From Mumbai’s slums to managing $50M ad campaigns at Google — Danish Bagadia’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless growth.

In this episode of Kasa Connect, Danish shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Mumbai to becoming a senior marketing executive at Google. He opens up about the company’s culture, the meaning of “Googliness,” and how data-driven decision-making shaped his leadership style.

Now based in Dubai as the founder of Sooper Labs, Danish helps businesses and professionals harness AI to scale and adapt in the digital era.

This episode dives into lessons on risk-taking, overcoming fear, transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship, and embracing the future of AI — all while staying true to your passions and values.

(00:00) Growing up in Mumbai & Journey to Google

(01:08) First Impressions of Google’s Culture

(03:20) Managing $50 Million in Ad Spend

(04:59) What “Googliness” Really Means

(08:29) Risk-Taking & Lessons from the Hiring Process

(09:33) Inside Google’s Leadership and Feedback Culture

(13:17) Handling Failure and Turning It Into Growth

(16:09) Making Family Proud: His Biggest Achievements

(18:01) Why He Left Google & Moved to Dubai

(20:35) Starting Over as an Entrepreneur

(22:04) AI Consulting & Promoting AI Literacy

(22:55) Why Danish Chose to Focus on AI

(23:54) The Irreplaceable Power of Human Imagination

(24:42) How to Use AI Effectively (Like an Intern)

(27:37) Favourite AI Tools & Building a Personal Stack

(29:12) Redefining Work-Life Balance After Corporate

(31:33) Coffee Chat & Personal Connections

(32:54) POP: Passion, Optimism, Perseverance

(34:00) Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaways