AI is not what's next for healthcare — it's what's now

In this episode of AI Rising, host Nelson John speaks with Roland Rott, President & CEO of Imaging at GE HealthCare, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of care — from diagnostics to decision-making, and from hospital floors to rural clinics.

Considering India’s unique healthcare landscape and its growing reputation as an innovation hotspot, Roland offers a front-row view into how GE HealthCare is building AI-powered solutions that improve accuracy, scale access, and redefine patient care — all while navigating the complexity of one of the world’s most demanding markets.

We explore:

• Why India is central to GE HealthCare’s AI and growth strategy

• How AI is transforming imaging, diagnostics, and clinical workflows

• The balance between cutting-edge innovation and clinical trust

• The future of AI-powered care in both developed and emerging markets

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In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Ratan Kumar Kesh, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer at Bandhan Bank, to explore how AI is transforming the very foundation of modern banking.

From intelligent automation and fraud detection to contextual banking offers and AI-powered agent systems, Mr. Kesh shares real-world insights into how Bandhan Bank is embracing next-gen technologies to meet rising customer expectations, enhance internal efficiencies, and navigate the complexities of a highly regulated financial ecosystem.

We also discuss the role of open banking, cloud infrastructure, and internal AI adoption strategies that put employees at the center of digital transformation. If you’re curious about how traditional banks are evolving in the AI era—or what it takes to build a future-ready financial institution—this conversation is packed with perspective.

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What does it take to bring reliable, clean electricity to some of the world’s most underserved communities—and do it profitably?

In this episode, we speak with Manoj Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Husk Power Systems, a company that’s building the world’s largest network of AI-powered mini grids across India and Africa. Manoj takes us through his journey—from growing up in Bihar with limited access to electricity, to launching Husk with a bold mission: to make energy affordable, reliable, and 100% renewable for rural households and micro-enterprises.

We dive deep into:

• How Husk uses machine learning to predict energy demand and optimize power generation

• Why AI is critical to scaling decentralized energy in emerging markets

• The economics behind their pay-as-you-go SaaS model

• What it takes to reduce energy delivery costs year after year

• The future of Virtual Power Plants, grid resilience, and India's climate goals