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My Talks at TEDx, IIM Ahmedabad, Josh Talks, and other platforms

IITians And CAs At XLRI Made Me Feel Inferior, Ft. Harsh Pamnani, Bestselling Author, XLRI Alum
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IITians And CAs At XLRI Made Me Feel Inferior, Ft. Harsh Pamnani, Bestselling Author, XLRI Alum

Harsh Pamnani was a typical MP boy from a typical middle-class family who took up MBA after engineering. After four failed attempts at cracking CAT and XAT, Harsh finally got through to XLRI and that changed the course of his life. 📢If you have either dreamt of being a top-class Marketer or of working with HUL, we’ve got both of these outcomes in one single program for you- check out AltUni’s Certificate Program in Digital Marketing with HUL. With this program, you stand a chance to interview with HUL and learn core Marketing concepts from Marketing stalwarts who’ve worked with brands like HUL, PepsiCo, Bain & Co., InMobi, Times Network, Zomato, etc. Limited seats so hurry & register - https://bit.ly/3NItXRc 📢Join the top professionals in your domain in Klub AltUni. Propel your career forward with peer-based learning, interactions with industry leaders and exclusive job prospects. Check out Klub AltUni here - https://bit.ly/3nKvDic 0:00 Highlights 0:58 AltUni 1:30 Introduction 3:36 Engineering Life 4:44 How MBA happened 5:40 Father stopped talking, because of this decision 9:25 XLRI Selection and differences resolved 10:43 Multiple Reattempts and Challenges faced 13:08 Experience at XLRI 14:44 Branding, Marketing and first article published 16:48 Placements at XLRI 18:24 Startup Work Culture at FirstCry 20:23 Moving to Cognizant 22:07 Writing first book - 'Booming Brands' 24:15 Stay tuned for Part 2... He became more sincere with his studies, understood the importance of a brand, and realized what he doesn’t want in life. He figured that he likes stories and writing drives him during his two years in his college. From a blog to writing for news publications, Harsh gradually found his voice and figured out a gap in the Indian market; the dearth of relevant Indian brands and their business case studies. He talks about his journey in this video. How his father stopped talking to him after he left his stable Deloitte job and how XLRI united them together. He talks further about how we took up content marketing as his career choice and ended up writing his first book with CNBC. Tell us in the comments below if you liked the first part of the video. Do tell us if you have any suggestions that you want us to keep in mind or ask questions to Harsh that you want to be answered. _________ Watch all the K-Cafe episodes here in one place: https://bit.ly/3vvh3yC _________ Follow us: 1. Instagram - http://bit.ly/Insideiim_instagram 2. InsideIIM Website: http://bit.ly/InsideIIM_Websit 3. LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3f4Noot For more insights and information on all things career-related, stay tuned to @InsideIIMKonversations Tags: #Author #Bestseller #MBA #XLRI #DigitalStars #ManishPandey #HarshPamnani #Writer #authors #creatoreconomy #hindi #inspiringvideos #inspiringstory #motivationalspeaker #motivationalstory #tedtalks
Bhuvan Bam Told Me He Used To Make Rs 3000 Singing The Whole Month, Ft. Harsh P, Author, XLRI Alum
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Bhuvan Bam Told Me He Used To Make Rs 3000 Singing The Whole Month, Ft. Harsh P, Author, XLRI Alum

Harsh Pamnani was far from being a model student. In fact, in his time at XLRI Jamshedpur, he struggled to maintain a good grade. It was with a lot of struggle and effort, and some really great friends that Harsh maintained his marks. 🚀If you have either dreamt of being a top-class Marketer or of working with HUL, we’ve got both of these outcomes in one single program for you- check out AltUni’s Certificate Program in Digital Marketing with HUL. With this program, you stand a chance to interview with HUL and learn core Marketing concepts from Marketing stalwarts who’ve worked with brands like HUL, PepsiCo, Bain & Co., InMobi, Times Network, Zomato, etc. Limited seats so hurry & register - https://bit.ly/3PfC9JH Come placement season, he decided to sit out. As he shares with us, he wanted to work at a start-up, but there were none that came to recruit. Finally, at the advice of a professor, he did get placed. But at the same time, he cracked a role at First Cry, a start-up in kids' wear and items. Having worked at First Cry for some time, Harsh decided he needed more stability in life and so moved to a cushy corporate job at Cognizant. He wrote his first book Booming Brands while working. As he shares with us, Harsh featured some of India’s most iconic new brands in his book. Published by CNBC, the book was a success and very well received. So well, in fact, that CNBC asked Harsh to write a Volume 2. After due consideration, Harsh decided to quit his job and devote full time to his writing. He shares stories of the real Pad Man of India, Mr Arunachalam Muruganantham, and Anand Kumar, the founder of Super 30, featured in his books. Then, in 2020, when COVID-19 hit us, Harsh felt the negativity hit him hard. He found inspiration though, in an idea to write a 3rd book on India’s booming digital brands - the creators who have made a mark on social media. From Bhuvan Bam to Kabita’s Kitchen, Ranveer Allahbadia and Prajakta Koli, Harsh’s book contains stories that throw light on the struggles and lives of creators. Harsh shares how he works as a brand consultant as well as an author. He shares highlights on how to think about a career, how to keep off the beaten track, how to forge your own path, and how to be the master of your own future. Here are some highlights: 📘If you want to grow in a super crowded field, you have to stand out; and to stand out, you need to create a personal brand. 📘If you want to build a brand on social media, choose a field where you can become an expert. 📘Vernacular communication is key to marketing and business growth in rural India. 📘When you have chosen an unconventional path, don’t compare yourself with people on the conventional path. 📘Walking a conventional path can provide safety, but it also becomes monotonous. 0:00 Highlights 1:19 Recap from Part 1 1:32 Covering Indian Brands' Successes 3:15 Pedigree of a Tier-1 institute opens doors 4:24 The REAL Padman 6:31 Choosing an unconventional path in Writing 8:16 Making Money vs Following Passion 12:02 Power of Storytelling 13:37 Booming Digital Stars 16:37 How to create a Personal Brand? 19:08 How to choose a Career Path? 21:10 AltUni _________________ Watch all the K-Cafe episodes here in one place: https://bit.ly/3vvh3yC _____________ Follow us: 1. Instagram - http://bit.ly/Insideiim_instagram 2. InsideIIM Website: http://bit.ly/InsideIIM_Websit 3. LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3f4Noot For more insights and information on all things career-related, stay tuned to @InsideIIMKonversations #BookAuthor #PersonalBrandTips #Youtuber #bbkivines #BeerBiceps #theranveershow #prajaktakoli #mostlysane #ashishchanchlani #beyounick #kabitaskitchen #youtubechannel #digitalstars #youtuberlife
A Middle Class Boy to a Bestselling Author | Harsh Pamnani | TEDxHansrajCollege
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A Middle Class Boy to a Bestselling Author | Harsh Pamnani | TEDxHansrajCollege

Personifying the belief that if you want, you can convert your failures to success, Harsh Pamnani is a story from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Born in a lower-middle-class family in Madhya Pradesh and curious to understand how a few entrepreneurs create successful businesses he started to read and understand brands set up and established in India. Even after facing a lot of failure and dejections, he didn't lose hope. Harsh believed that life is a marathon, not a 100-meter race and that persistence is the key to success. He wrote his first book "Booming Brands" covering inspiring journeys of 11 ‘Made in India’ brands which were published by CNBC and have been appreciated by many government, business, and academic leaders. His articles are published in Forbes and The Economic Times. Harsh is also the curator of iPamnani, a non-commercial initiative to inspire people through real stories. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn More at https://www.ted.com/tedx Harsh Pamnani is a Marketer with over 13 years of experience with start-ups as well as large organizations in brand management, communications, alliances, and analytics. Harsh is also a business author. His bestselling book Booming Brands – Inspiring Journeys of 11 ‘Made in India’ Brands is published by CNBC and has been appreciated by many Government, Business and Academic leaders. His articles on branding and marketing strategies have appeared in leading business publications including Forbes, The Economic Times, Advertising Age, Business World, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Firstpost, InformationWeek, Dataquest, and Retail. Harsh has spoken at various prestigious forums such as Google Business Group, Josh Talks, Bombay Management Association (BMA), XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Trichy, IIT Bombay, India Business Literature Festival, Bank of Baroda and others. He earned his bachelor's degree in computer engineering from IET-DAVV, Indore, and MBA at XLRI, Jamshedpur. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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"Using journeys of remarkable Indian companies, Harsh Pamnani has written an interesting primer on brand building. A highly relevant read."

Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico
 

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Let us together travel a journey of creating an impactful brand strategy and storytelling approach that sets your brand apart in the competitive landscape, driving meaningful connections and sustainable growth for your business.

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Craft Compelling Brand Narratives

Imagine having a treasure of captivating stories that showcase your organization's journey, values, and impact. I help businesses curate compelling narratives that inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impression on their target audience.

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Elevate your Storytelling Skills

Join my workshops to master frameworks for crafting compelling narratives about your personal journey, explaining new ideas and complex concepts, and delivering engaging business pitches. 

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Are you a startup founder looking to carve out a differentiated brand in a crowded market? Let's collaborate to strategize and build a standout brand that captures your audience's attention.

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I specialize in creating culture books that capture your organization's values, purpose, and employee stories, serving as invaluable assets for employer branding and culture communication.

What Clients Say

"Stories are essential for startups to explain their purpose and vision, differentiate their offering, and attract investors, partners, and employees. Harsh took a workshop on storytelling at T-Hub. The participants loved the session and learned valuable lessons to leverage stories for pitching, marketing, and building a compelling brand narrative."

MSR, CEO, T-Hub

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