Episode summary introduction: A trip down memory lane with Dr Chandru Rajam, an educator and entrepreneur, as he shares his experiences and learnings studying, working and living in multiple countries.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Life as an academic
  
• The transition from academia to industry
  
• Working in the US and Asia
  
• The merits of studying abroad
  

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Being an Academic [7:06]
  
• Working in Singapore [10:36]
  
• Comparing the Singapore and US experiences [17:38]
  
• Transitioning from Academia to Industry [20:24]
  
• The Entrepreneurial Adventure [22:15]
  
• Power of Study Abroad and Ge0-relocation [26:53]
  
• Post COVID-19 Future [31:40]
  

Our Guest: Dr Chandru Rajam is an educator-turned-entrepreneur. Dr Rajam is currently the CEO of RichFeedback, a startup providing knowledge-intensive services to Colleges and Universities. Dr Rajam has served on the faculty of University of Colorado at Denver, National University of Singapore and George Washington University.

Memorable Quote: "Life has a way of taking you on detours”

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