Join host Teresa Kuruvila in this episode of Insider Conversations, produced by Ananya, as we sit down with Sangyukta Das, Editor-in-Chief at Project Statecraft (PSC), and Zeeshan Ali, Director of Public Policy. They share their journeys in leadership, policy research, and youth empowerment, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the organization.

Sangyukta, an environmental economics and policy expert from the London School of Economics, and Zeeshan, a policy strategist specializing in national security and foreign policy, discuss their transition into leadership roles at PSC. They reflect on their early assignments, team dynamics, and the pivotal moments that shaped their paths.

We explore how PSC adapted to the challenges of remote work during the COVID era and the evolving landscape of policy engagement in the attention economy. Zeeshan and Sangyukta candidly discuss navigating setbacks, handling leadership pressures, and keeping their teams motivated through uncertainty.

From overcoming remote collaboration challenges to their motivations for staying in a virtual-first organization, this conversation offers key insights into leadership, resilience, and the future of PSC.

Tune in for an exclusive look at what drives the leaders of PSC and where the organization is headed next!