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In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan and Tara Chklovski explore: Tara's journey from Meerut to aerospace engineering and entrepreneurship.Why she left her PhD to focus on education and social impact.How entrepreneurship can build courage, creativity and problem-solving skills in children.Why women risk being left behind in the age of AI.How 33,000 girls are identifying and solving problems in their communities.The young innovators using AI to improve mining safety in Kazakhstan.How nine-year-olds created Wisdom Tree to preserve grandparents' memories through WhatsApp.The story of deaf girls in Nigeria using AI to improve access to menstrual products.Why Tara says, The product is not the app, it's the girl.How the program is changing career opportunities and earning potential.Why women need to participate in building better AI rather than only criticising it.Tara's ambition to reskill and empower 25 million young people.The role of corporations, mentors and educators in preparing future innovators.Why traditional education systems need new approaches to learning.The importance of courage, curiosity and lifelong learning in an uncertain future. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when biology, artificial intelligence, and computing come together? Could we use technology to understand nature more deeply, recreate biological processes, and develop solutions that were once considered impossible? Michael shares his journey from day trading and accounting to discovering bioinformatics in 2004. He explains how his early work with CLC bio connected computing with genomic research and contributed to making DNA sequencing data more accessible and useful for scientists. Shekhar and Michael also discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, AI alignment, governance, human values, and the importance of representing different cultures and communities in AI systems. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: • Michael Heltzen’s journey from day trading to biotechnology• What bioinformatics means and how it connects biology with computing• The evolution of DNA sequencing and genomic research• How scientific breakthroughs become invisible parts of everyday life• AI risks, alignment, governance, and human-centred outcomes• Why representation and cultural diversity matter in AI models• Graphene-based biosensors and molecular signal detection• How enzymes can recreate natural processes outside living cells• Protein language models and AI-powered biological research• The potential of biotechnology in exploring fatty liver disease• Rare cannabinoids and the future of natural product development• Longevity, sustainability, and nature-inspired innovation• Why focus, empathy, listening, and purpose matter in the future of work Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the mind everyone misunderstood was actually seeing something the world hadn't discovered yet? In this deeply moving story, Shekhar Natarajan revisits the life of his brother, Ashok, whose extraordinary way of thinking was misunderstood from childhood. At just 13 years old, Ashok filled a notebook with mathematical calculations, lunar drawings and coordinates that seemed impossible to comprehend. For decades, those pages remained forgotten. Forty years later, Shekhar rediscovered the notebook and compared Ashok's calculations with NASA's 2019 lunar crater discovery data. What he found changed the way he understood his brother forever. In this episode: The childhood story behind Ashok's extraordinary mindThe notebook that remained unopened for decadesThe surprising connection between his lunar drawings and NASA's 2019 dataHow Ashok's thinking inspired a new approach to AIWhy creativity goes beyond simply following rulesHow unconventional intelligence can help solve real-world challengesThe story of a young refugee creating a clean water solutionA story about perspective, understanding and the possibilities hidden inside minds that think differently. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Tomorrow, Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Matt Mills to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping identity management and enterprise security. Key discussion points include: Matt Mills' professional journey from Oracle to SailPointThe evolution of identity management and identity governanceUnderstanding human and non-human identitiesWhy AI agents and automated systems need identity managementThe growing importance of discovering and managing non-human identitiesHow identity governance helps protect enterprise informationContext-based access and real-time authorizationThe challenges of managing autonomous AI agentsWhy human accountability matters in AI-driven systemsAI ethics, responsibility, and unintended consequencesThe role of policy, risk, and intent enginesBuilding trust between humans and AI systemsZero trust and least privilege in enterprise environmentsThe future of AI-powered identity securityWhy transparency and consistency are essential for enterprise trust Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Federica Fornaciari’s journey across cultures and continents • How cultural differences influence trust and business relationships • Why companies hire management consultants • The gap between strategy and real world execution • Why business transformation initiatives struggle to deliver results • Leadership accountability and the responsibility of CEOs and boards • How artificial intelligence is changing consulting and decision making • The difference between consulting firms and marketing agencies • Why human creativity remains essential in a technology driven world • The importance of operational excellence and execution* • How communication and crisis management influence business performance* • Why leaders must challenge assumptions and take responsibility for outcomes*   Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Kailash Satyarthi's journey against child labour and bonded slavery • Stories of children rescued from exploitation • The role of consumer awareness in fighting child labour • The creation of GoodWeave certification • The courage and sacrifices behind child rights activism • Compassion as a force for meaningful action • Understanding Compassion Quotient or CQ • The four elements of compassion: Awareness, Connectedness, Feeling and Action • Ethical AI and the importance of moral responsibility • The risks of concentrated technological power • AI, inequality and the future of humanity • Rethinking success beyond wealth and productivity • Building compassionate leadership across business and society • Creating a better future through compassion and collective responsibility Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• Pilar’s journey from Mexico to Washington D.C. • Growing up in a family where learning and asking better questions were part of everyday life • Why her father did not want her to move to Washington • How she followed her instinct and built a new life in Washington D.C. • Her early experiences at George Washington University and on Capitol Hill • How the Washington Center became a turning point in her leadership journey • Building international leadership programs across different countries • The importance of partnerships and human potential in leadership • Why Pilar calls herself a Strategic Alchemist • How she transforms data constraints and complexity into valuable information • Why there is always an answer to a complex problem • The importance of understanding blind spots and ecosystems • Why failure should be treated as feedback • How a beginner’s mindset creates learning agility • Why leaders need to future proof themselves along with their strategies • Why the company will never go beyond the leader’s identity • Moving from control and certainty toward curiosity and better questions • Why ego can become a major leadership challenge • The importance of asking better questions instead of trying to know everything • How AI can become a partner rather than something leaders should fear • Why technology should begin with the problem rather than the technology itself • What working across different cultures taught Pilar about leadership • Why respect curiosity and partnership matter across cultures • Why you do not know what you do not know • The role of mentors in helping people see a bigger version of themselves • Why contribution and impact are central to leadership • How leaders can reinvent themselves through learning and unlearning • Pilar’s perspective on the future of AI and human leadership • Why the human programming AI matters • Why the future should be approached with hope opportunity and adaptability Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How AI is changing the future and concentrating power • The erosion and reinvention of liberal democracy • The changing global world order and rise of multipolar trade • How energy transition and climate change are reshaping geopolitics • The decline of traditional multilateral institutions • Migration, human rights and social cohesion • Demographic change and the future of social contracts • Automation and the changing future of work • Culture wars and freedom of expression • Mental health, loneliness and the breakdown of community • Why these ten challenges are deeply interconnected • How political polarization is making consensus harder to achieve • The growing influence of algorithms and technology on politics • Why global challenges require global cooperation • The changing relationship between geopolitics, commerce and technology • How decisions made today could shape the future for decades to come #JorgeBrown #ShekharNatarajan #TomorrowToday #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHumanity #AIEthics #AIGovernance #Democracy #Geopolitics #WorldOrder #ClimateChange #FutureOfWork   Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Juan Verde to explore his journey, leadership lessons, politics, purpose, sustainability, and the future of global society. • Juan Verde’s journey from leaving the Canary Islands for the United States at 15 • How an internship at City Hall introduced him to public service and helping people • Choosing a $16,000 public service job over $120,000 and $85,000 corporate offers • The advice from his mother that shaped his approach to work and success • The mentors and experiences that influenced Juan’s leadership journey • His work with Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton • Why Juan chose purpose and meaningful work alongside professional success • The connection between globalization, economic opportunity and the decline of the middle class • Why the world is becoming increasingly politically polarized • The rise of far right and far left movements and the decline of the political center • Why global cooperation and stronger international relationships are essential • Sustainability, clean technology and the business case for doing good and doing well • The role of government, business and incentives in creating meaningful change • Artificial intelligence, the future of work and society’s need to prepare for what comes next • Leadership, listening, asking difficult questions and surrounding yourself with the right people     Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Thugesh opens up about his journey as a creator, the realities of YouTube, rejection, success, and the constant pressure to stay relevant. In This Episode, You’ll Discover:• Thugesh’s journey from low confidence and rejection to becoming a successful creator• How rejection shaped his career and mindset• The reality behind growing on YouTube and reaching 1 million subscribers• Why consistency matters more than chasing views• The evolution of Thugesh from roasting content to experimenting with different formats• Is originality really possible in content creation?• How algorithms influence creators and audience behaviour• The impact of short-form content and social media addiction• Why every creator fears becoming irrelevant• The pressure, hate and backlash that come with being a public creator• Copyright, consent and the responsibility creators have towards others• How AI is changing creativity, content creation and the creator economy• Whether AI is making creators more efficient or reducing human creativity• The future of YouTube, entertainment and digital creators• Advice for young creators trying to make it in the digital space• The importance of adaptability, experimentation and staying consistent A candid conversation about creativity, success, failure, AI, relevance and what it really takes to survive in the ever-changing world of content creation. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Andrea Fuentes reflects on her journey through elite sport, from her early Olympic ambitions and the disappointment of missing qualification to becoming an Olympic medalist and later an elite coach. She shares the lessons she learned from failure, pressure and emotional moments, including why she believes you should never make major decisions when you are overwhelmed by emotion. Andrea also discusses her transition from athlete to coach, rebuilding the US Artistic Swimming team, creating trust within a team and turning limited resources into Olympic success. The conversation goes deeper into emotional control, fear, courage and curiosity. Andrea explains why athletes should focus less on the final result and more on what they can learn from the process. She also shares the powerful story of rescuing a swimmer in Budapest, overcoming fear and helping an athlete move from one of her lowest moments to an Olympic medal. From competition and coaching to retirement, purpose and personal growth, this episode explores what it really takes to keep moving forward when the path doesn't go as planned. #AndreaFuentes #ShekharNatarajan #TomorrowToday #Olympics #ArtisticSwimming #OlympicAthlete #Leadership #Resilience #AthleteMindset #MentalStrength #Teamwork #FindingPurpose #PersonalGrowth #SportsPsychology Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A legendary surname can open a chapter, but it cannot write the entire story. In this episode of Tomorrow, Today with Shekhar Natarajan, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh opens up about the personal experiences, family values, and professional challenges that have shaped his journey. Born into a family deeply connected to Indian music and cinema, Neil grew up with the legacy of his grandfather, the legendary singer Mukesh, and his father, singer Nitin Mukesh. But behind the legacy were stories of sacrifice, financial struggles, responsibility, and a family that valued togetherness over material comfort. Neil reflects on the influence of his father, the importance of preserving his family's name, and the process of finding his own place in an industry where assumptions about your background and appearance can shape how others perceive you. The conversation moves beyond celebrity and explores the human experiences that often remain unseen: rejection, discipline, family responsibilities, personal growth, and the determination to keep moving forward. Neil also shares perspectives on the changing landscape of cinema, the opportunities emerging in different film industries, and how artificial intelligence could influence filmmaking and the preservation of artistic legacies. IN THIS EPISODE:  • Growing up in the shadow of a legendary musical legacy • The sacrifices and responsibilities that shaped the Mukesh family • How financial struggles influenced Neil's childhood and outlook on life • The story behind Neil Nitin Mukesh's name • Navigating Bollywood, rejection, and being typecast • Building an identity beyond family connections and public perception • Discipline, perseverance, and finding meaningful roles • Family, marriage, fatherhood, and the values that matter most • The evolving future of Indian cinema • Artificial intelligence, filmmaking, and preserving artistic legacies #NeilNitinMukesh #TomorrowToday #ShekharNatarajan #Bollywood #IndianCinema #Mukesh #FilmIndustry #ActorInterview #FamilyLegacy #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfCinema #Podcast Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when you are injured, alone, far from help, and suddenly forced to confront the possibility of death? In this powerful episode of Tomorrow, Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with surfer, entrepreneur and survivor Álvaro Vizcaíno, whose extraordinary experience in Fuerteventura changed the way he understood fear, survival and the meaning of life. In 2014, Álvaro fell from a cliff while exploring the coast of Fuerteventura. He suffered severe injuries, including a fractured pelvis and a damaged hand, and found himself stranded on a remote beach with no easy way out. For more than 48 hours, he battled pain, dehydration, fear, hallucinations and exhaustion. Eventually, survival meant doing something that seemed almost impossible: getting back into the ocean and swimming toward the unknown. But this conversation goes far beyond the accident. Álvaro reflects on the moment he stopped fighting, accepted what was happening and experienced a profound shift in his relationship with fear. He explains why fear isn't necessarily the enemy, why acceptance can sometimes be more powerful than resistance, and why the next step matters more than knowing the entire path. From surviving a life-threatening accident to finding a new sense of purpose, this is a conversation about resilience, courage, consciousness and what it truly means to live. Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan and Chetan Bhagat discuss: India's growing gig and platform economyThe gap between degrees and meaningful employmentWhy engineering has become such a dominant career aspirationThe challenges faced by young graduates entering the workforceDelivery and household-service platforms and their impact on laborWhether technology is democratizing work or making labor more transactionalThe long-term career prospects of gig workersIndia's large young workforce and its economic potentialThe future of service-sector employmentHow AI could further disrupt the service economyThe difference between having a job and building a sustainable careerWhat India's workforce could look like 20 years from nowThe episode ultimately explores a crucial question: Are we creating sustainable careers for India's young workforce, or simply finding new ways to distribute work? Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this clip from Tomorrow, Today, Adah Sharma and Shekhar Natarajan discuss: The intense response surrounding The Kerala StoryReceiving recognition and criticism at the same timeThe leak of Adah's phone number shortly before the film's releaseThreats and uncertainty surrounding the theatrical releaseThe controversy and public interpretations of the filmHow criticism can affect someone even when they appear unaffectedWhy Adah doesn't pretend to be completely detached from rejectionHow her response to rejection has changed as she has grown olderLearning to recover faster from professional setbacksThe difference between appearing strong and actually processing emotionsThe conversation offers a candid look at the personal side of public scrutiny, professional rejection, and resilience. #AdahSharma #TheKeralaStory #TomorrowToday #ShekharNatarajan #AdahSharmaPodcast #AdahSharmaInterview #ShekharNatarajanPodcast #Bollywood #IndianCinema #Acting #ActorsLife #FilmIndustry #Backlash #Rejection #Resilience #PublicScrutiny #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #IndianPodcast #Storytelling Tune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.