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. 1d ago

    Can Nepal Become Asia's Next Outsourcing Hub?

    What does it take to lead the Nepal operations of a global Japanese manufacturing technology company? We sat down with Saugat KC, Vice President at MISUMI Nepal, to explore how one of Japan's leading manufacturing technology companies is building its presence in Nepal. From global industrial supply chains and digital transformation to market expansion and operational leadership, this conversation offers a rare inside look at what it takes to lead a global business from Nepal. In this episode, we discuss: Why a Japanese manufacturing technology company with a global presence chose to invest in Nepal and what that says about the country's growing potential. How Saugat KC went from employee to co-inventor on patented technology within MISUMI. How he rates Nepali graduates against global talent, and where the biggest skill and mindset gaps still exist. Why many established Japanese manufacturers are accelerating digital transformation and how Nepal can position itself as a trusted engineering and technology partner. If you're building something in Nepal and think the world is too far away to notice, this conversation says otherwise. It reminds us that with the right talent, mindset, and ecosystem, Nepal has the potential to build for the world, not just within its own borders. The opportunity is real. The question is: are we ready to seize it? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Highlights 06:08 – What Does MISUMI Do? 17:19 – After 13 Years in Japan, Did He Ever Think of Returning to Nepal? 28:26 – Isn't Having a Patent a Big Deal? 39:42 – Nepal Has a Blanket Policy for All Companies Wanting to Operate Here 50:07 – What's Missing in Nepali Graduates? 1:03:06 – How Difficult Is It to Be a Dad While Working for a Japanese Company? 1:10:24 – How MISUMI's Presence in Nepal Is Helping Build the Country's Brand Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco...   If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?   Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8   ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com   🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-...   🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/   👥 Guest: Saugat KC Vice President at MISUMI Nepal LinkedIn: https://jp.linkedin.com/in/saugat-kc-b0535387?trk=org-employees   📲 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    #DoersPodcast #SaugatKC #MISUMINepal #TechNepal #MadeInNepal #NepaliTech

  2. Jul 12

    I Spent 15 Years Building Products. Here's What Nobody Told Me | Product Management Leader

    Kailash Badu is one of Nepal's pioneering Product Managers. He helped scale CloudFactory during its early years, has built multiple products across AI, Enterprise Software and FinTech, and currently serves as VP of Product at Genese Solution. In this conversation, he shares over a decade of experience building products, leading teams, and preparing businesses for the AI era.   From why 95% of software features are never used to why coding was never the real job of a software engineer, this conversation explores Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, customer thinking, and what it takes to build products people actually use. Whether you're a software engineer, founder, product manager, business leader, or IT student, you'll find practical lessons on building products, adopting AI, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing technology landscape.   Timestamps 00:00:00 - Highlight 00:02:04 - Introduction 00:03:47 - Scaling CloudFactory from Nepal 00:07:36 - From Programmer to Product Manager 00:12:18 - Why 95% of Software Features Go Unused 00:15:24 - Digitizing Nepal's Ministry of Education 00:26:01 - AI's Real Superpower Isn't Coding 00:26:38 - Business Is Just Decision Making 00:38:37 - Be Digital Native Before AI Native 00:46:37 - Is AI Just Another FOMO Trend? 00:52:28 - Why Coding Was Never the Real Job 00:58:02 - The Wedding Photographer Lesson Every Founder Needs 01:06:51 - The Four Pillars of FinTech 01:10:25 - Banks Are Just Matchmakers 01:25:31 - Why People Avoid Formal Banking 01:30:06 - Nepal's Fear-Based Regulation Problem 01:36:10 - Why Bank Transfers Are Still Slow 01:47:03 - AI Is a Commodity, People Are the Advantage 01:54:48 - Why Smart People Still Fail   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Kailash Badu VP of products @ Genese  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbadu/    📲 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/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      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/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889

  3. Jul 8

    How to Get a 10 Lakh Loan (Without Collateral)

    From billing ledgers to building the backbone of Nepal's lending infrastructure.   Meet Santosh Tamrakar, Managing Director of IMS SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED   a Nepali entrepreneur who turned a billing and inventory tool into one of the country's key players in digital lending and financial infrastructure.   In this episode of The Doers, Santosh shares his journey building IMS Software from the ground up - from the early grind of selling billing systems banks and businesses didn't think they needed, to developing KBL IMS Digital Lending, MSME credit tools, and dynamic QR systems that now power everyday transactions. We explore the invisible discipline behind fintech infrastructure, the trust battles behind data-sharing and lending decisions, and what it really takes to build something the market doesn't know it needs yet.   Whether you're a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone who's ever taken out a loan through an app without a second thought, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous engineering behind Nepal's financial systems.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Santosh Tamrakar  Managing Director, IMS SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-tamrakar-46837b45/   📲 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/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      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/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com   📞 Call: +977 9813657889  #thedoersnepal #nepalientrepreneur #digitallending #imssoftware #nepalstartups #businesspodcast #technology #innovationnepal #techinnepal #billingsoftware #DynamicQR #thedoers #NepalPodcast

  4. Jul 3

    Nepali From Khotang Who Built a Cybersecurity Company in India

    From a small town in Khotang to building an AI-driven cybersecurity company in India, Dip Jung Thapa's entrepreneurial journey is one of resilience, innovation, and global ambition. In this episode of The Doers, we discuss cybersecurity, AI, digital scams, building Kratikal, scaling a technology company, and the lessons behind taking a startup from an idea to an IPO. If you're interested in startups, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, or cybersecurity, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00:00 – From Khotang to Building a Cybersecurity Company 00:03:23 – Leaving Nepal to Study in India 00:06:28 – The Hacked Gmail That Changed Everything 00:10:56 – Inside the World of Cybersecurity 00:13:35 – Building Kratikal: Product vs Service Business 00:20:03 – Why 95% of Cyber Attacks Start With People 00:28:33 – How Hackers Can Send Emails From Your Gmail 00:33:36 – Why Smart People Still Get Hacked 00:35:27 – The Terrifying Rise of Digital Arrest Scams 00:38:34 – Kratikal's IPO & Global Expansion Plans 00:47:25 – Building a Global Company as a Nepali Founder 00:53:13 – AI Is the New Weapon for Hackers 00:57:39 – Growing From Founder to CEO 00:59:48 – Creating Millionaires Through ESOPs 01:16:19 – AI Advice for Students & Young Professionals 01:22:27 – Business Lessons From His Father's Shop 01:31:40 – Sales Is About Building Long-Term Relationships   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Dip Jung Thapa Co-Founder and COO @ Kratikal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wallis/   📲 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/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      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/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889  #TheDoersNepal #CyberSecurity #AI #Kratikal #DipJungThapa #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Podcast #Technology #NepaliFounder

  5. Jun 27

    Will AI Create The First One-Person Unicorn?

    From writing his first lines of code at twelve to founding Intuji at fifteen and building a global digital transformation firm that works with manufacturers, wholesalers, and industrial businesses across continents. We're diving deep into why the most dangerous gap in business today isn't a talent gap or a capital gap, but a thinking gap. A failure to separate activity from outcomes.  This is a conversation with Julian Wallis about what it actually takes to build a business that compounds where your data, your systems, and your digital ecosystem become assets no competitor can replicate.  -What "QTIP" means, and why every founder needs to tattoo it on their brain before their next team meeting. -How the difference between a job and a task is the only thing standing between you and irrelevance in the next five years. -What "PSV thinking" is and why every tech investment decision should start and end with it. -How the companies that will dominate the next decade aren't the ones adopting AI fastest, they're the ones who own their data first. -Why high performers aren't in danger from AI, low performers are already gone. -What it actually means to build an "edge factor" and why most businesses are building features instead. And this episode is a masterclass in building things that last not just systems, but businesses that compound, compete, and win on their own terms. If you're building in Nepal, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed. 8   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Highlights 05:23 - What's QTIP? 08:50 - How Do You Find the Right People? 10:58 - Meaning Behind the Name "Intuji" 18:58 - What Do You Think About AI? 26:58 - Difference Between a Job and a Task 39:23 - Importance of Structured Data 41:03 - "Data Is the New Currency" Finally Makes Sense 44:24 - The Future of Software: UI & Large Language Models (SaaS) 46:00 - Can a $100,000/Month Budget Build a Business with Almost No Human Involvement? 48:30 - Why Product Companies Own Their Data but Service Companies Don't 50:10 - How Giant Companies Keep Finding New Revenue Streams 55:57 - How Should Nepal Be Branded as a Tech Nation? 59:10 - Why the Government Has Made Doing Business in Nepal Difficult 1:00:34 - What Bothers Julian Most About Doing Business in Nepal? 1:04:54 - How to Choose One Tech Domain and Become an Expert 1:06:51 - What Was Julian Like During His School & Childhood Days? 1:10:33 - The Moment That Sparked Julian's Passion for Digital Transformation 1:11:40 - What Bothers Julian in General? 1:13:43 - "If I'm Doing Nothing, I Get Itchy." 1:15:26 - We Overestimate One Year and Underestimate Ten Years 1:16:28 - Why It's Easier to Give Up When Things Get Tough 1:18:06 - Julian's Love for Nepal #TheDoers #TheDoersNepal #JulianWallis #Intuji #DigitalTransformation  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Julian Wallis Founder & CEO, Intuji  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wallis/   📲 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/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      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/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889

  6. Jun 21

    Nepal Cut Agriculture Budget but Spent 70% on Fertilizer. Here's Why That's a Problem.

    Nepal's agriculture sector stands at a crossroads.   In this episode, Dr. Ashesh Bhattarai shares his perspective on Nepal's agriculture budget, fertiliser dependency, livestock development, food security, agricultural insurance, and the opportunities that could shape the future of farming in Nepal.   From bird flu and fertiliser imports to self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship, and the future of agriculture, this conversation explores the realities, challenges, and opportunities facing one of Nepal's most important sectors.   Timestamps 00:00 Episode Highlights 01:35 Introduction 01:56 First Impressions of the New Agriculture Budget 02:16 Why the Agriculture Budget Shrank 03:17 Where 70% of the Budget Goes 04:15 Research, Innovation & Agricultural Development 07:35 A Grant Model That Actually Makes Sense? 14:28 The Global Fertilizer Challenge 16:01 Organic Fertilizer: Nepal's Untapped Opportunity 18:36 Have Farmers Been Heard? 19:33 Why Nepal Still Depends on Imported Fertilizer 22:44 Communicating Farmer Concerns to Policymakers 24:11 Bird Flu and Its Impact on Farmers 28:31 The Reality of Agricultural Insurance 31:41 Why Many Farmers Avoid Insurance 33:34 Nepal's Most Successful Agriculture Sector 34:03 Are We Already Self-Sufficient in Livestock? 45:49 Why Farming Is a Matter of Pride in Some Countries 54:49 Finding Nepal's Agricultural Strengths 58:54 The Story Behind "Balen Cheese" 59:49 Food Security and National Security 01:00:48 Why Food Security Matters to Every Nepali 01:03:00 Can Agriculture Create Prosperity? 01:03:33 The Most Underrated Business in Nepal? 01:03:56 Why Agriculture Can Be a Lifestyle Business 01:05:35 Final Thoughts ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic     If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/     👥 Guest: Dr. Ashesh Bhattarai Country Team Lead Nepal USSEC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheshbhatttarai/    📲 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/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D#      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/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/   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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #DrAsheshBhattarai #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Livestock #Nepal #Agribusiness #Farming

  7. Jun 14

    FASTO's Founder's Take on Entrepreneurship, AI & Nepal's Future

    Building one of Nepal’s ambitious supply chain ecosystems (Fasto) to exploring AI, education, government transformation, founder psychology, and the future of national development, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to build systems that outlast trends in this upcoming episode.    We dive deep into:    -Why confidence is a myth and clarity is the only thing that actually builds successful founders  -How a sovereign AI strategy could decide whether Nepal becomes a tech consumer or a tech creator -What 60% of government spending going to administrative costs reveals about Nepal's hidden inefficiency crisis -Why "this is the best time to come back to Nepal" isn't just optimism. It's a calculated bet. -How Nepal's youth skill gap could become its biggest opportunity or its deepest failure -Why founders, not corporations, are becoming the most powerful storytellers and the most dangerous ones -What spirituality has to do with building a business empire -How supply chains quietly shape the future of an entire nation    This is a conversation about clarity in an age of information overload, optimism in a country full of untapped potential, and why the next generation of entrepreneurs may have more opportunity than any generation before them.   If you're thinking about startups, technology, policy, AI, or Nepal’s future on the global stage. This episode will challenge how you think about growth, progress, and what comes next.    TIMESTAMPS    0:00 Highlights   9:46 – How to utilize your network.   10:03 – Big players in this field (supply chain)   18:21 – $20/month is a nominal cost for AI   28:01 – The government can be one of the biggest consumers (clients).   38:02 – Our Prime Minister is around our age.   45:37 – This is the best time for the Nepali diaspora to return.   55:18 – Pahadi is a platform/company with multiple brands.   1:03:11 – What is an inefficient supply chain?   1:20:23 – Built Claude into my 24/7 companion.   1:28:02 – Spiritual strength comes after physical and mental strength.   1:40:19 – Clarity is the only thing that actually builds confidence.   1:46:54 – Degrees are becoming less relevant.   2:00:59 – If it looks effortless, a lot of effort has gone into making it look that way.   If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-...    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:    / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a       👥 Guest: Prashant Ghimire  Chairman, Pahadi Foods & Fasto  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantghimirenp/   📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   /   / thedoersglobal     Facebook:   /   / thedoersnepal       🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders...      This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram:   / becomeadoer_    Facebook:   / becomeadoer2026    Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/pers...    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook:   / 1ags33qqh3     Instagram:   / 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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889  #NepalStartup #Fasto #FounderMindset #ArtificialIntelligence #BuildInNepal

  8. Jun 14

    Why International Degrees Are Booming in Nepal | Explained by Expert with 30+ Years of Experience

    We're diving deep into one of the most urgent and overlooked conversations in Nepal: the broken bridge between learning and earning.    This is an episode about what happens when a system designed for the last century tries to prepare young people for the next one.    Our guest has spent three decades at the intersection of education policy, vocational training, and workforce development: Dr. Usha Bhandari   In this episode, we talk about:   -Why the most dangerous thing in Nepal's education system isn't corruption. It's irrelevance. -Why "gap year" is a lie we tell ourselves and how that same period could be the most transformative labor market entry of a young person's life  -How degrees are becoming decorations while skills, attitude, and work-based learning become the real currency of employment  -Why we need to move past treating vocational skills as a lesser path  -Why internships without pay are exploitation disguised as opportunity   This is not just a conversation about education. This is a conversation about the future of work, the value of skill, and whether Nepal is ready to build a generation that doesn't have to leave home to find a worthy career. TIMESTAMPS   0:02:56 — Why Nepali Graduates Aren’t Market-Ready 0:05:15 — The Rise of International Degrees in Nepal 0:11:06 — Who Ensures Quality in Higher Education? 0:16:46 — Understanding Academic Permeability 0:20:34 — How Effective Is Permeability in Nepal? 0:27:13 — The Need for Industry-Led Education 0:30:31 — Why Academia and Industry Must Work Together 0:56:07 — The Future of Part-Time Higher Education 1:01:46 — What Nepal Can Learn from Indonesia’s Success 1:06:45 — Using Technology to Reduce Inequality 1:08:38 — How Switzerland Transformed Its Education System 1:14:47 — Building Strong Links Between Education and Employment 1:15:37 — Why Taking a Gap Year Can Be Valuable 1:21:41 — How Universities Can Stay Relevant in a Changing World 1:27:34 — Reflecting on 30 Years in Education 1:30:40 — A Guide to Career Counselling for Nepal   If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?     Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8     ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com    🎧 Listen on audio platforms:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-...    🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn:    / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a       👥 Guest: Dr. Usha Bhandari Advisor TVET, Swisscontact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-usha-bhandari-9517a5176/   📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram:   /   / thedoersglobal     Facebook:   /   / thedoersnepal       🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders...      This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram:   / becomeadoer_    Facebook:   / becomeadoer2026    Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/pers...    This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook:   / 1ags33qqh3     Instagram:   / 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:   /weddingdreamsnepal     Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com     📞 Call: +977 9813657889    #TheDoers #SkillsOverDegrees #Nepal #VocationalEducation #FutureOfWork

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    The Doers Nepal
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