Tech Talk: US
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 13 October, 2024: The Indiaspora "Reimagining AI" summit was a resounding success. The participants challenged conventional ideas of what AI can and should be. With thought leaders from across industries, the Indiaspora explored AI's wide-ranging implications through panel discussions, keynotes, and fireside chats.
The speakers list included Umesh Sachdev, Yamini Rangan, Vidya Raman, Saket Modi, Raji Baskaran, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Mahesh Ram, and Madhav Thattai. It was “raining agents” as we dived deep into AI's potential at the Computer History Museum.
Indiaspora was represented by Founder MR Rangaswami, VP Development& Civic Engagement Shoba Viswanathan, Senior Director of Development Manasi Dharne, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Praba Iyer, Director of Programs & Operations Amita Siddiqui and Development Coordinator Sarah Subin. Thank you to all who participated and made this day unforgettable.
Indiaspora's “Tech Talk” series finally arrived in the United States! The series kicked off with episodes featuring global regions such as the UK, Canada, Latin America, and Continental Europe. The first U.S. episode held on October 10th, showcased young entrepreneurs Sahas Katta, Shivani Mitra, and Kedar Karkare, and moderated by MR Rangaswami.
This segment of the series focused on entrepreneurs under 35. Our speakers shared their divergent path towards their current efforts. They also touched on topics like gaining support from parents, how they began their journey and finding product market fit. Each speaker touched upon their experiences trying to raise money for their venture, and finding role models that could guide any young entrepreneur.
India Giving Day 2025: The Next Chapter in Galvanizing More and Better American Giving to India
Alex Counts of IPA and Yamini Mishra of the MacArthur Foundation discuss the upcoming India Giving Day 2025 campaign, an initiative by the India Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) to increase American philanthropy to India, especially among the Indian American diaspora. Launched in 2023, IGD has already raised millions for nonprofits active in India and aims to raise at least $7.5 million in 2025. The campaign is rooted in Gandhi’s philosophy of trusteeship, encouraging the wealthy to use their resources for social welfare. It incorporates recommendations from key reports, focusing on peer-to-peer fundraising, youth engagement, and public education about philanthropy’s impact.
