Episodes

  • Episode 47: Inside High-Scale Engineering Teams: Culture, AI & Productivity | ft. Surya Srinivas, greytHR – Part 2

    Episode 47: Inside High-Scale Engineering Teams: Culture, AI & Productivity | ft. Surya Srinivas, greytHR – Part 2
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Surya Srinivas, Vice President of Engineering at greytHR, as he shares a deeper look into the engineering culture, technology priorities, and people-first mindset behind one of India’s most trusted HR platforms. He talks about how greytHR has built a highly agile engineering organization, reduced attrition through remote-first hiring, and scaled talent by tapping into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Tune in for an insightful conversation on building strong engineering cultures, using AI to improve productivity across development, QA, and reliability. We also explore how SMEs can adopt digital tools effectively, the role of freemium models in enabling small businesses, and how technology can truly empower people, not just processes.
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    15 mins
  • Episode 46: Building the Future of HR Tech in India | ft. Surya Srinivas, greytHR - Part 1

    Episode 46: Building the Future of HR Tech in India | ft. Surya Srinivas, greytHR - Part 1
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Surya Srinivas, Vice President of Engineering at greytHR, who shares his perspective on building and scaling one of India’s most widely adopted HR and payroll platforms. With nearly two decades of experience in engineering high-scale, high-trust systems, Surya walks us through how greytHR has evolved into a full-suite HR operating system used by tens of thousands of businesses and millions of employees. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the evolution of HR technology, building resilient and secure cloud-native platforms, engineering for scale and compliance, and how intelligent automation is shaping the future of workforce management for SMEs in India.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 45: The growth & efficiency playbook for SMEs | ft. Anand Deshpande - Part 2

    Episode 45: The growth & efficiency playbook for SMEs | ft. Anand Deshpande - Part 2
    Jan 16 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of Persistent Systems, for a deep dive into how AI can move beyond buzzwords and start delivering real business value for SMEs. Drawing from decades of experience across multiple technology cycles, he shares a practical perspective on how businesses can use AI to improve productivity and support sustainable scaling. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on where SMEs should realistically begin their AI journey in 2026, how to approach automation and data readiness, and what it takes to build the right mindset, teams, and systems to scale effectively with technology.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 44: How SMEs can leverage technology to stay ahead in 2026 | ft. Anand Deshpande - Part 1

    Episode 44: How SMEs can leverage technology to stay ahead in 2026 | ft. Anand Deshpande - Part 1
    Jan 15 2026
    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Persistent Systems, who shares insights from a career spanning multiple technology cycles - from the dot-com era and mobile to cloud and AI. He reflects on his journey of building one of India’s most respected technology companies and offers a long-term perspective on how innovation, discipline, and clarity shape lasting institutions. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on which technologies truly matter for SMEs in 2026 and beyond, the role of AI as a foundational shift rather than a passing trend, and how businesses can prepare for the future by focusing on data, productivity, and sustainable technology adoption.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 43: Building for the Long Term: Entrepreneurship, Resilience & Scale | ft. Utkarsh Kawatra – Part 2

    Episode 43: Building for the Long Term: Entrepreneurship, Resilience & Scale | ft. Utkarsh Kawatra – Part 2
    Dec 26 2025
    In this episode of the Do Big Podcast by Tata Tele Business Services, we sit down with Utkarsh Kawatra, Co-Founder and CEO of myHQ, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it truly takes to build a business in India. Utkarsh shares his journey from working in venture capital to becoming a full-time entrepreneur, and the realities that come with it. From navigating compliance and administrative complexity to dealing with loneliness at the top, this episode pulls back the curtain on the less glamorous side of building a company.
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    11 mins
  • Episode 42: How Flexible Workspaces Are Redefining the Future of Work in India | ft. Utkarsh Kawatra - Part 1

    Episode 42: How Flexible Workspaces Are Redefining the Future of Work in India | ft. Utkarsh Kawatra - Part 1
    Dec 24 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Utkarsh Kawatra, Co-Founder and CEO of myHQ, who shares his journey of building one of India’s leading platforms for flexible and managed workspaces. He walks us through how myHQ evolved from a simple idea sparked in cafés to a nationwide network redefining how startups, SMEs, and enterprises approach office spaces. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the rise of flexible work in India, the shifting needs of startups versus large corporates, and what the future of workspaces could look like in an AI-driven world.
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    23 mins
  • Episode 41: The Digital-First Lending Revolution - A Look Inside Purple Finance's Tech & Future | Part 2

    Episode 41: The Digital-First Lending Revolution - A Look Inside Purple Finance's Tech & Future | Part 2
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Amitabh Chaturvedi, Founder and Chairman of Purple Finance. He delves into what it truly means to be a "digital-first" NBFC, detailing how technology - from account aggregators to paperless processing—enables 30-minute loan approvals and secure, OTP-driven data handling. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the future roadmap to a small finance bank, the potential disruption of digitized land records, and Amitabh's crucial advice for MSMEs on financial discipline in an era of easy credit.
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    17 mins
  • Episode 40: Building a Legacy in Lending - Empowering India's Micro Entrepreneurs with Amitabh Chaturvedi | Part 1

    Episode 40: Building a Legacy in Lending - Empowering India's Micro Entrepreneurs with Amitabh Chaturvedi | Part 1
    Oct 29 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Amitabh Chaturvedi, Founder and Chairman of Purple Finance, who shares his mission to build a lasting institution that serves India's smallest businesses. He discusses the journey from a traditional financial career to launching a digital-first NBFC focused on secured loans for micro-enterprises in tier 2 and 3 towns. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on creating impact through conservative lending, the pivotal role of women co-borrowers, and the ambitious goal of becoming a small finance bank.
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    31 mins