Episode 174: A role reversal today as Divya Talwar (  / divya-talwar-2a53aa17  ) from The BAE HQ (  / the-bae-hq  ) welcomes Amardeep Parmar, Co-Founder of The Bae HQ.

In this podcast episode, Amardeep Parmar, co-founder of The Bay HQ, shares his journey of transitioning from tech consulting to creating a community for British Asian entrepreneurs. He reflects on his upbringing, the influence of his father, and how losing him shaped the mission of The Bay HQ to support those without strong familial backing, while balancing personal fulfilment and responsibility.

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Show Notes:

00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Early life in East London and diverse experiences
02:53 - Parental influence and balancing academics with extracurriculars
06:02 - University plans and career goals
09:29 - Journey into tech consulting
13:23 - Questioning fulfilment and purpose
15:20 - Quitting the corporate world and transitioning to writing
27:42 - Coping with trauma and grief, and how it shapes his mission
31:57 - The inception of The Bae HQ and his father’s influence
35:29 - The impact of The Bae HQ on others and its future vision
41:43 - Reflections on legacy, identity, and grief
50:06 - Future plans and leadership transitions
51:17 - Rapid fire questions and closing remarks

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