⚠️‼️NO ONE WARNED US! | Ft. Srikanth Varma | Advisor at @ScalerSchoolOfTechnology​

Mr. Srikant Varma – AI Scientist. Is also an IISc alumnus & Ex Amazon. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors at Scaler School of Technology (SST). ‪@ScalerSchoolOfTechnology‬ Backed by 100+ tech leaders from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, SST is the college you wish you had when starting out. Srikant is playing a pivotal role in this transformation. At SST, he's designed a curriculum that tracks cutting-edge tech trends and evolves constantly to stay ahead. This approach is delivering remarkable results - most second-year students are already interning in India and globally with lakh-rupee stipends. Under Srikant's mentorship in SST's innovation lab, students have launched startups with active users and real traction. To enquire more about Scaler School of Technology - https://scalerschooloftech.com/4kQhYSE Which brings me to why he's here today. Who better to discuss how students can unlock excellence that traditional education simply can't deliver? In this Telugu podcast episode, we explore the critical challenges faced by students, parents, and young professionals in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Despite spending lakhs on BTech or BCom degrees, many graduates struggle to secure even ₹10,000 salary jobs, highlighting a fundamental disconnect between traditional education and market demands. The conversation addresses widespread student confusion and fear: from AI potentially replacing jobs to startup uncertainties and study abroad dilemmas. Srikant offers a powerful historical perspective, comparing the AI revolution to mobile phone and automobile transformations, demonstrating how technological disruption creates new opportunities for those prepared to adapt and learn. We examine how traditional credentials are evolving. Today's job market values demonstrable skills over brand names like IIT or IIM. Students are leveraging platforms like GitHub to showcase abilities, starting internships early, and building impressive projects like VR games while still young. The discussion covers practical strategies for navigating the AI revolution and finding your place in this transformed landscape. Whether you're a 10-year-old building foundational skills, a confused parent seeking guidance, or a professional surviving today's competitive job market, this episode provides honest insights into education's future in India. Tune in to listen to one of the most honest conversations about the future of education, startups, AI, and the very way we learn. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:04:17 – Every Major Evolution Disrupts the System 00:09:44 – Use AI to Learn! 00:11:56 – Why Half the Population Needs Re-skilling Now 00:13:05 – Jobs That Will - Disappear, Survive, or Be Born 00:16:21 – The Irreplaceable Human Touch 00:18:42 – The Rise of AI Relationships: Virtual GFs & BFs 00:21:25 – Must-Have Skills for the Future 00:27:51 – Graduation Alone Won’t Save You. Level Up! 00:28:27 – What Happens at SST Innovation Labs? 00:30:06 – Always Keep Learning 00:30:29 – How SST Supports Innovators 00:33:08 – Scaler/EdTech vs Traditional Colleges - What’s Different? 00:39:09 – Does a Degree Still Hold Value? 00:44:08 – Why Internships Are Non-Negotiable 00:45:26 – The Market is Brutal! 00:48:41 – Will AI Replace Coders? 00:50:14 – Do IITs & IIMs Still Matter Like They Used To? 00:51:52 – The Student Struggle: Too Many Choices, No Clarity 00:57:17 – Why You Should Consider Starting a Startup 00:59:12 – Job Kavala? Here’s What Actually Works 01:02:33 – Real, Practical Career Advice 01:13:54 – Startup Myths You Need to Stop Believing! 01:15:16 – What He Learned from His Failed Startup 01:18:09 – How to Mastering Time Management 01:20:19 – Why Our Teaching System Needs a Fix 01:22:39 – You’re Learning All Wrong—Here’s How to Fix It 01:24:53 – The Secret to Executing Any Plan Successfully . Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed by the guests are their personal views and do not reflect our stance. We have no intention of defaming or harming any individual, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned in this video. Our aim is to provide information to help the audience make informed decisions. ~ Our filming gear- Camera 1 - https://amzn.to/4gS3IGv Camera 2 - https://amzn.to/4gN6Kf1 Wireless collor mic -https://amzn.to/4k4dEPX Dynamic microphone - https://amzn.to/3QqWBdd Audio mixer - https://amzn.to/4hHByiD Lens 1 - https://amzn.to/4lrR9F6 Lens 2 - https://amzn.to/44mFxx3 Lens 3 - https://amzn.to/44nlz5o ~ About This Podcast - #telugupodcast #businesspodcast #rawtalks #vamshikurapati #rawtalkswithvk #podcastintelugu #vkpodcast #besttelugupodcast . Join Our Community Instagram:   / thevamshikurapati   Website: https://rawtalks.in/ Email: [email protected] Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Up3Fk Whatsapp Channel - https://wa.openinapp.link/i6dfx