The Tech Factor - A Purple Quarter Podcast
The Tech Factor by Roopa Kumar – A Purple Quarter Podcast brings you straight into the minds of the brightest tech leaders shaping today’s digital landscape. We chat with innovators and decision-makers from startups and enterprises to explore the evolving world of technology, leadership, and disruption.
Join us as we host industry pioneers like Varun Dua (Founder & CEO, ACKO), Aruna Rajan (Director, Google), Dale Vaz (ex-CTO, Swiggy), Rahul Chari (Founder & CTO, PhonePe), Jyoti Ahuja (Engineering Leader, Microsoft), Pradeep Desai (Group CTO, DP World), Abhinav Yajurvedi (ex-Group CTPO, PharmEasy), and many more, as they share their journeys, challenges, and insights.
Backed by Purple Quarter, a leading CTO search firm that has mapped over 15,000+ tech leaders globally, the podcast is a window into the experiences of those driving technological change. With a clientele spanning Walmart, DP World, UiPath, Swiggy, Razorpay, BrowserStack, InMobi, ACKO, PharmEasy, Urban Company, Clari, and beyond, Purple Quarter is at the forefront of tech leadership hiring.
For more information on Purple Quarter visit https://www.purplequarter.com/
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Episodes
54 episodes
S5 E11 | The Power of ICs, Leadership & Collaborative Growth with Jyotiswarup, CTO, Angel One
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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45:27
S5 E10 | AI-Powered Supply Chains, Data-Driven Decision Making & Differential Leadership with Ajit Narayanan, Licious
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 e...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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50:18
S5 E9 | Decoding Data Bias, Responsible AI & Women Safety Online with Anusha Dandapani, UNICC
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 addres...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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46:02
S5 E8 | Dissecting the Future of Online Retail, Scaling Technology, & Leadership Philosophy with Rohit Kaila, Wayfair
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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29:46
S5 E7 | Kinshuk Mishra, CTO, Cedar on AI for Healthcare Revolution and Product vs Engineering
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 de...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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38:43
S5 E6 | Hemant Adarkar on Risks of AI in Data Leakage, CBDC, Rise of Crypto & more
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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33:47
S5 E5 | Genomic Innovation for Healthcare Advancements with Mahesh Pratapneni, MedGenome
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 b...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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33:58
S5 E4 | Jyoti Ahuja, Microsoft on Copilot, impact of AI, organizational culture and efficiency
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 o...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:09
S5 E3 | Google’s Aruna Rajan on Machine Learning, Sustainable Agriculture and more
Introducing Aruna Rajan, Ex-Director of Machine Learning, on Season 5 of The Tech FactorFrom her core academic roots in mathematical physics to corporate stints at IBM, Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Google, Aruna dives deep int...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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53:54
S5 E2 | Uma’s Journey of Innovation, Product thinking and Leadership
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 valu...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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34:34
S5 E1 | Prof. Satya's Sustainable Aviation Vision: eVTOLs, Gas Turbines, and Observation Satellites
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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47:09
S4 E7 | Transforming the Omni-channel Retail Experience with Lowe’s Manasvi Sharma
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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33:05
S4 E6 | Leveraging generative AI and Advanced LLM with Gopi Prashanth, Fithub
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 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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47:46
S4 E5 | Narendra Babu, CTO, PayU delves into Cross-Border payments, UPI, Auditing and much more
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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41:12
S4 E4 | Diving into best practices in Technology and HealthCare - Suyash Motarwar, PharmEasy
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, ri...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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50:01
S4 E3 | Creating the Ultimate Product - Insights from Fincent's Co-founder & CEO, Hrush Bhatt
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 a...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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37:50
S4 E2 | Rajesh Mishra delves on his career journey, talks about tech and more
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:17
S4 E1 | From Python to data science: A glimpse into the incredible mind of whiz-kid, Swayam Sodha
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 e...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:20
S3E9 - Smita Ojha shares on Enterprise Solutions, Conversational AI, Content Management and More
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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33:38
S3 E8 - Ashish Gupta Delves on the Changing Tech Landscape in FinTech
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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39:51
S3 E7 - Vikalp Sahni Delves on Digital Health App, Aarogya Setu, his Entrepreneurial Journey & more
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 w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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44:58
S3 E6 Vishy Ranganath, VP Engineering, Clari Delves on Engineering Approach, Product Strategy & more
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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41:59
S3 E5, Neha Gupta, VP, Gameskraft on Real Money Gaming, Data Science, Metaverse in Gaming & more
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 Wom...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:34
S3 E4 - Gaurav Bhalotia, Udaan Speaks of Cloud, Data, Supply Chain and More
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 h...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:10
S3 E3 - Delving on Cloud-first, Pure Tech, Triad model & more with Sonia Parandekar, HOE, Atlassian
Presenting our third guest on The Tech Factor is Sonia Parandekar, Head of Engineering for Commerce, Atlassian. In her conversation with Roopa Kumar, CEO of Purple Quarter, Sonia articulates the importance of the Cloud-first approach & its ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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