Tag: Dr. Devi Shetty

  • Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024: Insights from policymakers, investors & entrepreneurs

    Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024: Insights from policymakers, investors & entrepreneurs

    Mumbai: The Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 presented valuable insights and strategic discussions, attracting industry giants, visionary entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from across the country. Held at ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, the conclave, themed “Persist | Reset | Rebuild,” captured the essence of resilience and innovation needed to navigate today’s challenging startup landscape.

    The event was organised to spotlight the transformative growth of India’s startup ecosystem. As innovation and entrepreneurship reach new heights, the conclave provided a crucial platform for key stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue. By facilitating the exchange of ideas and the formation of strategic partnerships, the event played a pivotal role in shaping the future trajectory of startups in India, underscoring the nation’s role as a global hub for entrepreneurial excellence.

    To give a boost on the rise of the startup eco-system in Bengaluru, minister of electronics, IT & BT and rural development & panchayat raj, government of Karnataka – Priyank Kharge highlighted the state’s role in supporting the startup ecosystem, stating, “Karnataka continues to be at the forefront of innovation, and our government is committed to supporting startups with progressive policies and world-class infrastructure.”

    India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant underscored the importance of startups in driving economic growth. “The future of India’s economy lies in the success of our startups. Their innovation and job creation capabilities are key to our nation’s progress,” Kant emphasised.

    The day featured dynamic panel discussions with prominent entrepreneurs such as Zepto co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha; Swiggy co-founder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety; Sorin Investments founder and chairman Sanjay Nayar; Delhivery co-founder and CEO Sahil Barua; PhonePe co-founder and CEO Sameer Nigam; Curefoods founder and CEO Ankit Nagori; Groww co-founder and CEO Lalit Keshre; Ixigo co-founder and group CEO Aloke Bajpai and SoftBank Investment Advisers managing partner Sumer Juneja. Topics ranged from quick commerce and workspace evolution to fintech innovations and the future of AI in startups. These sessions provided a wealth of knowledge, highlighting the achievements of industry leaders and offering a glimpse into the future of business in India.

    Narayana Health founder and chairman Dr. Devi Shetty discussed the pivotal role of startups in healthcare. “Startups are revolutionizing healthcare, making it more accessible and affordable. Their contributions in the next decade will be groundbreaking,” Shetty observed.

    SoftBank Investment Advisers managing partner Sumer Juneja highlighted the significant impact of their investments in India. “India has been an exceptional market for us, both in terms of investments and exits. Our focus now is on identifying the next wave of visionary leaders who can drive the future of innovation.”

    Swiggy co-founder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety emphasised the unique dynamics of quick commerce in India, stating, “As the sector grows, we expect a significant reconfiguration in the supply chain, likely impacting traditional retail. A substantial portion of our revenue now comes from D2C brands, and as we prepare for our IPO, our focus remains on clear communication and long-term growth.”

    The Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 successfully created a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders. The event witnessed several in-person attendees, with many others joining via livestream.

    Moneycontrol expresses its gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, esteemed guests, and partners, including IDFC FIRST Bank – Always You First (banking partner), DTDC (exclusive logistics partner), Peak XV (VC partner), IndiQube (workplace partner), and associate partners Games24x7, Share.Market, Adobe, Tally, Reliance India Ltd, KITS (state partner), Da Milano Italia (Luxury Partner), and Townhall (event technology partner). The participation of these partners and media personnel contributed significantly to the success of the Startup Conclave 2024. The event stands as a testament to the resilience, innovation, and determination of the Indian startup community.

  • News9 Live culminates ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ season 01 featuring Dr. Devi Shetty

    News9 Live culminates ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ season 01 featuring Dr. Devi Shetty

    Mumbai: News9 Live, India’s pioneering 24/7 digital exclusive news stream, is poised to conclude its intellectually stimulating ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ season one series with an unforgettable finale featuring Dr. Devi Shetty, on World Heart Day, 29 September at 10 PM, accessible via connected TVs.

    In a departure from conventional interview formats, ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ reveals an unseen facet of Dr. Shetty’s persona during a candid tête-à-tête with the show’s host TV9 Network MD & CEO Barun Das. The Devi Shetty episode kicks off with a profound exploration of empathy to soon evolve into a thought-provoking discourse on the intricate calculus of happiness.

    ‘Duologue with Barun Das’ sets the tone to address India’s heart health crisis with a focus on innovative solutions.

    When the show host, Barun Das proposed the concept of incentivizing fitness to stimulate the health sector, Dr. Devi Shetty responded in affirmation. He said, “India stands on the verge of an extraordinary achievement – the liberation of healthcare from affluence. This transformative objective is not a distant dream but an attainable reality within the next five years.”

    Furthermore, the host leads the conversation transcending the physical aspects of heart health, delving into the emotional and mental well-being of individuals.

    Reflecting on his experience, Shetty said, “Duologue with Barun Das is one of the most memorable experiences in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

    News9 Live’s impressive undertaking for ‘World Heart Day’ includes a special programming initiative that focuses on heart health, emerging challenges, and cutting-edge technology diagnostics. All shows premiere via connected TVs and later YouTube. The special programming window on India’s first and only 24×7 digital English news service includes:

    • The World Heart Day lineup kicks off with the ‘Heart Health Show’ at 11 AM.

    • At 1 PM, ‘Heart Emerging Challenges’ takes centre stage.

    • The day continues with a groundbreaking program at 6 PM and 9 PM, ‘Heart Technology-Diagnostics’.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this enlightening and engaging World Heart Day programming on News9 Live. Tune in via your connected TVs on 29 September or catch the premieres on our YouTube channel. Join the season finale and explore the many facets of heart health and cap off the evening with an unforgettable Duologue featuring Barun Das and Dr. Devi Shetty.

  • Innovating for a Better Tomorrow’ with Dr. Devi Shetty & GE Healthcare

    Innovating for a Better Tomorrow’ with Dr. Devi Shetty & GE Healthcare

    MUMBAI: CNN-IBN, in partnership with Infosys, is all set to bring to the fore exemplary innovations that have not only transformed the lives of millions of Indians but have also left indelible impressions globally. The exclusive nine-episode series ‘Innovating for a Better Tomorrow’ will showcase innovations with significant business and social impact.

     
    The second episode of the series will feature Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Founder of the Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, for his efforts in making cardiac surgery affordable to even the poorest in our society; and GE Healthcare for introducing MAC 400, a low-cost ECG machine that has profoundly impacted clinical guidelines and ECG standards, and made ECGs available to every physician, every patient, everywhere.

     
    Don’t miss the special episode on Saturday, Feb 22, at 7:30 PM, with a repeat telecast on Sunday, Feb 23, at 12:00 PM, on CNN-IBN; and on Sunday, Feb 23, at 5:00 PM, on CNBC-TV18.

  • Times Now to feature the vision of ‘Bangalore Tomorrow’

    Times Now to feature the vision of ‘Bangalore Tomorrow’

    MUMBAI: Starting 21 August, Times Now has launched a series Bangalore Tomorrow showcasing icons like Nandan Nilekani, Dr Devi Shetty, Vani Ganapathy, Arundhati Nag, U R Anantha Murthy and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw providing an account on their vision for the series.

    Bangalore Tomorrow, Action Today, For Tomorrow is the new focus on urban trends on the channel. According to an official release, the series has started with ‘I report from Bangalore’, a series of vignettes, where the regular news faces have taken a backseat and the prominent, concerned Bangaloreans are playing the roles of reporters for the city.

    As part of its regular news programs, this initiative will present vision, insights and information on the cities infrastructure, environment, crime and emerging industries thereby shaping a vision for Bangalore’s Tomorrow.

    Commenting on the special series on Bangalore, Times Now CEO Sunil Lulla said, “As an urbane channel, Times Now regularly focuses on cities and their issues. Bangalore is at crossroads today, with the citizens looking at a lot of action towards making the city look different Tomorrow. It is this essence of Bangalore Tomorrow that we are capturing on the channel.”

    With an approach to enthuse participation on presenting viewer’s point of view, the channel has launched an on-ground campaign, wherein the viewers will get a chance to voice their opinion to the camera crews in the city. This is also supported by an aggressive SMS contest to weave in greater interactivity and encourage Bangaloreans to speak up for their city.