Tech For Change

Tech For Change

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Tech For Change episodes

  • Trends in Healthcare That You Never Saw Coming!
    Soraj Dhanai and A Vijayarajan founded Innaccel. The company uses Biodesign to identify and validate critical unmet needs in India through a 3-4 month clinical immersion at a partner hospital.
    They have designed products like an AI-powered fetal heart rate monitor for mothers in labor or after 36 weeks of gestation. It claims to be more accurate, reliable and easier to use than conventional heart rate monitors. In addition to this, they have also introduced a portable device that can provide breathing support to infants with breathing difficulties at a very low cost.
    Tune into the conversation between RJ Kay and A Vijayarajan, to find out more about this company that makes healthcare devices accessible and affordable for the general public.
    20 min
  • Building The Circular Economy Of Waste With Tech!
    Waste is the biggest problem that India is facing right now, and there are about 1.4 lakh tonnes of solid waste generated every day.
    Recykal, hopes to solve that problem by unlocking a circular economy, where waste is also used as raw material for more products.
    The Hyderabad-based firm has a hyperlocal infrastructure to connect waste collectors in the most effective way possible using technology. It was also recognised as Tech Pioneer 2022 by the World Economic Forum.
    Tune into the conversation between Chetan, Vikram and Kay to find out the reasons Recykal was started, and the responsibilities of both the government and the public in waste generation and recycling.
    27 min
  • The Carbon Finance Market Just Got A Tech Upgrade!
    With global warming and climate change being the most pressing issues today, businesses are hurrying up to reduce their carbon footprint.
    With this in mind, Saurabh Saraf and Ankit Mathur founded OffsetFarm, which is building on the Polygon blockchain, enabling investors to pre-finance climate projects that are listed on the platform. The investments are represented by NFTs called SPROUT, along with a token called OFFSET that is equivalent to one tonne of CO2 saved.
    The Singapore-registered startup has a seven-member team, including the founders, and it aims to help developers and investors in the carbon market by leveraging the use of blockchain.
    Join in on the conversation between the founders and Kay as they share their experiences, and their plans for the company.
    Ankit Mathur and Saurabh Saraf are co-founders of the OffsetFarm. They are both alumni of the Delhi College of Engineering, and founded the company to offer a platform for both project developers and investors.
    23 min
  • The Future Of Safety In India Using Tech!

    In the past, there have been several accidents at places like construction sites and mines, which have all been caused by lack of safety infrastructure. These accidents cost people their lives, and families their only sources of income.

    Blue-collar workers are sent into dangerous places, sometimes armed with only a helmet.

    But what if there is a way to improve the safety helmet, by enabling it with technology and making it easier for the wearer and the supervisors to better look out for their wellbeing?

    This train of thought was what inspired Pulkit Ahuja to found Proxgy Technologies, a B2B and B2G startup that makes custom safety helmets. Based in Gurugram, Proxgy has been in touch with the Government and several private organisations for IoT enabled smart helmets.

    Their idea was appreciated for its innovativeness, and even received funding when they went on the show, Shark Tank India.

    Tune into the podcast as Pulkit explains how to helmet improves the lives of blue-collar workers, by making a dumb plastic helmet so much safer, and how he thinks technology can be used for the good of people.

    Pulkit Ahuja is the founder and CEO of Gurugram-based startup Proxgy. He is also the author of two books, Googled by God and Risk Management in Basel. He completed his bachelor’s in computer science engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and received a post graduate diploma in management and finance from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, and is currently building new things everyday at Proxgy.

    17 min
  • 'All Rise' For The New Tech In The Legal System!

    Legal processes in India can seem long, daunting and hopelessly complicated for the average person. 23-year-old lawyer Shreya Sharma took this on as a challenge and set out to simplify all things legal by launching her own start-up, Rest the Case. The Pune-based company provides a media platform that serves two purposes: one, it simplifies complex legal jargon, and two, it provides templates for legal agreements and contracts that are customisable to the person’s needs. The primary aim of the platform, however, is to connect their clients with a lawyer that will be able to solve their specific problem, be it divorce, copyright, or property disputes.

    Tune in to the conversation between Shreya Sharma and RJ Kay as she shares her journey and how she thinks technology and the legal world can be integrated to better serve people.

    Shreya Sharma is the founder of Pune-based legal startup Rest the Case. She completed her Bachelor’s in Law from Cardiff University in the UK. She founded the company to provide a unified legal platform for the benefit of lawyers, clients and law students. 

    India's growing legal services market was valued at $1.3 billion in 2018. 

    16 min
  • You Could Be Flying To Work Soon!
    Across the world, companies are working on building electric planes or flying taxis, either to carry goods or passengers.
    In India, Ubifly Technologies Private Limited, better known as The ePlane Company (TEC), is at the forefront of this sector. The company was founded in 2016 by Pranjal Mehta and Satyanarayanan Chakravarthy to provide aerial delivery services.
    A hybrid of drone and electric airplane technology, the startup is focused on building electric planes and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for short-range intracity travels and is aimed at redefining urban mobility.
    Join in on the conversation between Professor Satyanarayanan and RJ Kay as they break down the future of drone and electric airplane technology.
    Professor Satyanarayanan has been teaching Aerospace Engineering at IIT Madras since 1998. He is also the head of the National Centre for Combustion Research & Development Lab (NCCRD) and the Centre of Propulsion Technology at IIT Madras. His study on propulsion was one of the reasons that led to the launch of TEC.
    17 min
  • How Is Blockchain Changing The Art World?

    Entrepreneur Vaishnavi Murali is bridging the access gap between artists and art buyers through Eikowa, India’s first online art gallery to obtain blockchain certification.

    Know more about the first platform to introduce blockchain technology for provenance in art in India. It has gone beyond catering to B2C buyers online and has ventured into B2B business as well.

    At present, Eikowa features paintings, serigraphs, and sculptures by over 80 artists including MF Hussain, Jatin Das, Raja Ravi Verma, and Manish Sharma, among others. The platform also makes suggestions if certain work looks under or overpriced, however, showcasing the democratic foundation the platform is built on, artists take the final call on pricing. 

    Join in with RJ Kay and Vaishnavi Murali as they dive into all things art and NFTs

    20 min
  • The Job Market is Changing!
    Noida-based Jobsgaar is a career-tech platform aimed at connecting job seekers and employers from Tier II and III towns of India through a hassle-free process. Jobsgaar is a career-tech venture that is disrupting decade-old marketplaces or search-and-browse models for recruiters and job seekers. With its omnichannel approach and proprietary technology, Jobsgaar helps employers find well-matched and verified talent in Tier II and III towns in less than two minutes. The brand enables access to various digital inclusions for recruiters and job seekers through its innovative tech solutions that include the world’s first chatbot at WhatsApp. Jobsgaar is also the first Indian startup to have an Indo-Israeli founding team.
    21 min
  • Unwrapping Web 3.0
    PlayVerse, a technology-enabled entertainment company built on Web 3, has raised $1.5 million as seed funding from Japanese gaming company Akatsuki Inc. PlayVerse plans to launch its own D2C brand, which will be focused on an interconnected universe of content and “play”. It aims to unlock the full potential of an IP with a 360-degree approach to content and merchandise. This merchandise would include both physical products such as toys as well as digital assets like avatars, emojis, and skins creating more interest among users.
    They will be actively focusing on enabling content owners to maximize the monetization potential of their IPs. Jaineel Aga is a serial entrepreneur who recently sold his first venture, Planet Superheroes, to Nodwin Gaming, an esports company, and a subsidiary of NSE-listed Nazara Technologies. He is an alumnus of Duke University and has worked in strategy consulting and in private equity before pursuing entrepreneurship.
    24 min
  • The Backbone MSMEs Need In India!
    Imprezz is the Indian vertical of Germany-based data service company Buhl Group, which was founded in 1995 by Waldemar Buhl. Imprezz was launched in 2019 and provides various services such as generating invoices, accounting solutions, payments, and more. According to Amit, the core of Imprezz is to become a “backbone for MSMEs” and build a platform that caters to all their needs. Apart from financing, MSMEs also face the challenge of finding a single solution for their different needs such as accounting, generating GST reports, and more. This is something Bengaluru-based Imprezz is trying to solve.
    20 min

About Tech For Change

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Very often technology is used for both, good and bad things. There is a constant flux between these two which can cause you to lose faith in technology. Tech for change will aim to restore that faith. Radio One radio host, Kay will introduce you to some innovative companies and go-getters who have used technology for the social good, social change and impact. Tune in to this podcast to find out how tech is changing the world for the better.