Impact Chronicles by Indian School of Business (ISB)

Indian School of Business (ISB)

Impact Chronicles is a podcast by the Indian School of Business that explores the transformative journeys of ISB alumni. Hosted by Guru, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Advancement, and External Relations, the series highlights the inspiring stories of graduates who have gone on to make a remarkable impact in their fields. Through candid conversations, we uncover the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that define their success.

Episodes

  1. Scaling Hope: How ISB Alumna Purnota Dutta Bahl is Changing Paediatric Cancer Care in India

    05/30/2025

    Scaling Hope: How ISB Alumna Purnota Dutta Bahl is Changing Paediatric Cancer Care in India

    In this episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight Purnota Dutta Bahl (PGP Class of 2005), Founder & CEO of Cuddles Foundation - an organisation transforming paediatric cancer care in India through the power of nutrition. Purnota shares the inspiring story behind Cuddles Foundation and how it has become a critical partner to top hospitals across India, providing nutrition support, counselling, and care for children battling cancer. Reflecting on her ISB journey, she discusses how she leveraged her knowledge in business strategy and business management to scale the foundation’s impact. Tune in as Purnota delves into the operational model of Cuddles, the invaluable support from ISB alumni and friends, and her vision for the future. She is in conversation with D. N. V. Kumara Guru, Senior Director – Alumni Engagement at ISB.

    31 min
  2. From ISB to IAS: D. Krishna Bhaskar's Inspiring Civil Services Journey

    04/21/2025

    From ISB to IAS: D. Krishna Bhaskar's Inspiring Civil Services Journey

    In this special Civil Services Day episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight our alumnus D. Krishna Bhaskar, IAS, who currently serves as the CMD of Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TRANSCO) and Special Secretary to Telangana Deputy CM. Krishna shares his inspiring journey from civil service aspirant to accomplished administrator, reflecting on the diverse challenges and meaningful experiences across his various roles. A two-time recipient of the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration, he offers insights into the life of a civil servant — its challenges, accomplishments, and sense of purpose. He also shares how his time at ISB helped shape his leadership outlook, instilling a deep commitment to excellence that continues to guide his work in public service. In conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement at ISB, this episode offers an inside look at the making of a civil servant and the impact of meaningful governance.

    33 min
  3. Leading Swiggy with Purpose: ISB Alumnus Rohit Kapoor on Innovation, Balance & the ISB Edge

    04/09/2025

    Leading Swiggy with Purpose: ISB Alumnus Rohit Kapoor on Innovation, Balance & the ISB Edge

    “ISB’s network has always played out for me… I think it is probably the number one B-school network in India today,” says Rohit Kapoor (PGP Class of 2006), CEO, Food Marketplace at Swiggy, in this episode of Impact Chronicles presented by ISB Alumni. From consulting to healthcare, hospitality, and now food and grocery, Rohit’s career reflects a powerful blend of adaptability, leadership, and purpose. A passionate advocate for work-life balance and employee well-being, he shares how these values shape his leadership style and company culture at Swiggy. In conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director – Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB, Rohit also reflects on the pivotal role of ISB in his professional journey and how the School’s strong alumni network continues to shape his decisions. Tune in to discover how Rohit is driving innovation in food delivery, balancing speed with sustainability, and leveraging the ISB network to stay ahead.

    24 min
  4. From Corporate to Social Impact: ISB Alumna Priya Nadkarni’s Mission to Empower Tribal Children

    03/09/2025

    From Corporate to Social Impact: ISB Alumna Priya Nadkarni’s Mission to Empower Tribal Children

    In this special Women’s Day episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight Priya Nadkarni, ISB alumna (PGP 2010) and Founder & President of Mrida Education and Welfare Society. Mrida is empowering tribal children by building skills and career pathways through education, sports, and agriculture. Join us as Priya shares her inspiring journey—from a journalist and financial analyst to an ISB graduate and a changemaker driving social impact. She discusses the challenges tribal youth face, the role of sports in education, and the power of the ISB alumni network in shaping her journey. Priya is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB.

    25 min
  5. Asish Mohapatra and Ruchi Kalra: The ISB duo behind the unicorns OfBusiness and Oxyzo

    02/18/2025

    Asish Mohapatra and Ruchi Kalra: The ISB duo behind the unicorns OfBusiness and Oxyzo

    “I think for (ISB) alums, there’s a bit of ISB in whatever they do,” says Asish Mohapatra (PGP Class of 2006) and Ruchi Kalra (PGP Class of 2007), co-founders of two of the India’s most promising unicorns, OfBusiness and Oxyzo, as we feature them in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Asish and Ruchi explain how they are transforming the landscape for SMEs by offering seamless procurement and financing solutions. Reflecting on their ISB journey, they share how the school acted as a window to the world, expanded their vision and offered diverse perspectives. They are in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB.

    30 min
  6. ISB alum Atul Satija on building solutions for poverty alleviation with The/Nudge Institute

    11/29/2024

    ISB alum Atul Satija on building solutions for poverty alleviation with The/Nudge Institute

    “The seed of my social sector journey started in the final term at ISB,” says Atul Satija (PGP Class of 2004), Founder and CEO of The/Nudge Institute, and Founder 2.0 and CEO of Give, in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Driven by his core purpose of eradicating poverty in India within this lifetime, Atul Satija has been collaborating with governments, markets, and civil society to create social impact at large, while offering various social innovation, rural development, skill development, and entrepreneurship programmes through The/Nudge Institute. Reflecting on his ISB journey, he shares how the connections he made here play a crucial role in supporting his social sector initiatives. He is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director - Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB.

    32 min
  7. From passion project to thriving venture: ISB Alums Dhimant & Anuradha on building The Better India

    09/26/2024

    From passion project to thriving venture: ISB Alums Dhimant & Anuradha on building The Better India

    “ISB was the key milestone because that’s what brought us together and led to The Better India,” say Dhimant Parekh and Anuradha Kedia from ISB’s PGP Class of 2007 and the co-founders of The Better India, as we feature them in this episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Guided by their core purpose and value, Dhimant and Anuradha are driving significant impact and social change through their venture The Better India. Reflecting on their ISB journey, they share how the campus learnings have been invaluable in helping them shape not just this venture but also their thinking in terms of how to build sustainable businesses. They are in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB.

    31 min
  8. ISB Alum Mayank Kumar on how upGrad's outcome-led education model contributed to its success

    08/22/2024

    ISB Alum Mayank Kumar on how upGrad's outcome-led education model contributed to its success

    “At ISB, there is a problem of plenty and that’s the beauty of the school,” says Mayank Kumar from ISB’s PGP class of 2009 and Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad, as we feature him in a new episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. Mayank is driving transformation in India’s online education landscape through upGrad, which entered the unicorn club in 2021. Reflecting on his journey at ISB, he shares how the school provides a multitude of opportunities, giving everyone a chance to choose and discover their unique strengths as leaders. He is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations at ISB.

    24 min
  9. ISB alum Viren Rasquinha: From Indian hockey captain to entrepreneur, Olympic Gold Quest

    07/22/2024

    ISB alum Viren Rasquinha: From Indian hockey captain to entrepreneur, Olympic Gold Quest

    “ISB for me was probably the best transition year I could have asked for,” says Viren Rasquinha from ISB’s PGP class of 2009, as we feature him in a new episode of Impact Chronicles, presented by ISB Alumni. He reflects on his journey from leading the Indian hockey team as a captain to pursuing his management programme at ISB and becoming the Managing Director and CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), a not-for-profit foundation that supports Indian athletes to win Olympic and Paralympic medals. He is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations, ISB. Viren shares how he stumbled upon ISB during his playing days and ever since that time, it has always felt at home. He further talks about how the learnings and experiences that he shared with the peer group, the alumni network, and the overall environment of the school formed the defining moments of his journey ahead.

    26 min
  10. ISB alum Ankur Warikoo’s transformational journey: Of challenges, learnings and success

    06/18/2024

    ISB alum Ankur Warikoo’s transformational journey: Of challenges, learnings and success

    “I owe so much of who I am to ISB’s one-year experience,” says Ankur Warikoo from ISB’s PGP class of 2006, as we feature him in a new episode of Impact Chronicles. From having a promising entrepreneurial journey to becoming the bestselling author and inspiring content creator, he dedicates his success to ISB. As he reflects on his journey, he shares how the one-year programme transformed his perspectives and introduced him to a heterogeneity of thoughts through the diverse cohort. He believes that the interventions that ISB provides through its experience, network, access to companies, and academic rigour are a great contribution to the country. He is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations, ISB.

    22 min
  11. ISB alum Piyush Shah of InMobi, Glance on building India’s first unicorn, and the growth story

    05/15/2024

    ISB alum Piyush Shah of InMobi, Glance on building India’s first unicorn, and the growth story

    “I don’t know whether I discovered ISB or ISB discovered me,” says Piyush Shah from the Indian School of Business PGP Cohort 2004, who is a Co-founder, InMobi Group; and President and COO, Glance, both among the unicorns from India, as we feature him in the first episode of Impact Chronicles. From building the first unicorn of India to making it the first profitable unicorn of the nation, Piyush talks about how his entrepreneurial endeavours translated into a success story. He highlights how the heterogeneity of the cohort at ISB, and the spirit of entrepreneurship that the school inculcates, played significant a role in his growth trajectory. He is in conversation with D N V Kumara Guru, Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, Advancement and External Relations, about his journey of many firsts.

    20 min
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Impact Chronicles is a podcast by the Indian School of Business that explores the transformative journeys of ISB alumni. Hosted by Guru, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Advancement, and External Relations, the series highlights the inspiring stories of graduates who have gone on to make a remarkable impact in their fields. Through candid conversations, we uncover the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that define their success.

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