Growth Garage
Growth Garage
Podcast Description
Hosted by Gopichand Busam (NYU MOT ’26), Growth Garage is a vibrant space where curiosity fuels growth! Inspired by professors Sean Rhodes and Sam Dix (Design Strategy, NYU Tandon), this channel bridges academia and real-world innovation through candid interviews with students, professors, professionals, and startup founders. Dive into stories of resilience, design strategy insights, and actionable advice for navigating fast-evolving industries. Whether you’re building a career, launching a venture, or craving inspiration, join our community to spark ideas, learn from diverse journeys.
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The podcast focuses on personal journeys, growth strategies, and design thinking, featuring episodes like Avinash’s Journey Through Culture Shock, which covers adapting to life in NYC, application strategies for international students, and the importance of community building.
Hosted by Gopichand Busam (NYU MOT ’26), Growth Garage is a vibrant space where curiosity fuels growth! Inspired by professors Sean Rhodes and Sam Dix (Design Strategy, NYU Tandon), this channel bridges academia and real-world innovation through candid interviews with students, professors, professionals, and startup founders. Dive into stories of resilience, design strategy insights, and actionable advice for navigating fast-evolving industries. Whether you’re building a career, launching a venture, or craving inspiration, join our community to spark ideas, learn from diverse journeys.
Welcome to the debut episode of Growth Garage! 🎉
In this episode, host Gopichand Busam (NYU MOT ’26) sits down with his classmate and friend Avinash Rayudu (NYU MOT ’26) to share his transformative journey from India to New York City. Avinash talks about the cultural shifts, adapting to life at NYU, and how he prepared for the Management of Technology (MOT) program.
From visa challenges and homesickness to thriving in NYU’s collaborative and competitive environment, Avinash opens up about the ups and downs of being an international student. Whether you’re considering studying abroad, planning to apply to NYU, or just curious about student life in the U.S., this episode offers actionable advice and relatable stories for anyone navigating big transitions.
🔹 What we cover in this episode:
- Application strategies & visa processes
- Culture shock & building a new community in NYC
- Balancing Indian identity with global ambitions
- Insights into NYU MOT coursework & networking
- How design strategy plays a role in future-proofing careers
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