In this episode, we sit down with Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director and CEO of Lumina Datamatics, to discuss the evolution of content services, the impact of AI on the industry, and his journey as a second-generation entrepreneur.Lumina Datamatics is a leading global provider of content, data, and technology solutions, serving top-tier publishers and international retailers. Sameer breaks down how the company manages massive scale, ensures data security, and leverages automation to stay ahead of the curve. He also shares candid advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on taking calculated risks and why human validation remains crucial in the age of Artificial Intelligence.Topics Discussed: 🚀 The genesis and growth of Lumina Datamatics 🤖 How AI is disrupting (and enabling) content workflows 📉 Managing data consistency for global e-commerce giants 💼 Entrepreneurship advice: Corporate experience vs. Starting up 🔮 The future of jobs and technology in 2025 and beyond-----------------------------------Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:27 Who is Sameer Kanodia? 01:21 What is Lumina Datamatics? (Scale & Reach) 02:04 The Genesis: Spinoff and Mergers 03:19 Solutions for Publishers & E-Commerce 04:36 How AI is Disrupting Content Services 06:38 Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Data 09:53 Automation & Data-Driven Workflows 11:17 Future Plans: Innovation & Acquisitions 12:00 Ensuring Data Security & Compliance 13:08 Advice for Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs 14:40 Will AI Eliminate Jobs? (The Uber Analogy) 17:20 Calculated Risks & The Value of Experience 18:50 The Changing Landscape of Entrepreneurship 20:11 Closing Thoughts: AI as an Enabler#LuminaDatamatics #SameerKanodia #Entrepreneurship #AI #ContentMarketing #Ecommerce #BusinessPodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #Leadership

In this episode of ELI, we sit down with Abhinav Singh, the Founder of Techugo, a leading mobile app development company known for building highly scalable applications for startups and Fortune 500 clients like Airtel, Godfrey Phillips, and Byju’s.Abhinav shares his rollercoaster entrepreneurial journey—from early success and a failed acquisition that led to bankruptcy, to rebuilding his life and company from scratch. We dive deep into the technical side of the business, discussing what makes an app truly scalable, the importance of documentation, and why enterprises still struggle with legacy tech.We also explore the future of the industry: Will AI agents replace traditional app UIs? Are Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) a threat to native development? And is the role of the app developer at risk due to AI coding tools?Topics Discussed:Building scalable apps with 200k+ downloads.Why enterprises outsource mobile development.Abhinav’s personal story of bankruptcy and redemption.The shift from traditional UI to AI-driven conversational interfaces.Native Apps vs. Progressive Web Apps (PWA).The impact of AI on the future of software development jobs.Chapters(00:00) Introduction: Meet Abhinav Singh of Techugo (00:49) What makes a mobile app scalable? (01:46) Custom Solutions vs. Readymade Templates (03:02) Startups vs. Enterprise Clients (Fortune 500s) (04:45) Why big enterprises struggle to build mobile apps in-house (06:51) Go-To-Market Strategy and App Marketing (07:59) Abhinav’s Journey: From $2B Exit Deal to Bankruptcy (10:33) Rebuilding from rock bottom to 1400+ Apps delivered (11:30) Technical Scalability: Why documentation is critical (14:34) Success Stories: TrueFan, Byju's, Gyan Fresh & Pickleball (16:50) The future of UI: AI Agents and Conversational Interfaces (20:56) Native Apps vs. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) (23:24) Will AI replace App Developers? (26:09) Conclusion

In this episode of ELI Podcast, we host Nikita Baliarsingh, the co-founder of Nexus Power, a startup revolutionizing the energy industry by building rechargeable, bio-organic, and biodegradable batteries from crop residue.Nikita shares the incredible journey of how she and her twin sister, Nishita, pivoted from wanting to build electric cars to solving the biggest bottleneck in the EV industry: the battery. We dive deep into how they utilized crop waste (stubble) to create a sustainable alternative to Lithium-ion batteries, effectively tackling both the E-waste crisis and air pollution caused by stubble burning.In this conversation, we discuss:The transition from management graduates to biotech entrepreneurs.The technical specs: Energy density vs. Lithium-ion.The focus on Stationary Energy Storage (BESS) and 2-Wheeler EVs.Government grants, patents, and the roadmap to commercialization.If you are interested in CleanTech, Sustainability, and the future of Electric Vehicles in India, this episode is for you!00:00 - Introduction: Nikita Baliarsingh & Nexus Power 01:01 - Background: From Business Family to Bio-Tech \02:10 - The Origin Story: Why Pivot from Cars to Batteries? 03:24 - The Problem with Lithium & The Bio-Material Solution 04:40 - Tackling Stubble Burning: Batteries from Crop Waste 05:20 - The First Experiment: Building a Battery at Home during COVID 06:55 - Scaling Up: From 2 Sisters to a Team of 40 08:14 - Applications: 2-Wheelers vs. Stationary Energy Storage 11:14 - Tech Deep Dive: Energy Density vs. Lithium-ion 14:04 - Market Strategy: Filling the Supply-Demand Gap 15:35 - Government Support, Grants & Validation 18:35 - Intellectual Property: Patents on Material & Process 20:11 - Funding Journey: Bootstrapping to VCs 21:47 - Future Vision: Commercialization & Going Global 22:58 - Can India Beat China in Battery Technology?