Raj Shamani (Figuring Out)
Figuring Out is an inspiring podcast where entrepreneur and creator Raj Shamani sits down with India's top 1% to uncover their journeys, wins, failures, and everything in between. Launched in March 2020, the podcast was born out of Raj's desire to learn from real-life experiences. It features deep, unfiltered conversations with leaders from business, politics, health, and entertainment — from Aakash Chopra, Dr. Ramakanta Panda to Tamannaah Bhatia. With over 300 episodes and millions of listeners, Figuring Out is a go-to platform for those chasing their own 'Indian Dream'. In 2024, Raj was honoured with the Podcaster of the Year award by NDTV WhosThat360 and received the Podcast Creator Award from RAD Creator Awards.
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