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The Cultural Architect: Anjula Acharia on Spotting Stars and Building Movements

Anjula Acharia isn’t your typical talent manager or venture capitalist. She’s the visionary who orchestrated Priyanka Chopra’s historic crossover to Hollywood, founded one of the first viral podcasts (DesiHits), and invested early in unicorns like ClassPass and Masterclass. From a six-hour life-changing meeting with music legend Jimmy Iovine to becoming one of the most influential voices in South Asian representation globally, Anjula has spent two decades shaping culture at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology.

In this episode with host Nihal Mehta, Anjula reveals her philosophy of “no desperation,” why she listens with two ears but speaks with one mouth, and how serendipity—not planning—has guided her extraordinary journey. From telesales in England to pacing the streets of New York City with Priyanka, from working with Lady Gaga to launching ABC’s “Quantico,” Anjula’s career is a masterclass in recognizing talent, building community, and trusting that destiny will find you.

Topics covered:

∙ The untold story of Priyanka Chopra’s American crossover

∙ Life-changing mentorship from Jimmy Iovine and the music industry

∙ How to spot unicorns: tech stars, pop stars, and film stars

∙ The art of listening and seeing around cultural corners

∙ Investing philosophy behind ClassPass and other breakout companies

∙ Advancing South Asian culture and representation globally

∙ Why “no desperation” is the ultimate superpower

∙ Building movements through community over competition

Anjula continues to shape global culture as a talent manager, investor, venture partner, and the force behind the legendary annual Diwali celebration that brings together the most influential voices in tech, entertainment, and business.

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