The Groundbreakin is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the journeys of top designers, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the design industry. Hosted by Dipaq aka Q, a Creative Director and Founder of Syqi , this podcast is your go-to source for insider insights and actionable advice from the world's top design experts. With a focus on fresh topics and engaging discussions, each episode is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful career in the ever-evolving design landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, The Groundbreakin is your essential resource for all things design. Join us on a journey to the forefront of creativity and innovation. We are on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the podcast listening platforms.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Groundbreakin is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the journeys of top designers, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the design industry. Hosted by Dipaq aka Q, a Creative Director and Founder of Syqi, this podcast is your go-to source for insider insights and actionable advice from the world's top design experts.
Groundbreakin is hosted by Dipaq. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#65 - The Design Job Nobody's Hiring For Yet: Aparna Vinod" (30 July 2026, 60 minutes), "#63 - ADHD, India 2.0, and ADHD, India 2.0, and Building Timeless Consumer Brands: Abhishek Durani" (23 June 2026, 50 minutes), and "#62 - Sustainable Software Is Not a Utopian Dream. It’s a Design Problem: Pradeep Joseph" (14 June 2026, 52 minutes).
Groundbreakin publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 65 episodes.
Booking probability for Groundbreakin is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Groundbreakin requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Groundbreakin's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #65
What happens when most design advice assumes an English-speaking, phone-fluent, low-stakes user and your actual users are none of those things? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Aparna Vinod, a...
Episode #63
What does it take to build a branding studio that gets dream clients without ever doing cold outreach? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Abhishek Durani , founder of Studio Sorted , a...
Episode #62
What does it take to stay curious across 27 years and 7 completely different industries? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Pradeep, a mechanical engineer turned design leader who has worked across...
Episode #61
What does it take to design products that go into millions of Indian homes and actually solve real problems? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Mohan Vijay, Head of Design & User Experience at B/S/H...
Episode #60
What does it take to design something that millions of people will use for the next 40 years? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Snehal, Head of Design at Alstom one of the world’s leading rail and...
Episode #59
What does it take to design products that don’t just meant to look good but keep the world safe? In this episode of The Groundbreakin, we sit down with Meenakshi Thaploo a designer with 20+ years of experience across...
Episode #58
What does it take to build a brand so powerful that it becomes part of everyday language? In this episode of The Groundbreaking, we sit down with Munz freelance designer, metal band vocalist, photographer, and the...
Episode #57
In this conversation, we sit down with Anant Tambade, a design leader at Microsoft, who takes us inside the rapidly evolving intersection of design, AI, and product building. From architecture to industrial design, UX...
Episode #56
In this conversation, Sundar Chandramouli, a professional civil engineer and infrastructure leader, takes us behind the scenes of one of India’s most iconic infrastructure projects Bangalore Airport Terminal 2. From...
Episode #55
What does it take to stay relevant when tools change faster than job titles-and AI threatens to rewrite the rules overnight? In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Dipaq sits down with Sumit Bedi...
Episode #54
What do two decades building a top design consultancy and a shift to leading design at one of India's largest private banks have in common? In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Dipaq sits down with Narendra...
Episode #53
In this candid conversation, Vikash Kumar (Director of Design at Pine Labs) takes us through his incredible career shift-from working on massive campaigns for brands like Vodafone to steering the entire art and brand...
Episode #52
In this conversation, Dipaq sits down with Bikash, Head of Design at Ather , whose 11-year journey is a masterclass in building a design-first EV brand from a startup to a public company. From the early days of an idea...
Episode #51
Robin Dhanwani is the founder of Parallel , a product-design studio that works with startups, enterprises, and public systems to design with empathy and clarity. He talks about building a studio from scratch, selling...
Episode #50
In this 50th episode of Groundbreakin, we sit down with Susan, a designer, artist, and brand thinker who has quietly shaped some of Asia’s most influential brands. From being an “accidental designer” at Flipkart to...
Episode #49
This conversation with Shayak Sen, the Head of Design at Myntra , is a masterclass in navigating the complexities of design leadership and e-commerce at massive scale. Shayak, who transitioned from an architecture...
Episode #48
In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dipaq sits down with Ekta Manchanda, co-founder of Everything Design, a multidisciplinary design studio specializing in B2B branding. Ekta shares the story of her 12-year...
Episode #47
What is the future of branding in a world where AI is accelerating every creative process, and the lines between physical and digital are blurring? In this mind-bending conversation, Dipaq sits down with Anshul, a...
Episode #46
What's it like to be a creative professional in today's world of rapidly evolving technology and changing industry landscapes? In this deep-dive conversation, Dipaq sits down with Vibhor , a seasoned design leader and...
Episode #45
What does it take to build a career that's a masterclass in curiosity and adaptation? In this episode, we sit down with Nivedita Saikia, a Design Leader at Smallcase, whose career journey is anything but linear. From...
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