This Couple Stays In A 5000 Square Feet Sky Villa In Mumbai! ft. MD of upGrad | KwK #77

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Dive into the dynamic world of education and entrepreneurship with our latest podcast featuring Mayank Kumar, Co-founder and Managing Director of upGrad, and his wife Aparna Panwar, former ICICI Bank employee. Join us as we explore the intriguing facets of their journey, from navigating the MBA landscape at ISB to unlocking the ROI of their investments.
In this insightful conversation, Mayank and Aparna offer invaluable insights into their money management strategies and spending patterns, shedding light on how they balance personal finances with professional pursuits. As pioneers in the edtech space, they share anecdotes and lessons learned from upGrad's remarkable journey, offering a glimpse into the innovative strategies that have propelled the company to success.
Beyond business, we delve into the intricacies of their daily lives, uncovering the routines and rituals that keep them grounded amidst the whirlwind of entrepreneurship. From early morning routines to their fitness regimes, Mayank and Aparna offer a candid look into the realities of their dynamic lifestyle.
Join us on this enriching journey as we unravel the stories behind the success of two remarkable individuals, driven by passion, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that promises to inspire and empower! 🎙️✨
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Renting vs Buying the property
04:14 Investment in Education vs ROI
17:34 Career Trajectory before starting upGrad
22:00 How does one deal with the fear of failure
25:06 Money Management of our guests
29:43 Investing in Startups
34:13 Current spending patterns and changes over the years
36:39 25 LPA as School Fees!
46:26 A usual day in our guest's life
50:19 Mayank's daily responsibilities in upGrad
51:45 Current scale of upGrad
53:39 Business Model of upGrad
54:12 Views on the current Edtech bubble
57:52 Lessons learnt from Ronnie Screwvala
59:53 Capital raised by upGrad so far
01:02:09 Last piece of financial advice
01:05:28 Closing Remarks
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[@TusharShetty]

Looks the MD needs her approval to talk 🤣

[@punerikaku]

Very irritating

[@souravgoyal61]

You beat the top podcasters by just prompting key specific questions❤

[@pankaj7116]

Self made super successful people.. great podcast

[@pramilapriyadarshini3500]

Experience is important after a basic degree before higher education....one is able to relate to real life scenarios better...in my field which is law, youngsters have a tough time and have to do a lot of rote learning, the experienced ones pick up the concepts right away

[@lionel8852]

Hello bhaiyya apne vg learning se accca complete kiya kya ?
Or ha toh placement avail karte hy na vo ?

[@rohanagarwal656]

Great podcast bruh!!

[@madhavsehgal3360]

Sir i need your help. I am 23 year old and i am planning to do ca through direct entry after completing my gradation in non commence field. It is a right decisions for me. Please help me out.

[@prasadcnavale]

pls note - the name of society is SKy villa. It's just a good looking flat with amenities in mumbai's inflated market.

[@sabkuchmilega4755]

They are very simple

[@arjuntyagi5860]

Make video on icai controversy

[@I_agree_with_you]

Seriously the lady is not able to talk..The male is not a good manager 😂

[@shauryakumar4286]

Acha Bhaiya ek baat bataiye CA ka jo 3 saal ka training hota hai usme salary milti hai ki nahi ??? 🙄🙄🙄

[@Arsalanshafiq2802]

Nhi Dena padta hn ulta

[@vatsalrupareliya6629]

yess milti hai but usse better way me stipend bolenge jo jyada nahi nahi milta but yes day to day expenses nikal jaate hai...stipends depends upon the size of the firm and also the city matters alot...but the range varies from 5000 per month to approx 20000

[@bhagsala1]

Is she dosing off😂

[@user-he1ou7jj7w]

First comment

[@aryanjain6109]

Kya ukhaad liya 😂😂

[@Anj399]

😂😂😂

[@maheshvi3809]

wife is giving toxic vibes