TelecomTalk Live

AI Powered Live Sports Infrastructure with Hardik Jagda | TelecomTalk Live

In this episode of TelecomTalk Live, Tarun PK hosts Hardik Jagda, Founder and CEO of Proximity, a global ecosystem of AI-native technology companies operating at the intersection of AI, media, and sports. The conversation explores how artificial intelligence is moving beyond traditional post-match analytics to enable real-time intelligence during live sports broadcasts. From predictive decision-making and AI-driven fan engagement to the role of telecom networks, 5G, and edge computing in powering low-latency live experiences, this episode dives into the infrastructure shaping the future of sports.

Satellites 5G and Space Tourism Rethinking Risk in the Space Economy

In this episode of TelecomTalk Live Tarun P K speaks with Andrew Bonwick Vice President of Product Development at Relm Insurance on how the growth of commercial space activity is reshaping the risk landscape for telecom and digital infrastructure providers. As satellite infrastructure becomes increasingly important in supporting telecom backhaul aviation maritime connectivity IoT deployments and emergency communication services enterprises are now more dependent on space based communication layers than ever before. This conversation explores how emerging technologies such as Non Terrestrial Networks Direct to Device connectivity and commercial satellite constellations are influencing traditional models of liability underwriting and infrastructure resilience. With private participation accelerating across satellite deployments launch services and human spaceflight missions the role of insurance is evolving as a key enabler of scalable and sustainable space enabled connectivity.

Building India’s Own Smartphone Ecosystem | Madhav Sheth, CEO Ai+

In this episode of TelecomTalk Live, Tarun PK speaks with Madhav Sheth, CEO of Ai+ Smartphone and Founder of NxtQuantum Technologies, about a topic that is rarely discussed in depth - building a truly Indian smartphone ecosystem. This conversation goes beyond devices and into manufacturing, software control, AI integration, supply chain independence, and what it really takes for India to move from being a smartphone market to becoming a smartphone creator. Madhav shares insights on: • Why India needs its own smartphone ecosystem • The role of AI in next generation smartphones • Challenges in hardware, software, and manufacturing • Reducing dependency on global supply chains • Vision behind Ai+ Smartphone and NxtQuantum • What the future of Indian smartphones could look like If you are interested in telecom, smartphones, AI, Make in India, or the future of consumer technology, this episode gives you a rare inside view from someone building it. Hosted by Tarun PK, Founder of TelecomTalk.

Stephen Rose, CEO of Render Networks | Building the Digital Backbone for the AI Era

In this episode of TelecomTalk Live, Tarun P K speaks with Stephen Rose, CEO of Render Networks, about the often overlooked layer of AI and digital transformation — the physical network infrastructure. While the industry talks about AI models, data centres and applications, Stephen explains why the real intelligence begins in the field, where fibre is deployed, projects are executed, and networks are physically built. They discuss how telecom operators across the world are modernising fibre deployment, why traditional construction methods fail at scale, and how platforms like Render Networks are bringing software intelligence into the trench. This conversation offers rare insight into how the digital backbone of the AI era is actually being constructed. About the guest: Stephen Rose is the CEO of Render Networks with over 25 years of leadership experience across IBM, Nokia and Bell Labs. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford and leads Render’s mission to digitise network construction globally. TelecomTalk Live is a leadership series featuring conversations with the people powering the connected world.