The Tech Factor - A Purple Quarter Podcast

AI, Consumer Behaviour, Fintech Regulation, & more with Dr. Eduard Müller

Dr. Eduard Müller, former Board Member of Austria’s Financial Market Authority and now MD of Nexus.M, shares why regulation isn’t a barrier in fintech, but part of the product. In this episode of The Tech Factor, he examines how smaller, regulated markets compete with Silicon Valley, why global expansion necessitates reinvention, and whether Big Tech will supplant traditional financial services. We also dive into how AI is reshaping user behaviour and the hidden risks behind simplicity in financial interfaces. It’s not any other episode – it’s a fintech regulations masterclass!

S5 E11 | The Power of ICs, Leadership & Collaborative Growth with Jyotiswarup, CTO, Angel One

Discussing his evolution from an individual contributor to the CTO at Angel One, Jyotiswarup Pai Raiturkar brings a wealth of knowledge to The Tech Factor podium. He reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career and the lessons learned while tackling complex tech challenges. Jyotiswarup delves into the intricacies of building for FinTech, sharing how his team ensures seamless performance under immense scale. From optimizing latency to navigating regulatory hurdles, he sheds light on the strategies that power Angel One’s operations. "You dream it, I’ll build it"  defines Jyotiswarup’s leadership philosophy. This episode delves into Jyoti’s valuable takeaways for tech enthusiasts: how he empowers teams, drives innovation, and precisely addresses real-world challenges.

S5 E10 | AI-Powered Supply Chains, Data-Driven Decision Making & Differential Leadership with Ajit Narayanan, Licious

Discussing the critical shift of building platforms for scale in B2B to focusing on agility and personalisation in B2C in complex domains like fresh food supply chains, we have tech visionary Ajit Narayanan in this riveting The Tech Factor episode. As the current CTPO of Licious, Ajit shares his journey from corporate giant SAP to founding startups and his transition from Myntra to Licious. His experiences have empowered him to drive innovation across B2B and B2C domains, from implementing AI-driven fashion models at Myntra to managing intricate, real-time inventory challenges at Licious. Ajit offers forward-looking thoughts on omnichannel commerce, the future of supply chains, and the increasing role of AI in customer experiences and business optimization. In the course, he touches upon innovations like demand prediction, inventory rebalancing, and leveraging machine learning to optimize supply chain efficiency. The loaded conversation dives further into Ajit’s leadership philosophy, his eclectic passion for music as a lead guitarist, and how both have shaped his approach to mentoring and building strong engineering teams.

S5 E9 | Decoding Data Bias, Responsible AI & Women Safety Online with Anusha Dandapani, UNICC

Anusha, an action-oriented leader, has consistently harnessed the power of data and AI to address diverse real-world challenges—from identifying war crime evidence in the Middle East, to improving the efficiency of data processing and addressing the challenges of working with unstructured data. Presenting the very inspiring journey of Anusha Dandapani, Chief Data and AI Services Officer at the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) in this episode of the Tech Factor. Anusha emphasizes ‘cultivating a design mindset’ in tech, where innovation and creativity are keys to reinventing processes. She also discusses the critical need for responsible AI governance, stressing the importance of being mindful of generative AI (GenAI) to prevent unforeseen consequences.  The loaded conversation also showcases her efforts to mitigate bias in data and highlights her passion for solving everyday issues, such as food waste. Her workshops with schoolchildren to track and reduce food waste are a step towards a sustainable existence. Additionally, she advocates for women's safety in digital spaces and the importance of supporting women in tech and data science.

S5 E8 | Dissecting the Future of Online Retail, Scaling Technology, & Leadership Philosophy with Rohit Kaila, Wayfair

Join us for a deep dive into the world of technology and leadership with Rohit Kaila, Head of Technology and Site Leader at Wayfair India. From buying a computer with his pocket money to leading engineering teams at Walmart Global Tech India, Yahoo, and Intuit – Rohit shares his inspiring journey in this episode of Tech Factor.  Rohit discusses the future of the online retail customer experience, powered by Augmented Reality (AR). He comments on how India's supply chain industry is transforming owing to a diverse customer base, changing infrastructure, a complex ecosystem that spans rural areas, tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, and a decentralized supplier system mechanism. Further, he dives into the intricacies of scaling technology and innovation in established enterprises as opposed to nimble startups. Get ready for a power-packed episode—from unraveling his leadership secrets to decoding growth mantras for aspiring techies!