
Salary Negotiations, First Impressions and Office Politics | Sandeep Das | FO455 Raj Shamani
08/1/2026 | 2h 29 mins.
Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/bbd-eb-intrigue-at-storeGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(04:15) - AI Replacing People(12:38) - Importance of Negotiation(15:25) - How to Negotiate a High Salary(25:33) - Importance of Human Skills(29:50) - Importance of Storytelling(36:14) - How to Craft a Story(42:56) - Power of First Impressions(45:07) - Science of Smiling(46:12) - Do Cleanliness, Gadgets & Luxury Matter?(51:49) - First-Gen vs Third-Gen Deal Mindset(54:26) - Finding Your Niche with Ikigai(01:01:16) - Why You Should Embrace Politics(1:05:50) - Is Merit Enough to Become a CEO?(1:08:03) - The T-Model: Kodawari(1:10:28) - Why Personal Branding Matters(1:25:09) - Learning for One Hour Every Day(1:29:27) - Two Sides of the Brain & Exposure Therapy(1:35:34) - Never Be Loyal to Your Job(1:48:21) - Not Being Selfish Limits Career Growth(1:53:32) - Work-Life Balance & Right to Disconnect Bill(2:01:29) - Being Likeable vs Being Diplomatic(2:04:43) - Four Ways to Say No(2:05:53) - Becoming Fake at Work & Role of Humility(2:11:55) - Raj’s Fears(2:18:25) - Don’t Ask for Permission(2:21:20) - Learning to Eat Alone(2:26:53) - Closing Thoughts(2:28:53) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Sandeep Das, Storytelling & Negotiation Leadership Coach, Best-Selling Author and visiting faculty at IIM B and IIM L. We talk about the skills AI cannot replace, why only a few managers keep getting promoted while others get fired, the role of negotiation in career growth, and why storytelling is one of the most powerful professional skills today.Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Sandeep Das On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepdasauthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-das-1b343719/X: https://x.com/sandydasauthorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SandeepDasAuthorAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

Trump’s Effect on Indian Economy, Investment Opportunities & US vs India |Saurabh |FO454 Raj Shamani
06/1/2026 | 2h 26 mins.
Download Porter Here: https://app.adjust.com/1vq8o2nqGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ(00:00) – Intro(04:57) – Raj Shamani x Saurabh Mukherjea begins(08:24) – Mimetic desires(15:21) – The Indian community as a scapegoat(19:20) – China’s leverage(25:27) – The rupee heading towards 100(35:52) – Increase in Gen Z spending(41:48) – Decrease in taxes(46:07) – Impact of AI in 2026(56:00) – Second-order beneficiary companies(1:17:25) – Restrictions on F&O(1:19:50) – Rise of women’s cricket(1:34:23) – Samay Raina’s contribution to chess(1:36:59) – Geography and sports(1:40:15) – Pollution and politics(1:44:12) – Hosting in an alcohol-prohibited state, census, and narratives(1:52:51) – Earning money when everything is falling apart(1:56:40) – Is the Indian economy dependent on the US?(2:00:10) – The old narrative of India(2:05:07) – Why does the US want India to become a scapegoat?(2:08:01) – Double-digit growth and Elon Musk(2:13:20) – Will big companies make profits?(2:19:47) – Gold and silver(2:24:51) – Closing thoughts(2:24:54) – BTS(2:25:47) – OutroIn today’s episode, we have Saurabh Mukherjea, Author and Founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, sharing clear and practical insights on money and what to expect in 2026. We talk about what’s happening in America, Trump’s role in global politics, and why India often ends up being blamed in bigger economic narratives. The conversation also covers the ups and downs of the Indian economy and what growth is actually real.We further talk about pollution and politics, and how closely they are connected. These two forces are likely to shape policies, investments, and public decisions in 2026, making them important themes to watch.Subscribe for more such conversations! Follow Saurabh Mukherjea Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-mukherjea-36196b2/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

Deepinder Goyal: Zomato Vs Swiggy, 10-Min Delivery, BlinkIt & Business In India | FO453 Raj Shamani
03/1/2026 | 4h 37 mins.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(05:27) - Who is Deepinder Goyal?(07:02) - Childhood bullying(10:18) - Does stammering still bother him?(20:34) - One incident where he got very lucky(23:46) - Relationship with his parents(26:01) - One thing he wasted money on(27:45) - What cheating in childhood taught him(30:24) - IIT coaching in Chandigarh & feeling out of place(35:35) - Friendship with Albinder(46:41) - Doubts about Zomato’s success(55:16) - Athlete mindset vs vulnerable leadership(1:01:33) - The cost of working alongside Deepinder(1:04:16) - Views on the right to disconnect bill(1:09:16) - Balancing peace and obsession(1:13:24) - Why five co-founders left within four years(1:29:18) - Why he hurts people intentionally(1:32:39) - Complacency after the IPO(1:37:27) - Firing himself and the role of teamwork(2:04:35) - Shark Tank as a business decision(2:11:13) - Acquiring Blinkit(2:18:03) - His views on Zepto(2:23:42) - His inhuman side(2:26:07) - What is AI karma?(2:26:55) - Random firings(2:29:28) - Fake promises made to employees(2:30:27) - Gig workers hired and removed every month(2:31:47) - Zomato salesperson’s story(2:35:55) - Number of people terminated monthly(2:37:29) - Why 5,000 people are terminated every month(2:52:23) - How much gig workers earn through Zomato(2:52:48) - Accusations of worker exploitation(2:57:01) - Truth behind 10-minute delivery(3:01:42) - What needs improvement for delivery partners(3:05:13) - Reasons behind delivery partner deaths(3:06:08) - Protocol when a delivery partner dies(3:08:21) - Food delivery startups are not innovative, says MP(3:10:39) - Paying ₹20 lakh for a Chief of Staff role(3:31:39) - Story of Temple & Continue(4:11:41) - What Brain Flow measures(4:13:23) - Deepinder’s responsibility(4:15:06) - Conflict between Zomato and Deepinder’s research(4:16:47) - Promoting an unhealthy food culture(4:21:25) - His views on ego & insecurities(4:34:56) - BTS(4:36:18) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, Blinkit, District, and Hyperpure. He’s also the founder of Continue Research, Temple, and LAT Aerospace.Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Deepinder Goyal Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepigoyal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepigoyal/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

Why Global Companies Don’t Trust India: Policy, GDP, Tax & Finance | Subhash Garg |FO452 Raj Shamani
30/12/2025 | 1h 38 mins.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ(00:00) - Intro(02:06) - Understanding India's economy(04:56) - India's economic state today(13:30) - How does a country make money?(16:08) - How does a country grow?(21:53) - Is lack in technological advancement holding us back?(22:57) - Business with China - our losses(26:30) - China's growth stratergy(34:02) - Attracting companies to grow our economy(44:42) - Our real growth over 10 years(46:40) - 3 growth measurement metrics(48:03) - Whar is real GDP growth?(48:57) - Difference between dollar growth and real growth(50:00) - Potential but slow growth(52:04) - How to increase per capita income?(53:38) - opportunities where an individual can earn more money(55:35) - Why should one read 'We Also Make Policy'?(1:00:30) - toughest decision(1:07:11) - team work when working on country level(1:13:19) - Expentation vs reality - IAS service(1:20:17) - Who makes the final yearly budget decision?(1:23:12) - Is our current Prime Minister receptive?(1:23:35) - Things our government shouldn't spend much on(1:25:02) - Things our government should spend money on(1:26:53) - Does the government favor big players more?(1:33:22) - Increase in slums(1:34:57) - Main objective of budget(1:36:41) - BTS(1:37:08) - OutroIn today’s episode, we have Subhash Chandra Garg, Ex IAS officer, Author & Speaker, and former Economic Affairs & Finance Secretary of India, as well as Former Power Secretary of India.We further discuss why global investors remain hesitant to invest in India, which sectors are being ignored, and where India must urgently direct capital and policy focus to drive long-term growth and sustainable development.Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Subhash Chandra Garg Here:X: https://x.com/Subhashgarg1960About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.

Fever Treatment at Home: What to Do, What Not to Do & Myths | Dr Navneet Arora | FO451 Raj Shamani
27/12/2025 | 1h 18 mins.
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