Random South asia Podcasts

We discuss anything affecting young Pakistanis across the globe, and discuss both serious and mellow topics. In each episode, we bring new guests from around the world to tell stories, discuss issues, and crack jokes! Our episodes are primarily in English, but we have numerous Urdu-heavy episodes as well. Best way to reach us is via Instagram (@pakcord) or email (hello@pakcord.com). Follow us to stay up to date! Listen to the podcast on these apps: – iTunes – Google Play – Spotify Come follow us at @pakcord on Twitter, on Facebook, and pakcord.com!

Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: britishpakistani, brown, Desi, discord, indian, islam, islamabad, karachi, lahore, muslim, Muslims, pakcord, pakistan, pakistani, pakistaniamerican, pakistanicanadian, south asia, South Asian, Urdu

Meet intrepid entrepreneurs from Africa and South Asia, hear their stories of trial & triumph, and gain insights and guidance from Stanford University faculty and global business experts on how to transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.

From securing investment and planning family succession, to mindful leadership and managing in adversity, you’ll learn firsthand from entrepreneurs and experts on how to develop the grit you need to grow your business — in times of crisis and calm. Walk away with actionable information, new perspectives, and fresh inspiration to take your business to the next level.

Listeners can also take a deep dive into entrepreneurship with masterclass episodes featuring interviews with Stanford faculty and global experts. It’s a unique opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research, get practical business tips, and learn proven leadership strategies from some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners.

Grit & Growth is brought to you by Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives.

About The Host:

Darius Teter is executive director of Stanford Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative that partners with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. Darius has held leadership positions at Oxfam America, the Asian Development Bank and with the US Government where his experience included advising governments on economic policy, developing human rights programming, and financing infrastructure megaprojects across Africa, Asia and Latin America. All the while, he remained intrigued by the human experience and our universal drive towards growth and prosperity.

Categories: Business

Tags: accelerator, africa, angel investor, Asia, black entrepreneur, black women in business, business, business education, Business News, business rockstars, business scaling, business school, Business Strategy, economics, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial DNA, entrepreneurship, entreprenuership, family business, female entrepreneur, growth, growth mindset, incubator, India, investing, investment, raising capital, small business, social entrepreneur, south asia, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford Seed, Stanford Unviersity, start-up, startup businesses, women in business

The World Beyond the Headlines series is a collaborative project of the Center for International Studies, the International House Global Voices Program, and the Seminary Co-op Bookstores and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Its aim is to bring scholars and journalists together to consider major international issues and how they are covered in the media.

Categories: Education, Society & Culture

Tags: area studies, Culture, east asia, east europe, eurasia, foreign policy, international politics, international studies, Latin America, Literature, Middle East, Russia, south asia, world affairs, world history