Is MBA Worth In 2025? Harvard vs IIM, CAT Exam & Public Speaking | Sandeep Gupta | FO340 Raj Shamani

Raj Shamani • April 10, 2025
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The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don't prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won't be able to achieve your 'Indian Dream'. And we won't let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life. Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in 'figuring out' how to grow every day so that we can live and love better. Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health, science and entertainment. Mission of our podcast "Figuring Out: The Indian Dream': is to help every Indian achieve their 'Indian Dream'. If you subscribe and follow us, we promise that every day we will bring top leaders and ideas from around the world to teach you to get a slight edge in your life.

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