Live Projects vs Theoretical Learning: What Industry Really Wants | Wooble Nexus Ep. 17

Описание: Wooble Nexus | Podcast Episode 17

Why are degrees and CGPA no longer enough in 2026? What truly makes a candidate industry-ready, hireable, and future-proof?
In this episode of Wooble Nexus (Episode 17), Akaash Jaiswal, CEO of Wooble, speaks with A K Mohanty (Ayaskanta Mohanty), Founder and Managing Director of Tatwa Technologies, on skills, hiring, leadership, AI, and proof of work.

🎙️ Key topics discussed in this episode:
Live projects vs theoretical learning and what industry actually values
Portfolio over resume and why proof of work matters more than CGPA
Hiring bias, cultural red flags, and what disqualifies candidates instantly
Why failed real-world projects often matter more than perfect academic scores
Lessons from spending years in industry before building a startup
Transitioning from a founder-driven startup to a professionally run organization
Staying rooted in Odisha while building a globally relevant tech company
AI automation, OmniAgents, and the human skills that still matter in 2026
How students from rural and non-metro Odisha can become visible to global companies
Skills young professionals must build to stay relevant and un-layoffable
This episode is relevant for students, parents, educators, founders, and professionals who believe careers should be built on skills, outcomes, and real experience.
At Wooble, we believe careers should be judged by proof of work, not paperwork. This conversation reinforces why live projects and industry exposure create future-ready talent.

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