Episode 37: Sharad Devarajan

Host Stu Levy is joined by the multifaceted Sharad Devarajan, an entrepreneur and creative force in the world of comics, animation, and app development. Together, they delve into India’s creative industry, as Sharad shares his incredible journey from the days of working with Richard Branson, Peter Chernin, Gotham Chopra to the rise of Indian cinema and animation on the global stage. From tackling the unique challenges of entrepreneurship in different ecosystems to the impact of streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon in India, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of media and storytelling, especially from the perspective of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures and biggest democracies. Tune in as Stu travels to India with Sharad and explores the crossroads of innovation, culture, and creativity. Sharad’s credits include “Spider-Man: India”, “Chakra the Invincible” (with Stan Lee), “18 Days” (with Grant Morrison), “The Gamekeeper” (with Guy Ritchie), and “The Legend of Hanuman” for Disney+. Sharad is a professor at Columbia Business School and prolific speaker at TEDx, Fortune Global Forum and more. ------- HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Sharad Devarajan ------- Special thanks to our sponsor TokyoPop. Learn more here: www.TokyoPop.com ------ This is an AH production | email: [e-mail] | LinkeIn