🌟 Welcome to IIT Podcast: Real Lives, Real Stories! 🌟
Dive deep into the incredible journeys of IIT alumni as they share their stories from life before, during, and after IIT. Each episode is a candid conversation that brings out the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of being an IITian.
🎙️ What to Expect:
Life Before IIT 🏫: Learn how these brilliant minds prepared for IIT.
Life at IIT 🎓: Roller-coaster journey - late-night study sessions, coding, friendships
Beyond IIT 🌏: Career choices, Entrepreneurship, Adventures, Life Lessons!
Tune in every week for a unique IIT story!
AI: Why Your "Safe Job" Will Disappear in 10 Years | Peter Boeckel, Design Futurist | S2E02
🚨 Is the house of traditional education on fire? 🔥 Join us for a mind-bending conversation with Peter Boeckel, a Global Design Leader (ex-Peloton, Steelcase, Philips) and Futurist, who is currently teaching Industrial Design at IIT Hyderabad! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Peter Boeckel -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterboeckel/Website & Newsletter: https://peterboeckel.com/newsletterListen to Peter's Podcast -Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-office-hours-with-peter-boeckel/id1812963001Spotify: https://spotify.link/C7fpnTNRxXb-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Links for Books Recommended by Peter - 1. Life 3.0 - https://amzn.to/4nYS9Bx2. The Nvidia Way - https://amzn.to/4nVd74g-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peter shares his incredible journey—from being born in Germany to leading design teams in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and San Francisco , including work in cutting-edge surgical robotics. He gives us the blunt truth about the future of work, the changing role of designers, and the incredible drive he sees in the Indian education system.🤯 The Future is Unstable: AI, Jobs, and EducationThe Hard Truth: Peter states bluntly that many jobs will simply "go away," and most current education systems "will not be here within the next five years, 10." The Destabilization: The technological revolution is accelerating so fast you will see its effects "within a quarter of a lifetime," destabilizing social and employment systems. Smarter than a Teenager: We discuss how AI models are already achieving top marks in exams like the IIT JEE, underscoring the urgency for change. The New Skill: The solution isn't more skills, it's a shift: "The future of design here lies more retooling design towards entrepreneurship." 🌎 Global Design & IIT IndiaDesigning in Different Cultures: Peter breaks down how corporate culture and innovation differ across Asia, Europe, and the US. Medical Device Challenges: Get an insider's look at the complexity of designing for high-stakes environments like surgical robotics and the challenges of working in a highly regulated, risk-averse industry. Cultural Insight from IIT: Peter shares his observation on the "afterburner" effect he sees in India—a generation "hungry" to excel because they see a clear path to a vastly better life. 💡 Chapters:00:00 Intro - Peter Boeckel02:11 Peter's Global Journey06:58 Designing in Diff Cultures - US, Europe, Asia09:10 Evolving Thought Processes in Design Leadership13:02 Challenges in Medical Device Design18:51 The Impact of AI on Design23:44 The Role of Education in Design27:16 New Career Opportunities - Not Just Doctors and Engineers29:33 Teaching Industrial Design at IIT Hyderabad32:48 The Future of Education in an AI World44:02 Preparing for an Unpredictable Future50:46 Cultural Insights from Teaching in India54:07 Recommended Reads for Designers56:24 Rapid Fire Round: Design Preferences and Trends59:09 Outro#ai #futureofwork #designthinking #iithyderabad #peterboeckel #industrialdesign #careertips #aifuture #entrepreneurship #designeducation #india
22 Oct 2025
From Super 30 to Filo CEO: Imbesat Ahmad's REMARKABLE EdTech Journey | S2E01
Dive into an epic tale of grit, genius, and global impact! 🌟 Join host Somenath Mondal as he chats with Imbesat Ahmad, CEO & Founder of Filo—the world's first instant tutoring app revolutionizing education for millions! 🎓💡 From a rain-soaked bike ride to crack Super 30's cutthroat IIT prep in Bihar, to ditching fancy clothes for survival pajamas and no-fridge-water marathons... this is raw resilience! 🏍️🌧️💪Relive the highs and heartbreaks:Super 30 Prep: Waking at dawn, battling doubts, and forging lifelong bonds! ☀️👊Daily Routine: Simple meals, stolen clothes scares, and that "shut down distractions" mindset! 🍲🚫Managing Distractions: Cracking social media traps & "I'm already behind" fears in today's wild world! 📱😩Life at IIT KGP: Campus chaos, roommate hacks, GTR disasters, and coffee-fueled comebacks! ☕🚴♂️😂Mental Health Real Talk: Tackling IIT suicides, comparison's thief, and building unbreakable bonds! 🛡️❤️Entrepreneurship Fire: Launching RISE in Kashmir's shadows, turning dropouts into NIT stars! 🏔️⭐Founding Filo: Scaling to 50+ countries with 80K daily classes & AI tutors that feel human! 🤖🌍Rapid Fire: Physics obsessions, fave profs, and KGP lingo that still slays! ⚡🎤Imbesat's journey screams: If it's right, toughness is temporary—impact is forever! 🔥 Whether you're grinding JEE, battling burnout, or dreaming big in edtech, this episode's your fuel. What's your Super 30 moment? Drop it below! 👇 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more IIT inspo! 🔔✨#IITJourney (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iitjourney) #Super30 (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/super30) #FiloEdTech (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/filoedtech) #EntrepreneurshipStory (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurshipstory) #IITKGP (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iitkgp) #MentalHealthMatters (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthmatters) #EdTechRevolution (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/edtechrevolution) #InspirationalJourney (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inspirationaljourney) #JEEPrep (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jeeprep) #StartupSuccess (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startupsuccess) #AIinEducation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiineducation) #BiharToBillion (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bihartobillion) #ResilienceRocks (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/resiliencerocks) #StudentLifeHacks (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/studentlifehacks)Chapters:00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ) Intro - Imbesat Ahmad02:53 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=173s) Life before IIT. - Super 30 Prep04:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=277s) Super 30 Daily Routine08:56 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=536s) What is Super 3016:42 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=1002s) Managing Distractions20:32 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=1232s) The Reality of Competition in Education26:54 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=1614s) Choosing Integrated Physics Course28:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=1717s) Life at IIT KGP42:27 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=2547s) My first interaction with Imbesat in KGP44:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=2670s) The Importance of Volunteering and Leadership47:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=2840s) Building Bonds in Hostel Life48:59 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=2939s) Addressing Mental Health and Suicides in Campuses01:00:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=3645s) Placement Season01:06:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=3962s) Life after IIT01:06:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=3980s) The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Starting RISE01:13:57 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=4437s) Founding Filo01:19:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=4785s) Innovating in Education with Philo01:21:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=4860s) Leveraging AI and Innovating at FILO01:27:28 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=5248s) Rapid Fire01:28:17 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaCg-ImYpEQ&t=5297s) Outro
5 Oct 2025
Season 2 - Trailer | Starting with a BANG 💥
Buckle up, dreamers—Season 2 of IIT Podcast with Somenath explodes with raw grit and game-changing wisdom! 🏍️💥 Hear untold stories of dodging IIT doubts, hacking campus chaos, and turning "impossible" into instant global impact. One man's unbreakable hustle will redefine your grind. Who's ready to level up? Full episode drops NOW—subscribe & smash play! 🎙️✨Watch the season premiere: https://www.youtube.com/@IITPodcastwithSomenath#IITPodcastS2 #EdTechHustle #IITJourney #Season2Premiere #StudentGrind #InspoVibes
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