Diasporaa 04-23-25 From Rig to Retail: Karthik's Journey from Oil and Gas to TikTok

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From Rig to Retail: Karthik's Journey from Oil and Gas to TikTok | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 7 Welcome to Diaspora, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Karthik Gangiredla, a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry and supply chain logistics. Karthik discusses his extensive career journey, instrumental role in creating Amazon's last mile delivery network, and his current endeavors in building the fulfillment network for TikTok Shop. He shares his academic background from IIT Bombay and London Business School, highlighting his global experiences living in eleven countries. The conversation delves into cultural adaptability, professional transitions, and insights into the evolving landscape of e-commerce logistics. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that explores resilience, cultural richness, and professional triumphs. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian Diaspora! 00:00 Introduction to Diasporaa and Guest Karthik Gangiredla 02:04 Karthik's Early Life and Education 04:46 Life at IIT Bombay 12:56 Career Beginnings in Oil and Gas 17:48 Transition to Amazon 27:14 Joining Flexport: A New Opportunity 28:30 Transition to TikTok: Building from Scratch 30:01 TikTok's Unique Value Proposition 30:45 Navigating Political and Legal Challenges 31:46 Cultural Differences at TikTok 34:37 Global Family Coordination 36:27 Favorite Places to Live 40:21 London Business School Experience 48:15 Advice for Later Career MBA 50:44 Mango Memories and Conclusion List of Resources: Amazon Logistics Network Expansion from 2021: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-ecommerce-logistics-fulfillment-network-grows-fedex-ups/611432/ Bombay Hindi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombay_Hindi Bombay and Mumbai etymology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai#Etymology Hyderabadi Harry Potter: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHONiYmPTK1/ Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Institutes_of_Technology London Business School: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Business_School Tiktok Shop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok_Shop About the Podcast: Diasporaa was the name of Aditya's startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities. About Aditya Mehta: Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon. He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun. Connect with Diasporaa: -Instagram: @diasporaapodcast -YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube -Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa -Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify -Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple -Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150

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