The Learning Curve with Bharat Agarwal

08/05/2026

From a sleepy pensioners’ paradise to a bustling IT and education hub, Pune has indeed come a long way. But in its quest for growth, the city has managed to keep its soul intact. At least our guests, and , seem to believe so.✨

Their love for the city and its quirks is something all Punekars would share. As they say, पुणे तिथे काय उणे!😎

05/05/2026

“We underestimate what happens in a decade and overestimate what happens in a year.” - Patanjali Somayaji

In Part 2 of Episode 2, the conversation goes beyond tech and AI into something far more personal - Pune. 💛

From its evolving landscape to the comfort of familiar streets, from conversations around women’s safety to those Sunday outings at our favourite spots - this episode is a love letter to the city.

And at the heart of it all? The place where their journey began - Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.

Because as they say…
“पुणे तिथे काय उणे!”

🎥 Watch Part 2 of Episode 2 now on YouTube (Link in bio)

24/04/2026

“Entrepreneurship” has become quite the trending hashtag, with nearly everyone thinking about it or wanting a taste of it. But, as they say, it’s far easier said than done. The journey is far tougher than the word itself. It comes with more downs than ups, testing you in every possible way and demanding that you learn on the job, often in real time.✨

Our guests, and , are two such successful entrepreneurs who have a remarkable ability to simplify problems and distil them into everyday wisdom.🙌🏻

Catch the Part One of the two-episode on YouTube

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21/04/2026

Poornima Somayaji believes that food is the language of love. She is the founder of Aragma Experiences, Pune’s only tasting menu restaurant, which Condé Nast Traveller featured among the most promising restaurants in India.✨

A proud alumna of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Poornima celebrates local ingredients with a soulful approach to food, one that invites reflection and connection. A storyteller at heart, she brings her infectious laughter and insights to this episode of The Learning Curve with Bharat Agarwal.🙌

20/04/2026

Patanjali Somayaji met Poornima Somayaji at our beloved Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune. For over a year, he diligently parked next to her vehicle, hoping she would notice him someday. Eventually, she did. And the rest, as they say, is the stuff of fairy tales.✨

What began as a college romance blossomed into a beautiful lifelong partnership, through the ups and downs and highs and lows of life. Together, they have built two successful start-ups and Pune’s only tasting menu restaurant, Aragma, a dining experience like no other.🚀

In this freewheeling conversation with Dr Bharat Agarwal, they share invaluable entrepreneurship and life lessons from their “diverse yet together” journeys. What truly stands out is their humility, their passion for their dreams, and their shared love for where it all began. VIT, Pune.🙌

Tune in to this two-part episode for dollops of laughter and inspiration!

15/04/2026

Success usually demands hard work, resilience, and good ideas...the whole lot, really. Blood, sweat and tears and then some.But making a podcast? Not always. Sometimes, all it takes are interesting personalities, insightful stories you’ll want to hear twice and plenty of laughter.🤭

Get ready to meet and , alumni of hugely successful entrepreneurs, and partners in life on The Learning Curve with Bharat Agarwal.✨

Stay tuned, you might just find yourself laughing along.🤪

05/03/2026

The dolphins are back!🌊

India is perhaps the only civilisation that worships its rivers, not just as forces of nature, but as sacred parts of our land. All our rivers are addressed with the honourific “-jee”, and the mother of all rivers is our beloved Gangajee. Nobel Laureate and poet Rabindranath Tagore once wrote that “the Ganga flows like a thread of silver through the heart of India, carrying the memories of a thousand prayers.”✨

Somewhere along the way, in our quest for modernity and progress, this very lifeline that has sustained us hadsuffered neglect. The good news is that Namami Gange, the National Mission for Clean Ganga by the Government of India, is restoring Gangajee’s glory - and Siddharth Desai is proud to be part of this noble mission.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Hear some fascinating insights about the project, including the return of the Ganges dolphins!⬇️
Catch the full episode on YouTube –

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24/02/2026

“आपो हि ष्ठा मयोभुवाः” - Water is the source of joy and well-being.

Ancient Indian wisdom reminds us that water is vital to sustaining life and our happiness. Our city, Pune is not a water-scarce city, so where does the problem lie? Our guest, Siddharth Desai, sheds light on this with an eye-opening comparison between Pune and Singapore.

Watch the full episode (link in bio) - for more fascinating insights on The Learning Curve with Bharat Agarwal.

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23/02/2026

How do we build a better India?🇮🇳 It starts with us.

In Episode 1 of The Learning Curve, we’re joined by Siddharth Desai - entrepreneur, policy advocate, and founder of the Pune Public Policy Festival - who is quietly driving real impact across water, governance, and civic engagement.💪🏻

From industry leadership to nation-building, he shares lessons from the ground and what it truly takes to create change.✨

Watch the full episode on YouTube & get inspired! Link in bio 🔗

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18/02/2026

Get ready for a new season of learning and inspiration. The Learning Curve with Bharat Agarwal is back with a brand‑new season. This season delves deeper into the true meaning of success in a rapidly evolving world. From candid conversations about leadership, social change and innovation, to life hacks on career growth and entrepreneurship, with a sprinkling of nostalgia, every episode is designed to spark ideas and inspire action.💡

Whether you are a student, a professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, the season promises to bring you real stories, real strategies and real lessons from those who have walked the path.✨

Tune in to broaden your horizons and accelerate your own learning curve.🫱🏽‍🫲🏾