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The Altered Perception(TAP)

Hosted by Gaurav Badera · education · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to The Altered Perception (TAP) —where we break down the playbooks of extraordinary achievers, explore how they overcame everyday hurdles, and dive headfirst into the world of AI to see how it’s transforming industries. If you’re looking to shift your mindset, gain fresh perspectives, and uncover the tech trends shaping tomorrow, you’ve come to the right place. Each episode is a fun, insightful blend of personal stories, professional wisdom, and future-focused discussions on artificial intelligence—giving you everything you need to tap into your next big breakthrough.

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What is The Altered Perception(TAP) about?

Welcome to The Altered Perception (TAP), where we break down the playbooks of extraordinary achievers, explore how they overcame everyday hurdles, and dive headfirst into the world of AI to see how it’s transforming industries. If you’re looking to shift your mindset, gain fresh perspectives, and uncover the tech trends shaping tomorrow, you’ve come to the right place.

Who hosts The Altered Perception(TAP)?

The Altered Perception(TAP) is hosted by Gaurav Badera. The show has published 36 episodes to date.

What has The Altered Perception(TAP) covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Beyond the Smartphone: The AR/AI Glasses & Smartwatch Revolution W/Austin Mejia(Google)" (1 November 2025, 80 minutes), "The Battle for Agency: People vs. AI? Building Responsible Agents w/ Preyas Joshi (Global Product Leader, Amazon)" (7 October 2025, 85 minutes), and "Beyond Silicon: How Photonics, Diamond Chips, and New Materials Will Power the AI Revolution, EVs & Space Travel w/ Dr. Pradyumna Gupta" (22 September 2025, 62 minutes).

How often does The Altered Perception(TAP) publish?

The Altered Perception(TAP) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 36 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Altered Perception(TAP)?

Booking probability for The Altered Perception(TAP) is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Altered Perception(TAP) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Altered Perception(TAP)'s contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Altered Perception(TAP)?

The strongest fits for The Altered Perception(TAP) are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. The Altered Perception(TAP) has an education audience.

About the host

Gaurav Badera hosts The Altered Perception(TAP), an education podcast with 36 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #36

    Beyond the Smartphone: The AR/AI Glasses & Smartwatch Revolution W/Austin Mejia(Google)

    Nov 1, 20251h 20mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode of 'The Altered Perception Show,' we dive deep into the world of wearables(AR/AI glasses, smartwatches, Plaud Note etc.) and AI with Austin Mejia, Product Manager for Pixel Watch...

  • Episode #35

    The Battle for Agency: People vs. AI? Building Responsible Agents w/ Preyas Joshi (Global Product Leader, Amazon)

    Oct 7, 20251h 25mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Who has the real agency—humans or AI? In this episode of The Altered Perception Show, host Gaurav sits down with Preyas Joshi, Global Product Leader at Amazon and 12-year AWS veteran, to dive...

  • Episode #34

    Beyond Silicon: How Photonics, Diamond Chips, and New Materials Will Power the AI Revolution, EVs & Space Travel w/ Dr. Pradyumna Gupta

    Sep 22, 20251h 2mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>We've been told the future is all about code and algorithms, but what if the biggest breakthroughs in AI, electric vehicles, and space travel are actually waiting on a physical revolution? What...

  • Episode #33

    Near-Death to Tarot Wisdom: Unlocking Intuition, Finding Your True Path & the Science of the Occult W/ Patricia Scibek (Oracle)

    Sep 14, 20251h 15mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Step into a world where intuition meets everyday decision-making ✨. With 17 years of experience in tarot, our guest <b>Patricia Scibek</b> shares how this ancient practice isn’t about predicting...

  • Episode #32

    What Do VCs Really Want & Why Do Most Startups Fail?: A Playbook on Grit, Customer Obsession & Building Lean W/ Pablo Casilimus (Onesixone ventures)

    Sep 6, 202550 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What’s the real difference between a startup that gets funded and one that fades away? Is it the idea? The timing? The tech? Or something else entirely?</p><p>This week on The Altered Perception...

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  • Episode #31

    AI's Economic Reality Check: Why Human-Centered Applications and Rich Data Will Define the Future of Work w/ Karthik Ravindran (GM @ Microsoft)

    Aug 30, 20251h 36mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Is the AI revolution all hype? We're flooded with news of god-like models and dystopian fears of job replacement, but what if we're missing the real story?</p><p>This week, we're joined by...

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    Tracing Tea’s Origins and Benefits, Imagining AI’s Role in Consciousness and Dreams, and Building Brands with Taste and Beauty w/ Jeannie Liu

    Aug 24, 20251h 9mS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Step into a conversation steeped in flavor, culture, and imagination. We begin with the rich history and origins of tea — from ancient Pu-erh traditions to the myths around caffeine and detox...

  • Episode #29

    The Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI - How AI Is Transforming Creativity and Film, w/ John Gauntt

    Aug 16, 202549 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>In this episode of </b><b>The Altered Perception Show</b><b>, we dive deep into the future of storytelling with John Gauntt — Creative Director of the Seattle AI Film Festival and host of the...

  • Episode #28

    Small Models, Big Impact: Giving Smart Devices an AI Brain & Building Reliable AI Agents w/ Shelby Heinecke, PhD

    Aug 9, 202559 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What if your phone, watch, or laptop had its own AI brain — smart enough to help you anywhere, even offline? In this episode, we sit down with <b>Shelby Heinecke</b>, Senior AI Research Manager...

  • Episode #27

    How to avoid being replaced by Agentic AI & still design, develop products/apps in this new era | w/ Ryan Alli(Uber)

    Jul 26, 20251h 8mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Ryan Alli, Lead Product Designer at Uber. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from mechanical engineering to product designing and...

  • Episode #26

    The Coming Quantum Revolution No-one Is Paying Attention To (And What It Means for You) - W/Srijan Sharma

    Jul 19, 20251h 8mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this mind-bending and insightful episode, we sit down with Srijan Sharma, who have got tremendous experience in quantum mechanics and quantum computing, to explore the fascinating—and often...

  • Episode #25

    How to build AI-Powered Startups & AI Agents, w/ Abhi Balijepalli, Co-founder of Platter and Copycat(YC W25)

    Jul 11, 20251 hourS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, we dive into an engaging discussion with Abhi, the co-founder of Platter and Copycat. Abhi shares his journey from working at Zoom to bootstrapping his own startups that use AI...

  • Episode #24

    How To Enhance Code Efficiency With AI & The Future Of Coding W/ Axel Reichwein, CEO of Product Map

    Jul 8, 202555 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, join us as we chat with Axel Reichwein, the co-founder and CEO of Product Map. Axel discusses his journey from aerospace engineering to founding an AI startup that revolutionizes...

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    AI Transformations in Supply Chain & Logistics w/ Aruna Virappan

    Jul 4, 202548 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, host Gaurav interviews Aruna Virappan, Group Engineering Manager at CH Robinson, discussing the impact of AI on supply chain logistics. Aruna shares her extensive experience in...

  • Episode #22

    Making LLMs Reliable & Accurate for Any Industry: - w/ Vaibhav Gupta CEO Baml(YC W23)

    Jan 19, 202550 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this podcast episode, Vaibhav Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Boundary, shares his journey from early life in India and the U.S. to his current role founding an AI startup. Vaibhav describes his...

  • Episode #21

    One Model to Rule Them All: How BIM With AI Will Reshape Design & Construction w/ Kevin Carroll

    Jan 11, 20251h 6mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this jam-packed episode of The Altered Perception, we explore the dynamic world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Kevin Carroll, the BIM Director at MKA and a seasoned architect...

  • Episode #20

    Lights, Camera, AI: Matisse Tolin on the Future of AI Filmmaking

    Dec 31, 202455 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p> Join us as we dive deep into the world of AI and filmmaking with Matisse Tolin, the creative director at Austin AI Film Festival. With over 15 years in the film industry, Matisse shares his...

  • Episode #19

    Coding a New Reality: How AI Is/Will Be Transforming Front-End Development w/ Zoheb Malik

    Dec 25, 202446 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Join us for another episode of The Altered Perception(TAP) show, as we talk with Zoheb Malik from Ontario, Canada, about front-end development, software engineering, and the transformative power...

  • Episode #18

    Bridging Passion, Innovation, & AI: Heba Dwikat's Journey from Palestine to Founding Noor

    Dec 24, 20241h 4mS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Heba Dwikat to explore her inspiring journey from Palestine to the US, her experiences in the healthcare tech industry, and her venture into starting her own...

  • Episode #17

    History & Future of AI, how to use AI for social good - w/ Rahul Dodhia

    Nov 24, 202440 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Hello Friends, in this episode we interview author of the book 'AI for Social Good', Rahul Dodhia. A psychologist-turned-AI expert, who discusses the history of AI, its current state, and its...

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