IIT Podcast with Somenath

25/08/2025

Ever thought of quitting a "safe" career after graduating from an IIT? 🤯

@⁨Shashwat Agrawal Kgp⁩ did just that, pivoting from Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur to pursuing a Finance PhD in Boston, USA. Hear the powerful story of how a moment of self-reflection during the COVID lockdown completely changed his career path and life's trajectory.
We also discuss his incredible journey from being a 70% scorer to a top student, and his stark warning about AI's impact on graduate jobs.

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From scoring less than 70% in school to pursuing a Finance PhD in Boston, USA! 🤯 This episode of the IIT Podcast is a masterclass in transformation, resilie...

01/08/2025

Achievement UNLOCKED!

Being featured by my Alma Mater! Thank you Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 💯❤️

It was such an incredible honour hosting Director Suman Chakraborty on my Podcast.

🤘 KGP ka TEMPO High Hai 🤘

19/07/2025

> Will AI replace us? 🤔
> How can India become Leaders in Research? 🇮🇳
> What is FAST-Track PhD? 👩‍🎓
> How to tackle Mental Health Issues with Compassion? 🧠

YouTube Link - https://youtu.be/4ivvkpPn9wk

Listen to the newly appointed IIT Kharagpur Director - Prof. Suman Chakraborty share his thoughts on all of the above and more in this 58 min podcast!

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Driving Innovation & Impact: A Conversation with Prof. Suman Chakraborty, New Director of IIT Kharagpur 🇮🇳We dive deep into a 1-hour conversation covering ...