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The Doers Nepal

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Жанрови Посао, Предузетништво

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Последња 12.09.2026

The Doers Nepal is a platform where accomplished individuals share their ideas and opinions on matters that matter. The podcast features conversations with people who have actually done something, providing insights and inspiration.

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He Left Nepal With a Dream. 20 Years Later, He Built a Company in the US. 12.09.2026 1ч 2мин

Right after +2, in the early 2000s, he left Nepal for Texas to build a life and chase bigger dreams. Two decades later, his company is building the bridges that connect terminal gates at DFW Airport. Anup Tamrakar didn’t inherit an empire. He started by working at his father’s engineering practice in Nepal, tracing blueprints and even scrubbing bathrooms, long before “CEO” was ever part of the picture. Today, he leads Urban Infraconstruction LLC, a 400-person heavy civil construction company behind major Texas infrastructure like airport bridges, transit lines, and municipal water systems. Key Milestones: -Scaled to ~400 employees, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 list and recognition as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Southwest Finalist. -Founded the Amaalya SK Foundation, committing to fund foundational education for 1 million children in Nepal by 2035. This isn’t another polished immigrant success story. It’s a conversation about what it really takes to build something at scale with the difficult decisions, risks, setbacks, and responsibility. Featuring Anup Tamrakar, Founder, CEO, Urban Infraconstruction LLC TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Highlights 00:02:17 What is Real Ambition? ("Cruising Means Going Down") 00:03:09 Arriving in the US in 2003: The 20-Year Vision 00:06:16 Time Allocation & The 24-Hour Reality Check 00:10:52 Early Roots: Working in His Father's Office in Nepal at Age 12 00:12:27 Cleaning Office Bathrooms & Learning Early Humility 00:15:03 Bypassing Traditional Engineering for Construction Management 00:16:28 Self-Studying for SATs on Dial-Up Internet in Nepal 00:18:45 Father’s Tough Love: "I’ll Get You There, You Do the Rest" 00:20:27 Parental Sacrifice: "I Learned to Let You Go" (Goosebumps Moment) 00:22:56 Defying the Advisor Who Said a Community College Visa Was Impossible 00:24:30 Facing Cultural Judgment & Staying Firm in Conviction 00:28:22 Be Careful Who You Take Career Advice From 00:32:08 Hacking the Curriculum: Creating Custom Classes to Graduate Faster 00:33:25 Leaving Your Comfort Zone is the True Meaning of Entrepreneurship 00:35:51 Overcoming Fear & Loud Phones: Making 300 Cold Calls a Day in Texas 00:37:35 Vulnerability as a Power Move: Learning from Veteran Tradesmen 00:38:55 The "Above & Beyond" Catalyst: Turning a Report into an Opportunity 00:45:35 The Age 30 Epiphany: Holding His Daughter & Feeling the Weight 00:46:27 The Operational Motto: Decide, Commit, Act 00:59:46 The 2-Millimeter Gap: Don't Give Up Right Before Your Breakthrough 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 🎙️ Guest: Anup Tamrakar Chief Executive Officer, Urban Infraconstruction LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-tamrakar/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/ This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Strength Partner: Hama Steel Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #TheDoersPodcast #TheDoers #anuptamrakar #nepaliinusa
Sushant Pradhan on Building an Audience, Making Money & the Business Behind Content 09.09.2026 1ч 36мин

Fitness entrepreneur, fitness coach, and the host behind one of Nepal’s influential podcasts: Sushant Pradhan is stepping out from behind the host desk and into the guest seat for this episode! We sat down for an unfiltered 1 on 1 conversation on what really happens behind the scenes of content creation, media, and networking. In this episode, we talk about: -Why being effective on camera is an acquired professional skill rather than an extroverted personality trait -How to build a high-impact network when you naturally despise traditional networking events, parties, and small talk -What separates parasitic networking from symbiotic value creation and why cold outreach fails when you bring nothing to the table -Why young creators need to spend six to twelve months quietly building a portfolio before trying to leverage high-profile connections -How automating an inefficient workflow with artificial intelligence only scales your operational mistakes faster -What the global shift toward open-source AI models means for local media companies and independent builders -Why deep, multi-hour 1 on 1 conversations remain the ultimate mechanism for building trust, influence, and intellectual leverage Your network isn’t built in noisy rooms handing out business cards; it’s earned through the depth of your work and the quiet value you bring to the table. If you’re a founder or creator trying to build something that lasts in Nepal’s changing digital landscape, missing this conversation isn’t just an oversight. It’s a missed blueprint. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Highlights 1:50 Intro 9:30 Realization of self worth & self reflection 18:11 How Open Source Is Taking Over 26:40 Sushant Pradhan Keeps up with Geopolitics, Culture & Human Conflict 36:26 How the Host Inspired Sushant Pradhan to Start Podcasting 48:16 The Harsh Reality of Competing in the Global Market 54:52 Is Success Just Borrowed Time From Your Youth? 1:00:38 Creator Economy in 2014: Before "Influencers" Existed 1:10:15 "Making Money Is Making Money" (Unfiltered Advice) 1:17:49 Sushant Pradhan’s perception as the "Fitness Guy" 1:25:10 Rethinking Fitness: Beyond Just Going to the Gym 1:30:37 Sushant Pradhan's Core Philosophy on Life 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 🎙️ Guest: Sushant Pradhan Podcaster & Entrepreneur LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sushant-pradhan-371b88a7 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/ This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #TheDoersPodcast #TheDoers #SushantPradhan #nepalipodcast
Nepali Immigrants Built Their Own Bank in US with EFCU Founder 04.09.2026 1ч 17мин

How Nepali Immigrants Built a Federal Bank in the US | Suman Raj Timsina (CEO, Everest Federal Credit Union) In this episode of The Doers, we sit down with Suman Raj Timsina, CEO of Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU) and Executive Director at the International Development Institute. EFCU stands as the first and only financial institution chartered specifically for the Nepali diaspora across the United States. Note: Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU) is a federally chartered, NCUA-insured credit union operating as a full-service community financial institution. Unlike traditional commercial banks driven by outside shareholders, EFCU is 100% member-owned and not-for-profit. From conceptualizing the credit union in a New York basement in 2015 to securing a rare 50-state federal charter approved by the NCUA, Suman breaks down how community trust transforms into institutional financial power. We dive deep into affinity banking, how the US Nepali diaspora holds an estimated $19B+ in collective economic capacity, why modern banks operate as software enterprises, and how shifting diaspora mindsets from remittance to angel investing can back the next generation of global startups. TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:23 - Welcome to Dallas & Show Kick-Off 00:02:07 - Establishing the First Nepali Community Bank Outside Nepal 00:02:59 - The Historic Roots of "Affinity Banking" 00:04:10 - Regulatory Approval: The Role of the US Congress & NCUA 00:04:59 - Humble Beginnings: Incepting Everest in a New York Basement 00:05:16 - Unlocking Nationwide Reach with a Rare 50-State Federal License 00:05:46 - The Not-For-Profit Model: Banks vs. Credit Unions 00:06:06 - Democratic Governance: Every Depositor Gets One Vote 00:06:33 - Broad Diaspora Eligibility: Nepal, Bhutan, and Beyond 00:08:31 - Life-Cycle Financial Products: Credit-Building to Mortgages 00:13:35 - Supporting the 10th Largest Foreign Student Population in the US 00:14:48 - Absolute Security: Federal Insurance up to $250,000 00:15:46 - 100% Reinvestment: Supporting Our People, Not Corporations 00:16:57 - Going Global: Opening US Dollar Accounts with Passports 00:18:59 - Replicating the Indian "Bank of Houston" Motel Success Model 00:21:40 - The Trust Test: Raising $3.65 Million in Just 3 Hours 00:23:42 - Modern Banking Shift: "Banks are IT Companies" 00:30:06 - Shifting Diaspora Culture: From Remittance to Angel Investing 00:38:11 - The Reality of BBA/MBA Degrees & The Power of Storytelling 00:55:57 - Beyond Banking: The Life-Saving $2,000 Emergency Loan Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2 For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 🎙️ Guest: Suman Raj Timsina CEO @ Everest Federal Credit Union (EFCU) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idisumantimsina/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/ This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: ht
I Didn't Know Farming Could Be Like This | Inside an American Farm 02.09.2026 51мин

What does modern agriculture actually look like behind the scenes? In this deep-dive episode, we sit down with Brad Doyle, Chairman of the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and former President of the American Soybean Association, operating out of Weiner, Arkansas. Stepping far beyond traditional manual labor, Brad pulls back the curtain on how multi-million-dollar family farms operate today as high-tech, data-driven global enterprises. You will discover how tractors drive themselves via precision GPS, how growers utilize complex yield-mapping software, and what happens when practical farming meets Ph.D.-level plant breeding alongside his wife Joyce. The conversation also tackles the profound economic realities of managing capital-heavy operations, utilizing land and equipment as loan collateral, and navigating global soybean export markets. You will hear firsthand how producers beta-test tomorrow’s heavy machinery hand-in-hand with major engineers like John Deere, while critically addressing the real operational limits of AI integration. Ultimately, this episode lets you grasp the scale behind 80 million US acres, showing how farmers increase yields and why 97% of American farms remain fiercely family-owned. Whether you are an entrepreneur, an agribusiness professional, or simply curious about where your food comes from, this conversation completely reframes how technology, business, and tradition intersect on the modern farm. Chapters 00:00:00 Highlight 00:01:35 - Introduction 00:02:45 - The 3rd-Generation Family Farm & Eagle Seed 00:03:19 - When Farming Meets PhD Science 00:06:42 - Surprise: 97% of US Farms Are Family-Owned 00:09:14 - The High-Stakes Business & Profitability of Farming 00:10:30 - Financial Risks, Bank Loans, & Farm Collateral 00:11:39 - The Generational Shift: From Manual Labor to Tech 00:15:26 - How Modern Farms Fuel Local Rural Economies 00:16:06 - Tech Transformation: GPS & Self-Driving Tractors 00:16:31 - Yield Monitors, Big Data, & Off-Season Planning 00:17:43 - The Reality, Limits, and Fears of AI in Agriculture 00:23:49 - Navigating the Global Soybean Export Market 00:31:11 - The Soybean Checkoff System Explained 00:32:41 - The $80M Impact of the United Soybean Board 00:38:43 - Grasping Scale: 80 Million Acres of Production 00:39:14 - How Farmers Increase Yields While Losing Farmland 00:42:02 - Beta-Testing the Future of Machinery with Engineers 00:44:48 - What Keeps a Farmer Up at Night? (Profitability) 00:47:01 - The Pride and Honor of American Agriculture Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2 For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 🎙️ Guest: Brad DoyleChairman @ Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/ This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #TheDoers #USSEC #Agriculture #Nepal #NepalAgri
Can Nepal Turn Agriculture Into a Global Business? | Kevin Roepke, USSEC Executive Director 30.08.2026 45мин

Kevin Roepke, Executive Director, Middle East, North Africa & South Asia at the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), joins us live from Chicago for a wide-ranging conversation on agriculture, food security, global trade, remittance, and entrepreneurship. From how American farmers approach agriculture as a business to why Nepal continues to depend on food imports and remittance, Kevin shares a global perspective on what it takes to build a stronger and more competitive agricultural economy. We explore the strategic importance of soybeans, the changing nature of globalization, food and energy security, Nepal’s need for focused industries, and the importance of long-term thinking in building the country’s economic future. A conversation on how Nepal can turn its agricultural potential into a focused, competitive, and globally relevant economic engine. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:29 Live from Chicago: Why America Celebrates Its Farmers 00:04:03 Nepal’s Agriculture: Poor Image, Huge GDP 00:05:50 Remittance: A Sweet Outcome of Desperation 00:06:51 If Nepal Were a Company, What Would It Focus On? 00:10:03 The Mathematical Farmer: How US Agriculture Competes 00:16:06 Why Nepal Imports Its Staple Crops 00:17:30 Can Hydropower Replace Remittance? 00:19:59 The Soybean Problem: Nepal’s Hidden Protein Gap 00:22:56 How Soybeans Shape Global Geopolitics 00:23:53 Why a “Jack of All Trades” Strategy Never Works 00:29:38 Food & Energy Security Is National Security 00:33:29 Nepal’s Missing 25–40 Generation 00:37:12 Shark Tank Nepal Season 2: What Changes? 00:38:48 The Shark’s Golden Rule: Deal Structure 00:40:36 Why Global Business Connections Matter Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2 For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 🎙️ Guest: Kevin RoepkeExecutive Director - Middle East, North Africa & South AsiaU.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #TheDoers #KevinRoepke #USSEC #Agriculture #Nepal #NepalAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Soybeans #GlobalTrade #Entrepreneurship #NepalEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #SharkTankNepal #BusinessStrategy #NepalBusiness
Nepal Can Turn Niche Tourism Into a Billion-Dollar Opportunity 30.08.2026 1ч 48мин

🎙️ About Pankaj Pradhananga Pankaj Pradhananga is the founder of Impact Adventure, a Nepali tourism company focused on creating specialized and inclusive travel experiences. With almost 30 years of experience across the travel and hospitality industry, Pankaj has worked as a tour guide, general manager, and corporate executive before turning his focus toward building a more inclusive and high-value tourism model for Nepal. What if Nepal stopped competing for more tourists and started competing for the right tourists? In this episode of The Doers, we sit down with Pankaj Pradhananga, founder of Impact Adventure, to explore how Nepal can move beyond generic tourism packages, price wars, and the traditional “mountains-only” narrative. With nearly three decades of experience in Nepal’s travel and hospitality industry, Pankaj shares how niche tourism, accessible travel, ageless tourism, diaspora experiences, and product curation can create a higher-value tourism industry for Nepal. From building Nepal’s first 1.33 km accessible trail at Kaskikot to designing experiences for travelers aged 55+, Pankaj makes the case that Nepal doesn’t necessarily need more tourists, it needs better products for the tourists it can serve best. The conversation also gets personal: why he walked away from corporate success, returned to business school, and chose the harder path of entrepreneurship. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:31 Why Selling the Same Package Is Killing Tourism Businesses 04:09 How Nepal’s Tourism Industry Became a Commodity 09:34 Nepal Is More Than Mountains 11:27 The Untapped Business of Accessible Tourism 21:06 Why Accessible Travelers Spend 3–5× More 28:48 Building Nepal’s First Accessible Trail 32:24 Why 55+ Travelers Could Be Tourism’s Best Customers 44:40 What Maslow Can Teach Us About Tourism 52:50 Why Nepal’s DMCs Need to Become Brands 54:38 The 7 P’s: Why Product Comes Before Promotion 58:04 The Opportunity in Nepali Diaspora Tourism 01:07:04 Walking Away From Corporate Success to Build a Startup 01:14:56 Why Pankaj Went Back to Business School 01:22:34 “Because It Is There”: The Entrepreneurial Mindset 01:27:04 Why Entrepreneurs Must Never Cut Corners Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=Episode+Description&utm_campaign=BAVP_C2 For Collaborations ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-99yjy-1b1d982 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Pankaj Pradhananga Founder, IMPACT Adventure https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-pradhananga-151893b/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com
Biggest Problems Holding Back Nepal’s Agriculture I Anand Bagaria 24.08.2026 41мин

In this exclusive outdoor podcast live from Chicago, we sit down with Anand Bagaria, a prominent fourth-generation businessman and a Shark on Shark Tank Nepal. Anand shares an eye-opening, highly positive, and strategic outlook on how Nepal can break free from traditional economic traps and build a thriving future. We dive deep into why Nepal must stop treating its farmers as "pity cases" and instead celebrate them as high-profile celebrity businessmen. Agriculture already contributes 25–26% of Nepal’s GDP, but our national focus is severely mismatched. While Nepal has relied heavily on remittance, which Anand calls a "sweet outcome of a desperate situation," the real path to sustainable wealth lies in national focus, agricultural specialization, and robust business structuring. Anand shares critical lessons from the multi-billion-dollar U.S. soybean industry, debunks the "Jack of all trades" approach to national farming, and drops invaluable advice on what he looks for in Shark Tank Nepal Season 2, including why structuring is 10x more important than the investment amount itself. 00:00:00 Doers Goes to USA 00:02:28 Why America Made Anand See Farming Differently 00:03:34 Why Nepal Still Looks Down on Farmers 00:04:46 The Remittance Trap: A Sweet Outcome of Desperation 00:07:56 Nepal Has the Land. So Why Are We Still Struggling? 00:11:19 What Government Should Actually Do for Agriculture 00:15:59 How Nepal Built an Import-Dependent Economy 00:17:26 Why We Export Raw Crops and Import Finished Products 00:23:39 What America’s Soybean Strategy Can Teach Nepal 00:24:36 Why Nepal Can’t Be Great at Everything 00:28:09 Is Globalization Ending? The Case for Self-Sufficiency 00:32:08 What Nepal Needs: A 25-Year Plan for Agriculture 00:38:31 What Anand Looks for in Shark Tank Nepal Season 2 00:38:57 Why Structuring Matters More Than Investment 00:40:26 What the Sharks Expect From Season 2 00:41:50 The Bigger Lesson: Thinking Beyond Nepal Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Anand Bagaria Managing Director Nimbus Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-bagaria-26549b5/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #AnandBagaria #SharkTankNepal #SharkTankNepalSeason2 #NepalAgriculture #NepalFarming #agriculture #nepaleconomy #NepalBusiness #NepaliEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Farming #Agribusiness #agricultureinnepal #FoodSecurity #SelfSufficientNepal #nepaldevelopment #businessstrategy #DoersNepal #TheDoers #NepaleseBusiness
The Untold Story of Unko Sweater: What It Takes to Create a Masterpiece | Director, Unko Sweater 15.08.2026 1ч 26мин

Nabin Chauhan grew up in Nawamidanda, a village in Panchthar so remote that roads never reached it. He tried his hand at business and watched it fail before cinema ever entered the picture. By the time Unko Sweater was released, he wasn't a filmmaker chasing a dream, he was a man who had already been humbled enough times to tell a story without pretending. In this episode, we talk: -Why owning your YouTube distribution platform early changes the power dynamics of modern filmmaking forever. -What actually happens behind closed doors when navigating censor board delays, tight release windows, and sleepless production nights. -Why true leadership on set relies on human kindness and operational discipline rather than artificial hype or ego. -What "global cinema" truly means when you eliminate regional boundaries and design stories that transcend language. -Why the ultimate evolution for a visionary creator is transitioning from a solo director to building a whole creative ecosystem for other artists. The film made रू11 crore on a budget of रू2 crore, but the number was never the point for Chauhan, the point was proving a story from a roadless village in Panchthar could hold a country's attention. If you're building something in Nepal and think your background isn't cinematic enough to matter, this says otherwise. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Highlights 1:32 Introduction 3:07 Why release day makes a director anxious 14:13 Language is secondary, art has no boundaries 14:33 His journey from Panchthar 25:37 How emotions shape the world 30:48 From entrepreneur to director & writer 40:30 How one person can handle every aspect of filmmaking 44:48 A director's experience behind the film 46:30 Why rumours travel faster than the truth 1:00:59 Why do we chase success? 1:09:56 From a humble village to Kathmandu 1:18:33 Nabin Dai and Artmandu: Similarities and differences Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Nabin Chauhan Director & Writer, Unko Sweater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbnchauhan/?hl=en 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #TheDoersPodcast #NabinChauhan #UnkoSweater #Artmandu #NepaliCinema
From Nepal to Wall Street: He Works for the Bank Powering America's Biggest Fintechs | Pravesh Rijal 08.08.2026 1ч 11мин

From Wall Street trading floors to Nepal's hydropower-fed data centers, we're diving deep into the collision of artificial intelligence, banking, and national ambition a conversation about who controls the future of money, why accountability matters more than speed, and whether a young, resource-rich nation like Nepal can finally stop importing outcomes and start exporting intelligence with Pravesh Rijal. In this episode, we talk about: -Why does a Wall Street quant with a PhD in transformer architecture believe Nepal can leapfrog nations decades ahead of it -How $24 billion sitting in Nepali bank vaults and $10 billion in yearly remittance could become the country's biggest untapped weapon -What happens when AI stops being a tool humans use and starts becoming the distribution channel for all of finance -Why banks are terrified fintechs are quietly stealing the one thing that actually matters — data -How a 2017 research paper called "Attention Is All You Need" secretly built the foundation for every AI tool the world uses today -What it really means when a bank tells you "we're just custodians" while billions move invisibly through their rails -Why speed without accountability is the fastest way to destroy trust in the age of AI -How Nepal's 9-10% remittance transaction cost is silently taxing millions of families every single month -What the future of embedded finance looks like when banks disappear completely and come to you instead This episode asks the one question every Nepali dreamer needs to sit with: are we ready to stop importing outcomes, and finally start exporting intelligence. Because the tools exist. The talent exists. The only thing left to decide is whether we're bold enough to use them. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:54 What is Quant? 09:54 "Attention Is All You Need" Is the Foundation of GPT 12:16 My PhD Research Is on Transformers 14:19 Our Philosophy at Cross River 21:13 Where Is Fintech Headed Globally? 28:41 Embedded Finance Might Become Bigger Than Fintech 33:18 The Biggest Moat Is Intelligence and Distribution 35:06 The First Decentralized Data Marketplace Developed in Nigeria 40:00 Something Is Happening in Nepal 45:21 Cities Are More Similar Than Countries 50:16 What Is a Stablecoin? 1:05:20 How Would You Train the Next Generation Differently? Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Pravesh Rijal EVP, Chief Data & AI Officer, Cross River LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveshrijal/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #GlobalFinance #TechLeadership #Fintech #CareerTrajectory #NepalTech #EmergingMarkets #Innovation
Former Kantipur Digital COO Breaks Down Why Nepali Media Lost Its Way 01.08.2026 1ч 59мин

Great ideas don’t build scale. Calculated execution does. Meet Ananta Saurabh: a tech leader who operates where high-level vision meets gritty, hands-on execution. Over two decades, he has built, scaled, and led digital powerhouses across Nepal's tech and media ecosystem. In this episode with Ananta Saurabh, we talk about: -The real numbers behind Kantipur's digital growth -Why he believes most media companies lost people's trust the moment they stopped serving the public and started serving themselves -What "brain, tools, and skills" means in his blueprint for a company that runs itself on AI -Why he calls himself "just a coding problem solver" who was making money without any purpose -How Kantipur's ad revenue climbed from $10 a day to over $1000 a day, and what nearly destroyed it overnight -Why he felt guilty charging money for his first laptop sale in India, and what he did about it This is a conversation about walking away from things you built, on purpose, and starting over with nothing but conviction. For every young Nepali founder wondering if leaving is failure or freedom, this episode answers it without flinching. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Highlights 10:47 The First Time I Met Sambhav 33:44 Why New Media Deserves Its Own Aggregator 56:21 Why AI Got Its Hype After ChatGPT 1:15:31 Time of Your Life 1:30:37 How Capital Gains Work in India and Other Nations 1:46:27 The Concept of "Stop-Bhai" Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Ananta Saurabh Founder & CEO, Pristinex Core Labs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anantasaurabh/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders… #NepaliEntrepreneur #KantipurDigital #NepalToIndia #DigitalMedia #NepalStartups
Fusemachines' AI Education Director on Sovereign AI, Data Centers, and Why the Time Is Now 26.07.2026 1ч 36мин

Director of Talent Development and AI Education at Fusemachines, Rojesh M. Shikhrakar, has spent nearly a decade building and working with AI systems, long before the world knew what a prompt was and long before ChatGPT made "artificial intelligence" a dinner-table phrase. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening inside the machines we've started trusting with our decisions, our classrooms, and possibly our future economy. In this episode, we talk about: Why token costs are dropping 40x while model intelligence is compounding 1,000x, and what that math means for anyone building today. How predictive policing exposes the one thing AI still cannot do, forecast human social outcomes with any real accuracy. What "human in the loop," "on the loop," and "off the loop" actually mean for the jobs disappearing first. Why hallucination isn't a bug that will eventually be fixed. It's a permanent tax the industry has quietly accepted. How Nepal could build sovereign AI infrastructure instead of renting intelligence from someone else's data center. What happens to entry-level hiring when AI makes junior-level output senior-level ready almost overnight. Why competing with China, India, or the US on AI is the wrong game, and what the right one looks like. How philosophy, not code, might ultimately define where artificial intelligence goes next. This isn't a conversation about tools. It's about who gets to hold power when intelligence becomes cheap enough for anyone to buy. Rojesh M. Shikhrakar makes an uncomfortable case for why Nepal cannot afford to sit this one out. Watch it before your competitors do. TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Highlights 07:19 Open Source vs Closed Source: What's the Difference? 16:07 AI Hallucinations Explained & It’s Impact 27:14 Why It's So Hard to Change Nepal's Education System 40:37 Is There Really Such a Thing as Originality? 46:30 Does Nepal Have the Capacity to Lead in AI? 57:38 Why Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing in Nepal 1:08:37 AI Has a Much Higher Ceiling Than Most People Think 1:11:21 Technology Has Always Been Built on Science 1:23:03 Why Software Companies Are Becoming Hardware Companies 1:33:12 How AI Is Driving the Rise of Cybersecuritya Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Rojesh M. Shikhrakar Director of Talent Development and AI Education, Fusemachines LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rojeshshikhrakar/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com EP 324 | Rojesh M. Shikhrakar Director of Talent Development and AI Education, Fusemachines Strength Partner: Hama Steel #SovereignAI #TheDoers #Fusemachines #ArtificialInt
Can Nepal Become Asia's Next Outsourcing Hub? 23.07.2026 1ч 17мин

What does it take to lead the Nepal operations of a global Japanese manufacturing technology company? We sat down with Saugat KC, Vice President at MISUMI Nepal, to explore how one of Japan's leading manufacturing technology companies is building its presence in Nepal. From global industrial supply chains and digital transformation to market expansion and operational leadership, this conversation offers a rare inside look at what it takes to lead a global business from Nepal. In this episode, we discuss: Why a Japanese manufacturing technology company with a global presence chose to invest in Nepal and what that says about the country's growing potential. How Saugat KC went from employee to co-inventor on patented technology within MISUMI. How he rates Nepali graduates against global talent, and where the biggest skill and mindset gaps still exist. Why many established Japanese manufacturers are accelerating digital transformation and how Nepal can position itself as a trusted engineering and technology partner. If you're building something in Nepal and think the world is too far away to notice, this conversation says otherwise. It reminds us that with the right talent, mindset, and ecosystem, Nepal has the potential to build for the world, not just within its own borders. The opportunity is real. The question is: are we ready to seize it? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Highlights 06:08 – What Does MISUMI Do? 17:19 – After 13 Years in Japan, Did He Ever Think of Returning to Nepal? 28:26 – Isn't Having a Patent a Big Deal? 39:42 – Nepal Has a Blanket Policy for All Companies Wanting to Operate Here 50:07 – What's Missing in Nepali Graduates? 1:03:06 – How Difficult Is It to Be a Dad While Working for a Japanese Company? 1:10:24 – How MISUMI's Presence in Nepal Is Helping Build the Country's Brand Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Saugat KC Vice President at MISUMI Nepal LinkedIn: https://jp.linkedin.com/in/saugat-kc-b0535387?trk=org-employees 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becomeadoer2026/ Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamaironandsteel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weddingdreamsnepal/ Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com #DoersPodcast #SaugatKC #MISUMINepal #TechNepal #MadeInNepal #NepaliTech
I Spent 15 Years Building Products. Here's What Nobody Told Me | Product Management Leader 12.07.2026 2ч 2мин

Kailash Badu is one of Nepal's pioneering Product Managers. He helped scale CloudFactory during its early years, has built multiple products across AI, Enterprise Software and FinTech, and currently serves as VP of Product at Genese Solution. In this conversation, he shares over a decade of experience building products, leading teams, and preparing businesses for the AI era. From why 95% of software features are never used to why coding was never the real job of a software engineer, this conversation explores Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, customer thinking, and what it takes to build products people actually use. Whether you're a software engineer, founder, product manager, business leader, or IT student, you'll find practical lessons on building products, adopting AI, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing technology landscape. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Highlight 00:02:04 - Introduction 00:03:47 - Scaling CloudFactory from Nepal 00:07:36 - From Programmer to Product Manager 00:12:18 - Why 95% of Software Features Go Unused 00:15:24 - Digitizing Nepal's Ministry of Education 00:26:01 - AI's Real Superpower Isn't Coding 00:26:38 - Business Is Just Decision Making 00:38:37 - Be Digital Native Before AI Native 00:46:37 - Is AI Just Another FOMO Trend? 00:52:28 - Why Coding Was Never the Real Job 00:58:02 - The Wedding Photographer Lesson Every Founder Needs 01:06:51 - The Four Pillars of FinTech 01:10:25 - Banks Are Just Matchmakers 01:25:31 - Why People Avoid Formal Banking 01:30:06 - Nepal's Fear-Based Regulation Problem 01:36:10 - Why Bank Transfers Are Still Slow 01:47:03 - AI Is a Commodity, People Are the Advantage 01:54:48 - Why Smart People Still Fail ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Kailash Badu VP of products @ Genese Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbadu/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecomeADoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamaIronandSteel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889
How to Get a 10 Lakh Loan (Without Collateral) 08.07.2026 1ч 21мин

From billing ledgers to building the backbone of Nepal's lending infrastructure. Meet Santosh Tamrakar, Managing Director of IMS SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED a Nepali entrepreneur who turned a billing and inventory tool into one of the country's key players in digital lending and financial infrastructure. In this episode of The Doers, Santosh shares his journey building IMS Software from the ground up - from the early grind of selling billing systems banks and businesses didn't think they needed, to developing KBL IMS Digital Lending, MSME credit tools, and dynamic QR systems that now power everyday transactions. We explore the invisible discipline behind fintech infrastructure, the trust battles behind data-sharing and lending decisions, and what it really takes to build something the market doesn't know it needs yet. Whether you're a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone who's ever taken out a loan through an app without a second thought, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous engineering behind Nepal's financial systems. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Santosh Tamrakar Managing Director, IMS SOFTWARE PRIVATE LIMITED Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santosh-tamrakar-46837b45/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecomeADoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamaIronandSteel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #thedoersnepal #nepalientrepreneur #digitallending #imssoftware #nepalstartups #businesspodcast #technology #innovationnepal #techinnepal #billingsoftware #DynamicQR #thedoers #NepalPodcast
Nepali From Khotang Who Built a Cybersecurity Company in India 03.07.2026 1ч 42мин

From a small town in Khotang to building an AI-driven cybersecurity company in India, Dip Jung Thapa's entrepreneurial journey is one of resilience, innovation, and global ambition. In this episode of The Doers, we discuss cybersecurity, AI, digital scams, building Kratikal, scaling a technology company, and the lessons behind taking a startup from an idea to an IPO. If you're interested in startups, technology, AI, entrepreneurship, or cybersecurity, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00:00 – From Khotang to Building a Cybersecurity Company 00:03:23 – Leaving Nepal to Study in India 00:06:28 – The Hacked Gmail That Changed Everything 00:10:56 – Inside the World of Cybersecurity 00:13:35 – Building Kratikal: Product vs Service Business 00:20:03 – Why 95% of Cyber Attacks Start With People 00:28:33 – How Hackers Can Send Emails From Your Gmail 00:33:36 – Why Smart People Still Get Hacked 00:35:27 – The Terrifying Rise of Digital Arrest Scams 00:38:34 – Kratikal's IPO & Global Expansion Plans 00:47:25 – Building a Global Company as a Nepali Founder 00:53:13 – AI Is the New Weapon for Hackers 00:57:39 – Growing From Founder to CEO 00:59:48 – Creating Millionaires Through ESOPs 01:16:19 – AI Advice for Students & Young Professionals 01:22:27 – Business Lessons From His Father's Shop 01:31:40 – Sales Is About Building Long-Term Relationships ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Dip Jung Thapa Co-Founder and COO @ Kratikal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wallis/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecomeADoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamaIronandSteel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #CyberSecurity #AI #Kratikal #DipJungThapa #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Podcast #Technology #NepaliFounder
Will AI Create The First One-Person Unicorn? 27.06.2026 1ч 21мин

From writing his first lines of code at twelve to founding Intuji at fifteen and building a global digital transformation firm that works with manufacturers, wholesalers, and industrial businesses across continents. We're diving deep into why the most dangerous gap in business today isn't a talent gap or a capital gap, but a thinking gap. A failure to separate activity from outcomes. This is a conversation with Julian Wallis about what it actually takes to build a business that compounds where your data, your systems, and your digital ecosystem become assets no competitor can replicate. -What "QTIP" means, and why every founder needs to tattoo it on their brain before their next team meeting. -How the difference between a job and a task is the only thing standing between you and irrelevance in the next five years. -What "PSV thinking" is and why every tech investment decision should start and end with it. -How the companies that will dominate the next decade aren't the ones adopting AI fastest, they're the ones who own their data first. -Why high performers aren't in danger from AI, low performers are already gone. -What it actually means to build an "edge factor" and why most businesses are building features instead. And this episode is a masterclass in building things that last not just systems, but businesses that compound, compete, and win on their own terms. If you're building in Nepal, this is the conversation you didn't know you needed. 8 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Highlights05:23 - What's QTIP?08:50 - How Do You Find the Right People?10:58 - Meaning Behind the Name "Intuji"18:58 - What Do You Think About AI?26:58 - Difference Between a Job and a Task39:23 - Importance of Structured Data41:03 - "Data Is the New Currency" Finally Makes Sense44:24 - The Future of Software: UI & Large Language Models (SaaS)46:00 - Can a $100,000/Month Budget Build a Business with Almost No Human Involvement?48:30 - Why Product Companies Own Their Data but Service Companies Don't50:10 - How Giant Companies Keep Finding New Revenue Streams55:57 - How Should Nepal Be Branded as a Tech Nation?59:10 - Why the Government Has Made Doing Business in Nepal Difficult1:00:34 - What Bothers Julian Most About Doing Business in Nepal?1:04:54 - How to Choose One Tech Domain and Become an Expert1:06:51 - What Was Julian Like During His School & Childhood Days?1:10:33 - The Moment That Sparked Julian's Passion for Digital Transformation1:11:40 - What Bothers Julian in General?1:13:43 - "If I'm Doing Nothing, I Get Itchy."1:15:26 - We Overestimate One Year and Underestimate Ten Years1:16:28 - Why It's Easier to Give Up When Things Get Tough1:18:06 - Julian's Love for Nepal #TheDoers #TheDoersNepal #JulianWallis #Intuji #DigitalTransformation ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Julian Wallis Founder & CEO, Intuji Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-wallis/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co
Nepal Cut Agriculture Budget but Spent 70% on Fertilizer. Here's Why That's a Problem. 21.06.2026 1ч 16мин

Nepal's agriculture sector stands at a crossroads. In this episode, Dr. Ashesh Bhattarai shares his perspective on Nepal's agriculture budget, fertiliser dependency, livestock development, food security, agricultural insurance, and the opportunities that could shape the future of farming in Nepal. From bird flu and fertiliser imports to self-sufficiency, entrepreneurship, and the future of agriculture, this conversation explores the realities, challenges, and opportunities facing one of Nepal's most important sectors. Timestamps 00:00 Episode Highlights 01:35 Introduction 01:56 First Impressions of the New Agriculture Budget 02:16 Why the Agriculture Budget Shrank 03:17 Where 70% of the Budget Goes 04:15 Research, Innovation & Agricultural Development 07:35 A Grant Model That Actually Makes Sense? 14:28 The Global Fertilizer Challenge 16:01 Organic Fertilizer: Nepal's Untapped Opportunity 18:36 Have Farmers Been Heard? 19:33 Why Nepal Still Depends on Imported Fertilizer 22:44 Communicating Farmer Concerns to Policymakers 24:11 Bird Flu and Its Impact on Farmers 28:31 The Reality of Agricultural Insurance 31:41 Why Many Farmers Avoid Insurance 33:34 Nepal's Most Successful Agriculture Sector 34:03 Are We Already Self-Sufficient in Livestock? 45:49 Why Farming Is a Matter of Pride in Some Countries 54:49 Finding Nepal's Agricultural Strengths 58:54 The Story Behind "Balen Cheese" 59:49 Food Security and National Security 01:00:48 Why Food Security Matters to Every Nepali 01:03:00 Can Agriculture Create Prosperity? 01:03:33 The Most Underrated Business in Nepal? 01:03:56 Why Agriculture Can Be a Lifestyle Business 01:05:35 Final Thoughts ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-19cc50b 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anup-ghimire-9366aa5a/ 👥 Guest: Dr. Ashesh Bhattarai Country Team Lead Nepal USSEC Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheshbhatttarai/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal/ 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfindersstudio/?igsh=MWlseDV5azB3Y3lsMw%3D%3D# This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomeadoer_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BecomeADoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/become-a-video-podcaster?utm_medium=YT&utm_source=organic This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AGS33qQH3/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamasteel/ Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoersNepal #DrAsheshBhattarai #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Livestock #Nepal #Agribusiness #Farming
FASTO's Founder's Take on Entrepreneurship, AI & Nepal's Future 14.06.2026 2ч 11мин

Building one of Nepal’s ambitious supply chain ecosystems (Fasto) to exploring AI, education, government transformation, founder psychology, and the future of national development, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to build systems that outlast trends in this upcoming episode. We dive deep into: -Why confidence is a myth and clarity is the only thing that actually builds successful founders -How a sovereign AI strategy could decide whether Nepal becomes a tech consumer or a tech creator -What 60% of government spending going to administrative costs reveals about Nepal's hidden inefficiency crisis -Why "this is the best time to come back to Nepal" isn't just optimism. It's a calculated bet. -How Nepal's youth skill gap could become its biggest opportunity or its deepest failure -Why founders, not corporations, are becoming the most powerful storytellers and the most dangerous ones -What spirituality has to do with building a business empire -How supply chains quietly shape the future of an entire nation This is a conversation about clarity in an age of information overload, optimism in a country full of untapped potential, and why the next generation of entrepreneurs may have more opportunity than any generation before them. If you're thinking about startups, technology, policy, AI, or Nepal’s future on the global stage. This episode will challenge how you think about growth, progress, and what comes next. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Highlights 9:46 – How to utilize your network. 10:03 – Big players in this field (supply chain) 18:21 – $20/month is a nominal cost for AI 28:01 – The government can be one of the biggest consumers (clients). 38:02 – Our Prime Minister is around our age. 45:37 – This is the best time for the Nepali diaspora to return. 55:18 – Pahadi is a platform/company with multiple brands. 1:03:11 – What is an inefficient supply chain? 1:20:23 – Built Claude into my 24/7 companion. 1:28:02 – Spiritual strength comes after physical and mental strength. 1:40:19 – Clarity is the only thing that actually builds confidence. 1:46:54 – Degrees are becoming less relevant. 2:00:59 – If it looks effortless, a lot of effort has gone into making it look that way. If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a 👥 Guest: Prashant Ghimire Chairman, Pahadi Foods & Fasto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashantghimirenp/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / / thedoersglobal Facebook: / / thedoersnepal 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: / becomeadoer_ Facebook: / becomeadoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/pers... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: / 1ags33qqh3 Instagram: / hamasteel Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #NepalStartup #Fasto #FounderMindset #ArtificialIntelligence #BuildInNepal
Why International Degrees Are Booming in Nepal | Explained by Expert with 30+ Years of Experience 14.06.2026 1ч 33мин

We're diving deep into one of the most urgent and overlooked conversations in Nepal: the broken bridge between learning and earning. This is an episode about what happens when a system designed for the last century tries to prepare young people for the next one. Our guest has spent three decades at the intersection of education policy, vocational training, and workforce development: Dr. Usha Bhandari In this episode, we talk about: -Why the most dangerous thing in Nepal's education system isn't corruption. It's irrelevance. -Why "gap year" is a lie we tell ourselves and how that same period could be the most transformative labor market entry of a young person's life -How degrees are becoming decorations while skills, attitude, and work-based learning become the real currency of employment -Why we need to move past treating vocational skills as a lesser path -Why internships without pay are exploitation disguised as opportunity This is not just a conversation about education. This is a conversation about the future of work, the value of skill, and whether Nepal is ready to build a generation that doesn't have to leave home to find a worthy career. TIMESTAMPS 0:02:56 — Why Nepali Graduates Aren’t Market-Ready 0:05:15 — The Rise of International Degrees in Nepal 0:11:06 — Who Ensures Quality in Higher Education? 0:16:46 — Understanding Academic Permeability 0:20:34 — How Effective Is Permeability in Nepal? 0:27:13 — The Need for Industry-Led Education 0:30:31 — Why Academia and Industry Must Work Together 0:56:07 — The Future of Part-Time Higher Education 1:01:46 — What Nepal Can Learn from Indonesia’s Success 1:06:45 — Using Technology to Reduce Inequality 1:08:38 — How Switzerland Transformed Its Education System 1:14:47 — Building Strong Links Between Education and Employment 1:15:37 — Why Taking a Gap Year Can Be Valuable 1:21:41 — How Universities Can Stay Relevant in a Changing World 1:27:34 — Reflecting on 30 Years in Education 1:30:40 — A Guide to Career Counselling for Nepal If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of The Doers LinkedIn: / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a 👥 Guest: Dr. Usha Bhandari Advisor TVET, Swisscontact LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-usha-bhandari-9517a5176/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / / thedoersglobal Facebook: / / thedoersnepal 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/viewfinders... This episode is brought to you by Become a Doer Instagram: / becomeadoer_ Facebook: / becomeadoer2026 Website: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/pers... This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels Facebook: / 1ags33qqh3 Instagram: / hamasteel Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: /weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #TheDoers #SkillsOverDegrees #Nepal #VocationalEducation #FutureOfWork
Why He Left US To Build In Nepal | 20+ Years in Private Equity 14.06.2026 1ч 28мин

From the corridors of the World Bank in Washington DC to the chaotic streets of Kathmandu, we're diving deep into the untold truths of Nepal's private capital markets, the illusions of a venture ecosystem, and what it really takes to build something meaningful in a country the world keeps underestimating. This is a conversation about conviction, and the quiet courage of coming home. Dipta Shah, who chose to trade a global career to build back in Nepal. In the upcoming episode, we talk about: -How Nepal's so called "venture capital" market is not a venture capital market -How "grantrepreneurs" are silently killing Nepal's startup ecosystem -How a bootstrapped company with zero offices is quietly placing Nepali freelancers in global market and growing 100% year on year -How AI is reshaping power, opportunity, and inequality across the world -Why digital labor may become Nepal’s strongest export While the rest of the world races toward AI, infrastructure, and innovation, Nepal is running out of time to decide whether it wants to compete or simply watch from the sidelines. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 12:23 Careful about Quantum of Capital Raised 17:56 8–9 License Managers in Nepal 18:11 Nepal is a Private Capital Market 22:08 Why Do These Portfolio Management Services Exist? 26:50 What Nepal Can Learn from India's Startup Ecosystem 31:40 The Funding Gaps in Nepal's Startup Ecosystem 34:35 The Hidden Cost of Lack of Grant Money 45:23 How AI is Changing the Venture Capital Industry 50:48 Why AI is Making People Work More, Not Less 54:00 Nepal's Fear of Missing Out on AI 59:22 Nepal's Hidden Superpower 1:07:45 The Vision Behind Vikasa Tech 1:11:45 The State of Tech Talent Today 1:12:50 Traditional Business vs. Vikasa Tech's Approach 1:18:15 Observing the Rise of "New Nepal" in 2026 1:21:10 How Can Nepal Bring Back Ultra High Achieving Individuals back? 1:22:08 Why Successful Nepalis Want to Return Home 1:23:27 The Burning Desire to Create Impact in an Underdeveloped Country If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal? Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8 ✉ Reach out to us at [email protected] 🎧 Listen on audio platforms: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-32f7s-... 🎤 Host: Anup Ghimire Founder of Doers Nepal LinkedIn: / anup-ghimire-9366aa5a 👥 Guest: Dipta Shah Co-Founder, VikasaTech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipta-shah-5513b04/ 📲 Follow The Doers Nepal: Instagram: / / thedoersglobal Facebook: / / thedoersnepal 🎬 Production Partner: Viewfinders Production Instagram: / / viewfinders. . This episode is strengthened by Hama Steels and insured by Himalayan Everest Insurance Facebook: / 1ags33qqh3 Instagram: / hamasteel Facebook: / himalayaneve. . Instagram: / hei.com.np Our ISP Partner: Vianet Communication Pvt. Ltd. Need help building a high-quality podcast? They’ve got you covered – from set design and shooting to post-production and guest curation. 📸 Wedding Dreams Nepal Instagram: / weddingdreamsnepal Website: https://weddingdreamsnepal.com 📞 Call: +977 9813657889 #VentureCapital #NepalTech #BuildInNepal #Thedoersnepal #VikasaTech