AUGUST 2025
Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty
It’s an absolute pleasure to announce that Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty has gone ahead and is now covering prominent industry experts outside EI.
Are you a startup founder struggling with valuation, funding, and innovation strategies? In this episode of Beyond Boardrooms, I sit down with Dr. Pravin Shetty, Co-founder of Toothsie, to uncover the secrets behind building resilient and scalable startups
Whether you’re an aspiring founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, these insights will help you avoid common funding mistakes and position your startup for growth.
👉 Subscribe for monthly episodes, founder playbooks, and inspiration that goes far… beyond boardrooms.
Ravi Sankar Nori
COO – ESG Services at Moore Singhi, with 23+ years of ESG and sustainability leadership across Crisil, Cognizant, and his ESG consultancy . He holds an MBA in Finance and a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard. Ravi develops sustainability frameworks, leads advisory services, and shares expert insights through thought leadership on emerging ESG standards.
August 2025 - Edition
Editors Note
Dear Gentle Readers,
The July monsoons have gracefully spilled into August, bringing with them the first wave of our much-loved festival season.
Shops sparkle with fresh designs and festive offers, children dream about their holiday outfits, professionals plan how to use their bonuses, and homemakers ready their homes for celebration. And, of course, the month opens with the joy and pride of Independence Day.
This Month’s Theme – Newness
This month our EI Outlook Business Podcast, we dare to go beyond EI boundaries with here Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty – Dr. Pravin Shetty, Co-founder of Toothsie, on building resilient and scalable startups.
Our August edition of EI Outlook is brimming with fresh ideas, inspiring voices, and exciting journeys. Here’s what’s inside:
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Launch of our Women’s Wellness Series.
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Celebration of a newly-minted Chartered Accountant in our community.
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Throwback to the butterflies of our first jobs.
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Decoding cognitive dissonance.
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Why the best AI doesn’t show off.
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How art coaches nurture talent across age groups.
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An exploration into chakras.
Fresh Voices to Inspire You
We’re proud to welcome new contributors who bring unique perspectives:
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Dilpreeta Vasudeva, CMO at FirstLiving Spaces.
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Neha Suradkar, Co-founder of YOGEE.
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Namya Aggarwal, 12th-grade student.
Last Month’s Highlights
July was a reader favourite:
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Talking Points for Education System Change by T. Mohan Chandran topped views, likes, and comments.
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The Eco Crusaders of EI: Leading a Quiet Revolution - EI Eco Crusaders Team captured hearts with its inspiring composting movement, becoming the most appreciated article.
Coming Up Next – September Edition 🍂
We’ll dive deeper into:
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Women’s Wellness insights.
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Festival stories and traditions.
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Coaching and mentorship journeys.
📢 Calling All Contributors!
We’re on the lookout for volunteers to own sections in:
🔬 Science, 💡 Technology, 📈 Business, and 🎨 Art & Culture
Whether you're a writer, photographer, or someone bursting with ideas—EI Outlook needs you!
📩 Send in your articles, stories, or concepts to mailto: eioutlook2024@gmail.com
Let’s continue to learn, grow, and celebrate our brilliant community—together!
Warm Regards,
