n this episode of The Spark & The Forge, we sit down with Raghavendra Hunasgi, Co-founder and CMO of Zeebu, to explore the transformative impact of blockchain on telecom payments. From the rise of Zeebu’s ZBU token to strategies for aligning stakeholders, this episode dives deep into innovation and the future of B2B payments.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Raghav’s Journey
08:51 - Transition to Startups
15:08 - Navigating Blockchain Challenges
23:44 - Zeebu’s Rise to Unicorn Status
31:01 - Leadership Evolution and Insights
41:13 - Zeebu Blockchain Integration and Future
45:37 - The Birth of Zeebu and Its Token
46:01 - Stable Tokens in Telecom Payments
48:17 - Building B2C Solutions in Telecom
49:44 - Zeebu’s Open Innovation and Collaboration
51:41 - Seamless Onboarding and KYC Process
52:39 - Decentralization and Liquidity Provisioning
54:22 - Adapting to Emerging Markets
57:30 - Protecting Against Token Volatility
01:00:04 - The Role of Stable Coins
01:01:28 - Security and Trust in Blockchain Transactions
01:03:43 - Zeebu’s Communication Strategy
01:05:58 - Zeebu’s Revenue Model and Market Position
01:09:44 - Future Trends in Payments and AI
01:13:29 - Balancing Innovation with Customer Needs
01:17:32 - Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, telecom innovator, or someone curious about the future of payments, this episode offers actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies.

Note: This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions expressed are those of the participants.

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Dive into the inspiring journey of Rumana Sinha Sehgal in this episode of The Spark & The Forge. An accomplished engineer, artist, and social entrepreneur, Rumana shares how she transitioned from the corporate world to founding her social enterprise, Serendipity.

🎧 What’s Inside:

💡 Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Rumana’s journey

04:00 Early values and influences

09:00 Navigating challenges and staying true to values

11:23 The birth of Serendipity

15:12 Defining social entrepreneurship

17:18 Skills and values for social entrepreneurs

20:11 Arts and Innovation: The Resurgence Project

26:35 Championing gender equality

32:24 Meritocracy vs. gender equality

36:25 Balancing entrepreneurship, art, and social impact

42:33 Exploring fractal art and its significance

57:31 Shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in India

1:03:25 Future aspirations and inspirations

1:08:41 Closing comments

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