Best Zinnov Podcasts (2024)

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Balancing Autonomy and Collaboration in Global Teams with Peter George 10:19

6h ago10:19

10:19

Can globally distributed software teams truly unlock their full potential through autonomy and collaboration? Peter George, CTO of HMH, joins Nilesh Thakker, President of Zinnov, to share his battle-tested insights on striking this delicate balance. Discover how to balance autonomy and collaboration in globally distributed software teams. Learn abo…

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Kumaar Bargodia speaks on upgrading the subconscious: the science & business of brain enhancement 1:33:05

6h ago1:33:05

1:33:05

In this episode I talk with India's brain-enhancer Kumaar Bargodia who is also the founder of Neuroleap and Arkni PhotoBioLife. Many of you listening to or watching this podcast would have pondered over the question "how does one punch above your weight mentally?" As science proves it, you need to understand the subconscious mind before you want to…

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Woman In The Mirror | Retail Edition w/Jennifer Goschke, 7-Eleven Global Solution Center - India; Prashanti Bodugum, Walmart Global Tech; and Monica Pirgal, Neiman Marcus India 34:52

2d ago34:52

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with Jennifer Goschke, VP & Country Leader, 7-Eleven Global Solution Center - India; Prashanti Bodugum, Vice President - Engineering, U.S. Omni Platforms, and Tech, Walmart Global Tech; and Monica Pirgal, Managing Director, Neiman Marcus India Behind every successful business is a leader with a story. But how often do we get to hear it? The latest …

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From bug bounties to enabling security for brands, the AppSecure.Security whitehat story 51:05

9d ago51:05

51:05

In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we will talk with Sandeep Hodkasia the founder of AppSecure.Security tells us about how modern brands can secure themselves at very low cost and how Corporations can use white-hats to build new age security. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:30 - Sandeep's love for security. 06:00 - AppSecure's view of security in mode…

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Interoperability of loyalty points, use cases, opportunity & tech - Abhay Tandon of Monet explains 58:43

5d ago58:43

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we speak with veteran startup enabler and co-founder of Monet, Abhay Tandon. He talks about why blockchain works for interoperability of loyalty points and the opportunities to get brands to work together in order to win loyal customers in the long run. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:26 - Abhay making the transition bac…

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Talking tech, compliance & AI in an era of transformation: in-conversation with Ragu Rajaram of EY 43:59

29d ago43:59

43:59

In this episode we talk with Ragu Rajaram, EY’s Global Cloud Consulting Leader. Ragu talks about how EY GDS is helping organisations transform in the era of data and AI. 00:00 - Introduction to EY GDS 01:18 - What does EY GDS do? 02:56 - Board room to server conversations. 04:56 - Compliances and technology: blending the two 10:16 - Transformative …

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From Insight to Foresight: Talent Intelligence reshaping HR with Sam Fletcher 26:52

1M ago26:52

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Imagine your workforce as a vast, untapped oil field. While there's potential there, but without the right tools and insights, you might be missing the most valuable resources. This episode of Zinnov Podcast's Business Resilience Series features Sam Fletcher, Head of Talent Intelligence at PayPal, who shares his expertise on adapting talent strateg…

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Journey of product innovation in India through the eyes of Naganand Doraswamy of Ideaspring Capital 55:47

1M ago55:47

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In this episode we talk with Naganand Doraswamy the founder of Ideaspring Capital. He has been a champion of product innovation and deep tech in India for over eight years now. He talks about his journey and learning. He also believes that the deep tech India story has just begun and tells every founder to focus on the sales for success. 00:00 - In…

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The Future Of Mobility W/ Continental Automotive’s Gilles Mabire And Latha Chembrakalam 28:04

1M ago28:04

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In this episode of the Business Resilience Series, Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov talks to Gilles Mabire, Chief Technology Officer, and Lata Chembrakalam, Vice President and Head of India Technology Center at Continental who provide insights into how the automotive technology company is adapting to industry disruptions like electric vehicles, autonomo…

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Payments & the journey of Indian business: in-conversation with Akash Sinha of Cashfree Payments 50:35

1M ago50:35

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In this episode we speak with Akash Sinha, the CEO and co-founder of Cashfree Payments. We discover how India is changing with digital payments and how the smart phone generation loves easy checkout experiences. 00:00 - Introduction of Cashfree Payments. 01:05 - The early journey as a developer. 04:42 - Scaling up a company and a product. 05:50 - T…

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Engineering an Innovation Stack for Finance 29:34

2M ago29:34

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How does a 170-year-old derivatives marketplace keep pace with changing customer needs and rapidly evolving technologies? Join host Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, as he talks to Sunil Cutinho, CIO, CME Group and Prabhuram Duraiswami (PD), India Center Head, CME Group - the leaders spearheading the company's cutting-edge engineering efforts. Hear firs…

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In-conversation with Anil Achyuta of TDK Ventures: deep tech's impact & ideas from India 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

In this episode of the India Deep Tech Series, we host the MD of TDK Ventures, Anil Achyuta. Born and raised in Bengaluru, Anil went from being a sportsman to falling in love with deep tech - firstly as an academic and then as an investor. In this podcast he talks about an ever changing world with deep technology, what are the risks and rewards for…

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Woman In the Mirror w/ Shalini Sankarshana, Planview; Snigdha Ghosh Ray, Diebold Nixdorf; Oindrila Majumdar, TIAA Global Capabilities 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Three powerhouse women leaders. Three different stories. Many reflections. The latest podcast series from Zinnov's stable, "Women in the Mirror," takes you through the lives of women who have ascended to leadership roles. It explores their journeys juggling work, family, and everything in between. We have come a long way from fighting for 'a room o…

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Transforming Healthcare Outcomes with AI and Global Talent 22:54

3M ago22:54

22:54

Can AI make Healthcare more equitable? How accurate is AI to make healthcare diagnoses? Is it hard to retain talent for AI in Healthcare companies? Amit Phadnis, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer of RapidAI, a leading healthcare AI company in conversation with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov answers these questions in this episode of the Zinnov P…

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Healthy or unhealthy India: taxes, freebies, the rise of packaged food, new rich & new age politics 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

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In this episode with Pavan Sharma, the partner of BCL India, an advisory and audit firm, we decode India by the numbers just as the elections are underway. Please download the report (https://tinyurl.com/yxykv3pv) for you to understand what Pavan is analyzing. All data sources mentioned in the PDF. We analyze the Centre versus State tax conflicts, …

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MNCs love India & Zinnov has helped them tap India's capabilities in technology & leadership 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode theUpStreamLife.com's speak with Zinnov's President, Globalisation Excellence, Nilesh Thakker who talks about how India has become the place for setting global capability centres or some may even call it excellence centres or innovation centres. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:20 - Globalisation is about innovation and leveraging talent. 0…

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Can new-age EV OEMs make an impact in the commercial vehicle industry; the Planet Electric story 52:21

3M ago52:21

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In this episode we speak to Gagan Agarwal, the co-founder of Planet Electric. Their speciality is to work modular but create a centralised IP for vehicle manufacturing. As an EV OEM in the commercial vehicle industry they have to take on the Mahindras and the Tatas. Check out the podcast to know their aspirations. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:35 - From…

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All about India's transformation in HR services: in-conversation with Aditya Mishra of CIEL-HR 43:36

3M ago43:36

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In this podcast we talk about how CIEL-HR became a large business in nine years and is preparing for an IPO. 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - The business of CIEL-HR 10:25 - Building end to end solutions for modern organisations. 15:55 - Early customers and value propositions. 23:40 - Managing the business in the early days. 27:00 - Going after the EV …

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Building autonomous vehicle & safety technology from India for the world, get to know Minus Zero 48:05

3M ago48:05

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In this episode you will discover the skill of the Minus Zero engineering team in building world class software for the automotive world. If the world of AI led driving is real, then Minus Zero is building such technologies from India to the world's best automotive companies. They have already signed a couple of large commercial vehicle companies t…

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Fast-charging CVs: Exponent's 15-min bet with battery tech, in-conversation with TDK Ventures 36:32

3M ago36:32

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In this episode Anil Achyuta, Managing Director of TDK Ventures, speaks with Arun Vinayak, the founder of Exponent Energy, a company whose tech has enhanced fast charging capabilities to increase value for commercial vehicle fleets in India. Their 15-mins fast charge technology has allowed them to create an ecosystem for fleet operators exclusive t…

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The 70-30 Rule to Gen AI Efficiency w/ Prof. Mohanbir Sawhney @ McCormick Foundation 24:04

3M ago24:04

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In the age of Generative AI, where ideas come to life with just a few spoken words, how do you stop admiring AI from the sidelines and start leading the disruption? In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Sidhant Rastogi, President of Zinnov, sits down with Professor Mohanbir Sawhney, Associate Dean for Digital Innovation and McCormick Foundation Pr…

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AI Mixtape: Insights from C-Suite Technologists 9:14

4M ago9:14

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In this special episode of the Zinnov Podcast, we’ve curated a mix tape of invaluable insights on AI from leaders across organizations like Microsoft, PTC, Pegasystems, and others. Gain a nuanced perspective on AI’s current capabilities from those at the forefront. Understand the tangible use cases already transforming sectors like healthcare throu…

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Making you believe: how Zveta is working with certified "traditional" experts in treating arthritis 43:06

4M ago43:06

43:06

In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com you will discover Indian tradition or "traditional" certified methods of treating musculoskeletal conditions and the impact of nutrition in making one return to form. It's all about the diet and lifestyle. I speak with an experienced nutritionist, Arti Balse, and an experienced medical doctor, Deepa, from the …

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Fasal's story of Indian farmers, the future of tech & the business of Indian agriculture 44:15

4M ago44:15

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Think about this - Indian farmers were struggling with low yields for generations so much so that a country like Netherlands had more yield per acre. India has the technology skills to enable farmers to improve the yield, predict the yield and plan the supply. You would wonder why this change is yet to happen at scale. Fasal, a startup in agritech,…

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The "OG" of HR services: K Pandiarjan's bets big on CIEL HR to capture India's booming HR business 47:45

4M ago47:45

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com you will discover the internal values that are necessary to inculcate and execute in order to build a long term business. You will hear the story of K Pandiarajan, the founder of MaFoi who sold the business in 2008. MaFoi was one of the top HR firms in India at the time. After a decade long break and a long st…

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Optimizing Technology Value Through Cross-Border Talent 22:13

4M ago22:13

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How are enterprises optimizing hybrid IT environments facing rising costs and security threats? Brian Shannon, CTO, Flexera and Niladri Ray, VP of Engineering, and Country Head – India, Flexera, sat with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov to discuss key trends like cloud migration, IT cost management, and vulnerability remediation in this episode of our p…

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"Grab Me" stories of brownies & more: Gagana Ganesh scaling a youthful brand in modern retail 42:47

4M ago42:47

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In this episode meet Gagana Ganesh, the founder of Grab Me, who has defied conventional wisdom. She has expanded to modern retail first even while others go for a D2C concept. Don't get us wrong she has also built a "brand".com D2C store, but has expanded to over 100-retail stores. This podcast covers her journey and her efforts to build India's fi…

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Incentives in the world of Web3: Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs bets on a new age of loyalty management 15:00

5M ago15:00

15:00

Incentives in the world of Web3: Ketan Jog of Absinthe Labs bets on a new age of loyalty management Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTubeBy Vishal Krishna

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A proprietary discovery platform for new age brands: in-conversation with Esha Tiwary of Furrl 45:15

5M ago45:15

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In this episode we talk with Esha Tiwary, the founder of Furrl, a proprietary platform to discover new age brands. She has in the past worked with Entrepreneur First, Myntra, CloudNine and ITC. She is a graduate of IIT-Kanpur and Harvard Business School. Her marketing techniques along with blending technology and data has led her to scale up Furrl,…

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The South-East Asia & the Indian startup influence: meet Shauraya Bhutani from Breathe Capital 47:42

5M ago47:42

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we talk to Shauraya Bhutani, the co-founder of Breathe Capital and Capital Connect Advisors. Shauraya has been the bridge in the movement of capital betweenIndia and South-East Asia. In this podcast he talks about the new age of Indian business and what they are going to do in South East Asia. 00:00 - Introduc…

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The 90 day CIO: Moving Healthcare IT from Basement to Boardroom 19:23

5M ago19:23

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Explore the intersection of healthcare and technology in this episode featuring an insightful conversation between Dr. Luis Taveras, a seasoned Healthcare CIO with over 30 years of experience and Pari Natarajan, CEO of Zinnov. Talking about Healthcare IT strategy, the episode discusses the transformation of IT’s role in Healthcare. Dr. Luis shares …

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The TDK Ventures "Goodness" & its deeptech mission in India: in-conversation with Nicolas Sauvage 36:36

5M ago36:36

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In this episode we talk with the President of TDK Ventures, Nicolas Sauvage, who has been at the forefront of discovering entrepreneurs making impact in the climate-tech industry with the power of hardtech and deeptech. In this episode discover what TDK Ventures intends to do for India's deeptech community. Deeptech is combining the hard work at th…

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Analysing 10 years of govt performance & the interim Budget 2024: Startups, tech, taxes & innovation 48:33

5M ago48:33

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In this episode we bring you BCL India's partner Pavan Sharma who will talk about the interim #Budget2024. He will tell us about taxes, money, tech and the performance of the economy while we balance to support the poor and support the exuberance of a youthful nation. BCL India is an audit, compliance and financial transformation firm based in Beng…

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Data matters with Tracxn: life after the IPO, ideas & thoughts of its co-founder Neha Singh 51:22

5M ago51:22

51:22

In this interview we bring you a company that is well known in the Indian startup ecosystem. We are talking to Tracxn, a company whose novel way of collecting data has brought it a lot of respect. We speak to its co-founder Neha Singh. 00:00 - Introduction to Tracxn. 03:05 - The first version of Tracxn was coded by Neha. 06:47 - Early lessons in th…

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Partnering for Success through Co-opetition 28:09

5M ago28:09

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Unlike the past, where companies fiercely competed and guarded their secrets, today, there’s a rising understanding of how working together with competitors can be beneficial. This is where coopetition comes in – a business strategy where companies collaborate with their competitors on certain projects or initiatives while simultaneously competing …

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Battery experts & the Mantis: the aura of Orxa Energies & its founders Ranjita and Prajwal 53:28

6M ago53:28

53:28

In this interview we deep dive into the battery ecosystem and the bike "Mantis" which is being built by Orxa Energies. The founders Ranjitha and Prajwal have been in the industry for two decades and they know a thing or two about deep tech. They are bonafide experts who also work with the defence and aerospace industry. Discover their trials and tr…

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India is not just a consumer story, it is also about deep tech, says Narendra Bhandari of seafund 57:13

6M ago57:13

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In this interview we bring you a senior technocrat Narendra Bhandari who has in the past worked with the likes of Intel and Microsoft. He has been advising startups for more than a decade and is now a partner at "seafund" - a deep tech fund. 00:00 - Moving from Corporate Venturing to become part of a fund. 05:54 - Building the startup network. 07:0…

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Elektrobit's connected mobility: the car as an extension of your living room experience 58:07

6M ago58:07

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we bring you Elektrobit, an automotive software company, which has pioneered connected mobility for three decades in the industry. We have Elektrobit’s VP Strategy and Country Manager - India, Satish S, discuss mobility in India and the role of engineers globally in the automotive industry. 00:00 - Introductio…

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Arjun Vaidya of V3 Ventures illustrates brand power in India, youth culture & consumption 48:07

6M ago48:07

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we explore how Arjun Vaidya went from being an operator to becoming a VC. He celebrates India's new age brands, modern marketing and the future of consumption led sustainable growth. 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - The mythical term called D2C in 2018. 08:00 - The omnichannel world or digital commerce. 16:20 - Brands…

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Inevitable India: Vision 2024 for GCCs and the Tech Ecosystem 25:08

6M ago25:08

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In a compelling podcast episode, KS Viswanathan (KSV), Vice President of Industry Initiatives at Nasscom, converses with Nitika Goel, CMO at Zinnov, delving into the transformative developments within India's Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in 2023. KSV, drawing from his extensive experience, discusses the significant surge in engineering roles, t…

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The practical & real uses cases of decentralised technology: in-conversation with Celestia Labs 12:21

6M ago12:21

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In this episode we talk with Mustafa Al-Bassam of Celestia Labs who talks to us about a consensus based data networks and the practical uses cases of decentralised technology. This episode is brought to you by Lumos Labs and Builders Tribe. Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube…

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Modern food & food tech: in-conversation with food scientist Rinka Banerjee of Thinking Forks 56:11

6M ago56:11

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In this episode we talk with Rinka Banerjee who has built a practice around food and everything food tech. She had been with HUL for two decades before she started up Thinking Forks a decade earlier. She discusses the opportunity in food brands from India for the world. 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Journey of Thinking Forks 05:10 - How large food c…

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Giving up a cushy govt job to build tech for SMBs - the story of Karan Javaji & his startup Boni 47:06

6M ago47:06

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In this interview we speak with multi-talented personality Karan Javaji who has been an RBI Officer, a rugby player and an equestrian. Karan also serves as a Colonel in the territorial army of India. He is also involved in public policy research. 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Karan and his multi-faceted career. 05:00 - Origin of the name Boni 10:00 …

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Cannabis stories from Awshad: Richa Jaggi explains why this plant is mainstream in Ayurveda & India 34:50

7M ago34:50

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk about the benefits of cannabis as a medicinal plant and how it is sold in India under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush. Richa Jaggi, the co-founder of Awshad explains why this plant is now mainstream for its ancient medicinal purpose. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:06 - Cultural relevance of cannabis in India.…

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Indian universities shape the Deep Tech ecosystem: Siddharth of TDK Ventures talks to Prof. Krishnan 38:27

7M ago38:27

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In this second episode of the India Deep Tech Series brought to you by TDK Ventures, theUpStreamLife brings you how Indian universities are shaping the Deep Tech ecosystem. Siddharth Mehta, Director of TDK Ventures India, talks to Prof. Krishnan Balasubramanian from IIT Madras about the journey of the Indian deep tech community. The professor himse…

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Tech-Driven Healthcare: Leading Change from the CIO’s Desk 20:51

7M ago20:51

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In this episode, Michelle Greene, Chief Information Officer at Cardinal Health explores the the captivating intersection of healthcare and technology with Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov. The conversation delves into how leadership should start with empathy, and the pivotal role of data in revolutionizing healthcare distribution processes. Discover the…

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Building self governing AI for industry: the journey of scientist Balaji Renukumar of Sensfix 45:50

7M ago45:50

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we speak with Balaji Renukumar, the founder of Sensfix who is a scientist building an AI company which makes maintenance of a machine faster and the work of a servicing team efficient. The company targets facility management. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:15 - Balaji's journey as a scientist and Sensfix 06:00 - Sen…

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A $10 million grant for blockchain & Web3 entrepreneurs: why Bitget is betting on India 12:49

7M ago12:49

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife we talk with Simran Alphonso from Bitget about the $10 million grant for developers and startups in India. We spoke to her on the sidelines of the #BuidlforWeb3 Summit 2023. This episode is brought to you by LumosLabs. Thanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube…

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India is the hub for Web3 developers, Kaavya Prasad of LumosLabs talks about the community 22:57

7M ago22:57

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In this episode we talk with Kaavya Prasad, the founder of LumosLabs, she talks about how the Web3 and blockchain community is looking at India and how the talent for good engineers is only growing. She caught up with us at the sidelines of the #BuidlforWeb3 summit 2023 in Bengaluru. 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - The BuidlforWeb3 Summit 02:44 - Work…

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Tomasz Stañzack of Nethermind breaks down the practical applications of Web3 for industry & nations 25:56

7M ago25:56

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In this episode of theUpStreamLife.com we talk to the founder of Nethermind, Tomasz Stañzack, who was an ex-Investment Banker who fell in love with decentralised technology and its impact the world over. Here is why he believes it is going to be a significant technology going forward. This episode is brought to you by LumosLabs and BuildersTribe. 0…

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