The Young Turks Dialogues

Welcome to The Young Mavericks, a leadership-first podcast exploring bold thinking, real business impact, and modern decision-making. 🎙️This episode is part of our Apex Dialogues series, conversations with industry leaders shaping brands, markets, and mindsets at the highest level.In this episode, we sit down with Archana Srivastava, a global brand transformation leader with 30+ years of experience across FMCG, real estate, retail, and media. From boardrooms to billion-dirham markets, Archana shares what truly drives sustainable growth and long-term brand success.We also cover:✅ The one business truth that never changes, even after 30 years✅ What the first 90 days of a real business transformation should look like✅ Rebranding vs reinvention and where most brands go wrong✅ Brand building vs sales-first execution: what actually delivers results✅ The most underrated operational fix that unlocks massive growth✅ How brand building in Dubai differs from India and the West✅ What UAE buyers really care about (beyond pricing)✅ 3 non-negotiables for launching a brand in the UAE market✅ Why CEO communities matter more than LinkedIn connections✅ The real challenges women face in reaching the C-suite✅ Tough leadership moments that reshape how leaders think✅ Rapid-fire brand turnaround scenarios and bold leadership callsIf you’re a founder, CXO, marketer, or business leader navigating scale, transformation, or global markets, this episode delivers sharp insights with zero fluff.👉 Connect with Archana Srivastava on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/archana-srivaastava/Explore more about The Young Mavericks:https://crobstacle.com/📲 Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/crobstacleTwitter: https://twitter.com/crobstacleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crobstacleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crobstacle/#TheYoungMavericks #ApexDialogues #ArchanaSrivastava #LeadershipPodcast #BrandTransformation #BusinessGrowth #CXOInsights #WomenInLeadership #DubaiBusiness #GlobalMarkets #FounderPodcast #ModernLeadership #StrategyAndScale #Crobstacle

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, the space where sharp ideas meet real-world experience, and conversations shape the future of branding, business, and creators. 🎙️In this episode, Anmol Gogia sits down with Dr. Rich: creator, educator, and the man who literally came back from flatlining to dive into what happens when neuroscience, storytelling, and purpose collide. From building immersive metaverse classrooms to decoding how the brain actually learns, his journey is as unexpected as it is powerful.We also cover:✅ Why most people misunderstand “learning” and waste years using the wrong methods✅ The science behind attention, memory, and habit formation✅ How creators can use brain-based storytelling to 10x impact✅ The truth about motivation and why it fails most people✅ What schools and workplaces will look like in the next 5 years✅ Lessons from his near-death experience and how it reshaped his mission✅ Rapid-fire takes on creativity, education, and the future of digital classroomsIf you’re curious about learning smarter, building purpose-driven work, or understanding how the mind shapes success, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.👉 Connect with Dr. Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rich-melheim/👉 Explore more about Crobstacle: https://crobstacle.com/📲 Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/crobstacleTwitter: https://twitter.com/crobstacleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crobstacleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crobstacle/#TheYoungTurksDialogues #DrRichMelheim #RICHLearning #NeuroEducation #MetaverseEducation #DigitalLearning #FutureOfEducation #EdTech #ARVRinEducation #BrainBasedLearning #ImmersiveLearning #GlobalEducation #Storytelling #NFTRevolution #CreativeLearning #Crobstacle #Episode93 #LearningInnovation #EducationReform #FutureSkills

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of business, innovation, and entrepreneurship.🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Vandana Tolani, Founder & CEO of Convanto, who has advised 300+ startups and worked with 400+ investors across the globe. She shares how fundraising and marketing go hand in hand and why most founders get it wrong.We also cover:✅ The biggest marketing mistakes startups make before raising funds✅ Why pitch decks may be outdated and what could replace them in 2025✅ When startups should really start spending on performance marketing✅ The role of a founder’s personal brand in attracting investors✅ Global lessons: how Indian founders differ from Southeast Asian founders✅ What marketing metrics investors actually care about✅ Rapid-fire takes on growth hacks, storytelling, and GTM strategiesIf you’re a founder, marketer, or investor navigating today’s funding landscape, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.👉 Connect with Vandana Tolani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vandanatolani/Explore more about Crobstacle at: https://crobstacle.com/📲 Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/crobstacleTwitter: https://twitter.com/crobstacleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crobstacleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crobstacle/#TheYoungTurksDialogues #VandanaTolani #Convanto #StartupFunding #Fundraising #MarketingForStartups #InvestorRelations #FounderJourney #PitchDecks #StartupGrowth #B2B #B2C #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #MarketingMistakes #GrowthHacks #DigitalStrategy #BusinessPodcast #FutureOfStartups #Crobstacle #Episode92

Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of business, innovation, and leadership in action.🎙️ In this episode, we chat with Pralhad Gairapipli, a humanitarian communicator and strategic outreach expert who has worked with USAID, UKAid, the EU, and grassroots communities alike.He shares how inclusive communication can transform lives, bridge divides, and bring authentic stories to the forefront.We also cover:✅ His journey from local villages in Nepal to global institutions✅ Why inclusion must be a strategy and not just an afterthought✅ Real stories of how communication has shifted mindsets and saved lives✅ How to balance donor-facing messaging with ground realities✅ The role of social media in amplifying authentic community voices✅ Steps to design campaigns that are inclusive, impactful, and future-readyThis episode is filled with powerful insights for communicators, NGOs, policymakers, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling for social change.You can reach out to Pralhad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pralhad-gairapipli-8185b0120?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app🌐 Explore more about Crobstacle: https://crobstacle.com/📲 Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/crobstacleTwitter: https://twitter.com/crobstacleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crobstacleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crobstacle/#TheYoungTurksDialogues #PralhadGairapipli #InclusiveCommunication #HumanitarianWork #StorytellingForChange #SocialImpact #GlobalDevelopment #CommunityVoices #StrategicOutreach #NGOLeadership #DigitalStorytelling #InclusionMatters #Crobstacle #Episode91 #FutureOfCommunication

✨ Welcome to The Young Turks Dialogues, where we explore the future of leadership, business, and innovation.🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Natasha Makhijani, CEO of Oliver Sanderson, founder of Snapp CV, and a global voice in leadership recruitment. With decades of experience placing CXOs across FTSE 100 companies, Natasha shares how she’s redefining leadership and talent in today’s fast-changing world.We also cover:✅ What makes a leader truly irreplaceable✅ How leadership recruitment has evolved over the past decade✅ The biggest shifts in what top talent looks for post-pandemic✅ Personal branding vs employer branding, which really comes first?✅ Building Snapp CV & innovating in recruitment tech✅ Lessons from being a non-tech founder in a traditional industry✅ Lighter insights: leadership traits, CXO hiring challenges & culture fit✅ Natasha’s mantra for building a purposeful business and lifeThis episode is full of insights for founders, HR leaders, and young professionals who want to understand leadership, employer branding, and the future of recruitment.🌐 Explore more about Crobstacle: https://crobstacle.com/📲 Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/crobstacleTwitter: https://twitter.com/crobstacleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crobstacleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crobstacle/Natasha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-makhijani-42a20924?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app#TheYoungTurksDialogues #NatashaMakhijani #Leadership #CXOHiring #EmployerBranding #PersonalBranding #RecruitmentInnovation #SnappCV #OliverSanderson #WomenInLeadership #TalentStrategy #FutureOfWork #BusinessLeadership #HRTech #Crobstacle #Episode90