Lessons from Life at IIT Madras ft. Dr. Nithin S and Girish A | The Other Side Podcast
What should you spend your undergraduate life doing? What makes the IIT experience special? How can you build strong and long-lasting relationships? How can you find your calling? If you're wondering about these questions, this episode is a must-watch. (For the episode with video, visit our YouTube page TOS: The Other Side). In this episode, Girish Ananthanarayanan - COO, Peepul and ex-McKinsey, IIMA, and Dr. Nithin Sivadas - NASA, Boston University talk about their experiences at IIT Madras and how it shaped their lives. They talk about the importance of building strong relationships, having a sustainable lifestyle, and of fiercely protecting your individuality in college and beyond. Nithin and Girish share some fascinating (and hilarious) anecdotes from their own lives and talk candidly about their own missteps and the lessons they've learned along the way. Given their unique paths since graduation, they also have some interesting insights about the opportunities available to one after graduation.