In this episode of ELI, we feature Moiz Arsiwala, Co-founder of WorkIndia, India’s largest blue-collar and gray-collar job portal. Moiz shares how WorkIndia bridges the gap between job seekers and employers by solving information asymmetry and eliminating job fraud for millions of blue-collar workers.
Discover the unique tech-driven solutions WorkIndia uses, including graph analytics, NLP, and machine learning, to ensure job authenticity while empowering job seekers with a simple, intuitive platform. Learn how WorkIndia grew from the 2G era to a digital-first platform helping the underserved segment access meaningful livelihoods.
📌 Key Highlights:
• Addressing information asymmetry and job fraud for blue-collar workers
• Challenges of creating a user-friendly tech platform for a less tech-savvy audience
• Innovative solutions like offline apps, simple UI, and fraud detection systems
• The impact of AI and automation on future job markets
• Entrepreneurial lessons: Scaling yourself, frugality, and value creation
🎧 Watch this inspiring episode to learn how WorkIndia is transforming India’s labor market and paving the way for millions to secure reliable livelihoods.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the episode
00:03 - Meet Moiz Arsiwala: Co-founder of WorkIndia
00:40 - Moiz’s background: From engineering to entrepreneurship
02:06 - How WorkIndia began: Addressing information asymmetry
04:19 - Tackling job fraud in the blue-collar sector
07:39 - Why blue-collar workers need simple, intuitive tech solutions
09:01 - Building offline apps: Solving for no-internet scenarios in 2015
11:27 - Designing a simple WhatsApp-like interface for job seekers
13:19 - How Reliance Jio and affordable smartphones revolutionized the segment
15:25 - Solving the fraud job problem with advanced technologies
16:07 - Fraud detection systems: Graph analytics, NLP, and machine learning
20:07 - The role of AI in recruitment: Optimizing HR processes
25:43 - Is AI replacing jobs? The impact on white-collar and blue-collar roles
27:09 - Evolution and adaptability: The future of jobs with AI
30:37 - Lessons from entrepreneurship: Value creation, scalability, and mentors
35:28 - Closing thoughts: Impacting lives at the bottom of the pyramid