Rerouted: Exploring Paths Less Taken

Rerouted: Exploring Paths Less Taken

Welcome to Rerouted, the podcast where host Nicholas Karamanian interviews unique guests to explore their uncommon and non-linear career paths. We discuss the highs and lows, the critical moments, and the key skills and lessons learned that have shaped the journey. Whether you're looking for a caree...

Recent Episodes

Nov. 12, 2025

Gecko Robotics x ADNOC Gas, Breaking Down the Deal and Looking Forward with Harvey Young

I apologize for the inconsistent audio on the episode today. We had some issues working with some new equipment and it will never happen again. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, RATE On today's special live ADIPEC episode, Harvey Youn...
Oct. 22, 2025

The "Right Kind of Engineer" with Emily Lawson-Bulten

Summary In this episode, Nicholas Karamanian interviews Emily Lawson-Bulten, a doctoral candidate at the University of Illinois, who shares her unique journey from civil engineering to pursuing a PhD. Emily discusses her earl...
Oct. 1, 2025

May-Li Khoe on Design, DJing, and Growth

In this episode of Rerouted, host Nicholas Karamanian interviews May-Li Khoe, VP of Design at Handshake. They discuss May-Li's journey into design, her experiences at Apple and Microsoft, and her transition to Khan Academy. T...
Sept. 24, 2025

Film Degree to Family Practitioner: Geoff Rutledge

In this conversation, Geoff Rutledge shares his unique journey from film production to medicine, discussing the challenges he faced in medical school, the importance of stability in his career, and how he balances family life...
Sept. 17, 2025

Navigating the Business of Visual Facilitation: Peter Durand

In this conversation, Peter Durand shares his journey from a creative upbringing to running, AlphaChimp, a visual facilitation firm. He discusses his educational background, how he discovered graphic recording, and his journe...
Sept. 10, 2025

Fintech Founder to Global Nonprofit CEO: Asheesh Advani

In today's episode, Nick interviews Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide. We discuss his early career in management consulting, his time founding a leading fintech company, his time leading an international non...