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China's Biggest Threat: India, Japan & Asia's Power Shift | Sreeram Chaulia | FO542 Raj Shamani
2026-07-30 | 1h 27 mins.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/en
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:24) - India's "Live-In Relationship" Foreign Policy Explained
(05:46) - India's Seven Key Strategic Partners
(18:50) - Japan: A "Brotherly" Relationship & Countering China
(23:58) - How Japan & India Can Offer an Alternative to China's Belt and Road
(26:42) - China's "Debt Trap" Diplomacy vs. Japan's Approach
(28:47) - India's Non-Dominating Foreign Policy & Civilizational Roots
(52:02) - The United States: A Deep but Complicated Partnership
(57:17) - Why the US-India Relationship Struggles in India's Neighborhood
(1:05:29) - France: Why It's India's Most Trusted Western Partner
(1:15:23) - UAE: India's Fastest-Growing & Most Open Partnership
(1:22:33) - How the World Really Ranks India Among Its Priorities
(1:26:29) - BTS
(1:26:51) - Outro
In today's episode, we sit down with Sreeram Chaulia, Professor & Dean at the Jindal School of International Affairs, a foreign affairs expert, author, and TV show host who has spent years decoding how nations actually think and behave on the world stage.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj 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.
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About Figuring Out
Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.Psychiatrist Explains: Psychology Behind Cheating & Choosing Wrong Partner | Dr. K | FO541 Raj Shamani
2026-07-28 | 2h 7 mins.Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:25) - Why People Cheat
(07:06) - What Is Mother's Touch Starvation?
(11:11) - Why Men Struggle With Touch & Emotional Support
(24:18) - Do Women Actually Want Aggression?
(37:01) - Why Teens Like Older Women & Older Men Like Younger Women
(42:08) - The Dopamine Science of Falling in Love
(49:25) - Why Workplace Affairs Happen
(52:38) - Why Red Flags Predict Better Relationships Than Green Flags
(1:04:24) - Why We Get Bored in Relationships (Monkey Branching)
(1:16:51) - Is Dating Harder for Men or Women Today?
(1:20:28) - The Science of the "Ick"
(1:24:47) - Do Rich Men Have an Unfair Dating Advantage?
(1:33:54) - Red Pill, Black Pill & Green Pill
(1:47:21) - Why Nothing Seems to Work
(1:55:00) - Can You Make Someone Fall in Love With You?
(1:58:14) - The Science of Charisma
(2:03:18) - Feedback for Raj
(2:06:35) - Outro
In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. K - MD, MPH, Psychiatrist & President of Healthy Gamer for a raw, science-backed conversation about how we actually love, and why we so often get it wrong.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj 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.
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Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.Startup Funding Explained: SoftBank, WeWork & Billion-Dollar Bets | Alok Sama | FO540 Raj Shamani
2026-07-25 | 1h 14 mins.Get your hand-picked playbook here: https://www.figuringout.co/pdf/fo-540
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(00:00) - Intro
(02:31) - Masayoshi Son's Two Epic Crashes & Comebacks
(06:28) - What Makes Masayoshi Son a True Visionary
(09:26) - Steve Jobs, the ARM Holdings Deal & Betting on the Future
(11:41) - Inside the $100 Billion Vision Fund & What Killed WeWork
(15:36) - Adam Neumann: Salesman, Visionary, or Both?
(18:20) - When to Suspend Analysis: Betting on Future Business Models
(23:42) - Indians Building Startups in India vs. Silicon Valley
(27:21) - India vs. the US vs. China: What It Takes to Build There
(32:56) - Underfunded vs. Overfunded Startups
(37:14) - Bhavish Aggarwal & the Art of Attracting Capital
(39:42) - Masayoshi Son & Ritesh Agarwal's Special Bond
(43:08) - What VCs Actually Look for in Founders
(45:45) - Why Stubborn Founders Often Win
(47:00) - The Most Inspiring Entrepreneur: Elon Musk
(50:26) - Other Entrepreneurs Who Inspire Him
(52:38) - Steve Jobs: The Leonardo da Vinci of Tech
(53:57) - Why "Follow Your Passion" Is Terrible Advice
(58:16) - The Money Trap: How Much Is Enough?
(1:00:46) - Sleep, Health & Data-Driven Obsession
(1:04:14) - The Next Billion-Dollar Opportunity: AI in Every Business
(1:06:59) - Why He Finally Wrote His Book
(1:14:05) - Outro
In today’s episode, we sit down with T. V. Mohandas Pai, Co-founder and Chairman of Aarin Capital and Chairman of 3one4 Capital to discuss India's future, entrepreneurship, AI, governance, and what it really takes to build a successful career.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj 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.
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Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.Mohandas Pai on India's Tax System, Healthcare, Jobs & The Future of India | FO539 Raj Shamani
2026-07-23 | 2h 10 mins.Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store
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(00:00) - Intro
(02:54) - Tax Terrorism & How Honest Taxpayers Get Harassed
(09:10) - Democracy, Bureaucracy & Corruption
(15:36) - What It Actually Takes to Become a Politician
(23:12) - Fixing India's Broken Education System
(33:16) - Running a DBT Program
(40:45) - Why Did He Read 4,000 Balance Sheets?
(43:17) - India's Risk Premium & Cost of Capital Explained
(1:02:23) - The Five Core Functions of Government
(1:13:09) - Why Fresher Salaries Haven't Increased Since 2008
(1:15:28) - Why He Finally Left Infosys After 17 Years
(1:16:28) - Narayana Murthy: The Toughest Boss He Ever Had
(1:24:59) - Spotting Talent & Retaining High Performers
(1:42:51) - The Dark Side of AI: Security & Quantum Threats
(1:54:41) - When Should a Startup Hire a CFO?
(2:02:53) - Starting Over at 17: What Would He Do?
(2:05:51) - Three Ideal Investors
(2:07:38) - One Mistake He Would Avoid
(2:09:12) - Outro
In today’s episode, we sit down with T. V. Mohandas Pai, Co-founder and Chairman of Aarin Capital and Chairman of 3one4 Capital to discuss India's future, entrepreneurship, AI, governance, and what it really takes to build a successful career.
About Raj Shamani
Raj 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.
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Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.Inside the Life of a Sufi Singer: Fame, Happiness & Success | Satinder Sartaaj | FO538 Raj Shamani
2026-07-21 | 1h 34 mins.This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter. To know more, checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-out
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(00:00) - Intro
(02:57) - Early Life & Choosing Punjabi Literature Over Music
(08:40) - On Humility, Authenticity & Not Faking a Persona
(16:42) - Reclaiming Punjab's Identity Beyond the Warrior Stereotype
(20:46) - Real Self vs. Stage Persona: Satinder vs. Sartaaj
(25:23) - Ethical Responsibility & His Quiet Private Life
(29:45) - Why He Can't Record in a Studio & Prefers Performing Live
(31:34) - Family Bonds: His Mother, Brother & Cultural Differences in Expressiveness
(38:35) - Carrying His Father's Legacy: Shoulder vs. Shadow
(43:04) - His Parents' Enduring Frugality Despite His Success
(45:41) - Perfectionism & Proving Himself
(48:24) - Early Fame via YouTube & His First International Tour (2009)
(52:52) - The Backstory Behind His Song "Sai"
(55:24) - On Solitude, the Empathy-Isolation Paradox & Creative Inspiration
(1:00:00) - How Did He Choose His Stage Name, "Sartaaj"?
(1:02:14) - Punjabi Music Themes & Whether He'd Ever Choose a Louder Path
(1:03:56) - Petty Childhood Mischief: Stolen Guavas & a Borrowed Dictionary
(1:09:50) - What Is Sufi Music & Its Historical Roots: Amir Khusrau
(1:13:30) - His PhD Research on Punjab's Sufi Singing Tradition
(1:17:07) - Inventing His Own Instrument: The Saaz ~ Sartaaj
(1:23:54) - What Does It Cost to Become Satinder Sartaaj?
(1:26:26) - A New Song Exclusively Sung on the Show
(1:32:53) - BTS
(1:33:52) - Outro
In today's episode, we sit down with Satinder Sartaaj, Singer, Lyricist, Composer & Actor, a PhD holder in Sufi singing, and one of the world's most celebrated Sufi artists, who sold out London's Royal Albert Hall years before most Indian artists had even attempted it.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj 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.
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