Every Friday · Hosted by High Schoolers
PROFESSIONALPERSPECTIVES
Conversations with professionals, innovators, and leaders from finance, law, entrepreneurship, sports, entertainment, and technology. Hosted by Aarav Akella and Praneeth Vemuri.
Every Friday · Hosted by High Schoolers
Conversations with professionals, innovators, and leaders from finance, law, entrepreneurship, sports, entertainment, and technology. Hosted by Aarav Akella and Praneeth Vemuri.
Every conversation is a masterclass. Dive into the full archive and find the story that sparks something in you.
Professional Perspectives started as a simple idea between two high school friends — Aarav Akella and Praneeth Vemuri — who wanted to learn directly from people making an impact in the real world.
What began as curiosity has grown into a platform that bridges the gap between students and the professional world. Through thoughtful questions and genuine dialogue, every episode uncovers the personal journeys behind each guest's success: the challenges they faced, the decisions that defined them, and the lessons they wish they'd known earlier.
Whether it's a startup founder sharing how they built something from scratch, a coach discussing leadership and resilience, or an executive revealing what drives their success, Professional Perspectives offers a rare, human look into what it takes to thrive in any field.
Aimed at high school and college students — and anyone eager to learn from experience rather than textbooks — every episode leaves listeners not just inspired, but equipped with practical takeaways they can apply to their own ambitions.
Professional Perspectives is built on curiosity, connection, and the belief that stories have the power to inspire change. Meet the two high school students who started it all.
A high school student with a passion for business, technology, and understanding what drives people to build extraordinary things. Aarav brings sharp curiosity and a knack for getting to the heart of every guest's story. He believes that the best way to learn about a career isn't from a textbook — it's from the people who actually lived it.
Equally driven by curiosity about the professional world, Praneeth brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach to every conversation. He has a gift for making guests feel comfortable opening up about the harder parts of their journeys — the failures, the pivots, and the moments of doubt that ultimately led to success.
"We started this podcast because we were two students who wanted better answers than 'study hard and figure it out.' Every guest we talk to gives us — and our listeners — a clearer picture of what's possible."
— Aarav & Praneeth
Professional Perspectives is available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Pick your platform and subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Have a guest suggestion? Want to collaborate? Just want to say hi? Reach out — Aarav and Praneeth read every message.