what you think about Education in India and how will this evolve with AI playing a massive role?

    1h 28m

  4. Apr 20

    S2EP9: Building for a Billion - India’s Future with Revolut ft. Paroma Chatterjee

    Building for a Billion - India’s Future with Revolut ft. Paroma Chatterjee | S2E9 What does it really take to build for India at scale? In Episode 9 of Season 2 of The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast, Abhay Tandon sits down with Paroma Chatterjee, CEO of Revolut India, for a deep conversation on India’s digital future, financial innovation, and the realities of building products and experiences for a billion people. This episode explores the intersection of: India’s next phase of growthFinancial services and digital transformationConsumer trust and adoptionInnovation at scaleThe opportunity India presents to the worldIf you care about India, innovation, fintech, and the future of consumer platforms, this is one conversation you should not miss. Watch till the end and share your biggest takeaway in the comments. #TIDPodcast #Revolut #ParomaChatterjee #IndiaFuture #BuildingForABillion #Fintech #Innovation #DigitalIndia

    1h 11m

  5. Apr 6

    Ep3: Everyday Care, Global Scale - Inside Kenvue GCC in India ft Dr. Rajesh Puneyani

    Episode 3 of the GCC Mini-Series on The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast is here:“Everyday Care, Global Scale - Inside Kenvue GCC in India ft. Dr. Rajesh Puneyani” In this episode, we dive into the story of Kenvue GCC in India - its role, its strategic importance, and how India is contributing to global scale, capability building, innovation, and transformation. This conversation with Dr. Rajesh Puneyani explores:✨ The role of GCCs in today’s global enterprises✨ How India is becoming a strategic capability hub✨ Leadership and operating models inside a global organization✨ Talent, scale, and the future of enterprise transformation If you are a GCC leader, startup founder, operator, student of innovation, or simply curious about how global companies are building from India — this one is for you. #TIDPodcast #GCCMiniSeries #Kenvue #DrRajeshPuneyani #GCC #Innovation #Leadership #India #GlobalScale #Podcast

    51 min

  6. Apr 1

    Ep1: Living to 100: India’s Longevity Moment ft. Subhendu Panigrahi

    What if living to 100 becomes normal sooner than we think? Introducing Founder’s Corner by TID Podcast - our brand new format featuring shorter but in-depth conversations with founders of powerful technology startups. This new series is built as a 20–25 minute snackable format that helps decode important themes, sectors, and startup ideas that are quickly becoming mainstream. And our very first episode is here: Living to 100: India’s Longevity Moment featuring Subhendu Panigrahi, Co-Founder & CEO of FOXO In this episode, we explore: ✨ Healthspan vs lifespan ✨ Why bio-markers and analytics matter ✨ Lifestyle changes for a healthier, longer life ✨ How to separate noise from real signals in longevity If you care about the future of health, prevention, and longevity in India, this is a conversation worth watching. Watch now and tell us what you think of the new Founder’s Corner format. And if you know someone building in the longevity space, tag or share this with them. #FoundersCorner #TIDPodcast #Longevity #Healthspan #FOXO #HealthTech #StartupPodcast

    30 min

  7. Mar 19

    S2E8: Indian Mythology x Gaming: The Age of Bhaarat ft. Amish Tripathi & Mukul Deora

    India’s biggest storytelling opportunity isn’t in Bollywood. It’s in Gaming. Our latest episode of The Innovators and Disruptors Collective Podcast is now LIVE. Do give a listen and share back your views with me :) I sat down with Amish Tripathi and Mukul Deora to unpack Indian Mythology x Gaming: The Age of Bhaarat by Tara Gaming Limited and why this could be India’s first truly global AAA storytelling moment. We dive into: 📌 Why mythology is India’s unfair advantage 📌 Building global gaming IPs from Bharat 📌 The intersection of culture, technology, and storytelling 📌 What it takes to create a AAA game from India If you care about gaming, storytelling, or India’s global cultural influence, this one is worth your time. 🎥 Watch now. Link in comments. 👉 Follow/Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of innovation & disruption Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Ratch AI Associate Sponsor: CRUDS System Private Limited #AgeOfBhaarat #IndianMythology #Gaming #AmishTripathi #MukulDeora #TIDPodcast #StartupIndia #CreatorEconomy #Storytelling

    1h 22m

  8. Feb 20

    S2E7: Tech, Trade & Trust: India–Netherlands and the Long Game ft. Ewout De Wit

    Tech, Trade & Trust: India–Netherlands and the Long Game ft. Ewout De Wit 🇮🇳🇳🇱 In this episode of The Innovators & Disruptors Podcast, I’m joined by Ewout De Wit, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to South India, for a wide-ranging conversation on the India–Netherlands relationship and why the real wins come from playing the long game — with trust at the center. We explore how India and the Netherlands can collaborate across technology, trade, startups, Global Capability Centers (GCCs), culture, and broader ecosystem priorities — and what it takes to translate intent into real outcomes on the ground. What we cover in this episode: ✅ India–Netherlands strategic priorities and long-term collaboration ✅ Trade, investment, and enterprise partnerships ✅ Startup ecosystems and cross-border innovation bridges ✅ The role of GCCs in accelerating tech + talent collaboration ✅ Culture, community, and people-to-people ties that strengthen trust ✅ What “the long game” actually means in diplomacy and innovation Why you should watch: If you’re a founder, investor, GCC leader, enterprise executive, policy stakeholder, or anyone building cross-border partnerships, this conversation offers a practical lens on how global collaboration gets done — beyond headlines and events. 📌 Subscribe for more conversations with builders, leaders, diplomats, and ecosystem catalysts. 👍 If this episode helps, like and share it with someone working on India–EU / India–Netherlands partnerships. Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Ratch AI Associate Sponsor: Cruds

    51 min
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The Innovators and Disruptors Podcast is focused on the stories of Innovators, Disruptors and Change-makers across varied walks of life from technology to entrepreneurship to social impact to sports to media/ entertainment etc. The conversations, being hosted by Abhay Tandon will be at the intersection of human emotions, philosophies and impact!

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