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Groundbreakin
Dipaq
52 episodes
1 week ago
In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather, whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company. From the early days of an idea to pioneering India's two-wheeler EV space, the guest details their unique approach to innovation: challenging the status quo, designing for an integrated experience (hardware and software in sync), and betting on customer experience over market research. We dive deep into how...
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In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather, whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company. From the early days of an idea to pioneering India's two-wheeler EV space, the guest details their unique approach to innovation: challenging the status quo, designing for an integrated experience (hardware and software in sync), and betting on customer experience over market research. We dive deep into how...
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Groundbreakin
#52 - The Design Philosophy Driving Ather | Hardware, Software, and the Golden Decade for Indian EVs : Bikash Jyoti Biswas
In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather, whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company. From the early days of an idea to pioneering India's two-wheeler EV space, the guest details their unique approach to innovation: challenging the status quo, designing for an integrated experience (hardware and software in sync), and betting on customer experience over market research. We dive deep into how...
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1 week ago
48 minutes

Groundbreakin
#51 - Robin Dhanwani - On Building Parallel, Design Delusion & Finding Meaning in Chaos
Robin Dhanwani is the founder of Parallel, a product-design studio that works with startups, enterprises, and public systems to design with empathy and clarity. He talks about building a studio from scratch, selling design in India, and why the most important part of design is learning when to stop. From building Parallel to redesigning DigiLocker, Robin Dhanwani’s story is about designing with intent in a world obsessed with speed. An engineer-turned-designer, he’s spent over a decade shapi...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Groundbreakin
#50 - Why Great Brand Design Starts With ‘Why Not’, Design Behind Gojek’s Most Defining Era : Susan Theresa
In this 50th episode of Groundbreakin, we sit down with Susan, a designer, artist, and brand thinker who has quietly shaped some of Asia’s most influential brands. From being an “accidental designer” at Flipkart to redefining brand identity for Gojek, Cult.fit, and now leading brand design at Jio, Susan’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and creative evolution. We dive into: - How an engineer-turned-photographer found her voice in brand design - The behind-the-scenes of Gojek’s massive r...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Groundbreakin
#49 - The $100 Billion E-Commerce Playbook, Top Rules that Power Design at Scale : Shayak Sen
This conversation with Shayak Sen, the Head of Design at Myntra, is a masterclass in navigating the complexities of design leadership and e-commerce at massive scale. Shayak, who transitioned from an architecture background to co-founding one of Bangalore's earliest UX agencies, offers a rare, insider's view on how design truly operates in a major Indian consumer tech company. The E-Commerce Playbook & Design Ethics Shayak shares that in the B2C space, 80% of design is a derivative of the...
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Groundbreakin
#48 - The Framework to build brands that actually last : Ekta Manchanda
In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dipaq sits down with Ekta Manchanda, co-founder of Everything Design, a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in B2B branding. Ekta shares the story of her 12-year journey from a graphic designer working at various agencies to co-founding her own firm, which now employs 36 people under one roof. She provides a masterclass on the importance of authenticity and trust in client relationships, the challenges of the industry, and the power of a coll...
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1 month ago
1 hour

Groundbreakin
#47 - Why 80-Year-Old Brands Outlast the 20-Year-Olds, How AI Cuts Design Cycles from Months to Days : Anshul Patria
What is the future of branding in a world where AI is accelerating every creative process, and the lines between physical and digital are blurring? In this mind-bending conversation, Dipaq sits down with Anshul, a Design Manager at BCG, to unpack the paradigm shifts happening in the creative industry. Anshul's journey from aerospace engineering to his current role at a top-tier consulting firm is a masterclass in adaptation and a testament to the power of a multidisciplinary mindset. We get ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Groundbreakin
#46 - Why 80% of Designers Will Need to Learn Prompt Engineering, Lessons in Building Brands : Vibhor Mathur
What's it like to be a creative professional in today's world of rapidly evolving technology and changing industry landscapes? In this deep-dive conversation, Dipaq sits down with Vibhor, a seasoned design leader and former creative professional at Grofers and now Razorpay, who shares his unfiltered thoughts on the creative industry. Vibhor unpacks his journey from a B2C brand like Grofers to the B2B world of fintech at Razorpay, and the surprising creative opportunities that came with it. H...
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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Groundbreakin
#45 - How Smallcase Built Its Brand, Design, Storytelling & Trust in Fintech : Nivedita Saikia
What does it take to build a career that's a masterclass in curiosity and adaptation? In this episode, we sit down with Nivedita Saikia, a Design Leader at Smallcase, whose career journey is anything but linear. From her beginnings in architecture and furniture design to her current role in the fast-paced world of fintech, Nivedita's story is a powerful guide for any creative navigating a changing industry. She shares the honest truth about pivoting between fields, the unique challenges of d...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Groundbreakin
#44 - The Raw Truth About Design, Influence, and Survival : Apeksha Gupta
Burnout. AI. Broken design education. The messy truth about running a studio. In this episode of Groundbreakin, Dipaq sits down with Apeksha Gupta — design leader, entrepreneur, and writer — who goes unfiltered on the realities every creative faces but few talk about. From starting her design career at 19 to leading projects for Coca-Cola, Target, and Landor, and from building her own women-led studio to becoming a voice for burnout and unpopular opinions, Apeksha’s story is a masterclass i...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Groundbreakin
#43 - What it takes to build a Unicorn Brand, Product Design vs. Communication Design : Sourajit Sengupta
What does it take to lead design through one of the biggest shifts in the creative industry? In this episode, Dipaq sits down with Sourajit Sengupta, Design Leader at Razorpay and former Head of Design at Lenskart, to explore the evolution of communication design from a “nice-to-haveˮ to a strategic growth driver. From building an award-winning in-house design team at Lenskart to leading a massive global rebrand, and now driving AI-first design transformation at Razorpay, Sourajitʼs s...
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3 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Groundbreakin
#42 - Rebrands, Retainers, and Red Flags: Inside the Studio Hustle : Harish Venkatesh
What’s it really like to run a design studio today in a world of niche branding, long sales cycles, remote teams, and impatient clients? In this refreshingly honest conversation, we speak with Harish Venkatesh, founder of Become and Frontrunner, a studio redefining what it means to build meaningful brands in India. Harish unpacks the decade-long journey from freelancing in college to leading a positioning-led strategy studio reflecting on why his first project changed his life, how rebranding...
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3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Groundbreakin
#41 - AI vs. Agencies, Truth About What’s Really Shaping Indian Brands : Bharath Adarsh
What does it take to stay original in an industry obsessed with trends, algorithms, and speed? In this episode, we sit down with Bharath Adharsh, Creative Lead at StayVista an ex-engineer turned storyteller who found his voice through language, not layouts. From writing his first lines of copy to now leading a growing creative team, Bharath reflects on a journey shaped by instinct, unlearning, and navigating the blurry lines between strategy and storytelling. He shares what the industry oft...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Groundbreakin
#40 - The Golden Decade for Design & The Future of Creative Education : Madhu Amodia
What is the future of a creative career in a world of AI, rapidly changing tech, and new opportunities? We explore this and more in a deep and inspiring conversation with Madhu Amodia, a seasoned design leader and the Dean of École Intuit Lab, Bangalore. Madhu draws from her rich experience leading design for brands like Air India and CNBC, sharing why she pivoted from the corporate world to focus on social impact and education. She offers a vision for modern design education: one that values...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Groundbreakin
#39 - One Startup is fixing 1,400 stores the other may just fix Indian Sports : Nitin Ravi
What does it take to build a career that truly aligns with your passions? In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Nitin Ravi, Director at SaaS company Pazo, whose journey is a masterclass in exactly that. From his start in engineering to the early days at Byju's, and from launching startups to his current mission to revolutionize retail tech, Nitin’s story is packed with insights for anyone looking to build, grow, and lead. We get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest trends in b...
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4 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Groundbreakin
38 - Inside Nike History: Untold Stories and Design Innovations with Scott Reames
Discover the untold stories and behind-the-scenes insights of the iconic Nike brand as we sit down with Scott Reems, a retired Nike historian who spent nearly three decades preserving the company's rich history. Join us on this captivating journey as Scott shares his family's connection to the shoe business and how it led him to his role at Nike. In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of Scott's work in capturing the stories of those involved in Nike's history, from its earliest days...
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2 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Groundbreakin
37 - Branding Beyond Borders and Unlocking Personal Growth, Creativity, and Vulnerability - with Lulu Raghavan
Ever wondered how to unleash your untapped potential and create a powerful personal brand? We sat down with Lulu Raghavan, the incredible Managing Director at Landor & Fitch India, to get her invaluable insights on personal growth, creativity, and vulnerability. Lulu's journey is a testament to the transformative power of embracing vulnerability and forming authentic connections, and in this episode, she shares her story and gives practical tips and strategies to stay creative. Discover ...
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2 years ago
43 minutes

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36 - The Art of Balancing Creativity and Leadership - Tassia Swulinska
What is it that makes a design truly captivating, and how can you lead a team of talented creatives to craft such masterpieces? We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tassia Swulinska, design visionary and design director at Dixon Baxi, to uncover the secrets behind her staggering success in the world of book cover design and creative leadership. Throughout our conversation, we explore Tassia's unique approach to managing a highly creative team, striking a delicate balance between individu...
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2 years ago
56 minutes

Groundbreakin
35 - Unleashing your Creative Mindset - with Hussain Almossawi
For this episode, we have Hussain Almossawi aka Mossawi, a design visionary and industry leader who has made a lasting impact in the world of design. In our conversation, we explore his incredible journey from his deep-rooted passion for design to his remarkable work with renowned innovation brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Ford. Hussain shares his invaluable insights on making a meaningful impact in the design world and emphasizes the value of staying humble and hungry throughout the creativ...
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2 years ago
49 minutes

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34 - The Present and Future of Industrial Design - with Hector Silva
For this episode, we have Hector Silva, the founder of Advanced Design and the host of the Context Podcast. In our conversation, we delved into his journey in the design industry, from his beginnings in toy design to creating an impactful education space for the next generation of designers. We also talked about the importance of building a strong foundation in design education, and the power of networking and community-building in the field. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just sta...
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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes

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33 - The Art of Copywriting - with Devargh Mukherjee
For this episode of the #Groundbreakin , we have Devargh, a copywriter and advertising strategist works at the Talented, we talked about his journey and insights into the ever-changing world of copywriting. We discussed the challenges of balancing unsexy work with the sexy stuff. We also delved into the strategy of making it in the advertising world and the role of social media beyond just selling your product. Devargh talked about his passion for watching movies and how it led him to choose ...
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2 years ago
1 hour 1 minute

Groundbreakin
In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather, whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company. From the early days of an idea to pioneering India's two-wheeler EV space, the guest details their unique approach to innovation: challenging the status quo, designing for an integrated experience (hardware and software in sync), and betting on customer experience over market research. We dive deep into how...