Future of Work Ep. 4: On Hiring, Ownership & the Future of Work | ft. Kabin Pandey

From Daraz's hiring desk to the AI vs. jobs debate — Kabin Pandey breaks it all down. In this episode of The Future of Work Podcast, we sit down with Kabin Pandey: Head of People and organization in Daraz Nepal to unpack his journey from studying abroad to building a career at one of Nepal's biggest companies. We dig into what actually separates local and foreign education, why there's such a wide gap between what academia teaches and what employers need, and what Daraz really looks for when hiring. Kabin Sir also shares real red flags and green flags from interviews, along with a story from an actual hire that says more than any resume ever could. If you're a student, job seeker, or just curious about where careers are headed in the age of AI, this one's for you. Timestamps: 00:00 – Highlights 00:48 – Who is Kabin Pandey? 04:34 – His educational background, looking back 12:22 – The journey of studying abroad 13:50 – Challenges he faced during college 19:20 – Are Nepali students at foreign-affiliated universities actually leading? 21:23 – Local vs. foreign education: what's the real difference 26:03 – The gap between employment and academia 29:55 – What it really takes to learn a skill 33:45 – Kabin's career journey 41:23 – Housing crisis vs. the AI job boom — an unexpected comparison 50:38 – How Daraz hires and trains its people 1:04:55 – What Daraz actually looks for in a candidate 1:09:40 – Why "ownership" matters more than you think 1:17:09 – Red flags and green flags in interviews 1:23:00 – A hiring story worth remembering 1:33:47 – Wrap-up 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on careers, education, and the future of work in Nepal. #FutureOfWorkPodcast #KabinPandey #Daraz #CareerAdvice #NepalJobs #StudyPortNepal