I’ve always believed that meaningful conversations have the power to change the way we see the world, and each other.
Born in Calcutta, I grew up surrounded by stories and voices that shaped my earliest understanding of connection. Over the years, that curiosity carried me across India and the U.S ; working with global teams, collaborating with institutions like MIT and Virginia Tech, and supporting Fortune 50 clients including UPS, Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, Albertsons, Morgan Stanley, all while helping build a learning and design startup from the ground up.
Along the way, I wore many hats; sales leader, account manager, project lead, culture carrier, from setting up our U.S. office in Atlanta to bridging clients and cross-border teams. But no matter the role, the mission was always the same: helping people connect better, deeper, and more meaningfully.
That spirit now lives in Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™, a podcast that brings together voices from across sectors and walks of life to explore what truly matters: mental health, sustainability, entrepreneurship, healthcare, identity, and hope.
As host and producer, I don’t chase headlines, I hold space.
For stories that go deeper. For moments that stay. For people making sense of the world, together.
Because in the end, it’s not about spotlighting loud voices.
It’s about hearing the ones that often go unheard.
If you care about storytelling, community, and change… welcome.
Let’s make every conversation count
Santosh Kumar
Founder & Host, Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™
Storyteller | Culture-Builder | Global Collaborator
I’ve always believed that meaningful conversations have the power to change the way we see the world, and each other.
Born in Calcutta, I grew up surrounded by stories and voices that shaped my earliest understanding of connection. Over the years, that curiosity carried me across India and the U.S ; working with global teams, collaborating with institutions like MIT and Virginia Tech, and supporting Fortune 50 clients including UPS, Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, Albertsons, Morgan Stanley, all while helping build a learning and design startup from the ground up.
Along the way, I wore many hats; sales leader, account manager, project lead, culture carrier, from setting up our U.S. office in Atlanta to bridging clients and cross-border teams. But no matter the role, the mission was always the same: helping people connect better, deeper, and more meaningfully.
That spirit now lives in Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™, a podcast that brings together voices from across sectors and walks of life to explore what truly matters: mental health, sustainability, entrepreneurship, healthcare, identity, and hope.
As host and producer, I don’t chase headlines, I hold space.
For stories that go deeper. For moments that stay. For people making sense of the world, together.
Because in the end, it’s not about spotlighting loud voices.
It’s about hearing the ones that often go unheard.
If you care about storytelling, community, and change… welcome.
Let’s make every conversation count
Santosh Kumar
Founder & Host, Between Us, Make Every Conversation Count™
Storyteller | Culture-Builder | Global Collaborator
How Education in India Is Transforming at Scale | AICTE Chairman | Prof. T.G. SitharamIn this special and highly insightful episode of Between Us Story Lab™️, we are honored to host Prof. T.G Sitharam, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), for an in-depth conversation on the present and future of India’s education ecosystem.As the national regulator of technical and professional education, AICTE plays a pivotal role in shaping how millions of students learn, innovate, and transition into the workforce. In this conversation, Chairman TG Sitharam shares a first-hand perspective on how Indian education is moving beyond traditional classroom models toward innovation-driven, research-oriented, and entrepreneurship-focused learning.The discussion explores how initiatives led and supported by AICTE—such as Smart India Hackathon, Institute Innovation Councils (IICs), R&D Cells, Buildathon programs, and industry-integrated learning platforms—are transforming students from passive learners into active problem solvers and creators. These initiatives encourage collaboration, experiential learning, multidisciplinary thinking, and real-world problem solving at scale.A key highlight of the episode is the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in education. Chairman Sitharam explains how AI is not a threat to learning or employment, but a powerful ally that can enhance research, improve employability, support personalized learning, and accelerate innovation—when used responsibly and ethically. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of human values, empathy, and ethics alongside technological advancement.The episode further addresses India’s global impact in technical education, with Indian engineers and professionals contributing across industries and countries worldwide. The focus is shifting from education as a pathway to jobs to education as a foundation for job creation, startups, and long-term national capability building.Throughout the conversation, host Santosh Kumar and co-host Dr. B. Rao guide the discussion toward a broader vision—education as an ecosystem involving students, teachers, institutions, industry, mentors, and policymakers, all working together to prepare future generations for complex global challenges.This episode is especially relevant for:- Students and young professionals- Faculty members and academic leaders- Researchers and innovators- Startup founders and entrepreneurs- Policymakers and industry mentors- Anyone interested in the future of Indian education and global talent development#education #iks #indianeducation #indianeducationsystem #aicte_india #aicte #podcast I hope you enjoyed the whole episode. Don't forget to share this video with your friends and family members. Thanks for watching.