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Listen "Deep tech's success is a key to a sustainable future - Social Alpha's founder Manoj Kumar"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we talk with Manoj Kumar, the founder of deep tech venture building foundation Social Alpha. This venture development platform started as a passion project but overtime it has helped over 350 startups. The model of Social Alphas unique as in it works with foundations to achieve their deep tech goals. Enjoy the interview.00:00 - Introduction01:48 - Social Alpha's early days.09:06 - Aligning incentives with those Social Alpha works with to foster deep tech research.19:51 - Difference in Indian deep tech versus India30:30 - Deep tech cannot solve problems in India as a cookie cutter model.40:44 - Working on the foundation/CSR model.46:45 - Deep tech from smaller towns.47:50 - Deep tech innovations are needed in India.Support the showThanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube
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