Episode 1 : The TalktoVidya Podcast

Dr. P.K. Sundararajan, Founder and CEO of BluArmor, joins me to talk about building rider-first technology, navigating change with calm resolve, and choosing to return to India to create impact on his own terms to the community at large.

He speaks about the early days at IIT, of BluArmor, the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to lead with empathy in a high performance competitive world.

It’s thoughtful, funny, honest, and quietly powerful just like the man himself.

The key mental health takeaways from Episode 1

1. Cracking the IIT JEE and other similar entrance exams are not just an intellectual achievement but it is a full body, full heart, full mind exercise in grit and perseverance! And whether or not you wear the IIT badge, the journey teaches you how to persist in life, how to think deeply, how to rebuild after failure, and how to believe in something bigger than your circumstances. That’s a mindset worth carrying , far beyond any exam or rank. Getting in is not a predictor of a bright future but rather a commitment of excellence

2. The guest PK ‘s worldview and experience validates what stands out was a quiet yet powerful commitment to uplifting people , not just in their success, but in their struggles and growth.

3. In a corporate culture where failure is often dismissed and only outcomes are celebrated, his approach offers something rare and healing, the permission to be human.

By honoring the journey, not just the result, PK fosters a work culture at BluArmor where mental well-being, dignity, and resilience can truly thrive.