In this episode, Riya sits down with Armaan to explore his journey from Mumbai’s entertainment industry to studying at AMBS. From working on Sacred Games, Netflix India’s first original series, to helping scale IMDb’s brand partnerships, Armaan shares behind-the-scenes insights from the world of streaming, storytelling, and digital media.

The conversation also dives into imposter syndrome, navigating business school without a traditional background, the future of AI and creativity, and the lessons that transformed his perspective on strategy and leadership.

Plus: a chaotic coffee quiz, reflections on career pivots, and advice for anyone considering an MBA.

Timestamps:

• (00:00) - - Introduction
• (00:44) - – Meet Armaan: from Mumbai to the entertainment industry
• (02:10) - – Working on Sacred Games, Netflix India’s first original series
• (07:17) - – Building Netflix’s YouTube presence and creating viral pop culture moments
• (08:23) - – Scaling IMDb’s brand presence and leading major entertainment partnerships
• (13:22) - – Starting the AMBS journey without a traditional business background
• (19:20) - – Honest conversation about imposter syndrome during the MBA
• (20:54) - – The AMBS professor who completely changed Armaan’s perspective on strategy
• (22:59) - – AI, creativity, and whether technology can replace human storytelling
• (27:56) - – The coffee quiz begins
• (31:50) - – Advice for anyone wondering whether an MBA is right for them

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