By Darshana V. Nadkarni, Ph.D. www.darshanavnadkarni.wordpress.com Twitter @DarshanaN Wendell Berry had said, “the earth is what we all have in common” and sustainability isn’t a debate anymore, it isn’t a choice either; increasingly, acting on it with urgency is an imperative. On this #EarthDay2022, it needs to be mentioned that if we act on it with urgency then that the future of …
Connect with VCs at TiEcon 2021 – Register Now
TiEcon’s VC Connect program for startups is an opportunity to get direct feedback and insightful advice from successful Silicon Valley venture capitalists. Our panel of VCs have invested in technology-focused companies focused on AI, Blockchain, HealthTech, Security, Cloud, Enterprise, IoT, and more. For a fee of $99, entrepreneurs can greatly benefit from VC experts in working with startups from their early …
Convergence of 5G, AI/ML & IOT leading change from Population Health to Personalized Precision Health
The Population Health concept represents a change in the focus from the individual level.Recent advances in technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and 5G are increasing the possibilities of Personalized Precision Health to complement Population Health Interventions. “Using the tools of precision medicine, such as big data analytics and genomics, the goal of precision health is to predict, prevent …
Creating $1.5 Trillion in New Value – Blockchain & Fintech at TiEcon 2020
Enterprise Blockchain arrived in 2019 and is already generating significant value across many industries. Momentum is building and Gartner forecasts $1.5 trillion in new value creation in the enterprise blockchain space over the next 5 years. Fintech is a key area for adoption, with leading use cases such as instant international payments, real-time settlement, and digital assets. Central Bank Digital …
Cybersecurity in the Age of Covid
More than a billion online fraud attacks are being detected annually and the rates are increasing at alarming speeds. Cybercriminals took advantage of increased online activity and anxiety during the pandemic to ramp efforts to steal sensitive information and extort money. Government agencies, private companies, and individuals have all been susceptible to these attacks. Extra vigilance is clearly needed …
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: 10 Stats
1. Diversity in the workplace: a growing demand. Diversity and inclusion in the U.S. population (the nation’s workforce) is becoming increasingly common, leading to an increase of minority workers (63%) and a decrease of the white working age population (83%). These statistics stem from: a) Baby boomer generation reaching retirement age. b) Younger Americans represent a multitude of diverse minority groups and …
Do’s and Don’ts for Mentees
This year, at TiEcon 2021, we have brought together a fantastic group of luminaries who are willing to Mentor you in a near one-on-one setting. All of our Mentors are rock stars. We certainly hope that you derive the most out of this program. This blog post is intended to provide you the resources …
Early Stage Venture Capital: Tell Me Your Story
It’s easy to get lost in the quagmire of presentation details when you meet venture capitalists- slick slide deck, nice outfit, rehearsed speech, and other finicky details. All that is good preparation. What they most want to hear is your personal story as an entrepreneur. “What is the problem you are trying to solve?” Frame it around “Here’s why I’m …
Emerging Disruptions in Cloud Trends
Author: Ashok Shanmugam Cloud Computing is the dominant driver for Digital Transformation. Embracing Cloud in the digital transformation strategy enables to create a scalable, flexible, available, reliable, and secure platform for future growth. According to Grand View Research, the global digital transformation market size is valued at USD 336.14 billion in 2020, revenue forecast valued at USD 1392.91 billion in 2027, …