Thought Leader Series
Conversations that Mattered
Every year, the Great Lakes community learns directly from people who have shaped industries, institutions, and public life. These conversations are captured through in-depth recorded sessions that extend classroom learning into real-world context. Leaders speak openly about decisions they have stood by, moments that tested their judgement, and the trade-offs that rarely make it into case studies.
What emerges is not theory, but perspective. A founder explaining why conviction sometimes matters more than data. A senior leader breaking down how intuition is built over time. A practitioner reflecting on failure as a necessary part of progress. These recordings are meant to be returned to, whether to deepen understanding during the program or to gain clarity when similar decisions surface later in one’s career.
Explore the sessions below to dive into these conversations, revisit ideas that challenged your thinking, and engage with insights that continue to shape the Great Lakes learning experience.
From Vision to Breakthroughs | Billion-Dollar Leadership Unplugged with Mr. Amit Laroya.
Vita Dani on Building a Sporting Nation: Purpose, Passion, and the Business of Sports
Why Fiber Beats Protein: Akunka Founder Ravi Jyoti on Longevity, Health & Startups
How Brands Get Chosen: Data, Gut, and the Science of Preference with Prof. Seenu Srinivasan
From Dashboards to Data | Tune in to watch Arpit Agarwal on Leading Data to Decisions
TATA Motors CMO Speaks on Genius Marketing Strategies
Voices That Have Shaped Our Campus
Every year, the Great Lakes campus is shaped by the presence of leaders who have influenced industries, institutions, and public life. Their visits go beyond formal talks. They engage with students through discussions, classroom interactions, and candid exchanges that bring lived experience into the learning environment.
These voices have challenged assumptions, shared lessons earned the hard way, and offered perspectives rooted in real responsibility and scale. From leadership under pressure to values-driven decision-making, each interaction has added depth to the Great Lakes experience.
Browse through the profiles below to learn about the individuals who have visited our campus and contributed to shaping conversations, thinking, and learning at Great Lakes over the years.
Together, these conversations and campus engagements reflect Great Lakes’ commitment to thought leadership that is grounded in practice, perspective, and relevance. They go beyond capturing moments in time, serving instead as a living repository of ideas that continue to influence how leaders think, decide, and act. As you explore these voices, you engage with the thinking that shapes the Great Lakes ecosystem and its approach to learning, leadership, and impact.
