Best Chai Mishra Podcasts (2025)

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The Founder Who Helped Startups Raise Over $1 Billion 46:48

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22h ago46:48

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Nick Tommarello has probably helped fund more American founders than almost anyone alive. But Nick’s not a businessman — he’s a founder. That distinction matters a lot to him and it defines everything about him. See, Nick loves risk and he thrives on uncertainty and chaos. He’s good at helping founders because he literally can’t imagine having a re…

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The Startup Founder Running For Governor Of California 1:00:52

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Ethan Agarwal is the youngest and strangest candidate running for Governor. Ethan’s not a politician, he’s a founder. And a very successful one. He grew his first company to $100M in revenue, and then sold it. He then raised $50M for a second company — which he then also sold in 2025 Within months of that exit, he launched a run for governor as a p…

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The Musical Journey and Legacy of Padmabhushan Budhaditya Mukherjee & Arnab Chakraborty 29:34

10d ago29:34

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Budhaditya Mukherjee and Arnab Chakraborty took time out of their busy day to chat with Dr. Manju Sheth before their Shadaj performance on October 25, 2025 in Lexington, MA. In this intimate Chai with Manju conversation, Padmabhushan sitar virtuoso Budhaditya Mukherjee and acclaimed musician Arnab Chakraborty trace the human thread that runs beneat…

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The Tech Founder Who Became America’s Best Chocolate Maker 1:07:21

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Todd Masonis makes the best chocolate in America—but he took an unexpected path to get there. Todd co-founded a startup with Sean Parker (yes, that Sean Parker from The Social Network). After selling it for over $150 million, he walked away from Silicon Valley to make chocolate in his friend’s garage. Seventeen years later, that experiment became D…

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The Street Artist Who Took Over An Entire City 1:55:52

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fnnch is San Francisco's Banksy; the most loved and hated artist in the city. People who love him believe that he made the city a more joyous, beautiful place to be. His haters think he is an outsider who helped gentrify the city. One thing is for sure — fnnch is opinionated and controversial. He is also thoughtful, whip-smart and incredibly prolif…

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From IIT Mumbai to Monk-hood: Life Lessons with Gauranga Das 16:57

27d ago16:57

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Dr. Manju Sheth interviews Gauranga Das prior to his visit to Boston on October 11 as the Keynote Speaker for the Ekal National Gala. In this inspiring episode of Chai with Manju, Dr. Manju Sheth sits down with Gauranga Das—an IIT gold medalist who left the corporate world to embrace life as a monk, author, and social innovator. As Director of the …

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The Founder Helping People Buy Their First Homes 1:07:48

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How do you find a mission actually worth spending your life on? Are most startup “mission statements” complete BS? Niles Lichtenstein wants everyone to own a home and he’s dedicating his career to making it possible. Niles lost his dad at 13. His mom rented out rooms to make ends meet. As a result, he grew up with a revolving circus of people livin…

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The Founder Reinventing The Global Spice Trade 1:16:20

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What is the point of a business? Is it exclusively to make money? Or could there be more variables in this equation? Sana Javeri Kadri is on a mission. She started a company at 22 to build an entirely new model for one of the oldest trades in the world. Her company, Diaspora Co is building a new Silk Route for spices. Join us for a wide-ranging con…

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The Youngest 2-Michelin Star Chef In America 1:14:17

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Harrison Cheney might be the best chef of his generation. His restaurant (Sons and Daughters) recently earned its second Michelin star and a green star, and Harrison himself won the Michelin Guide’s Young Chef of the Year award. He has worked in some of the world’s greatest kitchens, from Gastrologik to Quince. And he has done all of this in record…

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The 39-Year Old Challenging Nancy Pelosi 1:22:16

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What should you work on as a young person? The smaller, achievable thing that builds your track record? Or the big bold thing that probably won't work? Saikat Chakrabarti is running to unseat Nancy Pelosi — the most powerful, feared, and respected democrat in the country. Saikat is less than half of Pelosi's age but he has big ideas and a track rec…

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Welcome To Warm Intro 3:47

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Hey! This is Chai. I'm a founder in Silicon Valley and I've spent a third of my life running my company. In all those years, I found that the only cure for the pain of building something big is talking to others who are doing the same thing. I've been lucky to have a lot of these conversations and I wanted to find a way to bring them to more builde…

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An up close interview with John Sculley - his experience at Pepsico, Apple and more and his viewpoints on marketing, working and life. 39:04

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An In-Depth Interview with John Sculley on his insights from Pepsico and Apple. In this engaging interview, John Sculley shares his experiences at Pepsico and Apple, along with his perspectives on marketing, work, and life. He reflects on his early career, his relationship with Steve Jobs, his passion for work, valuable advice for others, the mista…

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Ranveer Brar's Journey: MasterChef, TV Star & Acting in the movie Buckingham Murders with Kareena Kapoor 18:04

1y ago18:04

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Manju is back in 2024! Manju talks with Ranveer Brar about his journey as Master Chef, TV Star, and Acting in the movie Buckingham Murders with Kareena Kapoor. Brar has early ties to Boston and tells us the lessons he has learned from his experience in Boston and other life lessons. This interview contains mixed English and Hindi conversation. Visi…

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Harvard Business School Dean Srikant Datar Discusses Gratitude, Success & Life at HBS 39:34

2y ago39:34

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Dr. Manju Sheth has a great interview with the Dean of Harvard Business School. He shares his views on life, his upbringing, his family, his mentors, what he looks for in HBS applicants, what he expects from HBS graduates and so much more. Don't miss this engaging interview! It will make you want to go to Harvard Business School no matter what age …

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Ustad Zakir Hussain shares Landmark Moment of his life & Best Shakti Tour Memories: Chai with Manju 26:43

2y ago26:43

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Dr. Manju Sheth interviews renowned Tabla musician Ustad Zakir Hussain for the second time! This time before the 50th Anniversary Shakti Tour in Boston's Wang Center on August 17th.By Manju Sheth

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Physician Dr. Nahid Bhadelia on her work with Ebola and her life 12:36

2+ y ago12:36

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By Manju Sheth / Nahid Bhadelia

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PPP Small Business Loan Forgiveness & Money Saving Tips with LeaderBank CEO Sushil Tuli 9:23

2+ y ago9:23

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By Manju Sheth

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Raj and Nalini Sharma on their life journey 34:08

2+ y ago34:08

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By Manju Sheth / Raj and Nalini Sharma

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Matriculation to Harvard speaker: Film producer Jayantilal Gada 10:59

2+ y ago10:59

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By Manju Sheth / Jayantilal Gada

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on her new book 'Independence', Bengal, and Akshaya Patra 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

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By Manju Sheth

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Discover Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan's Carnatic Music Journey 22:24

2+ y ago22:24

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By Manju Sheth / Padmabhushan Sudha Raghunathan

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Pandit Nayan Ghosh and Ishaan Ghosh talk about their legacy in Indian music 33:59

2+ y ago33:59

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By Manju Sheth / Nayan Ghosh, Ishaan Ghosh

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Chitresh Das on his dance philosophies and experience 21:42

2+ y ago21:42

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By Manju Sheth / Chitresh Das

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President Roger Brown of Berklee College of Music shares his Inspiring Journey 17:45

2+ y ago17:45

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By Manju Sheth / Roger Brown

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Radhe Jaggi talks about her father Sadhguru, Cauvery Calling, & Bharatanatyam 17:35

2+ y ago17:35

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By Manju Sheth / Podcast Production: Lucy Karis

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What’s next for Masaba 2021 Fashion Trends to Know, Season 2 of Masaba Masaba 20:12

2+ y ago20:12

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Listen as famed Indian designer and Netflix star Masaba tells Manju who her favorite designers are, her fashion influencers, and who she'd love to design for...Madonna, are you listening?! She talks about the future of shopping that will be based on the experience and be inclusive of people of all sizes, ages, and colors. Masaba other love is actin…

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Manju interviews the Doorbeen boys - the guys behind the Lamberghini Song 17:16

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This interview is primarily in Hindi.By Manju Sheth / Onkar Singh, Gautam Sharma

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Superstar Sonu Nigam talks about his music and how he prepares for his show 5:26

2+ y ago5:26

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This episode is approximately 50% in Hindi. Sonu Nigam has been performing since he was 4 years old. While in Boston for a show at Harvard, Manju and Sonu talk about how he prepares for his daily habits and how he prepares for shows.By Manju Sheth / Sonu Nigam

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Ustad Zakir Hussain on Tabla, his inspiration, and the heart of his music 12:13

2+ y ago12:13

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By Manju Chai / Ustad Zakir Hussain

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Shankar Mahadevan shares his musical journey and gives advice to young musicians 17:43

2+ y ago17:43

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By Manju Sheth / Shankar Mahadevan

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Rep. Ro Khanna in a relaxed chat on courting his wife, his values and his heritage 5:15

2+ y ago5:15

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By Manju Sheth / Rep. Ro Khanna

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Panera CEO Niren Chaudhary on the Food Industry Trends & His Life Story in “Sky is Pink” 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

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By Manju Sheth / Niren Chaudhary

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Kashmir Files in Boston A Candid Interview With Vivek Agnihotri & Pallavi Joshi 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

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By Manju Sheth / Vivek Agnihotri, Pallavi Joshi

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MIT Professor S.P. Kothari Talks About World Hindu Congress 2018 18:16

2+ y ago18:16

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By Manju Sheth / Professor S.P. Kothari

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Grammy Winner Tabla Maestro Sandeep Das From Boston Talks About His Music 29:27

2+ y ago29:27

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By Manju Sheth / Sandeep Das

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Founder & Director, Berklee College of Music India Ensemble Annette Philip 18:05

2+ y ago18:05

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Listen to interwoven performances of the Berklee College of Music's India Ensemble while Manju interviews the founder of the ensemble, Annette Phillip.By Manju Sheth / Annette Philip

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Exclusive Interview with the Board of Akshaya Patra USA, Philanthropy, Innovation & more 57:01

2+ y ago57:01

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Manju interviews the founder and board of directors of Akshaya Patra USA. They discuss the organization and how it has impacted their lives and the lives of others.By Manju Sheth / Desh Deshpande