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SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Welcome to Sparx, the show that empowers you with the latest research, strategies and tools to help you achieve exponential impact in every aspect of your life. Whether you"re looking to advance your career, improve your relationships, leave a mark on the world or simply become the best version of yourself, this is where you need to start.

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01:05:22

The Dark Side of AI No One Talks About | Mukesh...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2026/04/04

What happens when the most powerful technology ever built is also the one nobody fully understands - including its creators?Connor Leahy, US Director of Control AI and one of the clearest thinkers in the AI safety space, joins Mukesh Bansal for a conversation that cuts through the hype and lands somewhere far more unsettling: we may have two to five years before AI systems cross a threshold we cannot reverse.This isn't a doom scroll. It's a strategic briefing.In this episode of SparX, Connor

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00:58:47

Harvard Scientist on Alien Life, Black Holes, & the...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2026/03/14

In this episode of SparX, we sit down with Priyamvada Natarajan, theoretical astrophysicist at Yale University and author of the acclaimed book "Mapping the Heavens", for a wide-ranging conversation about black holes, dark matter, alien life, and the future of modern astrophysics.From her early fascination with science to her years at MIT and her groundbreaking research at Yale, Priyamvada takes us through the ideas and experiences that shaped one of the most compelling minds in

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00:58:40

The AI Safety Crisis: Are We Ready for...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2026/02/22

In this episode of SparX, we speak to Roman Yampolskiy, a leading AI safety researcher and professor of computer science, about the risks of creating superintelligence and whether humanity is prepared for what may come next. Roman argues that we may be closer to human-level AI than many assume, and that permanently controlling a system more intelligent than humans could prove fundamentally impossible. He lays out why some researchers believe development should slow down, and why the window for

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00:52:46

PM’s Economic Adviser on India’s Semiconductor Future...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2026/01/31

In this episode of SparX, we speak with Neelkanth Mishra one of the leading voices of India Semiconductor Mission. He talks about India’s semiconductor journey from the origins of the Semiconductor Mission to the realities of execution and global competition.He breakdown how the semiconductor ecosystem works, why entry barriers are so high, and what India’s roadmap looks like today. The conversation also explores Micron’s entry into India, early implementation learnings, India’s geopolitical

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01:01:11

AI Threatens Jobs in 2026: Programmers, Call Centers,...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2026/01/17

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Emad Mostaque about the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and how it could fundamentally reshape work, daily life, and global power over the next decade.Emad breaks down why AI is advancing faster than any previous technology, the role of data, scale, and open-source systems in driving this shift, and what it means for jobs, companies, and countries racing to stay relevant. From the rise of AI-first organizations to how life may look by

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00:58:25

The Behaviour Science of Habits, Motivation & Success...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/12/27

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Stanford behavior scientist B.J. Fogg about how habits are designed, how they break, and the science that governs lasting behavior change.With over 30 years of research in behavior science, Fogg is the creator of the Tiny Habits method and the author of Tiny Habits, widely regarded as one of the most practical frameworks for building habits in real life. He has taught at Stanford since the mid-1990s and has personally coached tens of thousands of

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00:55:01

The Future of AI: Ethics, Safety & the Rise of...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/12/13

In this episode of SparX, Mukeshl sits down with, Debjani Ghosh, leader of the Frontier Tech Hub within NITI Aayog for a critical discussion. They dive deep into India's technological future, the existential role of AI in national growth, and the dramatic changes impacting careers and geopolitics.Debjani, who brings a unique perspective from 21 years at Intel and leadership at NASSCOM, discusses her experience driving change from within the government and why technology is now the "axis of power"

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00:53:24

2026 Job Shock: What Neelkanth Mishra Predicts for...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/11/29

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with economist and policy thinker Neelkanth Mishra to unpack why he believes this is the true golden age of Indian entrepreneurship. They talk about:Falling cost of capital and a stronger banking system expanding access to debt and equity.Massive domestic flows via SIPs, EPFO, and insurance fueling startups and exits.Policy shifts in GST, decriminalization, and state reforms that slowly ease doing business.The next wave beyond internet startups:

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01:10:22

India’s Biggest Internet Success Story | Sanjeev...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/11/15

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder of Info Edge (Naukri.com), the man who quietly built the foundation of India’s internet economy.From bootstrapping Naukri for 10 years without a salary to backing iconic startups like Zomato and Policybazaar, Sanjeev’s story is a masterclass in patience, conviction, and timing. He reflects on his early dreams of entrepreneurship in the 1970s, quitting his stable job in the 80s for independence, surviving the dot-com

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01:05:07

Lenskart: Peyush Bansal on Building India’s Eyewear...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Peeyush Bansal, Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart. They dive into Peeyush’s journey from building early ventures to creating one of India’s most impactful consumer brands. How his mission to solve India’s vision crisis became a movement to make eyewear accessible for all.They talk about:Why India remains the blind capital of the world.The untapped opportunity in the eye correction market.Crises and hard choices that shaped Lenskart’s growth.Why

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00:56:01

Inside India’s 1 Lakh Cr Tech Masterplan | Tech...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal talks with Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and former Director of IIT Kanpur. They break down how India can build core technology at home, move research from labs to real products, and grow deep tech in AI, quantum, space, biotech, energy and medical tech.They speak about:How capital will be deployed through trusted second-level fund managers like AIFs, DFIs, TDB, BIRAC and IIT research parksPriority areas, from energy

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01:00:31

Why Indian CEO’s are not investing in R&D...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/10/11

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Manish Gupta, Senior Director at Google DeepMind. They discuss how artificial intelligence is evolving, what it means to build truly inclusive AI, and why India must aim higher in research, innovation, and ambition.Manish shares DeepMind’s vision of solving “root node problems,” fundamental scientific challenges that unlock breakthroughs across fields, and how AI is already accelerating discovery in areas like biology, materials, and medicine.They

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01:07:47

The Harsh Truth About Women in Leadership | Mukesh...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/10/04

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Roopa Kudva, former head of CRISIL and Omidyar Network India, to discuss her new book Leadership Beyond the Playbook and her powerful reflections on leadership.Roopa shares why leadership is not about following fixed frameworks but about writing your own playbook, shaped by values, lived experiences, and conscious choices. They explore:The toughest transition from middle to top management and why so few make itHow leaders can build breadth of

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01:02:48

Why America Is Shutting the Door on Indian Talent |...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal takes a hard look at the state of India’s deep tech ecosystem. While the world races ahead with AI, semiconductors, and frontier science, India is at a crossroads: will we be creators of technology, or just consumers?Mukesh argues that true deep tech is only possible when rooted in deep science, a culture of research, curiosity, and discovery. He unpacks why India risks being left behind if we don’t invest in science the way the US, Europe, and China have, and

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01:12:19

The Real Science Behind Interstellar | Rana Adhikari...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/09/20

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Rana Adhikari, experimental physicist at Caltech and leading voice in gravitational-wave research. From doubting Einstein as a student to helping build the LIGO detectors that confirmed his theories, Rana has been honoured with the Breakthrough Prize, Gruber Prize, and the New Horizons in Physics Prize.They dive into:What gravitational waves really are, and how LIGO measures distortions smaller than an atom.The story behind LIGO’s breakthrough

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01:14:45

Former RBI Governor Exclusive: US Tariff Shock!...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/09/13

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Raghuram Rajan (Former RBI Governor) on India’s economic crossroads, tariff wars, shifting geopolitics, AI disruption, and the urgent need for jobs and human capital investment.They discuss:India’s position between the U.S. and China.The real impact of tariffs on trade, GDP, and livelihoods.Why 7.8% GDP growth isn’t the full story.The jobs crisis and AI’s disruption of tech roles.Building human capital: world-class universities, R&D, and

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01:23:52

Tech Expert: India Did What US & China Couldn’t Do it...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/09/06

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Sharad Sharma, one of the key minds behind Aadhaar and UPI. Sharad shares why he left a successful corporate career to focus on nation building, and how India can avoid becoming a trade colony of China or a tech colony of the US by doubling down on deep tech and research-driven innovation.They discuss:- The origins of India Stack and Digital Public Infrastructure.- How UPI really scaled and the lessons for entrepreneurs.- Why India must build a

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01:15:15

R&D Scientist : India is 25 years Behind China! We...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/08/30

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal speaks with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). India’s biggest push yet to fund science, research, and deep tech.Shiv explains why India needs to build its own technologies instead of only buying them, and how ANRF will unlock ₹50,000 crore in research grants and ₹1 lakh crore in patient capital to power innovation. They talk about:- How research moves from a basic idea to real products.- Why India spends less on

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00:33:44

Expert Economist : How America is becoming the...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/08/23

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank, to unpack the chaos behind Trump’s tariff wars and what it means for the global order.They explore why these moves aren’t just about trade, but about four bigger objectives. Covering various topics from stagnant U.S. wages and life expectancy gaps to America’s renewed manufacturing drive for national security, this episode talks about the forces influencing today’s shifting geopolitical

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01:15:10

How Modi Ji Shaped My Political Journey | Tejasvi...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/08/14

In this episode of Sparx, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Tejasvi Surya, one of India’s youngest Members of Parliament for an unfiltered conversation on leadership, purpose, and building a stronger nation. From his early days as a student activist to becoming a Member of Parliament at 28, Tejasvi shares the defining moments, risks, and unwavering convictions that shaped his journey.They dive deep into themes of taking initiative without waiting for permission, the power of youth in nation-building and

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