3 Techies Banter #3TB

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"3 Techies Banter #3TB" is a podcast by the "Creators of unblox." It's a series in which we delve into Tech, Finance, and Economics, making it simple and surprising as we share its immense potential to influence all our futures. Join our Banter every week to discover fun and interesting insights. Also, Record YourQuestions / Feedback Here DM us your responses on Insta Or email us at 3techiesbanter@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you.

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August 7, 202637 min

Words are Cheap, Tokens aren't | #3TBPodcast

What exactly is an AI token—and why should you care? You may have never consciously thought about tokens, but you've probably experienced their impact: hitting usage limits, slower AI responses, or unexpectedly high AI bills. In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, Sheetal, Samiran and Nilesh break down the world of AI tokens in simple, practical terms. From understanding how LLMs tokenize your prompts to exploring context windows, reasoning, AI costs and enterprise consumption, this conversation explains what is happening behind the scenes every time you interact with an AI model. If you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Grok or other LLMs regularly, this episode will help you understand what happens behind the scenes and how to use AI more efficiently. Watch till the end for a fascinating discussion on why AI may not always be cheaper than humans. #AITokens #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #Claude #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #AIFinOps #PromptEngineering #3TechiesBanter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17, 202635 min

Elon, Rockets & Ridiculous Valuations | #3TBPodcast

Elon Musk — genius, disruptor, or dangerous monopolist? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter podcast, we dive deep into Musk’s audacious ventures: SpaceX, Starlink, and XAI. From reusable rockets to orbital data centers powered by the sun, Musk’s vision is reshaping industries — but also raising tough questions about risk, monopoly, and government dependency. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode: How Musk reinvested his PayPal fortune into rockets and cars The first principles thinking behind SpaceX and the Boring Company Why SpaceX is more than a rocket company — it’s rockets, telecom, and compute Starlink’s paradox: more users, but declining ARPU The $75B SpaceX IPO and its implications for retail investors Risks of governments depending on private infrastructure The dangers of personality-driven valuations 💡 Whether you admire Musk or remain skeptical, this episode will make you think about the future of tech, space, and economics. 👉 Tune in, share your thoughts, and remember: walk into investments with your eyes wide open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 202632 min

3TB Tech Mythbusters - Busting the Internet's Favourite Nonsense

Think you know tech? Think again. In Episode 17 of the 3TB Podcast, Nilesh, Sheetal, and Samiran take on the internet’s most popular tech myths — and bust them wide open. From kissing the Blarney Stone to clearing apps, incognito mode, rice-drying phones, 5G paranoia, battery “love languages,” and even the infamous tabs vs spaces debate, this episode separates fact from fiction with humour and clarity. 🔍 What you’ll learn: Why clearing apps drains more power than it saves The truth about incognito mode (spoiler: you’re not invisible) Why rice won’t save your wet phone — but cat litter might 5G radiation myths debunked The real way to care for lithium-ion batteries Why deleting files doesn’t mean they’re gone forever HTTPS padlock myths and phishing dangers Signal bars vs actual speed explained 💡 Our mission: To help you separate privacy from paranoia, security from symbolism, and science from superstition. 👉 Listen, laugh, and learn — and remember: trust no one… especially not WhatsApp University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 202653 min

Tally-Ho and the Order of the Stolen Menu | ft. Vikram Achanta

What happens when a technology professional returns from France, gets fascinated by the world of beverages, and builds one of India's most influential alcobev platforms? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with Vikram Achanta, Founder of Tulleeho, to explore the evolution of India's alcohol and hospitality industry - from the early days of internet entrepreneurship to the rise of Indian craft spirits, premium cocktails, and world-class single malts. Vikram shares the origin story of Tulleeho, how a simple idea to review bars turned into a pioneering business, why the dot-com model failed, and how the company successfully pivoted into one of India's most respected beverage education and consulting brands. We also discuss: The early internet boom and bust Building communities before social media existed How alcohol trends emerge and spread India's gin and tequila revolution The rise of Indian single malts Consumer behavior in premium beverages What it takes to launch your own alcohol brand today Whether you're a startup founder, marketer, entrepreneur, beverage enthusiast, or simply curious about how trends are created, this episode offers fascinating insights into business, branding, hospitality, and innovation. #3TechiesBanter #VikramAchanta #Tulleeho #IndianWhisky #CraftGin #StartupStories #HospitalityIndustry #AlcoholBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BeverageIndustry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 202639 min

3 Techies Walk into a Trade War

What if “Free Trade” was never really free? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, Samiran, Sheetal and Nilesh breaks down how global trade, tariffs, technology, AI chips, currencies, and geopolitics are reshaping the world order. From: Roman trade deficits in 77 AD India’s UPI & ONDC trade philosophy US tariffs vs sanctions Nvidia chip restrictions & China’s response The decline of dollar dominance New multipolar alliances Nuclear agreements lapsing in 2026 The Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight …this episode connects history, technology, economics, and geopolitics like never before. The techies also debate: Why future trade deals may become “11-month rent agreements” Whether countries are de-risking from the US Why data sovereignty is the new oil And why the world may need more women leaders If you enjoy deep conversations around tech, global economics, geopolitics, AI, and the future of the world order — this episode is for you. 🎙️ Featuring: Sheetal | Nilesh | Samiran #3TechiesBanter #FreeTrade #Geopolitics #India #UPI #ONDC #Tariffs #TradeWars #AI #Nvidia #China #US #GlobalEconomy #MultipolarWorld #DoomsdayClock #Nuclear #TechPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 202650 min

The Mother-in-Law, the Balcony and other Weird Canine Requests | ft. Shirin Dhabhar

What does it really mean to be a pet parent in today’s world? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with leading canine behaviourist Shirin Dhabhar, one of the very few globally accredited experts in her field, to unpack 30 years of experience working with dogs and humans. From the shift from “dog owners” to “pet parents” to the dangers of over-humanizing pets, this conversation dives deep into what we’re getting right - and wrong - about raising dogs today. 00:00:00 - Highlights of the Episode 00:04:20 - Introduction to Shirin Dabur 00:06:30 - The Journey into Dog Training 00:07:30 - Changes in Pet Ownership Over 30 Years 00:09:00 - Understanding Dogs as Different Species 00:10:00 - The Importance of Time and Commitment 00:12:00 - Choosing the Right Dog Breed 00:14:00 - The Allure of Popular Breeds 00:15:00 - Best Dog Breeds for City Living 00:16:30 - The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs 00:18:00 - Feeding Dogs: Common Sense Guidelines 00:19:00 - Support for Pets in India: Too Much or Too Little? 00:22:00 - The Stray Dog Dilemma 00:24:00 - Technology Advancements in Pet Care 00:27:00 - The Bark GPT April Fool's Joke 00:29:00 - The Challenge of Training Videos from the West 00:30:00 - The Role of Toys in Dog Happiness 00:32:00 - Aggression in Dogs: City vs. Village 00:34:00 - Funny Stories from Dog Training Experiences 00:38:00 - Emergency Care for Pets 00:40:00 - Dealing with Pet Loss 00:41:00 - The Challenge of Pet-Friendly Spaces in Cities 00:42:00 - Five Must-Haves Before Adopting a Pet 00:43:00 - The Role of Dog Walkers in Pet Care We also explore: Why many people shouldn’t get a dog The truth about breed selection (and why Huskies in India are problematic) How technology is changing pet care The myth of “perfect dog diets” and over-engineering pet care Real-life stories that show how humans are often the problem, not dogs The rise of AI in pet care (and why it can’t replace real understanding) Whether you’re a dog lover, a pet parent, or just curious about how humans and animals coexist, this episode is full of insights, humor, and hard truths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 20261 hr 10 min

The ESG Alphabet Soup: BRSR, CSRD and WTF Is My Hotel Bill Doing Here? ft. Karantaj and Shaayak

On the 3 Techies Banter podcast, founders Karantaj Singh and Shaayak Chatterjee of Breathe ESG discuss how their sustainability software emerged from consulting and on-ground CSR work where ESG data was fragmented across departments, spreadsheets, and even paper registers. They explain there was no single “aha” moment - more perseverance and ambition to build an India-based solution that helps large companies become more sustainable - while narrowing focus from an early “Breathe Impact” idea to ESG management and later “Zero” for Scope 3 and net zero. They outline how they convince skeptical leaders by highlighting reputation, operational efficiency, and financial incentives like sustainability-linked loans, and address misconceptions that ESG is a small subfunction or only for manufacturers. The episode covers solving data ingestion via integrations, OCR/LLMs, mobile workflows, and handling multiple global regulations with overlapping metrics, plus a quick rapid-fire round. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 05:25 Podcast Intro And Origins 06:08 Consulting Pain Points 10:37 Early Product Focus 14:13 Selling ESG Benefits 20:45 Common ESG Misconceptions 25:06 Who Needs ESG Most 29:06 Solving The Data Problem 34:18 Customer Example Coworking Bills 37:01 Granular Data Matters 37:27 AI Footprint Tradeoffs 40:24 Regulation Alphabet Soup 44:49 Data First Reporting 46:03 Supplier Scoring Workflow 47:53 Fighting Greenwashing 52:20 Smarter Disclosures 55:05 Proof of ESG Impact 58:15 Finance Incentives 01:00:12 Hidden Emissions Leaks 01:02:50 Rapid Fire 01:09:35 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 20261 hr 12 min

GPS, UPI, Triangles - One Rule to Bind Them All? ft. Sanjay Purohit | #3TBPodcast

In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator at Centre for Exponential Change explains Societal Thinking as designing for society by combining design thinking and systems thinking across government, civil society, private sector, communities, and people. He argues that for population-scale challenges like education, healthcare, climate action, justice, and gender equity, it’s better to measure progress than success, and to start with the right scale-defining question. He describes scaling as a network problem requiring multiple “Avengers”-like actors and emerging “system orchestrators,” and distinguishes context-free elements that should scale (like core rails and protocols) from context-aware and context-intensive work where change happens locally. If you care about public infrastructure, social innovation, startups, policy, or simply thinking differently about big problems — this one is for you. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 04:53 Podcast Guest Intro 06:04 Why He Left Corporate 07:32 Designing For Scale 14:16 Unbundling Big Problems 17:30 Healthcare Echo Example 19:23 Avengers Of Change 24:36 Networks Not Orgs 26:43 Onion Layers In Education 30:23 Small Scary Changes 35:56 Distribute Ability To Solve 38:47 Domino Effect Thinking 40:41 Chess Moves Ahead 41:14 GPS and Minimalism 44:26 Building Mindset Shift Networks 50:07 Teaching Systems Thinking 54:50 For Profit at Population Scale 01:02:43 Small Ideas Big Systems 01:07:26 Design for Redundancy 01:11:15 Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 20261 hr 10 min

What If the Best Engineers Never Made It to IIT? | ft. Kavi Arya #3TBPodcast

What drives someone to leave Imperial College, Oxford, and IBM Research to return to India in the 1990s—when few dared—and build a robotics movement from scratch? In this episode of 3 Techies Banter, we sit down with Kavi Arya, the visionary behind e-Yantra and India’s pioneering robotics education initiatives. From the challenges of returning to a liberalizing India, to creating robotic kits that empowered thousands of students, to scaling innovation for a nation of 1.4 billion - this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, risk‑taking, and reimagining engineering education. 00:00 – Highlights of the Episode 04:09 – Intro of Kavi Arya 06:40 – Returning to India in the 1990s 11:20 – Tata Research & Family Business 15:30 – Joining IIT Bombay 20:45 – Building Entrepreneurial Culture at IIT 26:10 – Teaching Embedded Systems & Robotics Kits 31:00 – National Mission for Education Using ICT 36:25 – Industry Experience at Mahindra & Mahindra 42:50 – Founding Iyantra 49:15 – Student Projects & Breakthroughs 55:40 – Scaling Robotics Education 01:02:00 – Advanced Training: Drones & Control Systems 01:08:30 – Innovation, Scale & Culture 01:15:00 – Closing Thoughts Discover how: A PhD in embedded systems met India’s scarcity mindset. IIT Bombay became the birthplace of hands‑on robotics learning. Students built lemon‑sorting robots, drones, and even autonomous snakes. Scale, culture, and confidence are the true engines of innovation. If you’ve ever wondered how India can leapfrog into the future of technology, this episode is your blueprint. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought‑provoking conversations with innovators shaping tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27, 202642 min

Cookies, Consent and the Illusion of Choice | #3TBPodcast

Join the 3 Techies Banter team as they demystify browser cookies – the digital “Post-it notes” that track your online activity. In this episode, we break down what cookies are, why they exist (hint: stateless vs. stateful sessions!), and the different types: first-party, third-party, and even creepy “zombie cookies.” We also tackle the big questions: Is your phone really listening to you, or is it just your cookie trail? How do GDPR and consent pop-ups actually work (or not)? And what can you do to protect your privacy? Get practical tips on adjusting browser settings, using alternative browsers, VPNs, and more. Whether you love personalized ads or hate them, this conversation will help you understand the trade-offs and take control of your digital footprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices