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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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01:05:07

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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00:51:42

Cult.fit Founder - How I Beat Stress in 20 Seconds |...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/08/09

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal dives deep into something that we do all the time - breathing - one of the most integral part of our lives. He explores all the different styles of breathing and shares actionable steps to master breathing.

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01:02:33

How Cult Plans to Scale India’s Fitness Revolution |...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/08/02

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Naresh Krishnaswamy, CEO of Cult and longtime business partner, to explore the future of fitness, health, and AI-powered transformation in India.They reflect on Cult’s near-death experiences, why crisis builds culture, and how fitness in India remains massively under-penetrated. Naresh shares behind-the-scenes stories on the explosive popularity of dance workouts, building India’s largest gym network, and why your job should help you lose kilos,

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01:10:59

Will AI Replace Coders? Future of Software, SaaS &...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/07/26

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Shamik Sharma, SVP Product at Atlassian and former Head of Technology at Myntra, to explore how AI is radically transforming software development, programming, and enterprise workflows.They unpack how natural language is becoming the new code, how tools like Lovable are reshaping developer productivity, and why the future of software engineering may not need traditional programmers at all.Shamik shares bold ideas on the rise of vibe coding, why

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00:54:56

How AI Agents Will Change The World

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/07/19

In this powerful solo episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal - founder of Myntra, CureFit, and Nurix breaks down the seismic shifts AI is bringing to our world. From exponential improvements in capability and cost, to real-world demos of voice AI and autonomous enterprise workflows, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone still on the sidelines of the AI revolution.Mukesh shares:Why AI is underhyped, not overhypedHow Nurix is building 24x7 AI-powered voice agentsThe rise of “vibe coding” and how anyone

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00:45:53

India’s New Fitness Revolution Explained | SparX

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/07/12

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal explores the fast-growing world of Pilates with Rishabh Telang, Business Head at CULT, and Kavitha Srinivasan, one of India’s foremost Pilates educators. Together, they dive into how this century-old practice is becoming a modern-day fitness essential.Rishabh shares why CULT is going all-in on Pilates, the incredible reception from users, and how the brand plans to scale from a single studio to 100+ across India. Kavitha breaks down the science and history of

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01:08:49

India’s Kingmaker VC - Man Behind Flipkart & More |...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/07/05

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Subrata Mitra, legendary venture capitalist and Partner at Accel, to unpack what it really takes to back iconic startups from day zero. From being the first institutional investor in Flipkart to shaping India’s startup DNA over two decades, Subrata shares rare insights on pattern recognition, founder-market fit, and why ambition often matters more than pedigree.They talk about the evolution of the Indian VC ecosystem, how to spot high-agency

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01:00:43

I Tried Fasting For 10 Weeks and… | Solo Episode | Sparx

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/06/28

n this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal dives deep into the science of fasting - one of the most powerful tools for improving health, focus and longevity. Drawing from personal experience and cutting-edge research, Mukesh shares how a 10-week fasting journey transformed his energy, blood markers and mental clarity.He explores the benefits of intermittent fasting, ketosis, and autophagy, while also connecting fasting to ancient practices across cultures of the world. Backed by scientific studies and

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00:59:35

Uber India’s President - Leadership, Culture &...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/06/21

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India, to unpack what it takes to build for a diverse and complex market like India. From theater to tech, Prabhjeet shares how empathy, culture, and hands-on leadership have shaped his journey. They dive into Uber's driver ecosystem, AI innovations, and the future of mobility. A conversation filled with real stories and sharp insights.Resource List:- Handicap -

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01:20:32

India’s AI Opportunity in 2025: Peeyush Ranjan on...

SparX by Mukesh Bansal ·

2025/06/14

In this episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal sits down with tech veteran and former Google and Flipkart leader Peeyush Ranjan to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping work, expertise, and entrepreneurship. From replacing human expertise in fields like medicine, law, and education to building AI-native startups, Peeyush dives deep into the promises and pitfalls of the AI revolution. They discuss the rise of coding, AI tutors, and what it means to be an engineer or student in a world dominated by large

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