The ARB show

About The ARB show

A podcast from Ashish R Bedekar. General discussions with interesting people I know. This show would have guests from diverse backgrounds. I am the COO at picoNETS- A tech startup and founder of Bodhi Tree Ecosystem and Business development services. You can follow me at @ashishrbedekar or connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishrbedekar/ This is a personal project and not linked with my work and does not reflect views of past, current, and future work organizations :)

Publisher

Ashish R Bedekar

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2023

Latest episode

17 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

87 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2026

   S3E15: Top 5 things to know about #Photonics and #AI with guest Bruce Bateman

   S3E15: Top 5 things to know about #Photonics and #AI with guest Bruce Bateman (https://www.linkedin.com/feed#) Welcome to The ARB show (https://www.linkedin.com/feed#), a #podcast that sparks meaningful conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, all aimed at adding value to your #professional life. Photonics and AI together are transforming modern technology. They enable faster, more efficient data processing and intelligent decision-making. With Photonics, information is transmitted and processed using light. This dramatically increases bandwidth while reducing energy consumption. This is an essential advantage for data centers, high-performance computing, and advanced communications. AI, in turn, leverages this high-speed infrastructure to train complex models, analyze massive datasets, and deliver real-time insights. As AI workloads grow exponentially, photonic technologies such as optical interconnects and co-packaged optics become critical to overcoming electronic bottlenecks. Together, they form the foundation for next-generation computing, smarter networks, and scalable digital infrastructure. Our guest, Bruce, is here to help. He will talk about the Top 5 things to know about #Photonics and #AI Bruce is a highly experienced technologist and designer with a rich background in #AI and #IoT. He currently leads initiatives in Connected Life, #Mobility, Telecom, and #CleanTech, with a focus on advancing us toward Artificial General Intelligence (#AGI) and the #Singularity by 2030. Bruce specializes in real-time energy management, designing machine-learning algorithms to optimize energy use and enhance smart-home experiences. His research in photonics, emotion tracking, brain-machine interfaces, and natural language understanding drives innovation in human-machine communication, especially through #AR and #VR. As a serial #entrepreneur, #mentor, angel investor, and startup advisor, Bruce combines expertise in technical, sales, marketing, and customer service. He has guided numerous startups, contributed to products across telecom, wearables, IoT, VR, and enterprise sectors, and brings deep international experience in manufacturing and distribution. Bruce’s open perspective, shaped by involvement in nine startups, and his active mentorship with organizations such as LITEON Technology (https://www.linkedin.com/feed#)+, Mosaic Venture Labs, SparkLabs, and SOSV make him an invaluable voice on technology and entrepreneurship. The link to the episode on YouTube and Spotify is in the comments. Do check in next Friday for a new episode. Want to be a guest on The ARB show? Send me a message on PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175585966465545722bc1edc6 #podcasters #podcastinglife #podcasting #PodMatch #business #podcast  #business #success #management #leadership #growthmindset #innovation #breakthrough #management #roadblock #entrepreneurship #founder stories #professional growth #business ecosystem

2. 

   7 Mar 2026

   S3E14 How to get #Management buy-in for #Innovation with guest Gijsbertus J.J. van Wulfen

   Host of The ARB Show interviews Gijsbertus J.J. van Wulfen, founder of FORTH Innovation Institute, on securing essential management buy-in for innovation success.

3. 

   27 Feb 2026

   S3E13 #Top #trends in #Quantum #Computing with guest Manan Narang, Founder & CEO of Silicofeller Quantum

   S3E13 #Top #trends in #Quantum #Computing with guest Manan Narang (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#), Founder & CEO of Silicofeller Quantum (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#) Welcome to The ARB show, a #podcast that sparks meaningful conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, all aimed at adding value to your #professional life. #Quantum #computing represents one of the most transformative frontiers in technology today — a field where physics meets computing to unlock processing power far beyond the capabilities of classical systems. By leveraging the strange yet powerful principles of quantum mechanics, it promises to revolutionize industries from #cryptography to #materials science and #artificial #intelligence. Today, we’re joined by an expert who will help us unpack what quantum computing really is, why it matters, and how it’s reshaping the future of innovation I am thrilled to introduce today’s guest, Manan Manan is Founder and CEO of Silicofeller Quantum. Manan is a quantum computing Entrepreneur. He is passionate about quantum computing and its potential to change the world, He has a background in electronics engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology and is also an IBM-certified Qiskit Developer. He has a strong technical background and is passionate about building scalable quantum computing solutions. He has been involved in the development of quantum computing chips and superconducting quantum circuits. He is a strong advocate for the development of quantum computing in India and is working to make India a leading hub for quantum computing research and development. He is a frequent speaker at quantum computing events and is always keen to share my knowledge and experience with others. The link to the episode on YouTube and Spotify is in the comments. Do check in next Friday for a new episode. Want to be a guest on The ARB show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/175585966465545722bc1edc6 #podcasters #podcastinglife #podcasting #PodMatch #business #podcast  #business #success #management #leadership #growthmindset # ##technology #AI #Quantum #Computing

Who has been a guest on The ARB show

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• Gijsbertus JJ van Wulfen
• Gijs
• Kristin Zhivago
• Yogita Wadhwa
• Jennifer J Fondrevay

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YouTube views

8,503

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

60

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