The Aadhaar news roundup
The impact of Section 57 ruling on fintech, virtual Aadhaar, heroes versus trends, identity as an enabler in Africa, why doctors hate computers, and more
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The impact of Section 57 ruling on fintech, virtual Aadhaar, heroes versus trends, identity as an enabler in Africa, why doctors hate computers, and more
How do you drive a very large-scale societal transformation? In this video, EkStep Foundation’s Sanjay Purohit and 1Bridge founder Madan Padaki talk about how Societal Platforms, or open digital co-creation networks, can drive innovation in sectors like education
What are the models of engagement and the challenges of such a partnership in India? A panel discussion with Qualcomm India’s Larry Paulson, Kellogg School of Management’s Prof Mohanbir Sawhney, True North’s Haresh Chawla, Anunta Tech’s Ananda Mukerji, and SPJIMR dean Dr Ranjan Banerjee
Walmart vs Amazon, how large firms and start-ups can partner for innovation, societal platforms, startups and the ease of doing business, dreamers vs entrepreneurs, the trouble with B-Schools, grand challenges, and the purpose of enterprise
Less than six months after their momentous deal with Walmart, both co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal are out of Flipkart. It is a sad commentary on the hubris and the immaturity that’s gripped India’s high-flying tech entrepreneurs
This Week: The mind of the Indian politician, the future of privacy, technology and jobs, the rise of populism, corporate governance, and more
His value lifestyle brand Zudio has caught the attention of the entire retail industry. It also signals a coming of age of retail in small town India
A step back to paper-based KYC, why Aadhaar won’t identify the dead, a learning from Wikitribune for those who are building collaborative networks, and how a diverse team can help rule out bias in algorithms
The global merger of JWT and Wunderman is a signal of how a new combination of techies and fuzzies might dominate the world of innovation and marketing
Five books to nurture your systems thinking skills