Tech Cetera

Finding the right doctor isn't always easy. In almost all counties in the Asia Pacific, the average number of doctors per 1000 people is lower than the OECD average, meaning many patients are forced to travel for hours to whatever doctor is available. Today, you'll hear from two individuals actively working to improve access to medical services, thanks to telehealth and connectivity. Cole Sirucek is the Founder and CEO of DocDoc, a system-wide solution that takes the stress and confusion out of healthcare. You'll also hear from Abhinav Lal, the Co-founder of Practo. Practo is a health platform and technology company with a mission to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for over a billion people in India. In this episode, Cole and Abhinav discuss how seamless connectivity will power advanced telehealth, and how these services, along with the use of artificial intelligence, can help revolutionise healthcare today and into the future. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

While there has been much importance placed on the impact of 5G to revolutionise the workplace, improve sustainability, and drive the future economy — connectivity also powers our entertainment. In this episode, our guests will explore the future of connected fun. Today, we dive into the future of connected entertainment with two industry leaders. Meet Neeraj Roy, the founder and CEO of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, the ultimate destination for Bollywood and South Asian content. And Abhinav Chokhavatia, Founder and CEO of Zatun, India’s top game development studio. Neeraj and Abhinav will share their insights on the booming mobile gaming market, and the exciting possibilities of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and the metaverse. And they'll reveal how entertainment will go beyond the screen in the 5G era. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

The World Bank recognises that financial inclusion is a key enabler in boosting prosperity, yet almost 1.7 billion adults globally do not have access to affordable loans, insurance, savings accounts, or digital payments. Many people in developing countries do not have any kind of bank account, and there is a lack of trust in the traditional banking system. Today, we're talking to two industry leaders who are looking to change this, Ardelia Apti and Nate Clarke. Ardelia Apti is the CEO of Mapan, a social financial technology company, with a focus on providing financing access through the community. Nate Clarke is the CEO and President of GoTyme Bank, a bank that combines the ease of accessible and immediate account opening with the power of self-serve financial solutions. In this episode, Ardelia and Nate explore how digital financial services can better help people manage and grow their wealth, particularly in regions where traditional banking is not possible. They'll share the steps that they have been taking within their companies to greater support financial inclusion, and the role that connectivity and 5G plays in this journey. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Smart manufacturing, when paired with 5G, has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry across the globe. The Asia Pacific region has already seen some impressive changes, although not without its challenges, mostly linked to inconsistencies in 5G readiness. In today's episode, you'll hear from two industry heavyweights, Ender Jiang Shutao, and Dilip Sawney. Ender is the Founder and CEO of Hiverlab, an immersive technology company helping a wide range of industries pave the way for their digital futures. Dilip Sawney is the Regional Director of Rockwell Automation, the world's leading company in industrial automation. Ender and Dilip will explore the challenges and successes of smart manufacturing and the changes that have already taken place across the Asia Pacific region. They'll explore the benefits of 5G on the shop floor, and how human-machine interaction is evolving. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Climate change is the issue on everyone's minds, as scientists predict that unless global carbon emissions are drastically reduced, that the world will soon reach an irreversible tipping point. As a result, it's estimated that a global circular economy could be worth 4.5 trillion dollars by 2030, even though the world's economy is currently only 8.6% circular. In this episode, you'll hear from Tanah Sullivan, the Group Head of Sustainability for GoTo. GoTo is the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, and Tanah's role involves overseeing the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives for GoTo's customers. We're also joined by Carlo Chen-Delantar, Head of Circular Economy at Gobi Partners, a venture capital investment firm. Carlo leads investments in innovative companies that are championing sustainability, drawing on his previous experience as an award-winning social entrepreneur where he helped provide access to water to over one million people in the Philippines. Tanah and Carlo are leaders in sustainable business, who will share their experience in transitioning to a circular economy, and explore how connectivity can be used to protect the planet whilst ensuring economic growth and job opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

A large percentage of people across the world live in rural communities where access to high-quality education is not as easy as it is in major cities. However, since the pandemic, there has been a rapid advancement in the spread of remote education, with the e-learning market in the Asia Pacific region accounting for over 30% of worldwide growth in the market. In this episode, you'll hear from Dr Rukmini Banerji and Abhay Saboo, who are working to provide and improve education in India and Indonesia respectively. Dr Rukmini is the CEO of Pratham Education Foundation, one of India's largest NGOs, which focuses on high-quality, low-cost, and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system. Abhay is the Co-founder of CoLearn, a company that started as a chain of tutoring centres across Indonesia but pivoted to a completely app-based model in 2020 as a result of the global pandemic. Dr Rukmini and Abhay discuss how smart devices and widespread connectivity will better enable remote learning, with the power to provide a world-class education anywhere, ensuring a better education and future for many in rural Asia Pacific areas. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

For the first time ever we’ve seen an Olympics and World Cup contested in empty stadiums and bustling offices turned into ghost towns. However Covid, like all other troubled times, has also been a catalyst for accelerated innovation, from remote working technologies to immersive entertainment and educational experiences. This presents the question, has Covid, in some ways, left a positive legacy? In this episode of Tech Cetera, Sarah is joined by Peter Corbett from Deloitte, and Thomas Dexmier from HTC to discuss the changes they've seen across the tech world as a result of COVID-19. Peter and Thomas each bring their insights as leaders in technological transformation and virtual reality experiences, as they discuss the possibilities of VR, AR, and XR technology across schools, workplaces, nursing homes, and in our personal lives. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Richard Fine is the founder of Biopak, a packaging company that specialises in sustainability, creating single-use products designed for a circular economy. He’s joined by Olympia Yarger, the founder of GoTerra, a waste management company that utilises insects to break down food waste. In this episode, Richard and Olympia talk us through their work in sustainability and discuss how important it is for businesses to embrace sustainable change. They discuss the ways that COVID has impacted sustainability in business, and the catalysts driving people to consider their environmental impacts. Finally, they share some start-ups to watch out for that are making waves in the sustainable technology industry. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Technology can’t save the world from all its ills. Humans need to play their part, too. But technology may just be the most powerful, scalable tool we have to tackle some of our biggest issues: issues like climate change, poverty, hunger, and access to clean water. What happens when you put two futurists — both passionate about sustainability — in the same podcast and ask them why acronyms like 5G, IoT and 4IR might just help save the world? Well, you’re about to find out. Our two guests on today’s show are leading futurist and author, Mark Pesce and fellow futurist, inventor and adventurer, Sally Dominguez. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

The oldest living culture, Australia's indigenous communities, have shaped and told the story of Australia for thousands of years. Today, much of this incredible culture is confined to rural areas, disconnected from mainstream Australia. In this episode of Tech Cetera we talk to two experts, Luke Briscoe and Mikaela Jade, who are working with indigenous communities. And we attempt to answer the question: How can technology help to protect and ensure the future of this ancient culture, and bridge the digital and cultural divide between indigenous and non-indigenous communities? This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

As we adjust to a COVID-normal world that is more digitally reliant than ever, continuing to close the digital divide is critical. Some of the most digitally excluded people in Australia are low-income households, seniors, people who live in rural and remote Australia, people with a disability, and people with low levels of education and employment. What would it take to create a truly digitally inclusive Australia? In this episode, you’ll hear from two industry leaders committed to solving this problem: Gavin Williams, NBN’s Chief Development Officer, and Emilio Romeo, Ericsson ANZ’s Managing Director. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Despite an abundance of research that shows companies are more profitable when they have more women in the C-suite, and that women’s higher intuitiveness and empathy can help develop better and more innovative products — the tech industry still remains a man’s world. This episode of Tech Cetra brings together two individuals with the shared goal of gender equality in the tech industry, but with very different approaches to solving the challenge. Today we're speaking with Sarah Moran, CEO of Girl Geek Academy, and Gemma Lloyd, CEO of WORK180. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.