Perspectives on technopreneurship and impact investing

One of the positives during the current pandemic is that the world is increasingly more connected, in a more meaningful way, as a result of the mass adoption to use emerging technologies. As we look toward a post-pandemic future, the role of technopreneurship becomes foundational to creating social impact through scaled access to equitable opportunities in health, wealth, and education.

Today’s episode is a continuation of our TechLink Wealth series and gives listeners unique insights into the world of technopreneurship and social impact investing while covering other topics ranging from the power of blockchain technology to democratizing education to conscious capitalism.

This episode’s guest isPrantik Mazumdar, an entrepreneur & venture investor who acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. Previously, Prantik has been a part of successful venture exits within the digital marketing domain and he is currently serving as the Managing Director of the CXM Group at Dentsu Singapore. He is a regular columnist for Marketing Magazine, Campaign Asia, Economic Times, Business Times on all things digital transformation. In 2015, he was recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Marketers in the World.

Apart from his corporate role, he is an active angel & venture investor, mentor, advisor and speaker to various organizations as well as an Entrepreneur-In-Resident at INSEAD.

Prantik holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering with a minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore.

During the episode, Prantik gives us a look into some of the innovative startups and change-makers in the APAC region as well as insights into how his mission has been influenced over the last two years by a selection of thought-provoking readings, which are highly recommended.

Suggested reads:

The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity by Lynda Gratton and Andrew J Scott

The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America by Lani Guinier

The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandle

For more details visit TechLink Health @ https://www.techlink.health or connect with Prantik @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/prantikmazumdar/.

This episode was hosted by Justine Reiss.

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