Raj Shamani's Figuring Out
Figuring Out is a podcast for people who want to learn. It connects the world’s sharpest minds to the 1.4 billion Indians who want to win.Raj Shamani sits across from the world's top 1%: billionaires, leaders, entreprene...
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Also: Prasad Chalavadi, Khan Sir, Arpit Agrawal, Ankur Warikoo, Suyash Saraf, Mrityunjay, Janhvi Kapoor, Ravinder, Mark Manson, Lakshya Sen, Dr Samir, Shekhar, Vidita Vaidya, Imtiaz Ali, Mokksh Sani, Jason Redman, Dr. Nachiket
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| 10/22/26 |  How To Build An Unbreakable Mind & Push Beyond Your Limits | Ayyoub El Osrouti | FO578 Raj Shamani | Checkout ASUS ExpertBook Series: https://www.flipkart.com/bbd-eb-intrigue-at-storeGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-578Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2J(00:00) - Intro(04:09) - From Beginner to Professional Ultra Runner: The Power of Delusion(05:55) - Why He Quit After Running 623 Kilometers(11:03) - Knowing When to Push Through Pain & When to Stop(15:14) - Backyard Ultra Explained(18:46) - Running for Four Days With Almost No Sleep(22:34) - The Mental vs. Physical Battle of Ultra Running(25:29) - How David Goggins Inspired His Transformation(32:16) - Why He Kept Going Despite Severe Pain(37:15) - The Drive to Become Great & Make His Family Proud(44:56) - Inside an Elite Ultra Runner’s Training Week(55:51) - Why He Loves Training & Rarely Wants to Rest(1:12:26) - Essential Exercises for Runners & Strength Training(1:47:32) - How Watching Other Runners Suffer Can Make You Stronger(1:56:01) - The Milestones That Test You During an Ultra(2:19:04) - His Darkest Moment During the 93-Hour Race(2:35:58) - From Ordinary Runner to Elite Athlete: What It Takes(2:44:48) - One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow(2:47:35) - The Most Extraordinary Thing He Wants to Do Next(2:48:50) - BTS(2:49:42) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Ayyoub “Ello” El Osrouti, Professional Athlete and Ultrarunner, to discuss how he went from barely running to competing at an elite level in just four years.About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 50m 08s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 |  Social Scientist: Why Everyone Wants To Look Rich & Successful | Rob Henderson | FO577 Raj Shamani | Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-577Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:40) - Why Some People Earn Respect While Others Stay Invisible(04:39) - Why We Lie: Young People, the Dark Triad & Everyday Conversations(15:39) - Why Poor People Pretend to Be Rich and the Rich Downplay Wealth(21:51) - Who Craves Status More: Rich or Poor?(26:03) - How Status Symbols Changed: From Luxury Goods to Cultural Capital(39:49) - Why Success Never Feels Like Enough(46:30) - Money, Property, Education or Relationships: What Signals Status?(55:21) - Quiet Luxury & How Status Shapes Dating & Marriage(1:04:05) - Luxury Beliefs: How Elites Signal Status Through Opinions(1:16:36) - How Social Class Shapes Conversations, Identity & Politics(1:30:45) - What Makes Some People Rise to the Top?(1:36:36) - Desperate Status-Seeking and the Status Games in Our Heads(1:40:29) - How to Escape a Low-Status Label(1:42:46) - How to Audit Your Status: Work, Family, Friends & Online(1:53:33) - 3 Ways to Improve Your Social Status(2:03:32) - Young Male Syndrome: Why Young Men Take Risks to Gain Status(2:16:16) - What's One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow?(2:19:01) - The Personal Cost of Rising From Poverty to Elite Institutions(2:21:22) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Rob K. Henderson, a social scientist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and bestselling author of Troubled, who went from 10 foster homes and the military to Yale and a PhD from Cambridge.Follow Rob K. Henderson here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robkhenderson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhenderson2/X: https://x.com/robkhendersonAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 21m 48s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 |  How to Read People, Build Trust & Choose Better Friends | Adam Grant | FO576 Raj Shamani | This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter. To know more, checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-576Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:28) - Why We’re So Bad at Judging People’s Character (12:16) - How to Have Better Conversations and Build Deeper Connections(21:12) - Can You Create Chemistry? The Science of Building Connections(28:55) - Are Virtual Dates as Good as In-Person Dates?(32:32) - When Instant Chemistry Is a Red Flag(36:07) - What Your Role Models Reveal About Your Values(41:30) - Nature vs. Nurture: What Shapes Your Personality and Character?(50:41) - The Surprising Power of Reconnecting With Old Friends(1:01:02) - Why First Impressions Can Be Wrong(1:11:13) - What Makes Someone a True Friend?(1:12:34) - Can We Trust People We Don't Like?(1:23:18) - Can We Like People We Don't Trust?(1:30:44) - How to Handle Conflict Without Damaging Relationships(1:36:07) - The Ladder of Inference: How Assumptions Lead to Conflict(1:43:33) - Trust, Broken Promises & How Many Chances to Give Someone(1:48:16) - How to Make Friends, Overcome Loneliness & Build Community(1:56:41) - How Can an Introvert Become a Socially Magnetic Person?(2:01:08) - The Liking Gap: Why People Like You More Than You Think(2:05:34) - How to Vibe With People(2:06:59) - What's One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow?(2:08:19) - The Personal Cost of Becoming Adam Grant(2:12:08) - Feedback for Raj(2:14:33) - BTS(2:15:46) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Adam Grant, Organizational Psychologist & Bestselling Author — the Wharton professor who has spent his career studying how to make work not suck, and author of the new book Vibe.Follow Adam Grant here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/X: https://x.com/AdamMGrantLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 16m 12s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  When Love Turns Deadly: Murder, Betrayal & Crime Scenes | Barbara Butcher | FO575 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://porter.in/enterpriseCheckout Barbara Butcher's Website Here: https://www.barbarabutcherofficial.com/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-575Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are h personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(04:03) - Inside the Mind of a Death Investigator(11:42) - What Does a Death Investigator Look for First at a Crime Scene?(17:00) - Can You Really Determine the Exact Time of Death?(20:28) - How to Move a Body Without Disturbing the Evidence(24:55) - What Can Gunshot Wounds Reveal About a Killer’s Motive?(32:14) - Beyond the Body: The Evidence That Solves a Murder(38:25) - What Happens to the Human Body After Death?(45:02) - What Does Death Actually Smell Like?(47:54) - Can a Dead Body Move on Its Own?(57:48) - How Killers Try to Fool Death Investigators (1:04:09) - Can a Killer Manipulate the Time of Death and Get Away With Murder? (1:19:56) - How Crime Scene Clues Reveal a Killer’s Relationship With the Victim(1:30:51) - Does Barbara Butcher Believe in Ghosts and Reincarnation?(1:41:10) - The Four Biggest Motives Behind Murder (1:52:02) - The Strange Case of a Man Who Appeared to Die by Suicide (2:06:14) - What Is One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow? (2:08:56) - BTS(2:09:58) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Barbara Butcher, a retired death investigator from the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner who investigated over 5,500 deaths, including homicides, suicides, accidents and disasters, across two decades.Follow Barbara Butcher:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butcher.barbara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraButcherOfficialPage/X: https://x.com/OCMEForensicsAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 10m 25s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Where To Earn The Most Abroad: Careers, Salaries & Visas | Dr. Karan Gupta | FO574 Raj Shamani | Check out Karan Gupta Consulting Here: https://www.karangupta.com/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-574Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro (03:14) - Is Studying Abroad Worth It? Career Goals, Finances & the Reality Check (09:22) - Are Countries Closing Their Doors to International Students? (21:42) - Who Should Take the Risk and Target Top US Universities? (28:19) - Is Permanent Residency a Good Reason to Study Abroad? (33:01) - Is an Ivy League Education Worth the Cost? Prestige vs. Value (34:09) - Studying Abroad After 30: Why an MBA May Be the Better Option (41:47) - Why No Country Can Guarantee Your Future Abroad (44:21) - How to Future-Proof Your Career With AI, Tech & Data Skills (51:16) - Can You Study in One Country and Work in Another? (53:48) - University Rankings vs. Reality: What Actually Matters? (1:11:03) - The Five Whys Framework: Finding the Root Cause of Career Problems (1:32:19) - Why You Should Never Choose a Country Based on Its Visa Policy (1:46:22) - Studying Medicine Abroad: Will Your Degree Be Recognized in India? (1:49:53) - The MATCH Strategy: How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Job Abroad (2:01:48) - The Admission Diaries: Why Judgment Matters More Than Rankings (2:05:18) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Karan Gupta, a global career counsellor who has spent nearly three decades guiding Indian students and parents through study abroad decisions. He is a Harvard Business School alumnus.Follow Dr. Karan Gupta here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karancito/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karangupta99/X: https://x.com/karanguptacAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 05m 45s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  Top Investor’s Warning: Global Crisis Coming For Your Wealth | Saurabh Mukherjea | FO573 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://porter.in/enterpriseCheckout Marcellus Investments Here : https://marcellus.in/invest/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-573Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro (03:48) - The Next Financial Crisis: Why Money Is No Longer Cheap (08:01) - Easy Credit, Consumer Spending & Rising Debt (16:08) - India's Debt Crisis & Global Economic Risks (21:12) - Rahul Dravid's Mindset: Why You Should Double Down on Your Strengths (27:44) - The Secret Behind Companies That Deliver 100x Returns (34:34) - How Great Companies Build Lasting Competitive Advantages (41:44) - Building Strong Leaders & High-Performance Teams (48:48) - GE and Danaher: Building a Culture of Relentless Performance (54:08) - Why Great Businesses Take on Tough Challenges (1:00:24) - How to Protect Yourself From Rising Inflation (1:16:28) - How Currency Shocks Affect Indian Businesses (1:30:35) - Why Boring Businesses Can Deliver Big Returns (1:35:40) - How to Protect Wealth in Overvalued Markets (1:45:45) - ETFs, Asset Allocation & Global Investing (1:51:04) - Why Rising Interest Rates Could Hurt Small & Mid-Cap Stocks (1:56:32) - BTS (1:57:35) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Saurabh Mukherjea, Author and Founder - Marcellus Investment Managers, to discuss the financial crisis he believes could be approaching and how investors can prepare for it.Follow Saurabh Mukherjea:Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/saurabh-mukherjea-marcellusinvestmentCheck out The Art of Enduring Here: https://www.amazon.in/Art-Enduring-Opportunity-Bestselling-Billionaires/dp/9377300703/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.Follow Saurabh Mukherjea:Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/saurabh-mukherjea-marcellusinvestmentTo Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 58m 01s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  Startup Ideas, Timing & AI: How To Build The Next Big Thing | Sravanth Aluru | FO572 Raj Shamani | Checkout Avataar Here: https://www.avataar.ai/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-572Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:12) - The Founder Mindset: Why You Should Ignore Conventional Advice(08:12) - Incremental vs. Exponential Businesses: Which Game Are You Playing?(14:24) - What Makes an Exponential Founder Different?(20:08) - Should You Start a Company?(27:22) - AI, Robotics & the Next Big Technology Inflection(33:42) - Why Startup Timing Can Make or Break Your Business(38:03) - First Principles: How Founders Can Survive Failure(43:54) - Why Young Founders Shouldn’t Blindly Follow Billionaire Advice(53:32) - Which Industries Will AI Actually Disrupt?(57:14) - How AI Could Make Every Employee Superhuman(1:04:16) - How to Prevent AI Dependency From Making People Less Capable?(1:18:26) - How AI Could Turn Company Data Into Actionable Intelligence(1:28:32) - Is AI a Bubble? Where the Real Opportunity Lies(1:35:15) - The Founder Rollercoaster: Handling Success, Failure & Doubt(1:44:37) - Will Technology Replace the Human Eye & Brain?(1:50:28) - What Made Him Risk It All and Start a Company?(1:58:07) - Varya: Building Affordable AI Video Models for India(2:04:47) - The One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow(2:05:14) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Sravanth Aluru — CEO & Co-founder of Avataar.ai — an IIT Bombay and Wharton alum who left Wall Street tech banking to bet on AI, and whose team built Varya under the IndiaAI Mission.Follow Sravanth Aluru here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alurusravanth/X: https://x.com/AluruSravanthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravanth/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 05m 41s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  Memory Explained: Why We Forget & How to Make It Sharper | Nikolay Kukushkin | FO571 Raj Shamani | To know more about Flipshope, checkout: https://fs9.in/fsprsCheckout One Hand Clapping: Unravelling the Mystery of the Human Mind Here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hand-Clapping-Unravelling-mystery/dp/1800755007Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-571Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:58) - Who Is Nikolay Kukushkin?(06:26) - How Your Brain Changes Every Time You Learn(14:28) - Can You Train Your Brain to Remember the Right Things?(23:27) - The Memory Palace & Why We Forget(33:25) - Why Trying to Forget Something Can Make It Worse(39:45) - How Much of Your Personality Can You Actually Change?(46:27) - Why Sleep Matters for Memory & Learning(52:35) - Why You Remember Some Things for Longer Than Others(1:01:21) - Why Your Brain Wants to Be Right Even When You're Wrong(1:18:02) - Why Your Brain Is Never Satisfied(1:22:07) - How Smells & Songs Trigger Powerful Memories(1:30:42) - Why You Can't Remember Being a Baby(1:44:27) - Why You'll Never Feel Completely Satisfied With Life(1:59:37) - Anxiety, Jealousy & Other Flaws That Come From Evolution(2:03:34) - What Is Memory, Really?(2:08:22) - What Actually Changes the Human Brain?(2:13:13) - Can You Rewire Your Brain by Doing Unexpected Things?(2:27:01) - The One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow(2:29:19) - The Personal Cost of Becoming a Memory Scientist(2:30:25) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Nikolay Kukushkin — Neuroscientist, Author & Teacher — a memory scientist who calls himself a "molecular philosopher" and studies how molecules and cells create memory, motivation and consciousness.Follow Nikolay Kukushkin here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niko_kukushkin/X: https://x.com/niko_kukushkin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolay-kukushkin-45a71032a/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 30m 51s | ||||||
| 10/3/26 |  NYU Professor: The Middle Class Is A Lie & How To Escape It | Scott Galloway | FO570 Raj Shamani | Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-570Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:40) - The Middle Class & Wealth Inequality(10:17) - Social Media, Isolation & the Mental Health Crisis(18:44) - America & the Path to Success(22:26) - College Costs, Student Debt & the Future of Young Americans(31:08) - Why Young People Are Losing Optimism About the Future(33:28) - Wealth, Taxes, Luck & What Makes People Successful(45:50) - How to Take Better Risks in Life & Business(55:37) - Networking, Relationships & Building Wealth(1:05:18) - AI, Jobs & the Future of Work(1:10:55) - Investing, Market Corrections & Diversification(1:17:43) - Communication, Storytelling & Building a Personal Brand(1:22:10) - The Cost of Ambition & the Myth of Work-Life Balance(1:25:22) - Resilience, Anxiety & the Pressure of Success(1:30:08) - The SCAFA Framework for Managing Anxiety(1:33:19) - The Personal Cost of Success(1:39:43) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Scott Galloway - Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business & Entrepreneur for a brutally honest conversation about money, the economy and how young people can actually get ahead.Follow Scott Galloway here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profgalloway/X: https://x.com/profgallowayAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 40m 10s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  Fake Names & Secret Identities: How Intelligence Agents Operate | David Bickford | FO569 Raj Shamani | Send money home with Taptap Send and use promo code FIGURINGOUT on your first transfer to receive a bonus. This offer is available to new users only. Users in the US and Canada must send 100 or more on their first transfer to qualify for the bonus.Bonus amounts:USA: $20 USDCanada: $20 CADEuropean Union: €10United Kingdom: £10Australia: $30 AUDTo view the full list of supported countries and terms, visit: https://www.taptapsend.com/enGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-569Check out Friends: https://amzn.in/d/06nXryK5Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(04:25) - MI5 & MI6: Recruitment, Training & Intelligence Operations(13:47) - What Makes a Great Intelligence Officer?(19:33) - MI5 vs MI6 vs CIA: How Intelligence Agencies Work(34:52) - Intelligence Evidence, Court Cases & Protecting Agent Identities(47:51) - Offshore Banking, Money Laundering & Drug Trafficking(51:09) - How Intelligence Agencies Tackle Crime, Fraud & Security Threats(1:08:18) - Organized Crime vs Terrorism: Which Is the Bigger Threat?(1:26:35) - Britain vs America: Risk-Taking, Innovation & Bureaucracy(1:36:06) - How Britain’s Political System Really Works(1:41:00) - Catching Spies: Inside Real MI5 Operations(1:45:27) - When Has He Felt the Most Powerless?(1:49:19) - The Personal Cost of Leading an Intelligence Agency(1:53:52) - BTS(1:54:45) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with David Bickford, Former Legal Director - MI5 & MI6, to understand how intelligence agencies operate, the laws that govern them, and what really happens behind the scenes.Follow David Bickford here:X: https://x.com/DavidBickfordCBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bickford-24345826a/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 55m 11s | ||||||
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| 9/29/26 |  The Next $1 Trillion Energy Boom: Solar, Wind, & Green Hydrogen | Sumant Sinha | FO568 Raj Shamani | Checkout Mobius: https://mobiusf.org/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-568Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ(00:00) - Intro(03:16) - Why Cheap Energy Could Create the Next Superpower(13:39) - India's Electricity Demand & Renewable Energy Growth(19:23) - The Future of Solar, Batteries & India's Power Grid(24:51) - Why America Has an Electricity Grid Problem(28:22) - How China Dominated the Global Clean Energy Supply Chain(32:46) - India's Biggest Clean Energy Challenges & Opportunities(39:07) - What Did China Figure Out 20–25 Years Ago to Build Such Infrastructure?(43:18) - Why the US & Europe Fell Behind in Clean Energy(50:20) - Can Energy Wars Accelerate the Renewable Revolution?(54:16) - China vs. US vs. India: Who Will Lead the Energy Race?(1:02:03) - Why Investing in Research & Development Matters(1:10:28) - Will the World Ever Move Away From Fossil Fuels?(1:13:21) - How Can India Become a Global Energy Leader in 25 Years?(1:18:11) - Why Does the World Need an Energy Transition?(1:24:07) - Energy Business Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs(1:36:28) - What Personal Problem Would He Pay Someone to Solve?(1:39:21) - How to Build Great Teams & Develop People(1:45:19) - The Personal Cost of Becoming an Entrepreneur at 45(1:48:32) - Is He More Ambitious at 61 Than at 21?(1:49:55) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Sumant Sinha — Founder, Chairman & CEO of ReNew — one of the people who actually built India's renewable energy industry from nothing.Follow Sumant Sinha here:X: https://x.com/sumant_sinhaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumant-sinha/This episode is part of Mobius Foundation’s Sustainability Dialogue SeriesFollow Mobius here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themobiusfoundation/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobiusfoundation/X: https://twitter.com/themobiusfoundLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/mobius-foundation/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 50m 21s | ||||||
| 9/26/26 |  How To 100X Your Money In Boring Businesses & Spot Hidden Opportunities Asish Mohapatra | FO567 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://porter.in/enterpriseGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-567Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.00:00 - Intro 03:37 - How to Build a ₹1,000 Crore Business Without Burning Cash 06:20 - Solving India's Biggest MSME Financing Problem 10:11 - How OfBusiness Makes Money on Every Transaction 36:04 - 4 Ways to Build a Massive Business 42:05 - Should You Start a Business as a Teenager? 59:15 - India's $300 Billion Industrial Chemicals Opportunity 1:09:42 - How to Spot Big Business Opportunities in Any Industry 1:24:35 - How to Handle Costly Mistakes in Business 1:46:20 - How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Investors 1:49:52 - How to Identify a Great Business Executor 1:53:14 - How to Fire Employees the Right Way 1:54:18 - Why He Doesn't Believe in Work-Life Balance 2:24:42 - Why Great Salespeople Are Great Listeners 2:29:57 - Debt vs Equity: Which Is Better for Your Business? 2:37:33 - How He Raised Money From SoftBank's Masayoshi Son 2:48:04 - How to Use Capital Efficiently to Grow a Business 3:09:50 - 3 Industries He Would Never Invest In 3:13:10 - Common Ways Entrepreneurs Get Screwed in Business 3:19:43 - The Cost of Building a Billion-Dollar Business 3:21:47 - Behind the ScenesIn today's episode, we sit down with Asish Mohapatra - Co-Founder & CEO of OfBusiness and Co-Founder of Oxyzo who built one of India's rarest companies: high-revenue, high-profit and fast-scaling, all at once, in a "boring" industry.Follow Asish Mohapatra:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asish-mohapatra-3aab70318/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 3h 23m 54s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  How Much Does It Cost To Own A Private Jet? Business Explained | Abhinav Tripathi | FO566Raj Shamani | Check out JR Airlines: https://www.jrairlines.com/Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-566Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:38) - The Private Aviation Business: Costs, Demand & Profits(09:47) - How Private Jet Brokers Make Money(13:50) - Who Uses Private Jets in India & Why?(19:28) - Private Jet Types, Pricing & Memberships(28:37) - The Economics of Owning & Operating a Private Jet(47:01) - How Much Profit Can Private Jet Operators Make?(55:26) - Helicopter Operations: Risks, Restrictions & Regulations(59:54) - Private Jet Customization & Onboard Rules(1:11:03) - The Best & Worst Private Jets(1:13:23) - Aviation Industry Challenges: Pilots, Taxes & Regulations(1:17:11) - Where India's Private Jets Come From(1:19:10) - Why Aircraft Maintenance Matters More Than Age(1:24:20) - From Failed Startups to Building a Private Aviation Business(1:29:01) - How Elections Created Massive Demand for Helicopters(1:32:53) - Who Pays for Private Charters & Why?(1:40:05) - Crazy & Unusual Demands From Private Travelers(1:47:15) - Scams in the Commercial Aviation Industry(1:49:38) - How to Become a Private Jet Broker in India(1:50:49) - The Private Jet Membership Business Model(1:54:21) - What Is One Piece of Advice No One Should Follow?(1:56:21) - BTS(1:56:47) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Abhinav Tripathi. Founder, JR Airlines & Private Jet Operator, who entered aviation after struggling to book an air ambulance he could trust for his father, and went from charter broker to operating his own jets and helicopters.Follow Abhinav Tripathi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_m_at07/ About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 57m 14s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  How To Master Seduction, Understand Desire & Influence People | Robert Greene | FO565 Raj Shamani | This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter. To know more, checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outCheckout The Law of the Sublime by Robert Greene Here: https://sites.prh.com/lawofthesublime Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-565Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:56) - How to Seduce Anyone: Robert Greene's Honest Answer(08:41) - The Secret Psychology Behind Truly Magnetic People(19:31) - Why We're Secretly Drawn to Dark, Transgressive People(25:41) - The Hidden Manipulators in Every Small Group of 40 People(28:20) - Why Being "Too Nice" Makes You Look Weak(33:31) - Dark Traits People Are Attracted To(42:25) - Why Absence Makes You More Powerful Than Presence(46:41) - What People Are Really Addicted to When They're Obsessed With You(52:26) - Why Wounded People Make Bad Seducers(58:47) - Do People Fall in Love With a Person or a Fantasy?(1:05:22) - Why Dating Apps Are Killing Our Ability to Fall in Love(1:08:20) - The Simple Phone-Away Habit That Saves Relationships(1:12:32) - Reclaiming Childlike Wonder Through Daily Practice(1:17:27) - How Animals Perceive a World You'll Never See(1:21:45) - The Eerie Power of Old Objects and Forgotten Places(1:27:18) - How to Become the Most Powerful Person in the Room?(1:33:21) - When Did He Feel the Most Powerless in His Life?(1:40:40) - How to Build Inner Strength?(1:42:34) - What Is the Cost of Becoming Robert Greene?(1:44:50) - BTS(1:45:35) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Robert Greene bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction and Mastery the writer who spent 30 years mapping how power actually moves between people.Follow Robert Greene here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgreeneofficial/X: https://x.com/RobertGreeneYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC-qsP49Ai2GymJgyKX38l1wAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 46m 01s | ||||||
| 9/19/26 |  How Top VCs Pick Founders, Evaluate Startups & Fund Them | Sasha Mirchandani | FO564 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://porter.in/enterpriseGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-564Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(04:02) - Selling TVs Before VC: Learning to Sell in a Cutthroat Market(09:45) - Founders Who Weren't Even Looking for Funding(16:50) - Reading a Founder's Journey: Spotting the "Never Quit" Trait(23:38) - Why Founders Start for the Wrong Reasons (And How to Spot It)(32:19) - Is Competitiveness the #1 Trait of a Great Entrepreneur?(40:49) - What Makes a Pitch Deck Actually Work?(47:40) - Founders Who Failed Once and Came Back Smarter(52:02) - His Failure Rate: The Brutal Math Behind VC Returns(55:19) - Inside Two Big Wins: A US SaaS Bet & the Path to an IPO(1:00:13) - The Porter Story: How a Strategic Clause Led to a Massive Bet(1:05:40) - What He's Really Looking For: Gravitas, Clarity & Salesmanship(1:24:04) - Founder Diligence: Spotting Bullshitters vs. Executors(1:27:48) - When Will He Overpay vs. Underpay for a Startup?(1:47:44) - First-Generation Founders Who Changed the Game(1:56:30) - Are Big Founder Salaries a Red Flag for Investors?(2:03:27) - How Would He Invest ₹100 Crore?(2:14:04) - One Startup Opportunity for Young People(2:15:25) - One Problem He Would Pay Someone to Solve(2:18:20) - BTS(2:18:56) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Sasha Mirchandani Founder & Managing Partner at Kae Capital and Co-Founder of Mumbai Angels one of India's earliest and most respected venture investors, who backed India's first unicorn.Follow Sasha Mirchandani here: Linkedin: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sasha-mirchandani-81a48913X: https://x.com/SashaMirchiAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 19m 22s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  Former Secret Service Agent: How Presidents Are Protected | Evy Poumpouras | FO563 Raj Shamani | This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter. To know more, checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-563Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:25) - From NYPD Cop to Protecting the President: Her Untold Story(09:17) - The Brutal Secret Service Exam Almost Nobody Passes(20:34) - The Hate She Faced as a Young Cop on the Street(26:46) - The Psychology Trick That Gets Even Criminals to Talk(33:46) - Inside Presidential Security: Snipers, Clean Zones & Hidden Threats(45:22) - The Diplomatic Nightmare of Guarding a Leader on Foreign Soil(49:43) - Why Even "Friendly" Governments Resist US Security Demands(56:22) - Bulletproof Vests & the Science of Catching a Lie(1:07:56) - Going Undercover: A Russian Sting & a Passport-Trafficking Bust(1:13:11) - How She'd Interrogate Jeffrey Epstein and Ted Bundy(1:29:21) - Signs of Psychopathy(1:32:44) - What Would She Ask Osama Bin Laden in an Interrogation?(1:40:16) - What's One Mistake Investigators Can Make to Blow Up the Interrogation?(1:42:56) - Why Is It the Worst Time to Be a World Leader?(1:48:34) - When Has She Felt the Most Powerless in Her Life?(1:51:30) - What's the Cost of Being Successful at What She Does?(1:56:06) - BTS(1:57:25) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent who spent over a decade protecting several American Presidents and served on the Presidential Protective Division for Barack and Michelle Obama, before becoming a trained interrogator, polygraph examiner, and behavioral expert.Follow Evy Poumpouras here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evypoumpouras/X: https://x.com/EvyPoumpourasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evypoumpouras/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 57m 52s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  TOP Harvard Scientist: These 5 Habits Are Aging You Faster | David Sinclair | FO562 Raj Shamani | Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-562Check out Lifespan and get 50% off all Lifespan memberships with code RAJ2026: https://lifespan.com/Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(02:48) - Reversing Age: The World's First Age-Reversal Technology(08:10) - Why Every Organ Ages Differently & What Biological Age Really Means(16:36) - The Mouse Experiments That Proved Age Reversal Is Possible(23:58) - The Breakthrough Discovery That Reversed Aging & Cured Glaucoma(32:30) - Why Your DNA Breaks 20,000 Times a Day(48:33) - His Fasting Protocol(1:04:13) - What Is NAD?(1:08:05) - Why Children Don't Get Alzheimer's or Cancer: The Epigenome Advantage(1:24:50) - Can Aging Damage Be Reversed? Spine Repair & Immune Aging(1:29:04) - What Determines Aging & Why He Went Vegan(1:31:45) - What's Better: Running or Strength Training?(1:40:33) - GLP-1 Drugs, AI Drug Discovery & the Future of Disease-Free Aging(1:51:10) - Ayurveda Meets Science: What Ancient Medicine Got Right(1:53:11) - Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: When Hormesis Goes Too Far(2:00:10) - 5 Habits Linked to 14 Extra Years of Healthy Life(2:05:30) - Daily Habits That Actually Work: Steps, Standing & Diet(2:12:07) - Supplements: What He Takes & What Young People Should Avoid(2:20:51) - What's One Thing People Should Change in Their Lives to Make It Better?(2:22:00) - What's the Cost of Becoming David Sinclair?(2:24:00) - BTS(2:24:45) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. David Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D., Longevity Scientist and Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, to understand the science of aging and whether we can actually slow it down.Follow Dr. David Sinclair Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsinclairphd/X: https://x.com/davidasinclair?lang=enAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 25m 12s | ||||||
| 9/12/26 |  Smriti Mandhana On Controlling Emotions, Handling Pressure & Failures | FO561 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://app.adjust.com/216agedwGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-561Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00) - Intro(03:32) - Then vs. Now: Smriti's Cricket Journey(06:53) - Her Coach's Manifestation Ritual(18:30) - Handling Mistakes & the Call That Changed Her Mindset(21:01) - Pressure & Anxiety(26:05) - A Day in the Life of a Cricketer: World Cup Final(38:03) - Her Pre-Batting Routine & Superstitions(41:05) - Family Bonds, Marwari Upbringing & Gender Concerns(49:37) - The 30-Minute Rule & Handling Her Emotions(53:55) - Leadership, Captaincy & Taking Team Responsibility(59:52) - Being Content, Selfless & Putting Others First(1:12:29) - Handling Anger, Losing & Competition(1:18:00) - The Mindset Coach Moment: "You're Not That Player Anymore"(1:21:48) - Meeting Her Childhood Idol & Batting Alongside Her(1:23:24) - Decoding Human Emotions & Fame(1:35:50) - Staying Grounded Through Setbacks & Her Father's Health Scare(1:42:30) - One Piece of Advice No One Should Follow(1:45:10) - The Cost of Ambition: Cricket's Sacrifices(1:47:51) - BTS(1:48:31) - OutroIn today’s episode, we sit down with Smriti Mandhana, one of the biggest stars in Indian cricket, to talk about the mindset, sacrifices, and discipline behind performing at the highest levelFollow Smriti Mandhana:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smriti_mandhana/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smriti-mandhana-181491278/X: https://x.com/mandhana_smritiAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 1h 48m 58s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Protecting the President: Security, VIP Threats & ADC Life | Major Rishabh | FO560 Raj Shamani | Download Porter Here: https://app.adjust.com/216agedwGet your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-560Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:04:09) - Rumors, Fake News & His Hardest Personal Attacks(00:07:51) - What an ADC Does: Anticipating the President's Needs(00:16:57) - The Hardest Part: Managing a Presidential Tour(00:19:03) - Presidential Etiquette: Protocol Rules & Why Touch Is Forbidden(00:23:29) - VVIP Security: Sanitized Zones & Threat Assessments(00:36:31) - Becoming an ADC: Selection, Interviews & Testing(00:46:37) - Background Checks & Why He Trusts No One Outside His Inner Circle(00:55:44) - Protocol in the Room & State-by-State Security(01:06:17) - Decoding the Uniform: Colors, Medals & Ranks(01:20:03) - Inside Para SF Selection: 90 Days of Sleep Deprivation & Survival Tests(01:29:15) - Real Combat Stories: The Cave Operation & Kashmir(01:31:59) - Make in India, Self-Reliance & Intelligence Agencies(01:44:10) - The "Military Mindset": Discipline Over Aggression(01:49:05) - Facing Real Fear: A Front-Line Story(01:51:59) - His Childhood Dream, Father's Pride & Mother's Sacrifice(01:57:39) - His Relationship With the President(02:00:34) - Why He Retired Early & the Personal Cost of Service(02:05:07) - 3 Characteristics Every Man Should Have(02:06:10) - The Personal Cost He Paid to Become the President's ADC(02:08:42) - What Is One Piece of Advice Nobody Should Follow?(02:11:46) - BTS(02:12:20) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal an Ex-Special Forces officer and former ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the President of India for a rare and powerful conversation about courage, discipline and serving at the very top.About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India. | 2h 12m 46s | ||||||
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| AE | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Canada | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| PT | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Australia | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| SG | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Mexico | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #94 | #94 | — |
| Ireland | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| MY | — | #121 | #121 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #146 | #146 | — |
| Germany | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| TH | — | #183 | #183 | — |
| SA | — | #194 | #194 | — |
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15 placements across 15 markets.
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15 placements across 15 markets.