What does it take to build a culture where ideas evolve, accelerate, and transform the world around us?In this episode of Culture Café, Dr. M. Parvez Alam, Executive Director, Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC) and AIC-CIIC, breaks down the intricate journey of innovation with Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group.Through his experience leading one of India’s most dynamic incubation ecosystems, Dr. Parvez shares compelling insights on empowering innovators, designing cultures of experimentation, and creating an environment where failure becomes fuel. This episode unpacks the layers of culture - from laying the foundation for sustainable innovation to the role of leadership in enabling experimentation and agility.If you’re a leader shaping transformation, a founder building something new, or a professional curious about the future of innovation, tune in to this conversation for a grounded perspective on what drives impact.Watch this episode and discover how innovation grows when culture leads the way.#PodcastSeries #CultureCafe #InnovationEcosystem #CultureOfInnovation #StartupIndia #IdeasIntoImpact #humanleadership 📩 For collaborations or business inquiries: info@avtarinc.in

In this inspiring episode of Culture Café, Dr. Subramani Ramakrishnan, Vice President, UPS India Technology Centre – the Global Capability Centre (GCC), unpacks the powerful intersection of culture, innovation, and human potential with Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President, Avtar Group.Drawing from his leadership experience in one of the world’s most dynamic technology ecosystems, Dr. Subramani shares how UPS India’s people-first approach transforms culture into a growth catalyst - driving collaboration, creativity, and excellence across borders.In this episode, you’ll discover how culture becomes a strategic differentiator in the GCC landscape, leadership philosophies that turn potential into performance, and the future of work in purpose-driven, innovation-led organizations.Listen now to discover how workplaces that cultivate culture don’t just adapt to the future, but also create it.

What does it truly mean to build a culture that endures?In this episode of Culture Café, Radhika Nair, Head of People & Culture, India, Volvo Group India Pvt Ltd, takes us through “The Journey of Culture” - an insightful exploration of how organizations evolve when people are placed at the heart of transformation.Radhika shares her experiences leading with empathy, driving inclusion, and aligning culture with purpose in one of India’s most respected global organizations. In this episode, you’ll discover how culture evolves through trust and transformation, the leadership mindset that nurtures belonging, and why people-first values are central to organizational success.Listen now to reimagine culture not as a framework, but as a journey that defines who we are, and who we aspire to become.📩 For collaborations or business inquiries: info@avtarinc.in