Tech Cetera

Finding the right doctor isn't always easy. In almost all counties in the Asia Pacific, the average number of doctors per 1000 people is lower than the OECD average, meaning many patients are forced to travel for hours to whatever doctor is available. 

Today, you'll hear from two individuals actively working to improve access to medical services, thanks to telehealth and connectivity. Cole Sirucek is the Founder and CEO of DocDoc, a system-wide solution that takes the stress and confusion out of healthcare. You'll also hear from Abhinav Lal, the Co-founder of Practo. Practo is a health platform and technology company with a mission to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for over a billion people in India.

In this episode, Cole and Abhinav discuss how seamless connectivity will power advanced telehealth, and how these services, along with the use of artificial intelligence, can help revolutionise healthcare today and into the future.

While there has been much importance placed on the impact of 5G to revolutionise the workplace, improve sustainability, and drive the future economy — connectivity also powers our entertainment. In this episode, our guests will explore the future of connected fun.

Today, we dive into the future of connected entertainment with two industry leaders. Meet Neeraj Roy, the founder and CEO of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, the ultimate destination for Bollywood and South Asian content. And Abhinav Chokhavatia, Founder and CEO of Zatun, India’s top game development studio.

Neeraj and Abhinav will share their insights on the booming mobile gaming market, and the exciting possibilities of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and the metaverse. And they'll reveal how entertainment will go beyond the screen in the 5G era.

The World Bank recognises that financial inclusion is a key enabler in boosting prosperity, yet almost 1.7 billion adults globally do not have access to affordable loans, insurance, savings accounts, or digital payments. Many people in developing countries do not have any kind of bank account, and there is a lack of trust in the traditional banking system. 

Today, we're talking to two industry leaders who are looking to change this, Ardelia Apti and Nate Clarke. Ardelia Apti is the CEO of Mapan, a social financial technology company, with a focus on providing financing access through the community. Nate Clarke is the CEO and President of GoTyme Bank, a bank that combines the ease of accessible and immediate account opening with the power of self-serve financial solutions.

In this episode, Ardelia and Nate explore how digital financial services can better help people manage and grow their wealth, particularly in regions where traditional banking is not possible. They'll share the steps that they have been taking within their companies to greater support financial inclusion, and the role that connectivity and 5G plays in this journey.

Smart manufacturing, when paired with 5G, has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry across the globe. The Asia Pacific region has already seen some impressive changes, although not without its challenges, mostly linked to inconsistencies in 5G readiness.

In today's episode, you'll hear from two industry heavyweights, Ender Jiang Shutao, and Dilip Sawney. Ender is the Founder and CEO of Hiverlab, an immersive technology company helping a wide range of industries pave the way for their digital futures. Dilip Sawney is the Regional Director of Rockwell Automation, the world's leading company in industrial automation. 

Ender and Dilip will explore the challenges and successes of smart manufacturing and the changes that have already taken place across the Asia Pacific region. They'll explore the benefits of 5G on the shop floor, and how human-machine interaction is evolving.

Climate change is the issue on everyone's minds, as scientists predict that unless global carbon emissions are drastically reduced, that the world will soon reach an irreversible tipping point. As a result, it's estimated that a global circular economy could be worth 4.5 trillion dollars by 2030, even though the world's economy is currently only 8.6% circular. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Tanah Sullivan, the Group Head of Sustainability for GoTo. GoTo is the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, and Tanah's role involves overseeing the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives for GoTo's customers. We're also joined by Carlo Chen-Delantar, Head of Circular Economy at Gobi Partners, a venture capital investment firm. Carlo leads investments in innovative companies that are championing sustainability, drawing on his previous experience as an award-winning social entrepreneur where he helped provide access to water to over one million people in the Philippines.

Tanah and Carlo are leaders in sustainable business, who will share their experience in transitioning to a circular economy, and explore how connectivity can be used to protect the planet whilst ensuring economic growth and job opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.