From Excel practices and chitchats between lunch breaks in staircases to boardrooms driving M&A in AI; this is a story of transformation. Two friends, once trainees at an oil & gas giant, reunite to reflect on their evolving careers across industries. Along the way: lessons from mistakes, switching domains, exploring India’s borderlands, and embracing curiosity and AI as the future. If you’ve ever doubted your path, feared change, or wondered how to stay relevant; watch this video to gain insights to progress with your career.
Key Topics Covered:
Transitioning across industries like Energy to Telecom to AI
Real role of AI in business
Corporate development & M&A insights
How to self-learn industry knowledge
Dealing with failure & bouncing back
Using curiosity as a career compass
Power of mentors and mindset
Visiting India’s first village & war memorial
Recommended For:
Finance, MBA, CA students
Young professionals & career switchers
AI in business
Curious individuals
M&A, strategy, or analytics aspirants
Anyone figuring out their next move
(00:00) – Introduction
(02:21) – Training days
(03:10) – From MIS chores to Excel mastery
(06:15) – Switching industries: Oil to AI
(09:40) – Simplifying work vs over-engineering
(12:00) – What M&A and Corporate Developer really looks like
(15:20) – Why investment banks aren't always ideal
(18:00) – Deal origination & strategic fit
(20:30) – Handling burnout and pressure
(22:45) – Finance for engineers: learning accounts
(25:20) – Annual report hacks & growth mindset
(27:00) – The Arunachal bike trip & border realities
(30:00) – Why AI is the new electricity
(33:00) – How students should prepare for AI
(35:00) – Final thoughts on curiosity & change
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Faculty - Aswini Bajaj
A qualified CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CIPM, CFP, RV, CCRA, CIIB, CIRA, and AIM. He is also a guest lecturer (across 180+ colleges and 30+ IITs and IIMs), corporate trainer, and CEO of Leveraged Growth (Research and Consulting).
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