Fintech, edtech, deeptech – 15 quotes of the week on digital transformation
Launched in 2014, StoryBites is a weekly feature from YourStory, featuring notable quotes in our articles this past week (see previous issue here). This special series of quotes focuses on the growing impact of digital media around the world. Share these 15 gems and insights with your colleagues and networks, and check back to the original articles for more insights.
See also our selection of Top quotes from 2022 on entrepreneurship, motivation, investment, women change makers, social entrepreneurs, environmental change, pandemic resilience, digital transformation, India opportunities, design, art, failure lessons and storytelling.
There are many opportunities for interesting vertical use cases to utilize deep technology to be able to offer digital transformation solutions to companies. – Abidali Neemuchwala, Dallas Venture Capital
Once you’ve defined your business goals and objectives, using the latest data tools and AI can accelerate your growth and even be a big game changer. – Vinay Dora, CrowdProduct
Vertical SaaS is a huge opportunity being unlocked by a new generation of companies bringing a modern Uber and DoorDash-like experience to users across a wide range of verticals. – Vaibhav Domkundwar, better capital
In today’s 4G infrastructure globally, about 80% of towers in developed countries are connected to fiber, and only 30% in developing countries. – Kumaran Venkatesh, Astrome
As a software company, the most important asset is securing data and code. – Mayur Lunawat, HTS
Culturally themed casual games have the potential to unlock massive disruption in the gaming space in India. – Justin Shriram Keeling, Lumikai
Several small and medium-sized businesses and startups want to advertise on media other than social media, but are unable to do so due to limited assets and strict laws from individual states. – Gayathri Reddy, Bellplus Media
As edtech firms improve the online education system, a significant concern is how user data is collected, retained, analyzed and potentially commercialized. – Nishant Chandra, Newton School
There is enormous potential for a data-driven platform to disrupt [raw material procurement] market. – Munish Bhatia, India Accelerator
The overall gap in fintech inclusion for homemakers is very clear. – Veer Mishra, Plus
Consumer behavior and the loan requirements of different customers may require varied levels of services with financial products and digital expertise. – PwC-AMII report
Use of technology can help to do [healthcare solutions] more affordable and universal, something India’s over 600 million women urgently need. – Ajay Srinivasan
It is time to change the narrative and integrate gender equality into all aspects of life. – Rachna Kanwar, Radio City
Speed and accuracy [of diagnostics] is of the utmost importance, especially against the background of a serious shortage of pathologists. – Chinnu Senthilkumar, Exfinity Venture Partners
The increasing incidence of lifestyle diseases is a trend that cannot be ignored and requires new age interventions that use technology. – Rajiv Srivatsa, Antler India
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