In this episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Aryan Sharma, the 20-year-old founder of Notional, a bold community that's reshaping how young Indians think about global investing, money, and ambition.From building a billion-dollar stock portfolio simulation in college to now attracting some of the world’s best investors and mentors, Aryan’s journey is anything but ordinary.In this conversation, we explore:🌍 Why investing beyond India is no longer optional for the next generation📈 How Aryan built Notional as a movement, not just a platform🧠 The mindset shift young people need around money, ambition, and self-worth🏗️ The behind-the-scenes of building India’s most ambitious investing community🚀 Why learning from billionaires is easier than you think—and how he did it📚 What schools don’t teach about money—and how Aryan is filling that gapIf you're young, ambitious, and ready to break out of traditional systems, this episode will light a fire under you.🎧 Tune in now and discover what it takes to build from scratch—with no safety net, no playbook, and a whole lot of conviction.#aryansharma , #YoungEntrepreneur, #TeenCEO, #AIStartup, #TechWithoutCollege, #StartupJourney, #SamAltman, #SequoiaCapital, #NextGenFounder, #BreakTheNorm, #EmailLifeHack, #ColdEmailKing, #ZeroToMillion, #IndianInnovators, #FutureOfAI, #GenZFounder, #BuildInPublic, #PodcastInspiration, #TeenTechProdigy, #NonTraditionalPath, #DropoutToSuccess, #RiskAndReward, #MindsetShift, #SiliconValleyDreamsTimestamps :00:00:00 – Aryan's early inspiration and unconventional path 00:02:55 – "Rich Dad Poor Dad" influencing wealth questioning 00:04:06 – Influence of founders' life stories and tech movies 00:05:03 – Personal rebellion against societal prescriptions 00:08:51 – Philosophy: "Not taking risks is greatest risk" 00:09:59 – Facing rejection with nothing to lose mindset 00:11:57 – Consuming inspiring tech and founder content 00:17:20 – Unique mindset of adding value in networking 00:22:55 – Importance of self-belief to the point of delusion 00:25:16 – Cold emailing as a life hack for social mobility 00:28:30 – Choosing alternate education over traditional college 00:30:20 – Winning Eric Schmidt's $500,000 scholarship 00:36:25 – AI's "internet-like moment" post-ChatGPT 00:42:54 – Silicon Valley's unique culture and innovation incentives 00:55:58 – AI's disruption: 90% BPO staff reduction example01:00:47 – Aryan's Advice to CEO's 01:04:50 – Code For GenZ01:07:42– Aryan's Plan for next year and coming 10 years01:10:26 – Thanking Guest.About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media

In this episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Dr. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Lab professor, inventor, and social technologist who’s using cutting-edge innovation to solve India’s deepest healthcare, privacy, and AI challenges.From hyper-personalised eye care in remote villages to designing consent-first digital identities, Dr. Raskar shares how technology, empathy, and decentralisation can reshape public health and human dignity.

We explore:

🧠 Why we must build tech that solves real human problems, not just rich-world conveniences

📲 How Dr. Raskar is bringing MIT-grade AI to India's rural health systems

🔐 A bold new framework for privacy, data ownership, and digital consent

🌍 The future of healthcare where communities, not companies, own the solution

⚖️ Why decentralised health infrastructure is India’s biggest opportunity

🎯 What startups and governments can learn from MIT’s rapid innovation culture

This isn’t just a tech conversation—it’s a call to reimagine how innovation serves society, especially in the places that need it most.

🎧 Tune in for a rare blend of MIT brilliance, grassroots empathy, and future-forward thinking.

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:08 – Turning point & purpose

00:03:24 – Nasik to MIT & motto

00:04:54 – Femto photography explained

00:07:37 – Pixels to photons & SPAD

00:11:37 – Tech at Kumbh Mela

00:16:12 – Science vs spirituality

00:18:16 – Connections with tech leaders

00:18:59 – Tata’s sustainability advice

00:24:58 – Page’s “big things” philosophy

00:25:58 – Giga-scale impact

00:30:17 – AI in healthcare vision

00:33:35 – AI geopolitics & middleware

00:44:08 – Decentralized AI vision

01:00:27 – The Ramesh Code

#RameshRaskar #MITMediaLab #SocialTech #FutureOfHealthcare #DigitalPrivacy #HealthTechIndia #AIforGood #TechForImpact #TheAwakeningCode #DecentralisedHealth #DigitalIdentity #RuralInnovation #TechForBharat #PublicHealthInnovation

About The Awakening Code:

The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media

In this episode of The Awakening Code, we’re joined by Yat Siu, the visionary co-founder of Animoca Brands, who is on a mission to protect digital freedom in a world increasingly controlled by Big Tech.Yat takes us deep into the world of Web3, NFTs, and decentralised ownership, unpacking the philosophical and economic implications of digital colonialism—and why the battle for an open metaverse is more than just tech hype.

We explore:🌐 What digital colonialism means—and how we're all already part of it🛠️ Why Web3 is a tool for liberation, not just speculation💰 The real value behind NFTs and virtual land (it’s not about the art)🧠 Why gamers intuitively understand ownership better than most adults🇭🇰 How Yat’s journey from Hong Kong pianist to Web3 pioneer shaped his worldview📉 What’s broken about Web2—and why AI makes it even more dangerous🧱 The case for building open, composable digital economies#YatSiu #Web3 #DigitalColonialism #NFTs #OpenMetaverse #AnimocaBrands #DigitalOwnership #TheAwakeningCode #TechFreedom #FutureOfTheInternet #Decentralisation #BlockchainForGood #CryptoPhilosophy #DigitalRights #Web3Economy

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:01 – Future of Agentic AI

00:04:49 – AI Rules via DAOs

00:06:47 – Childhood Hacked by Tech

00:07:44 – Music Taught Team Patterns

00:16:46 – Building Internet From Scratch

00:22:12 – Startup Urgency: Do It

00:30:01 – Web2’s Deplatforming Wakeup Call

00:32:10 – Digital Rights = Human Rights

00:34:08 – Why NFTs Actually Matter

00:38:47 – ChatGPT = Copy King?

00:41:45 – DeFi Meets Student Loans

00:55:24 – Where Meme Coins Began

01:03:15 – Creativity Fuels Entrepreneurship

01:07:30 – End

About The Awakening Code:The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

Podcast Produced & Managed by : LeverageX Media