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The UpstreamLife

The UpstreamLife

By: Vishal Krishna
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The UpStream Life offers an editorial approach to content creation that focuses on capturing the intellectual foundations of an organization.

While social media and marketing content are important, our approach prioritizes storytelling that resonates with stakeholders.

Our experienced team of writers, filmmakers, and editors works closely with clients to create narratives that capture the essence of their organization.

By emphasizing conversations that truly matter, we believe our approach can help organizations achieve lasting success.

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  • The GCC edge - why India is still the preferred technology centre? A view from Xpheno

    The GCC edge - why India is still the preferred technology centre? A view from Xpheno
    Mar 27 2026

    In this episode we talk to Xpheno's founder Kamal Karanth, who talks about Global Capability Centres and how the world of technology is gearing up for Artificial Intelligence. He talks about India and why it is poised for growth.

    00:00 - Introduction to Kamal.
    01:35 - What is Xpheno?
    03:12 - Engineers, AI and India.
    09:28 - How does Xpheno help GCCs?
    18:32 - Advantage of India's leadership.
    22:32 - The fear of AI, what is the reset.
    28:53 - India will export talent.
    33:35 - Making vocational courses available.
    39:00 - Opportunities in managing talent.
    44:35 - Podcasts that inspire Kamal.

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    47 mins
  • Diamonds are forever, even more so when a millennia old tradition is revived by Meenu Subbiah

    Diamonds are forever, even more so when a millennia old tradition is revived by Meenu Subbiah
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode, which is a long form, we talk with Meenu Subbiah and her daughter Adithi about the business diamonds, authenticity and continuity. If you want to understand how it takes to build a business that lasts for thirty years then find out how things work.

    00:00 - A quick introduction to Meenu Subbiah Diamonds.
    00:43 - Getting inspired by her mother.
    03:00 - The love for history with jewellery.
    08:26 - Starting off very young in the U.S.A
    13:00 - Understanding jewellery - close setting jewellery.
    20:56 - The exclusive line of jewellery of Meenu Subbiah.
    23:48 - Customer journey - the purpose of buying.
    30:39 - Why jewellery itself is a culture?
    38:23 - History of the evolution.
    44:52 - Art to inspire the kids.
    58:00 - Explaining quality to customers.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Author, CSO of Ascendion, and futurist Paul Roehrig talks about organizations transitioning with #AI

    Author, CSO of Ascendion, and futurist Paul Roehrig talks about organizations transitioning with #AI
    Mar 3 2026

    In this episode we talk to Author Paul Roehrig about how the world is going to be embracing AI at scale.

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:08 - The role of Ascendion's engineers.
    06:44 - Evaluating AI at work.
    07:51 - What are CEOs preparing for in this era?
    12:56 - Platform engineering and data monetization.
    16:29 - Markets that are leading with AI.
    20:00 - Creating trusted outcomes.
    28:10 - Knowing the emotional resonance of using AI.
    31:48 - Energy and AI, why is it an important conversation to have.
    35:00 - Ability to innovate and partner with each other.
    36:09 - Thesis of Paul's books.

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    43 mins
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