Podcast with Boss (Managing Trustee of KG School of Data Science)

Introduction

• Host: Nikita
• Guest: Boss, managing trustee of KG School of Data Science, founder of SSP and Manet campus.
• Nostalgia of college days discussed.

College Memories and Contributions to Success

• Cherished memories from Manet.
• Reflection on being introverted; focused on studies initially.
• Joined college drama to explore creativity.
  • Drama contributed more to entrepreneurial journey than formal studies.
• Learned group dynamics and human emotions.
  • College experiences served as a prototype for understanding the world.
• First job at Opal Telecom; learned to handle challenging environments.

Entrepreneurship Insights

• Misconceptions about entrepreneurship:
  • Money-making is not the primary motivation.
  • Inspired by innovators like Dr. Gita, who developed a cancer detection device using deep learning.
• Highlighted the democratizing impact of technology in healthcare.

Founding of KG School of Data Science

• Inspired by experiences at Opal Telecom; identified gaps in technical education vs management.
• Vision for a cross-functional education model in telecommunications.
• Faced challenges with regulatory frameworks in education:
  • Need for autonomy in curriculum design.
  • Shift from traditional two-year master’s programs to one-year models.
  • Credit transfer limitations addressed with new education policy.
• Aegis institution founded to offer an industry-relevant curriculum with flexibility.

Building a Global Team

• Key qualities sought in team members:
  • Strong character and ethics.
  • Learnability and ambition.
  • Emphasis on a value-driven approach.

Dominance of AI in Job Market

• AI fundamentally relies on arithmetic operations (matrix and vector multiplication).
• Importance of understanding the mathematics behind AI algorithms rather than relying solely on libraries.
• Emphasized the significance of hands-on learning through traditional methods (paper and pen).

Advice for Students in Data Science

• Importance of project-based learning and thorough understanding of the underlying theories.
• Encourage deeper exploration of mathematical concepts in algorithms.

Fun Segment

• Education: Empowerment and equity.
• Bhopal: A unique bond associated with the city and memories.
• Entrepreneurship: Empowerment and improving lives.
• Favorite Food: Mess food, specifically curry.
• Books: Essential for knowledge and understanding the world.

Conclusion

• Podcast ended with reflections on the importance of entrepreneurship and education.
• Encouragement for listeners to keep their entrepreneurial spirit alive.