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27 May, 2020

11 minutes Read

10 Best Konversation Cafe Videos Of InsideIIM To Watch During The Lockdown

Waiting eagerly for the lockdown to end? Feeling a little restless? Do you need a big dose of the “chill pill”? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Apart from binging on content from Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming channels, you are probably wondering what more is left! Well, have you tried our Konversation Cafe episodes?

If you are an MBA Aspirant, MBA student or an Alumni, InsideIIM's Konversation Cafe videos will give you industry insights, the truth about MBAs and other hard-hitting realities that no one tells you about, especially when you join a b-school or start your career. So, what are you waiting for? Start binge-watching our videos now!

My IIT IIM Tag Has No Value When I’m Doing Sales - Saurabh Sengupta

This is the third part of the video. If you are interested to know IIMs and what happens inside the campus check out part 1 and part 2 -

Apply for one-on-one career guidance with Saurabh Sengupta here!

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The Harsh Reality Of Being An IAS Officer - Anil Swarup, CEO State Devt. Council, Jharkhand Govt.

In this video, Anil Swarup, CEO of State Devt. Council - Jharkhand and IAS officer, shares stories from his 38+ year long career in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). First, he talks about how work in public corporations and the challenge he had to deal with like corruption, the slow-moving processes of the Government as well and his own need to make an impact. Mr Swarup takes us through his time at the coal ministry, where he was instrumental in digitising the process. Next Mr Swarup tells us about being appointed Secretary of the Ministry of School Education. He shares how various entities tried to take advantage of his relative ignorance of the education sector to give him advice. He finally talks about running the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana - an insurance scheme for the poor in India and the impact it made. If you want to know how to create an impact as a civil servant, check out this video. There is also part 1 and 3, check it out here.

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The Reality Of Investment Banking - Harsh Parikh, Ex-Director-IB, DSP Merrill Lynch

In this video, Harsh Parikh, Ex-Director-IB, DSP Merrill Lynch takes us through his decade long career in investment banking and tells us about just how he got a kick from working in M&A. He shares how working in an investment bank is a high paying job, where you can earn up to a 100,000 USD (about 70- 80 Lakhs INR) in a year. He tells us how ‘Suits’ and all those other shows portraying investment bankers are essentially false. He shares the reality of investment banking, it being an intensive career, with long work hours that requires focus and commitment. He also shares his fond memories of studying at IIM Bangalore in this video. If you want to know the reality of investment banking, this video is a must-watch. There is also part 2 and 3 of this video, please find the links below -

Apply for one-on-one career guidance with Harsh Parikh here!

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'Your Burning Ambition In Life Should Not Be To Be Manager At An MNC' - Kenneth Serrao, IIM A, VC

Wondering what it takes to have a career in finance? Do you want to know how one makes important career decisions? Kenneth Sarrao might be able to give you some answers. In this video, Kenneth takes you through his career journey. He also shares why he left an international career to come down in India. He shares his journey from Kotak to Edelweiss and then starts something of his own. Finally, Ken also discusses an interesting topic- politics in India. He likes elections to stock markets and shares how the markets are always an exciting world to be in. If you’re wondering how an entrepreneur thinks and acts, this video is a treat for you. There are part 1 and part 3 of his talk. Access them here:

Apply for one-on-one career guidance with Kenneth Serrao here!

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I Didn’t Know What Consulting Was When I Started MBA - Anirudh Tara, MD And Partner, BCG, IIM C

Why is consultancy such an “in” profession? Why should you become a consultant? What does it take to be a consultant? What does a consultant actually do? If you want answers to these questions, check out this video featuring Anirudh Tara, Director & Partner at BCG. Apart from all the glam about 5-star hotels, business class travel and schmoozing with CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, COOs, etc., there is something more to consulting. In this video, Anirudh talks about why he chose a consulting career. From getting into IIM C to landing an internship at Merrill Lynch, to finally starting a consulting job at BCG, Anirudh discusses his career trajectory in detail. Anirudh talks about the difference between the duties of a consultant when he starts his career and then in the future. If a consulting career seems like your cup of tea, this is a must-watch for you. There is also part 2 and 3 of this. Find the link below:

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Why The Rat Race? You’ve Already Made It - Seema Bansal, Director - BCG & IIM C Alumna - Part 1

Why MBA? and most importantly how do you make the best of your MBA, also what kind of a mindset leads you to that PPO? To get answers to such questions, watch this video of Seema Bansal, Director - Social Impact Practice @BCG India & Asia Pacific, IIM Calcutta Alumna. She shares the secret to a successful career and life. She shares her unique perspective in looking into the bigger picture and asks students not to chase day zero jobs, but the role you love. There is more to this talk. Find part 2 and 3 here -

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Why I Switched From A High Paying Banking Job To UrbanClap - Ankita Aggarwal, GM - UrbanClap | IIM I

In this video, Ankita takes us through her career journey, from studying at IIM Indore to interning at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and finally choosing to work at a newly started UrbanClap. Ankita tells us how she was a marketing enthusiast but chose to intern and further work at Bank of America to get a different experience. She talks about being surprised at getting selected by Bank of America. Ankita further tells us why she chose to work at UrbanClap, then just a 4-month-old startup. She tells us why she traded stability and a really comfortable job for the relative uncertainty that is working at a startup. She shares just why she felt the need to work with a startup. She had to work twice as hard and fast at UrbanClap and how that was an immensely satisfying part of her job. Finally, she shares the story of finding her soulmate at b-school and getting married to him eventually. She shares how it was a daunting prospect because he belonged to a different religion. To know about her journey, watch the full series. Part 2 and 3 are down below -

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Why You Should Start A Startup In India - Pranav Pai, Stanford Alum, VC and Founder 3one4 Capital

Want to be an entrepreneur? Would you like to work at a startup that is set to do great work? What makes entrepreneurship the next milestone to be conquered by India’s academic elite? Should you invest in India’s startup story? Who is investing in the India story today? What kind of investors rule both internationally and at the home country? If you’re curious about such questions, watch this video and listen as Pranav Pai, VC, Founder 3one4 Capital, Investor in companies like Pocket Aces (TVF) & Zoomcar among others, Stanford Alum, talks at the i5 Summit IIM Indore, about investing, the startup economy, India’s economic position in the world, and why one should invest in the India story.

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Companies Look For All-Rounders, Not Geeks - Faiz Rehman, Digital Sales - Hotstar, ex-PayTM, IIM I

In this video, Faiz Rehman, Digital Sales at Hotstar, tells us about his sales career and the “hatke” mindset needed for sales. He shares how he chose to quit PayTM post demonetisation because his own value as an ex-PayTM employee rose at the time. He shares interesting tidbits on digital ad sales in his career at Hotstar. He also shares how sales are no longer driven by targets, but instead by building relationships with clients. He takes us through his time at campus and shares why elections, clubs and committees matter. He gives excellent tips on building a network (and finding love :D) right at b-school. If you wish to just do what it takes to build a successful sales career, this is a must-watch.

There is also the 2nd part of this video. You can also watch - How I Switched 4 Jobs In 7 Years - Faiz Rehman, Hotstar, Ex-PayTM, Ex-ICICI, Ex-Tata Motors, IIM I

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How Recruitment Works At B-School - Anchit Desai, IIM A, Director at Bank of America

In this video, Anchit talks about his favourite in IIM A. Two of them were micro to macroeconomics, which even today Anchit uses these concepts at work. He also shares his regret of not focusing on certain subjects like Organisational Behaviour and HR-related subjects during b-school. He also gives answers to questions like “how recruiters hire at b-school” and “what qualities are finance students valued at”. He further talks about the relevance of doing an MBA and the method of finding one’s passion. Set your career in finance? Then this is a must-watch video for you.

There is also part 1 and 2 of this video. Find them below-