The ESG Alphabet Soup: BRSR, CSRD and WTF Is My Hotel Bill Doing Here? ft. Karantaj and Shaayak

On the 3 Techies Banter podcast, founders Karantaj Singh and Shaayak Chatterjee of Breathe ESG discuss how their sustainability software emerged from consulting and on-ground CSR work where ESG data was fragmented across departments, spreadsheets, and even paper registers. They explain there was no single “aha” moment - more perseverance and ambition to build an India-based solution that helps large companies become more sustainable - while narrowing focus from an early “Breathe Impact” idea to ESG management and later “Zero” for Scope 3 and net zero. They outline how they convince skeptical leaders by highlighting reputation, operational efficiency, and financial incentives like sustainability-linked loans, and address misconceptions that ESG is a small subfunction or only for manufacturers. The episode covers solving data ingestion via integrations, OCR/LLMs, mobile workflows, and handling multiple global regulations with overlapping metrics, plus a quick rapid-fire round. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 05:25 Podcast Intro And Origins 06:08 Consulting Pain Points 10:37 Early Product Focus 14:13 Selling ESG Benefits 20:45 Common ESG Misconceptions 25:06 Who Needs ESG Most 29:06 Solving The Data Problem 34:18 Customer Example Coworking Bills 37:01 Granular Data Matters 37:27 AI Footprint Tradeoffs 40:24 Regulation Alphabet Soup 44:49 Data First Reporting 46:03 Supplier Scoring Workflow 47:53 Fighting Greenwashing 52:20 Smarter Disclosures 55:05 Proof of ESG Impact 58:15 Finance Incentives 01:00:12 Hidden Emissions Leaks 01:02:50 Rapid Fire 01:09:35 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator at Centre for Exponential Change explains Societal Thinking as designing for society by combining design thinking and systems thinking across government, civil society, private sector, communities, and people. He argues that for population-scale challenges like education, healthcare, climate action, justice, and gender equity, it’s better to measure progress than success, and to start with the right scale-defining question. He describes scaling as a network problem requiring multiple “Avengers”-like actors and emerging “system orchestrators,” and distinguishes context-free elements that should scale (like core rails and protocols) from context-aware and context-intensive work where change happens locally. If you care about public infrastructure, social innovation, startups, policy, or simply thinking differently about big problems — this one is for you. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 04:53 Podcast Guest Intro 06:04 Why He Left Corporate 07:32 Designing For Scale 14:16 Unbundling Big Problems 17:30 Healthcare Echo Example 19:23 Avengers Of Change 24:36 Networks Not Orgs 26:43 Onion Layers In Education 30:23 Small Scary Changes 35:56 Distribute Ability To Solve 38:47 Domino Effect Thinking 40:41 Chess Moves Ahead 41:14 GPS and Minimalism 44:26 Building Mindset Shift Networks 50:07 Teaching Systems Thinking 54:50 For Profit at Population Scale 01:02:43 Small Ideas Big Systems 01:07:26 Design for Redundancy 01:11:15 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drives someone to leave Imperial College, Oxford, and IBM Research to return to India in the 1990s—when few dared—and build a robotics movement from scratch? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with Kavi Arya, the visionary behind e-Yantra and India’s pioneering robotics education initiatives. From the challenges of returning to a liberalizing India, to creating robotic kits that empowered thousands of students, to scaling innovation for a nation of 1.4 billion - this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, risk‑taking, and reimagining engineering education. 00:00 – Highlights of the Episode 04:09 – Intro of Kavi Arya 06:40 – Returning to India in the 1990s 11:20 – Tata Research & Family Business 15:30 – Joining IIT Bombay 20:45 – Building Entrepreneurial Culture at IIT 26:10 – Teaching Embedded Systems & Robotics Kits 31:00 – National Mission for Education Using ICT 36:25 – Industry Experience at Mahindra & Mahindra 42:50 – Founding Iyantra 49:15 – Student Projects & Breakthroughs 55:40 – Scaling Robotics Education 01:02:00 – Advanced Training: Drones & Control Systems 01:08:30 – Innovation, Scale & Culture 01:15:00 – Closing Thoughts Discover how: A PhD in embedded systems met India’s scarcity mindset. IIT Bombay became the birthplace of hands‑on robotics learning. Students built lemon‑sorting robots, drones, and even autonomous snakes. Scale, culture, and confidence are the true engines of innovation. If you’ve ever wondered how India can leapfrog into the future of technology, this episode is your blueprint. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought‑provoking conversations with innovators shaping tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the 3 Techies Banter team as they demystify browser cookies – the digital “Post-it notes” that track your online activity. In this episode, we break down what cookies are, why they exist (hint: stateless vs. stateful sessions!), and the different types: first-party, third-party, and even creepy “zombie cookies.” We also tackle the big questions: Is your phone really listening to you, or is it just your cookie trail? How do GDPR and consent pop-ups actually work (or not)? And what can you do to protect your privacy? Get practical tips on adjusting browser settings, using alternative browsers, VPNs, and more. Whether you love personalized ads or hate them, this conversation will help you understand the trade-offs and take control of your digital footprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kick off 2026 with the 3 Techies as they flip the script on traditional predictions! In this episode, we play a bold game of "Tech Obituary," debating which technologies and skills are headed for the retirement home. Will console gaming survive? Are passwords finally dead? Is the printer on its last leg? Then, we let our imaginations run wild with a wishlist of tech we'd love to see become reality - from AI doctors and personal data pods to teleportation and micro-mobility. Join Sheetal, Samiran, and Nilesh for a fun, insightful, and sometimes controversial banter about the near future. Tech on the Chopping Block: Console gaming, home/office printers, manual photo editing, long-form typing, passwords, physical keys, hard drives, credit cards, sports cars, map reading, and language skills. Our 2026 Wishlist: AI personal assistants, general-purpose robots, teleportation, universal device finders, personal data pods, AI/cloud healthcare, satellite phones, new form factors, micro-mobility scooters, and science-backed wellness tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the grand finale of 3 Techies Banter! 2025 was the year technology stopped being just a tool and became the battlefield, the arbitrator, and the disruptor of everything. In this explosive year-end wrap-up, we decode the three tectonic shifts that redefined our world: 1. THE WARS: From AI-driven battlefields and tactical drones to "tethered" UAVs and military internets—how tech is rewriting the rules of conflict. We discuss innovations from the Ukraine-Russia war, India-Pakistan tensions, and how chaos fuels invention. 2. THE TRADE WARS: Trump’s tariffs, fractured global supply chains, and the rise of "Tariff GPT." We explore how geopolitics is splintering the internet into specialized nets—military, trade, logistics—and reshaping global power into a multipolar world. 3. THE CREATOR ECONOMY EXPLOSION: AI is turning creators into micro-multinationals. Meet Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated actress sparking Hollywood panic. We dive into voice cloning, 24/7 AI replicas, and how the top 50 creators earned $853 MILLION. Is this the future—or a flood of content? From swarming drones to AI diplomats, quantum trade corridors to virtual influencers—this isn’t your typical year-end tech wrap. It’s a deep dive into the madness, magic, and math of a world where technology is now everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever thought math was just about memorizing formulas? Think again! We're joined by a wizard (crowned by the Unseen University!) and legendary mathematician Professor Ian Stewart. We dive into why math is the secret engine of everything—from your GPS to the internet—and how it's inherently fun if we just stop "destroying the fun." Prepare for mind-bending paradoxes, the story of the life-saving equation written the night before a duel, and why we all need to see "Math Inside" stickers on the world. Get ready to see the hidden magic in the numbers all around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weight loss is the modern-day quest for eternal life. But are drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro the magic formula we've been waiting for, or a dangerous shortcut? In this episode, we sit down with renowned endocrinologist Dr. Ambrish Mithal to separate fact from fiction. We dive deep into the science behind these "miracle" drugs, exploring why weight loss is so hard, the role of our brain and culture in obesity, and the crucial difference between using these medications for cosmetic reasons versus treating a serious health condition. Get a balanced, expert perspective on the side effects, the long-term implications, and who should really consider this path. It's a fascinating conversation that cuts through the noise on one of today's most polarizing topics. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 03:00 Introducing to Dr. Ambrish Mithal 04:36 The Obsession with Weight Loss 12:47 Cultural Influences on Obesity 14:54 Debunking Weight Loss Myths 19:45 The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring 27:13 Natural and Surgical Weight Loss Methods 28:54 The Role of Exercise in Weight Loss 30:06 Strength Training and Muscle Preservation 30:40 Should You Use Weight Loss Drugs? 31:30 The Weight Loss Revolution: Ozempic and Beyond 36:18 Addressing Concerns and Side Effects 40:32 Long-Term Use and Lifestyle Changes 44:32 The Cost and Accessibility of Weight Loss Drugs 47:27 Social Impacts and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the GPS in your delivery app to the weather forecast that saves your picnic, space tech is the invisible force that already runs our world. We journey from the Cold War's flag-planting race to today's $600 billion gold rush, where private companies and nations like India are turning the cosmos into a construction zone. We'll explore how space evolved from a superpower's trophy case to a startup's playground, with rocket launches getting 97% cheaper and a 90-year-old Captain Kirk finally getting his seat. Meet the pioneers who built satellites for social good, not just showmanship, and peek into a future of microgravity manufacturing and cosmic debris cleanup. Plus: why your phone needs GPS but your remote doesn't, what the "Great Filter" says about our cosmic loneliness, and what happens when we litter in orbit (spoiler: a minefield for satellites). One planet to rule them all – if we can stop cluttering the sky and start looking beyond it. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:24 Today's Topic: Space - The Final Frontier 06:46 India's Space Journey 09:57 Global Space Race and Economics 23:38 Space Technology Trends 33:06 Fun Space Trivia and Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you say if we told you that tuning yourself to a metronome is better for your health than that gym membership? We sit down with Tanuja Gomes, the founder of Furtados School of Music, who convinces us that formal music education isn’t scary or snobby—it’s a friendly on‑ramp for toddlers, teens, busy parents, and “I‑wish‑I‑started‑earlier” adults. If you can boil water, you can keep a beat. Tanuja tells us how the simple act of signing up for music teaches consistency, discipline, and the underrated art of showing up. Our conversation has the usual light-heartedness of three friends chatting. Tune in. This episode might be the calling you were waiting for to start your musical journey from today. Do we detect feet tapping suspiciously in the rhythm of 1-2-3-4? 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:22 The Role of Music in Personal Development 02:27 Welcome to Three Techies Banter 02:47 Meet Tanja: CEO of Furtado School of Music 03:25 The Journey of FSM 04:05 Impact of Music Education 06:44 Challenges and Achievements 08:44 Changing Landscape of Music Education in India 14:23 Careers in Music 15:54 Popular Instruments and Gender Preferences 18:00 Music Education Across Age Groups 19:57 Late Age Learning and Personal Stories 22:18 The Power of Music in Child Development 22:47 Music's Impact on ADHD and Depression 26:51 Tech Innovations in Music Education 29:58 Gamified Learning for Young Musicians 31:09 Trends in the Music Industry 37:14 Encouraging Musical Talent in Everyone 40:54 The Universal Appeal of Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices