Wednesday, March 30, 2022

TiE BANGALORE SURVEY FINDINGS ABOUT WHAT ENTREPRENEURS REALLY NEED TO SUCCEED IN FY'23.

 The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)is world's largest non profit organisation
for entrepreneurs founded in 1992. Acting as one stop Destination for 
Education,Mentoring,Funding,Networking & Incubation, TiE since 
its founding has done an exemplary liaison between aspiring entrepreneurs
and the entrepreneurial eco system.Since its founding in 1992,Tie  has 
expanded its presence to 14 countries & 62 chapters with more than 15,000
members & 3000 chapter members.TiE Bangalore was the first Chapter 
founded in 1999 outside of USA, and has played a pioneering role in
fostering the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

TiE  Bangalore conducted in depth survey about what entrepreneurs  
really need to succeed in FY'23.The survey findings are as follows:

1.77% of entrepreneurs surveyed believe that networking is a major
   Challenge.

2.63% of respondents noted that they need to rapidly build their own 
   learning & internal capabilities.

3.56% of entrepreneurs cited finding & connecting with the right
   mentors as a challenge.

4. Interestingly,only 40% of entrepreneurs  surveyed shared that 
   they needed help in accessing the capital.

TiE Bangalore interviewed 200+ entrepreneurs across Bangalore 
Viz.Founders of early stage startups,D2C,Fintech,Health care,
manufacturing,gaming,Mobility,Agritech etc.Around 15% were
woman founders.TiE has mentored more than 25,000 startups
globally which have generated over 2.5 million jobs & USD 1 
Trillion + in wealth creation.

Mr.B.J.Arun,Chairman,TiE Global said," The Indian startup has
indeed taken off 42 startups becoming Unicorns in 2021 & another
13 turning Unicorns within the first three months  in 2022 ".


Mr.Madan Padaki, President TiE Bangalore said,"The survey has 
validated that the four Pillars of TiE i.e Networking.Mentoring,
Education & Incubation are as relevant today as before".

Thursday, March 17, 2022

BGS GLENEAGLES GLOBAL HOSPITAL ACHIEVES A NEW MILESTONE BY COMPLETING 640+ KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS.

 BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital  adds another feather to its cap by
completing 640+ kidney transplants in the span of 12 years. In the 
midst of the COVID pandemic,the hospital treated critical End stage
cases, keeping saving lives & robust care as their motto.Adhering to
COVID norms laid by the government,the team performed 39 
transplants(2020) & 70 transplants(2021),as the doctors witnessed
a gradual increase in the number of End Stage Renal Disease(ESRD)
cases. In the last 2 years,4 couples underwent Paired Kidney Exchange
(PKE) & the doctors also performed 4 ABO incompatible transplants.

The hospital has state-of-the-Art infrastructure & a highly experienced
team of specialists who are well equipped to treat all kinds complex 
kidney diseases & transplants includingABO incompatible,ESRD
and preemptive transplant.Doctors are witnessing a rapid increase 
in cases of chronic kidney disease & ESRD among young population
due to lifestyle changes like diet & obesity.

Dr.Anil Kumar B.T. Senior Nephrologist & Transplant Physician at
BGS Gleneagles  Global Hospital,Bengaluru said while addressing 
media."Organ donation & transplantation programs suffered a
major setback during the COVID 19 pandemic. Transplant numbers
dropped by about 50-90% during the peak of the pandemic.The
effects of COVID were both direct & indirect.The indirect effect on
on kidney transplant included the transplant recipients missing their
regular visits,not getting the life saving immunosuppressive medications
on time."

Dr.Narendra S,Senior Urologist & Chief Transplant surgeon at BGS
Gleneagles Hospital,Bengaluru said," Many countries donot have
transplantation facilities compelling them to travel here. Transplantation
improves the quality of life & survival for all end stage kidney disease
patients compared to dialysis. Improved lifestyle & early detection are
the only solutions to prevent kidney diseases".


Sunday, March 6, 2022

LATEST GENERATION WESTERN APOMORPHINE THERAPY DEVICES FOR PARKINSON'S PATIENTS LAUNCHED IN BENGALURU.

 For the first time that advanced,third generation apomorphine pumps &pens
used in western countries,manufactured by German Pharma major Ever Pharma,
launched in Bengaluru by Celera Neuro Sciences Pvt.Ltd.  

Celera Neuro sciences will be opening clinics in hospitals all over India in
collaboration with prominent neurologists to administer Apomorphine therapy
to patients with these first generation western pumps & pens. The state of the Art 
apomorphine delivery devices widely used in Europe ,were unveiled by Dr.K.Sudhakar
Minister for Medical Education & Health,Govt.of Karnataka,at the symposium on
Parkinson's Disease in Bengaluru organised by King's College,London (UK) and

Parkinson's Research Alliance of India (PRAI)

Dr.Babu Narayanan,Medical Director,Celera Neuro Sciences,said," Parkinson's
patients till now had only Two options : Oral Pills for early stages of the disease
or Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for advanced stages.These latest 
generation European apomorphine delivery devices fill this gap & offer an
important medical option in the management of Parkinson's disease & improving
quality of life."


Friday, March 4, 2022

WAYCOOL LAUNCHES Ai POWERED OUTGROW APP FOR FARMERS.

 WayCool Foods & Products (P) Ltd.,India's fastest growing agri-commerce 
Company,has a multi channel product range such as fresh produce,staples & 
 dairy serving over 1,00,000 clients in the food economy. The company launched 
its next gen Ai powered "OUTGROW App",which will provide comprehensive
advisory & personalised solutions in Tamil,Kannada,Telugu,Hindi,Marathi 
and English languages.This Outgrow App aims to assist small,medium and
marginalised farmers to increase their income & Profitability.This App
during its launch phase will support farmers based in Tamilnadu,Karnataka
Maharashtra,Andhra Pradesh & Telengana offering a boutique of services
like Mandi prices,Automated soil testing facilities & Crop health.

Addressing media,Mr.Sendhil Kumar,Head Farmer Engagement & Outgrow,
Way Cool foods,Said," Today, a farmer depends on multiple platforms and at
times is overexposed to unsolicited advisory sources.We are bringing all basic
farm inputs under one roof,backing it up with scientific tools,and in their 
own language.Farmers can download the Outgrow App for free from
google play store".

Mr.Karthik Jayaraman,Managing Director,Way Cool Foods said," We have
built  a strong network of 85,000 + farmers,and over three years we 
demonstrated to a lot of farmers on how they can increase their income
and profitability through natural farming & regenerative agricultural
practices."

The Company aims to reach a target of Rs.1000 crores during this
financial year.  

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

BENGALURU INDIA NANO 2022 BEGINS ON MARCH,7th TILL 9TH 2022 VIRTUALLY.

India's flagship Nanotech event focusing on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
BENGALURU INDIA NANO 2022 will begin on March,7th,2022 virtually
in Bengaluru.The Three day event  will have the theme" Nanotech for
Sustainable Future".

The Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr.Basavaraj S Bommai will be inaugurating
the event.Mr.Rajeev Chandrasekhar,Minister of State for Electronics & IT,
Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,GOI.will be the Guest of Honour.

There will be participation from Global Innovation Alliance (GIA),Partners 
from Canada,Germany,Israel,Japan & North Rhine-Westphalia(NRW).There
will be 2500 delegates,40 exhibitors & 75 renowned speakers for the event.
Addressing the media,Dr.C.N.Ashwath Narayan,Minister for  Electronics
IT,BT &ST,Higher Education,Skill Development,Entrepreneurship&
Livelihood,Govt.of Karnataka said,"Due to pandemic,many national and
International experts are unable to participate in the event physically,prompting 
us to plan the event virtually.We are fortunate that the event is taking place
under the guidance of Bharat Ratna C.N.R.Rao,who is the Honorary 
Chairman of the Nano Technology Vision group ".

Prof.Ajay Sood,FRS,Chairman,Conference Executive Committee,Bengaluru,
Dr.E.V.Ramana ReddyIAS,Addl.Chief Secretary,Dept.of Electronics,IT&BT,
Commerce & Industries,GOK,Mr.A.B.Basavaraju,IAS,Director (Technical)
Dept.of Electronics IT BT &S&T,M.D. Karnataka Science & Technology
Promotion Society,GOK also participated in the curtain raiser press meet.