APRIL 2025
Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty
We’re excited to launch "Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty"—a podcast where raw conversations meet real business insights. Each episode brings you up close with India’s boldest entrepreneurs, founders, and changemakers as they share unfiltered stories of grit, growth, and game-changing ideas.
Our inaugural episode features Mr. Avnish Anand, Co-founder of CaratLane, as he shares his journey of building a beloved brand, navigating challenges, and scaling with purpose
This series is for anyone seeking clarity, inspiration, and real-world strategies straight from the source.
👉 Subscribe for monthly episodes, founder playbooks, and inspiration that goes far… beyond boardrooms.
Smita was always the studious kid—the one who found joy in solving problems, asking the “why,” and striving for excellence. She cracked CA and ranked 9th globally in CIMA. She spent over a decade in the Middle East with top consulting firms like Protiviti and Efficio, leading transformative projects for Freezone Authorities and corporates like Saudi Railway, Ma’aden, and Transco. She also played a key role in Uber’s acquisition of Careem.
Now back in India, she mentors startups, helps businesses scale with purpose, and was recently invited as a guest speaker at IIT Bombay. An ISB alumna, Smita brings real stories and practical tools to the table.
Through this podcast, she shares insights to empower aspiring entrepreneurs—fueling bold ideas with the right mindset, strategy, and heart.
Samith Radhakrishnan
SVP & Head of Analytics at Axis Bank, leverages data-driven strategies in retail banking and investments. A CA and Mumbai University graduate, he shares insights on finance, tech, and philosophy via Substack.
April 2025 - Edition
Editors Note
Dear Gentle Readers,
Welcome to a brand-new financial year! 🌸 April brings with it a fresh start—marked by Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, this is truly the New Year for the financial world. It’s a month of hope, reflection, and renewal.
From the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the coronation of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, April inspires faith, resilience, and the spirit to begin again. While some of us await salary revisions and others plan new investments, one thing is clear—planning for FY25–26 is top of mind for many!
And guess what? We’ve just launched something very special—🎙️ “Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty”, a podcast under the EI Ecosystem. This show dives deep into the journeys of inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs, decoding business concepts and exploring collaboration possibilities. Listen to the first episode and let us know what you think!
Under our EI Ecosystem umbrella, we now proudly host: 📰
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EI Outlook (Magazine + Podcast) – 1st Saturday of every month
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EI Lifestyle – 2nd Saturday of every month
This month’s edition brings you:
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Tips on staying healthy despite a hectic routine from our wellness experts
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Mythological reflections to help navigate the corporate maze
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Mindful perspectives on Quick Commerce and what it means for modern living
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A dose of hope and wisdom through the Serenity Prayer for those resetting their career goals
Last month was a breakthrough! We're thrilled to share that our magazine touched new heights in terms of views and likes. Something really clicked!
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Most Viewed & Liked: Pancha Prana – Understanding Yogic Anatomy by Neelu Sunil Kalra. Readers loved how effortlessly she explained deep yogic principles!
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Runner-Up: Give Your Old Furniture a New Life by Anjali Kaushik. A heartwarming read that proved furniture isn’t just wood—it’s memory, legacy, and emotion.
What’s Next?
In May, we deep-dive into financial planning, explore smart ways to beat the summer heat, and continue our journey of decoding industries through the EI podcast. Stay tuned!
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We’re on the lookout for volunteers to own sections in:
🔬 Science, 💡 Technology, 📈 Business, and 🎨 Art & Culture
Whether you're a writer, photographer, or someone bursting with ideas—EI Outlook needs you!
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Let’s continue to learn, grow, and celebrate our brilliant community—together!
Warm Regards,
