Technology is an integral part of India's socio-economic growth story. The country houses the third largest startup ecosystem in the world, after the US and China. Over 50,000 startups have created north of US$500 billion in value over the last decade. Technology has powered this trajectory, particularly with the development of the multilayered technology network IndiaStack, which has led to unprecedented financial and digital inclusion. India is witnessing two pivotal women-centric phenomena at this time—one, there is an unparalleled inclusion of women in the Indian economy, boosted by technology platforms; and two, women are increasingly pushing the boundaries of technology development. Edited by Nisha Holla and Annapurna Mitra, this Global Policy-ORF report on 'Women on the Frontlines' showcases the latter.
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Contents
The Trailblazers
Data-Centric Innovation and Digitalisation Will Catalyse India’s Growth - Nivruti Rai
The Challenges and Opportunities of Innovating in India - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Transforming the Biotech Innovation Ecosystem - Renu Swarup
Technology as an Enabler for Transformation - Vani Kola
Conversations with Tomorrow’s Leaders
Financial Technology
Deena Jacob and Mabel Chacko - Open Financial Technologies
Jayalakshmi Manohar - Streak AI Technologies
Chaitra Chidanand - Simpl
Data Platforms at the Edge
#Neeru Sharma - Infibeam Avenues
Neha Singh - Tracxn
Ashwini Asokan - Mad Street Den
Science at the Frontier
Sri Sailaja Nori and Sowmya Balendiran - Sea6 Energy
Ezhil Subbian - String Bio
Kavitha Sairam - FIB-SOL Life Technologies
Media and Content
Shradha Sharma - YourStory Media
Aditi Shrivastava - Pocket Aces
Education Technology
Divya Gokulnath - BYJU’s
Priyanka Subramanian - Uable
Charu Noheria - Practically