Between us ™ Make every conversation count

About Between us ™ Make every conversation count

I’ve always believed that meaningful conversations have the power to change the way we see the world, and each other. Born in Calcutta, I grew up surrounded by stories and voices that shaped my earliest understanding of connection. Over the years, that curiosity carried me across India and the U.S ; working with global teams, collaborating with institutions like MIT and Virginia Tech, and supporting Fortune 50 clients including UPS, Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, Albertsons, Morgan Stanley, all while helping build a learning and design startup from the ground up. Along the way, I wore many hats; sales leader, account manager, project lead, culture carrier, from setting up our U.S. office in Atlanta to bridging clients and cross-border teams. But no matter the role, the mission was always the same: helping people connect better, deeper, and more meaningfully. That spirit now lives in Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™, a podcast that brings together voices from across sectors and walks of life to explore what truly matters: mental health, sustainability, entrepreneurship, healthcare, identity, and hope. As host and producer, I don’t chase headlines, I hold space. For stories that go deeper. For moments that stay. For people making sense of the world, together. Because in the end, it’s not about spotlighting loud voices. It’s about hearing the ones that often go unheard. If you care about storytelling, community, and change… welcome. Let’s make every conversation count Santosh Kumar Founder & Host, Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™ Storyteller | Culture-Builder | Global Collaborator

Publisher

Santosh Kumar

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2023

Latest episode

5 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Sept 2025

   Beyond Balance Sheets Legacy, Leadership & Listening to Life | In Conversation with Tushar Kansal

   What defines true success? How does leadership evolve with experience? And what role do legacy, mentorship, and intuition play in shaping a meaningful life? In this episode of Between Us Podcast, host Santosh Kumar sits down with Tushar Kansal to explore the human side of leadership—beyond startups, investments, and valuations. This is a fireside-style conversation about reflection, growth, and the truths that rarely make it into boardrooms or headlines. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Legacy Beyond Valuation → What truly compounds over time: relationships, values, and impact. Leadership & Mentorship → Why great leaders create successors, not followers. Intuition & Pauses → How slowing down and listening can redirect your life. The Loneliness of Conviction → Standing firm when your truth isn’t widely accepted. Spiritual & Emotional Anchors → Practices that keep leaders grounded in uncertain times. Startup Challenges → The unseen realities of building and sustaining companies in India. This episode goes beyond balance sheets—it’s about living with conviction, creating legacy, and listening to life. Don’t forget to like, share, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that matter. Tag someone who needs to hear this today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea of ‘Between Us’ stems from the fact that every conversation matters, especially the one that we have with ourselves. Using podcast as a medium, I am fortunate to bring folks who have made an impact in everyday lives, from diverse backgrounds, to engage in a meaningful conversation. The topics are as diverse and deeply interconnected - from climate justice to big tech to healthcare as a constitutional right to millennial expectations to gender equality and inclusiveness. I warmly welcome you to join me in this journey. #Leadership #SuccessMindset #Legacy #Mentorship #EmotionalIntelligence #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #FounderJourney #CareerGrowth #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualityAndLeadership #LifeLessons #BusinessLeadership #SelfReflection #SantoshKumar #TusharKansal #BetweenUsPodcast

2. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Ep 57: Courts of Change: How Rido Sports is Building India’s Sporting Future

   Courts of Change: How Rido Sports is Building India’s Sporting Future | Between Us™ Podcast What does it take to turn a barren patch of land into a space for dreams, discipline, and national pride? In this episode of Between Us™, we sit down with Sandeep Bhola and Siddhant Bhola, the father-son duo behind Rido Sports, one of India’s most respected names in sports infrastructure development. For over 30 years, Rido Sports has been silently transforming schoolyards, stadiums, and communities — one court at a time. But behind every surface they build lies a deeper story: of resilience, generational leadership, and a vision to redefine the future of sports in India. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a sports enthusiast, or someone interested in building with purpose — this conversation will leave you inspired. Timestamps 00:00 – Sneak Peek: What’s Coming 01:39 – The Origin Story: How Rido Sports Began 06:38 – First Big Break: The Project That Changed Everything 09:38 – Lessons from a Father: Foundations of Leadership 16:27 – Engineering Excellence: Crafting with Precision 21:25 – Why Quality is Non-Negotiable 29:00 – Make in India, Rido’s Way 37:00 – Hard Lessons, Real Growth 42:38 – Sports, Education & Social Change 56:52 – Building for the Climate: Sustainability in Sports Infra 01:06:19 – Entrepreneurship Meets Legacy 01:22:50 – Rapid Fire: Grit, Vision & Values 01:42:30 – Closing Notes & Final Takeaways Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations. ️ Listen to Between Us™ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream. Follow Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andbetweenus/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshk73/ Website: www.andbetweenus.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea of ‘Between Us’ stems from the fact that every conversation matters, especially the one that we have with ourselves. Using podcast as a medium, I am fortunate to bring folks who have made an impact in everyday lives, from diverse backgrounds, to engage in a meaningful conversation. The topics are as diverse and deeply interconnected - from climate justice to big tech to healthcare as a constitutional right to millennial expectations to gender equality and inclusiveness. I warmly welcome you to join me in this journey. Between Us Podcast, Rido Sports, Indian Sports Infrastructure, Sports Entrepreneurs, Family Business India, Father-Son Founders, Startup Journey, Building Sports Courts India, Sandeep Bhola, Siddhant Bhola, Sports Legacy, Indian Entrepreneurs, Sports Development India, #RidoSports #SportsInfrastructure #IndianEntrepreneurs #BetweenUsPodcast #FamilyBusiness #SportsLegacy #MakeInIndia #StartupJourney #CourtsOfChange #PodcastIndia #SportsDevelopment #FatherSonStory

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   17 Jul 2025

   Ep 58: The Startup Catalyst Building the Ecosystem | Between Us™ Bharat Startup Series

   The Startup Catalyst: Building the Ecosystem with Ashish Garde | Between Us™ Podcast What does it really take to create a thriving startup culture in India’s small towns? In this episode of Between Us™, we sit down with Ashish Garde, Director of MAGIC Incubator, and one of the most influential figures quietly reshaping India’s startup ecosystem. From mentoring women entrepreneurs to empowering rural innovators, Ashish shares what it means to support startups that don’t always come from Silicon Valley-like cities — but from Tier II and Tier III Bharat. This isn’t just about incubation — it’s about inclusivity, economic transformation, and building the future from the grassroots up. In This Episode: How incubators create new markets, not just support them MAGIC’s model for mentoring Tier II & rural founders The untold stories of underrepresented entrepreneurs Startups as tools for job creation, innovation, and equality AI, climate, and grassroots innovation — the trends to watch Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more. Watch now & subscribe for more real conversations from the heart of India’s transformation. Let us know your biggest takeaway from the episode in the comments. Timestamps 00:00 – Coming Up 01:49 – Introduction 03:12 – Personal Journey 04:26 – What Matters 15:40 – Tier 2 & 3 Startup Challenges 24:36 – Empowering Women & Rural Entrepreneurs 28:17 – How MAGIC Supports Innovators 29:47 – Stories from the Ground 32:56 – Bridging the Entrepreneurial Gap 40:22 – Social Impact of Startups 46:10 – Challenges as an Incubator 48:40 – What’s Brewing 54:18 – The Copy-Paste Problem in Startups 1:12:37 – Rapid Fire 1:21:46 – Final Thoughts & Outro Between us ™️ Podcast links Website: www.andbetweenus.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betweenuspodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HD4qrh7B76uTJxVT81aQu?si=RFuQ844FTQyF7j2sop_6xA Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/between-us-make-every-conversation-count/id1693184962 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The idea of ‘Between Us’ stems from the fact that every conversation matters, especially the one that we have with ourselves. Using podcast as a medium, I am fortunate to bring folks who have made an impact in everyday lives, from diverse backgrounds, to engage in a meaningful conversation. The topics are as diverse and deeply interconnected - from climate justice to big tech to healthcare as a constitutional right to millennial expectations to gender equality and inclusiveness. I warmly welcome you to join me in this journey. Tags: between us podcast, ashish garde, magic incubator, startup india, grassroots innovation, women entrepreneurs india, rural startups india, startup mentorship, inclusive innovation india, tier 2 startups, startup growth india, startup ecosystem india, economic transformation india, incubators in india, indian entrepreneurs, leadership in startups, podcast for founders, make in india, build in bharat, startup trends india, startup funding, regional innovation india, incubator success stories #AshishGarde #MAGICIncubator #BetweenUsPodcast #StartupIndia #GrassrootsInnovation #WomenEntrepreneursIndia #Tier2Startups #IndianEntrepreneurs #StartupMentorship #MakeInIndia #BuildInBharat #StartupEcosystem #PodcastIndia #InclusiveInnovation #StartupCatalyst

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YouTube views

176,850

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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