Career Talk

Rijas Muhammed
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Conversations with leaders who have built, scaled, and transformed companies. Hosted by Rijas Muhammed (Founder, HireVeda & ExecEdge), the show goes beyond resumes and titles to uncover the real decisions, failures, and lessons that shape careers. If you’re a professional navigating leadership transitions or simply curious about how impactful careers are built, this podcast is your backstage pass.

Episodes

  1. Apr 3

    ESOPs Explained: What Every Employee Must Know Before Signing (Grant, Vest, Exercise & More)

    Most employees don't understand what they're actually signing when they accept stock options. And that misunderstanding can cost them lakhs of rupees. In this video, Rijas sits down with Diganth Jagadish (Co-Founder of Incentiv) to break down ESOPs from the ground up: what they actually are, how they work, and what you need to look for before accepting an offer with stock options. Whether you're a first-time employee evaluating a startup offer or a seasoned professional trying to understand your equity, this is the clearest explanation of ESOPs you'll find. Incentiv Website: https://incentiv.finance/ Topics covered: What an ESOP actually is (and what it isn't) The 3 key events: Grant, Vesting, and Exercise What cliff period means and why it matters How to evaluate an ESOP offer like an investor What questions to ask your company before you sign Chapters: 00:00 What is an ESOP? 01:39 Grant, Vest, and Exercise. 05:01 How to evaluate an ESOP offer 07:14 Cliff period — the 12-month rule in India 08:15 Vesting schedules explained 09:00 Due diligence on the company

    11 min

  2. 08/28/2025

    Engineer → Product Manager → CEO | Shailesh Hegde on Career Growth & Leadership | Hubilo CEO

    Engineer → Product Manager → CEO — in this episode of Career Talk, Hubilo CEO Shailesh Hegde shares his journey and the lessons he learned along the way. We dive into: Transitioning from engineering to product managementHow to grow into a CEO role by expanding scope and taking risksBreaking through mid-career stagnation in your 30s and 40sBuilding influence as a senior leader Productivity systems, hiring philosophies, and leveraging AI If you’re an engineer, product manager, or mid-career professional aiming for leadership Shailesh’s story is packed with insights you can apply to your own career. 📌 Subscribe to Career Talk for more conversations with top leaders, founders, and career experts

    39 min
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Conversations with leaders who have built, scaled, and transformed companies. Hosted by Rijas Muhammed (Founder, HireVeda & ExecEdge), the show goes beyond resumes and titles to uncover the real decisions, failures, and lessons that shape careers. If you’re a professional navigating leadership transitions or simply curious about how impactful careers are built, this podcast is your backstage pass.

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  • Creator
    Rijas Muhammed
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rijas Muhammed