The Tech Factor - A Purple Quarter Podcast

Dr. Eduard Müller, former Board Member of Austria’s Financial Market Authority and now MD of Nexus. M, shares why regulation isn’t a barrier in fintech, but part of the product. In this episode of The Tech Factor , he examines how smaller, regulated markets compete with Silicon Valley, why global expansion necessitates reinvention, and whether Big Tech will supplant traditional financial services....

Discussing his evolution from an individual contributor to the CTO at Angel One, Jyotiswarup Pai Raiturkar brings a wealth of knowledge to The Tech Factor podium. He reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his career and the lessons learned while tackling complex tech challenges. Jyotiswarup delves into the intricacies of building for FinTech, sharing how his team ensures seamless performance...

Discussing the critical shift of building platforms for scale in B2B to focusing on agility and personalisation in B2C in complex domains like fresh food supply chains, we have tech visionary Ajit Narayanan in this riveting The Tech Factor episode. As the current CTPO of Licious, Ajit shares his journey from corporate giant SAP to founding startups and his transition from Myntra to Licious. His ex...

Anusha, an action-oriented leader, has consistently harnessed the power of data and AI to address diverse real-world challenges—from identifying war crime evidence in the Middle East, to improving the efficiency of data processing and addressing the challenges of working with unstructured data. Presenting the very inspiring journey of Anusha Dandapani, Chief Data and AI Services Officer at the Uni...

Join us for a deep dive into the world of technology and leadership with Rohit Kaila, Head of Technology and Site Leader at Wayfair India. From buying a computer with his pocket money to leading engineering teams at Walmart Global Tech India, Yahoo, and Intuit – Rohit shares his inspiring journey in this episode of Tech Factor.  Rohit discusses the future of the online retail customer experience,...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Kinshuk Mishra, CTO at Cedar, on Season 5 of The Tech Factor. Venturing into the ever-evolving realm of healthcare, Kinshuk unveils Cedar's groundbreaking initiatives utilizing machine learning to decode the complexity of medical billing codes. Dive into this fascinating conversation to discover how AI is revolutionizing healthcare payments, offering...

Introducing our guest on this episode of The Tech Factor— Hemant Adarkar, Technology Advisor & Public Interest Director. A trained nuclear physicist turned tech advisor at multiple banks, stock exchanges, brokers, and insurance companies; Hemant traces the fascinating journey of the BFSI domain – from the initial days of paper ledgers to the cutting-edge world of cryptocurrency.  Did you know...

The Journey of Innovation: In this riveting episode of  The Tech Factor, Roopa Kumar’s conversation with Mahesh Pratapneni forays into the world of genomics, led by MedGenome’s efforts at solving diverse challenges. From IIT Madras to becoming a pioneer in the genomics industry with MedGenome, Mahesh discusses the challenges and triumphs of creating high-paying jobs in India, the significance of i...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Jyoti Ahuja, Engineering Leader at Microsoft Teams, on Season 5 of "The Tech Factor Podcast”. From her early days as a software engineer to her current role in leadership, Jyoti shares her insights on purpose-driven leadership and continuous learning. Her experiences at Yahoo under Marissa Mayer and Intuit offer valuable insights on leadership, cultur...

Introducing Aruna Rajan, Ex-Director of Machine Learning, on Season 5 of The Tech Factor From her core academic roots in mathematical physics to corporate stints at IBM, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Google, Aruna dives deep into her multifaceted career with her trademark humour. She credits her leadership insights to her curiosity and her diverse experiences across research, industry, and startup...

The second guest on Season 5 of The Tech Factor by Roopa is - Uma Seetharaman, VP of Engineering at Toast. In this episode, Uma reflects on her career transitions and the pivotal moments that shaped her professional trajectory, offering valuable insights into risk-taking, resilience, and personal growth. She discusses her transition from focusing on IoT and Bluetooth technology to exploring e-comm...

We’re commencing Season 5 of The Tech Factor with Prof. Satya Chakravarty, co-founder of not one but six Deeptech startups! Prof. Satya shares the journey of E-Plane, a groundbreaking project aimed at transforming urban mobility. Their Goal - to usher in the first manned eVTOL service, revolutionizing urban transport with safe, quiet, and pollution-free air taxis Imagine hopping onto an electric a...

Season 4 of The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar comes to a wrap with a stimulating conversation with Manasvi Sharma, Vice President - Technology , Lowe’s Companies, Inc. In this episode, Manasvi shares his entrepreneurial journey, vision for the retail-tech ecosystem, fundamentals of business, and much more.  Purple Quarter is a Bespoke CTO Search firm with a global presence. In over six years, it has...

Season 4 of The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar continues with another interesting conversation with Gopi Prashanth, Founder of FitHub. In the interview,  Gopi talks about the discovery of AmazonGo, his transition from a career in Agritech and E-Commerce to a Founder of a Fitness Platform, Fithub’s cutting-edge tech landscape and the advanced implementation of Generative AI, along with his journey as a...

Season 4 of The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar continues with another interesting conversation with Narendra Babu, Chief Technology Officer at PayU. In the interview, Narendra talks about his stellar career at PayU, his takings and experiences from previous organisations like Google, Microsoft and Walmart, his opinion on cross-border payments, UPI, auditing, suggestions on hiring and how to look out f...

Season 4 of The Tech Factor with Roopa Kumar continues with another interesting conversation with Suyash Motarwar, Vice President and Head of Technology B2B at PharmEasy. In the interview, Suyash talks about his stellar career in technology, right from IT services, gaming, fintech charter at Flipkart and finally the HealthTech sector. He presents a deep understanding of the B2B landscape, his role...

Our next guest on Season 4 of The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar is a renowned visionary - Hrush Bhatt, Co-Founder & CEO, Fincent. In his conversation with Roopa, Hrush touches on his journey from ClearTrip to Fincent, his thoughts on product and design, low-code & no-code, artificial intelligence taking over the world and much more.  Purple Quarter is a Bespoke CTO Search firm with a global p...

The second guest on Season 4 of The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar is a renowned technologist and a visionary - Rajesh Mishra, Senior Director of Engineering, Okta. In his conversation with Roopa, Rajesh delves into his career journey, making his way through some great brands, his passion for tech & engineering and more.  Purple Quarter is a Bespoke CTO Search firm with a global presence. In over...

Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar is back with Season 4! We premier this season with a one-of-a-kind guest, he is a tech prodigy, a visionary and an innovator. The 9-year-old tech enthusiast was the youngest Python Coder at age of 4 & has earned numerous certifications in 'Python with Machine Learning' along with high-level subjects like Decision Tree, Quantum computing, Ethical Hacking and...

The next guest on The Tech Factor is Smita Ojha, SVP of Engineering, Mindtickle. Smita is an IIT, Mumbai alumni; she is a seasoned techie with over 20 years of industry experience. She has extensive technical expertise and knowledge and a keen eye for detail. In the conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO, Purple Quarter, she shares her journey through exciting companies and speaks about enterprise sol...

The next guest on The Tech Factor is Ashish Gupta, CTO & CPO, Progcap. Ashish Gupta is a seasoned techie with over 20 years of industry experience. He has extensive technical expertise and knowledge and a keen eye for detail. From the tech and business perspectives, Ashish takes note of both aspects. In the conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO, Purple Quarter, he speaks on how he has played mult...

The next guest on The Tech Factor is Vikalp Sahni, Founder CEO, eka.care. Vikalp is a seasoned techie with over 15 years of industry experience. He has extensive technical expertise and knowledge and a keen eye for detail. In the conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO, Purple Quarter, he speaks about his journey from travel to the healthcare industry, his contribution to the Aarogya setu app, the idea...

The next guest to join us at The Tech Factor is Vishy Ranganath, Vice President & India Site Lead at Clari. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Vishy brings a variety of skills to the table. He possesses a keen eye for detail in addition to extensive knowledge and technical expertise. In the conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO, Purple Quarter, he speaks about his journe...

Presenting our fifth guest on The Tech Factor is Neha Gupta, Vice President of Engineering, Gameskraft. In her conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO of Purple Quarter, Neha articulates the importance of the Real Money Gaming, Data Science, and Women in Technology. The engineering leader shares the systems behind the seamless gaming experience. The erstwhile SAP Successfactor  techie outlines her prof...

Our next guest at The Tech Factor is a renowned techie - Gaurav Bhalotia, Head of Product and Engineering, Udaan. Gaurav has over 18 years of varied experience in the technology field. Aside from his deep knowledge and technical expertise, he has an eye for detail to be commended. In the conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO, Purple Quarter, Gaurav speaks about his journey through companies, data usa...