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Pradeep Poonia

Pradeep Poonia: Questioning India’s Education System from the Inside Out

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Early Life & Educational Journey EdTech, Ethics & Systemic Failures Power, Resistance & Speaking Truth Youth, Society & Advice for the Future Overview: In this candid interview, Pradeep Poonia shares his journey through India’s education system, from Kota and IIT to becoming one of the strongest voices critiquing exploitative edtech models. Drawing from personal experience, activism, and systemic insight, he reflects on how education has been reduced to a business, how social media and AI are reshaping attention, and why [...]
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Early Life & Educational Journey EdTech, Ethics & Systemic Failures Power, Resistance & Speaking Truth Youth, Society & Advice for the Future Overview: In this candid interview, Pradeep Poonia shares his journey through India’s education system, from Kota and IIT to becoming one of the strongest voices critiquing exploitative edtech models. Drawing from personal experience, activism, and systemic insight, he reflects on how education has been reduced to a business, how social media and AI are reshaping attention, and why
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Dark Is Divine: Reclaiming Identity, Dignity, and Power Beyond Colourism

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Early Life & Identity Formation Activism, Resistance & Intersectionality Philosophy, Motherhood & Grounded Leadership Rest, Resilience and Redefining Success Overview: Born and raised in Pakistan, the founder of Dark Is Divine transformed personal experiences with colourism into a global movement spanning 20 countries. Through activism rooted in lived experience, philosophy, and compassion, she challenges deeply embedded systems of control over bodies, beauty, and identity. In this conversation, she reflects on childhood, resilience, resistance, representation, motherhood, and what true success looks
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Early Life & Identity Formation Activism, Resistance & Intersectionality Philosophy, Motherhood & Grounded Leadership Rest, Resilience and Redefining Success Overview: Born and raised in Pakistan, the founder of Dark Is Divine transformed personal experiences with colourism into a global movement spanning 20 countries. Through activism rooted in lived experience, philosophy, and compassion, she challenges deeply embedded systems of control over bodies, beauty, and identity. In this conversation, she reflects on childhood, resilience, resistance, representation, motherhood, and what true success looks
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Brendan Morrissey: Building Technology That Catches People Before They Fall

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Early Life, Neurodiversity & Education Career Shifts: Music, Tech & Venture Building Leadership, Risk & Lessons Learned Social Impact, Purpose & the Future of Technology Work, Life & Reflections Overview: Brendan Morrissey’s journey defies traditional definitions of success. Leaving school at 15 due to dyslexia and ADHD, he went on to tour the world as a professional musician before becoming a serial entrepreneur, tech investor, and social-impact builder. Today, his work encompasses AI, education, assistive technology, and humanitarian platforms that
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Early Life, Neurodiversity & Education Career Shifts: Music, Tech & Venture Building Leadership, Risk & Lessons Learned Social Impact, Purpose & the Future of Technology Work, Life & Reflections Overview: Brendan Morrissey’s journey defies traditional definitions of success. Leaving school at 15 due to dyslexia and ADHD, he went on to tour the world as a professional musician before becoming a serial entrepreneur, tech investor, and social-impact builder. Today, his work encompasses AI, education, assistive technology, and humanitarian platforms that
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Sujata Tiwari: Against All Odds: A Life of Courage, Change, And Compassion

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Early Life & Foundations Career Reinventions, Risk & Spiritual Journey Leadership, Mentorship & Social Impact Gender, Marriage, Breaking Points & Advice Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it influenced who you are today? My journey really began at the age of 10, when I lost my father to a heart attack. He was a senior bureaucrat in India, and overnight, everything changed. Suddenly, my mother had to raise three daughters on her own. She had only
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Early Life & Foundations Career Reinventions, Risk & Spiritual Journey Leadership, Mentorship & Social Impact Gender, Marriage, Breaking Points & Advice Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it influenced who you are today? My journey really began at the age of 10, when I lost my father to a heart attack. He was a senior bureaucrat in India, and overnight, everything changed. Suddenly, my mother had to raise three daughters on her own. She had only
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Charting Her Story: Jennifer East on Family & Freedom

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Early Beginnings: Class Afloat & Life at Sea Family, Legacy, and Letting Go Guiding Others, Grounding Self Perspective and Practice Overview: Jennifer East reflects on growing up in a wilderness resort, and recounts how nature taught her the value of connection and courage. She shares the story of Class Afloat and her mission to help young people grow through challenge, service, and global exposure. Jennifer opens up about leaving her family business and finding purpose in guiding families through generational
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Early Beginnings: Class Afloat & Life at Sea Family, Legacy, and Letting Go Guiding Others, Grounding Self Perspective and Practice Overview: Jennifer East reflects on growing up in a wilderness resort, and recounts how nature taught her the value of connection and courage. She shares the story of Class Afloat and her mission to help young people grow through challenge, service, and global exposure. Jennifer opens up about leaving her family business and finding purpose in guiding families through generational
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Advocacy in Algorithms: Maura R. Grossman’s Journey Through Law, Technology, and Humanity

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Early Life & Foundational Values Evolving Across Law, Technology & AI Leadership, Integrity & Personal Philosophy Legacy, Impact & the Future of Justice Wisdom for the Next Generation 1. Please tell us a bit about your childhood and the values that shaped the person you are today. My background is interesting. My mother was a Holocaust survivor. She came to the United States from East Germany when she was eight years old, escaping on the underground. She didn’t talk about
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Advocacy in Algorithms: Maura R. Grossman’s Journey Through Law, Technology, and Humanity Read More »

Early Life & Foundational Values Evolving Across Law, Technology & AI Leadership, Integrity & Personal Philosophy Legacy, Impact & the Future of Justice Wisdom for the Next Generation 1. Please tell us a bit about your childhood and the values that shaped the person you are today. My background is interesting. My mother was a Holocaust survivor. She came to the United States from East Germany when she was eight years old, escaping on the underground. She didn’t talk about
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Dr. Ghadah Alharthi: Bridging Culture, Innovation, and Global Collaboration

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Early Influences & Career Inspiration Cultural Leadership & Global Collaboration Women, Mentorship & Resilience Teaching, Research & Future Leadership Overview: Dr. Alharthi reflects on the lessons learned through crisis and rebuilding within a family business. For Ghadah, resilience is a balance of honesty, courage, and vulnerability rather than mere strength. The interview concludes with a message of gratitude, growth, and finding peace through purpose. 1. Could you provide insights into the developmental steps that should be prioritised to prepare future
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Early Influences & Career Inspiration Cultural Leadership & Global Collaboration Women, Mentorship & Resilience Teaching, Research & Future Leadership Overview: Dr. Alharthi reflects on the lessons learned through crisis and rebuilding within a family business. For Ghadah, resilience is a balance of honesty, courage, and vulnerability rather than mere strength. The interview concludes with a message of gratitude, growth, and finding peace through purpose. 1. Could you provide insights into the developmental steps that should be prioritised to prepare future
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Rooted in Resilience: A Journey from Refugee to Global Leader

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Early Life & Formative Values Perspectives on Mentorship & Leadership Philosophy Strategic Insights & Industry Reflections Personal Reflections & Life Lessons Overview: Catherine reflects on her formative years as a christian chinese minority fleeing from Jakarta to America. She talks about how and why she gained a passion for global supply chain management and. She shares how her leadership is driven by empowering others through mentorship and authenticity. 1. Could you tell us a bit about your childhood and how
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Rooted in Resilience: A Journey from Refugee to Global Leader Read More »

Early Life & Formative Values Perspectives on Mentorship & Leadership Philosophy Strategic Insights & Industry Reflections Personal Reflections & Life Lessons Overview: Catherine reflects on her formative years as a christian chinese minority fleeing from Jakarta to America. She talks about how and why she gained a passion for global supply chain management and. She shares how her leadership is driven by empowering others through mentorship and authenticity. 1. Could you tell us a bit about your childhood and how
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Oliver Libby: The Venture Builder Changing How We Define Success

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Early Life & Career Inspiration Leadership & Social Impact Investing With Values, Purpose & Challenges Work-Life Balance & Advice to Younger Self 1. Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it may have influenced the person you are today? I grew up in a family where excellence and impact were part of the family DNA. My parents were both highly accomplished physicians and researchers, and my grandmother worked alongside my grandfather, a Nobel Prize winner (and the
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Early Life & Career Inspiration Leadership & Social Impact Investing With Values, Purpose & Challenges Work-Life Balance & Advice to Younger Self 1. Can you share a bit about your childhood and how it may have influenced the person you are today? I grew up in a family where excellence and impact were part of the family DNA. My parents were both highly accomplished physicians and researchers, and my grandmother worked alongside my grandfather, a Nobel Prize winner (and the
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