The Collaborative Canvas Podcast

Ankesh Saxena
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Step into a world where ideas, insights, and innovation meet real human stories. Hosted by Ankesh Saxena, The Collaborative Canvas Podcast brings together visionaries, researchers, founders, and changemakers from across industries to explore the future of business, brands, and consumer behavior. From AI and market research to personal branding, leadership, and the untold stories behind breakthrough journeys, every episode is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. Expect candid conversations, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the surface—because collaboration isn’t just about sharing a table, it’s about shaping the future together. Tune in weekly on YouTube and Spotify to learn, connect, and grow with us.

  1. 4H AGO

    Why AI Can’t Replace Human Insight (Yet) | Everyone Has AI… So Why Do Only Few Stand Out?

    AI is everywhere — from data analysis to research automation. But the real question is no longer “Should we use AI?”The real question is:If everyone has access to the same AI tools, why do only a few researchers actually stand out?In this conversation, we explore how AI is transforming qualitative research — not as a replacement for human thinking, but as a multiplier of judgment, culture, and insight.Our guest shares deep perspectives from decades of experience in market research across Asia and explains why context, contradictions, and cultural understanding remain uniquely human abilities that AI still cannot replicate.This episode dives into:• The real role of AI in qualitative research• Why over-relying on AI can lead to “average thinking”• How researchers can use AI to amplify their uniqueness• The future of human intelligence vs artificial intelligence in researchIf you're interested in AI, market research, innovation, and the future of human insight, this conversation will change how you think about AI.🎙 Watch the full episode and join the conversation.#ArtificialIntelligence#MarketResearch#AIInnovation#FutureOfWork#QualitativeResearch**Join the Conversation!**Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.**Stay Connected:**- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Craig GriffinLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-griffin-thailand/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bcThank you for watching! 🚀

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 20

    AI Is NOT New. The Marketing Industry Is Just Lazy | Most Market Research Is Completely Unnecessary

    Everyone is panicking about AI.But here’s the truth:The same headlines were written in the 1860s about the telegraph.The same fear happened in the 1990s about the internet.AI isn’t new.It’s just more accessible.In this episode of Collaborative Canvas, Dave — with 40+ years in advertising, marketing, and research — breaks down:• Why most market research is unnecessary• Why “Generation X, Y, Z” is a lazy construct• Why personas oversimplify human complexity• Why people are humans 99% of the time — not consumers• Why AI replaces searching… not thinkingIf you work in tech, marketing, or leadership — this will challenge your assumptions.Technology evolves.Human nature doesn’t.#ArtificialIntelligence#MarketingStrategy#HumanBehavior#LeadershipMindset#FutureOfWork*Join the Conversation!*Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.*Stay Connected:*- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Dave McCaughanLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmccaughan/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bcThank you for watching! 🚀

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 10

    S3 E3 - Building Bridges Between India & Moldova | Diana Moraru

    Thinking of studying or expanding your business abroad?Before choosing a new country or course, questions naturally arise—about recognition, visas, affordability, cultural fit, and future opportunities.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Diana Moraru, Founder & CEO of IndoMold Connect, to explore Moldova as an emerging destination for Indian students, entrepreneurs, and businesses.With over 20 years of experience in international operations and cross-border strategy, Diana shares:✔️ Why Moldova is gaining attention as a strategic gateway to Europe✔️ How IndoMold Connect helps Indian businesses set up smoothly in Moldova✔️ Common mistakes companies make when entering new countries—and how to avoid them✔️ What students and founders should evaluate before choosing an international path✔️ Practical first steps for anyone considering Moldova for education or expansionWhether you’re a student planning your future or a founder exploring global markets, this conversation offers grounded insights, real-world clarity, and a fresh perspective on international growth.🎧 Listen, learn, and think beyond borders.📌 Subscribe for more conversations on global business, education, and cross-cultural growth📩 Share this episode with someone planning their next international move*Join the Conversation!**Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.**Stay Connected:**- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Diana MoraruLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-moraru-india/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bc#studyabroad #GlobalExpansion #Moldova #InternationalBusiness #IndoMoldConnect #TheCollaborativeCanvas #HigherEducation #StartupGrowth #CrossBorderBusiness

    43 min

  4. JAN 24

    S3 E2 - This 20yo is designing productivity systems for human cycles | Sara Sharma

    What happens when a personal health struggle turns into a purpose-driven startup?In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, I sit down with Sara Sharma — #founder of Ease, a menstrual health platform built from her own journey with PCOS. Sara opens up about living with irregular cycles, frustration with one-size-fits-all solutions, and the moment she decided to turn her lived experience into something that could help millions of women.Beyond building Ease, Sara is also a powerful storyteller. With over 3 million views on YouTube, she explores internet consciousness, pop culture, and the Indian Gen Z mindset — shaping conversations that go far beyond the screen.**Join the Conversation!**Comment below with your #thoughts and #questions on #today’s #topic. Don’t forget to #like , #share , and #subscribe for more #insights and #updates on the #latest in #Consumer #insights, #data #technology , #personal #branding , #sales and #marketresearch.**Stay Connected:**- Join our #LinkedIn group for #professionals - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/🎙️Guest - Sara SharamLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sharma-44692513a/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bcThank you for watching! 🚀

    40 min

  5. JAN 9

    Stuck Despite working Hard? The Marginal Gains Approach to Career Growth

    Leadership isn’t built in big moments.It’s built in the small, invisible choices we repeat every day.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, host Ankesh Saxena sits down with Ashutosh Sharma (EO at SYWIL | Advisory Specialist) to explore the Marginal Gains Theory — a powerful framework that transformed elite sports and is now reshaping how leaders, executives, and organizations grow.This conversation moves beyond motivation and into practical performance.We discuss:Why leaders are created, not bornHow identity silently limits growthThe power of visualization and self-reflectionWhy routines outperform motivationHow marginal improvements compound into massive resultsThe difference between purpose-driven leadership and micromanagementWhy great leaders are humble, consistent, and disciplinedFrom British Cycling to boardrooms, from interviews to daily habits — this episode offers a grounded, actionable way to rethink success.If you’re leading a team, rebuilding momentum, or navigating the middle of your career, this episode will help you shift from effort to effectiveness.🎧 Watch / Listen on YouTube & Spotify📌 The Collaborative Canvas PodcastIf this conversation adds value:👉 Like the video👉 Subscribe to the channel👉 Comment with your biggest takeaway👉 Share it with someone who needs this perspectiveBecause growth is collaborative — and insights multiply when shared.🎙️Guest - Ashutosh SharmaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/onlineashu/🎙️Host - Ankesh Saxena📌 Follow us on Social Media:📱Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankeshsaxena/🌍 The Collaborative Canvas - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-collaborative-canvas/📱Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_collaborative_canvas_pod/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ankesh_saxena_tccp/📺YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Thecollaborativecanvas-podcast/videos🎶 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2wg9WGbUS9kGuOcWcyWxtB?si=369c2a5533ba43bc🎶 Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-collaborative-canvas-podcast/id1835394764🎶 Youtube Music - https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFXJebR1EG3Et410XaNRLd3xu22PfhGry&si=Uu4ywXYo4NnGx0dOThank you for watching! 🚀

    45 min

  6. JAN 9

    S3 E1 -The New Indian Middle Class: Aspirations, Identity & Consumption

    We have spoken about the Silver Generation.We have decoded Gen Z.In this episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we turn our lens to the most influential and misunderstood consumer group in India - THE INDIAN MIDDLE CLASSI am joined by Soumya Mohanty, Managing Director and Chief Client Officer at Kantar, to unpack insights from Kantar's latest whitepaper "Marketing to the Middle Class" . What emerges is a powerful truth: India's middle class is no longer defined by income, it's a Mindset in churn.In this conversation, we explored -• Why value today means more than just affordability• How Gen Z is driving premium aspirations within the middle class• The rise of women as unapologetic economic agents• Changing ideas of masculinity and identity• The emergence of spiritual consumerism• Why the “family TV moment” is fading and what replaces itIf you are a #marketer, #founder, #brand #leader, or simply curious about how India is changing, this #episode will challenge many assumptions you have grown up with. Subscribe to The Collaborative Canvas for conversations that help you understand people before numbers and mindsets before markets.

    38 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Anxious But Not Broken: The Gen Z Voice Parents Need to Hear | Anika Gandhi

    In this powerful episode of The Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Anika Gandhi, a 22-year-old communication design graduate and author of “Between the Lines” — a book that gives voice to the silent struggles of Gen Z kids navigating anxiety in a world that often misunderstands them. ✨ Why is it so hard to talk to parents about anxiety?✨ What does a modern emotional persona of a child look like?✨ And how can design thinking bridge the generational gap between intention and understanding? Anika shares her journey of turning a deeply personal experience with anxiety into a bold graduation project that became a movement. Through interviews with kids, parents, and therapists, she uncovers the gaps in emotional connection — and offers tools, language, and empathy to fix them. 🎧 This conversation goes beyond mental health. It dives into Gen Z insight, emotional storytelling, and the real persona behind those data points marketers chase. 🔔 LIKE | COMMENT | SHARE | SUBSCRIBE If you believe conversations like this can spark real change, don’t keep it to yourself — share it with a parent, a friend, or someone who’s trying to understand.

    43 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    How STAAD Is Redefining Luxury in India: Sanskriti Telang Powerful Founder Journey

    In this episode of the Collaborative Canvas Podcast, we sit down with Sanskriti, the visionary founder of STAAD — India’s first equestrian-inspired luxury brand created by a woman entrepreneur. This conversation goes far beyond fashion. It is about heritage, culture, horses, storytelling, craftsmanship, colour psychology, sensory design, and identity. From growing up around classical music and Kathak to discovering equestrian life in Texas, to her deep love for Indian history, Sanskriti shares how every thread of her life stitched together into STAAD — a brand rooted in India’s forgotten equestrian legacy.

    44 min
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Step into a world where ideas, insights, and innovation meet real human stories. Hosted by Ankesh Saxena, The Collaborative Canvas Podcast brings together visionaries, researchers, founders, and changemakers from across industries to explore the future of business, brands, and consumer behavior. From AI and market research to personal branding, leadership, and the untold stories behind breakthrough journeys, every episode is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and inspire action. Expect candid conversations, practical wisdom, and fresh perspectives that go beyond the surface—because collaboration isn’t just about sharing a table, it’s about shaping the future together. Tune in weekly on YouTube and Spotify to learn, connect, and grow with us.

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  • Creator
    Ankesh Saxena
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ankesh Saxena