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I Had No Idea What An IIM Was - Journey Of A Village Boy Who Cracked IIM Indore, Ft. Shivkant Dangi

I Had No Idea What An IIM Was - Journey Of A Village Boy Who Cracked IIM Indore, Ft. Shivkant Dangi

“Whom do you idolize if there is no one around to take inspiration from”, says Shivkant Dangi, a village boy from Sagar district in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh who cracked IIM Indore this year with his might and will. From not knowing what MBA and B-school is, to getting into one of the top b-schools in the country, Shivkant’s journey indeed is an inspiring one. But, how did he reach here and what are some of the struggles he had to go through? Shivkant bares his heart out in this candid conversation with Purnangshu Paul, talking about his early days in the village to becoming an idol for many aspiring minds now.

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Is Education Loan The Only Option For Your MBA? | ROI Of MBA With Jennifer

Is Education Loan The Only Option For Your MBA? | ROI Of MBA With Jennifer

‘How am I going to finance my MBA’?, and ‘where should I get the necessary funds from’?. The two most common questions that keep running through an MBA aspirant's mind. Pursuing higher education, especially an MBA is of prime importance to students all over and many students often go the extra mile to achieve this quality education. However the cost of doing an MBA has now skyrocketed, with mounting tuition fees and additional expenditure to be incurred throughout the course. Thus, making financial preparedness a critical component of your MBA application process. In this video we will walk you through the various ways by which you can finance your MBA, without it becoming a burden for you.

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Even Losing My Mother Didn't Deter Me From Cracking CAT Ft. Anuradha S, Ex-Infosys, Cognizant, 3M

Even Losing My Mother Didn't Deter Me From Cracking CAT Ft. Anuradha S, Ex-Infosys, Cognizant, 3M

A small town girl from a village near Varanasi, Anuradha Srivastava has battled challenges difficult for most to imagine. A week before her JEE, her mother fell severely ill. While supporting her mother's well-being not just a week before the exam but even months before it, Anuradha could not go for coaching. Through self-preparation, she cleared BIT Sindri in her first attempt. Unfortunately, during the second year of her engineering, Anuradha lost her mother.

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All My Friends Were In IIMs And FMS, While I Opted For A Sales Job, Ft. Varun S, CEO PayTM Money

All My Friends Were In IIMs And FMS, While I Opted For A Sales Job, Ft. Varun S, CEO PayTM Money

In this clip from the extended talk with Varun Sridhar, CEO of PayTM Money, from the InsideIIM video series CXO Central, he takes us through his early days working in sales. How did a sales stint define his career choices and what were the major learning he got during that stint. What made Varun opt for it in the first place and how does he perceive sales to be in the modern competitive business world. This and a lot more in this CXO Central clip for you. You can watch the full interview with Varun Sridhar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZVNk

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How This Scholarship Helped Me Transition From Mechanical Engineering To Finance Ft. Aniket Kulkarni, TAPMI

How This Scholarship Helped Me Transition From Mechanical Engineering To Finance Ft. Aniket Kulkarni, TAPMI

During High School, while working part-time at the library, as a resolute teenager, Aniket Kulkarni decided that he wanted to pursue mechanical engineering for his love for Formula 1, but, more importantly, to ensure a stable future for himself. He worked towards his dream despite the odds & not only did he secure admission at the University of Pune but participated in various National SAE events during the course.

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