The ContraMinds Podcast

The ContraMinds Podcast
Podcast Description
This podcast tries to decode what really goes behind the minds of people who are the best in their business or profession. It tries to explore their motivations and inspiration, attempts to understand the why behind what they do, and how they successfully accomplish what they set out to do. It provides mental frameworks, markers and mind maps for each one of you to learn and discover from their life purpose, their cultural ecosystem and their experiences. These conversations will hopefully open your mind, help you put some of their thoughts and ideas to practice both in your life and career.
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Explores themes such as personal development, career growth, and innovation. Notable episodes include discussions on the differences between having a job versus building a career, the implications of marketing innovations, and insights into organizational learning.

This podcast tries to decode what really goes behind the minds of people who are the best in their business or profession. It tries to explore their motivations and inspiration, attempts to understand the why behind what they do, and how they successfully accomplish what they set out to do. It provides mental frameworks, markers and mind maps for each one of you to learn and discover from their life purpose, their cultural ecosystem and their experiences. These conversations will hopefully open your mind, help you put some of their thoughts and ideas to practice both in your life and career.
Why Universities Need To Be Marketable BrandsBurzeen Bhathena reveals how universities market themselves like top consumer brands, balancing competition, regional awareness, and multi-stakeholder needs. He explains why even well-known institutions must invest heavily in digital, print, and outreach campaigns to attract quality students and faculty. From parents and students to corporates and influencers, every audience requires a unique message.
5-Point Summary
✅ Education is Big Business – Universities now market like FMCG brands to stay competitive.
🎯 Different Audiences, Different Messages – Parents, students & corporates all need tailored campaigns.
💻 Digital First, But Not Digital Only – Smart media mixes still include print, radio & outreach.
🤖 AI & EdTech Are Reshaping Learning – From AI-driven interviews to hybrid learning models.
🔄 Lifelong Learning = Lifelong Customers – Alumni and upskilling programs create lasting value.
Timestamps
00:05:02:11 00:13:30:22 From FMCG to Education Marketing
00:13:30:23 00:17:35:21 How Big Is India’s Education Marketing Budget?
00:17:35:22 00:22:29:00 Do Colleges Need Marketing?
00:22:29:01 00:30:05:07 How Do You Market to Parents & Students?
00:30:05:08 00:32:10:02 Where Should Universities Spend Their Marketing Money?
00:32:10:03 00:36:22:02 How Do You Attract Rockstar Professors?
00:36:22:03 00:40:56:07 How to Make Corporates Prefer Your University?
00:40:56:08 00:45:48:07 Will EdTech Kill Traditional Universities?
00:45:48:08 00:51:48:23 What Marketing Tools Do Top Universities Use?
00:51:48:24 00:58:53:04 What Does a University Marketing Team Look Like?
00:58:53:05 01:03:03:17 Can Students Be Lifelong Customers?
01:03:03:18 01:04:26:14 What Does Success Really Mean in Education?
01:04:26:15 01:05:38:06 Best Advice for a 17-Year-Old Choosing a Career?
01:05:38:07 01:07:13:15 How Do Marketers Learn & Stay Ahead?
01:07:13:16 01:08:42:16 The Best Marketing Advice Burzeen Ever Got
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