Released in 2014, story bites is YourStory’s weekly feature, featuring notable quotes in this week’s article (see previous edition). here). This special series of quotes focuses on the growing influence of digital media around the world. Share these 15 gems and insights with your colleagues and network, then return to the original article for more insights.
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Education should not be denied due to lack of resources, especially in an age where technology is ubiquitous. – Vivek Kankaria, Prepseed
Digital tools and content in smart classrooms are key to enriching student learning. – Sumeet Mehta, Reed
Fintech companies will continue to see investment due to advances in the data available for lending, while broader SME lending and bill discounting will consolidate. – Anoop Jain, Orios Ventures
In 2023, three areas of agritech innovation are expected to gain momentum: agri-deep tech, agrifood life sciences (AFLS), and rural fintech. – Mark Karn, omnivore
Innovation is essential to building smart cities. So it’s not just people’s minds, but technology that actually creates change is very important. – Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Yuma Saito
Visual appeal is already dominating the online shopping experience, and we’re already seeing signs of a shift. – Anant Vidur Puri, Bessemer Venture Partners
The Metaverse will transform every part of every business, bridging the physical and digital worlds. – Julie Sweet, Accenture
We believe the Metaverse has the potential to fundamentally change the way we communicate and collaborate, overcoming the limitations of the physical world and providing enhanced connectivity for all. – Brad Smith, Microsoft
Data security and privacy are two dimensions that are largely ignored by MSMEs and seen as a cost rather than a protection for the organization. – Manav Mahajan, Disekt
The lack of high-quality, gender-disaggregated data is another challenge that prevents effective operationalization of gender-aware planning. – Surti Kutty and Sona Mitra from IWAGE
There is a real need to bring the best knowledge, expertise and understanding of the technology ecosystem to India and strengthen its digital capabilities to make services and digital innovations accessible to all citizens at scale. – Paul Ravindranath G, Google India
Five years ago, industrial policy was not a very attractive topic. Top of the agenda today. – Alexander de Creux, Prime Minister of Belgium
India has seen moderate growth in e-commerce and consumer internet, continues to thrive on digitization and simple payment solutions, and offers plenty of opportunities in other growth areas. – Anil Joshi, Unicorn India Ventures
Generative AI holds similar promises and dangers, and the race is already on, with China surpassing the United States in the number of most-cited scientific papers on AI. – Gautam Adani
QR codes are clearly becoming an integral part of how businesses communicate with their customers. – Mickey Araberovich, Telescope Partners
We say the future of trade is service. It’s digital, it’s green. And it should be inclusive. – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO
By managing products and services end-to-end, Internet marketplaces can improve the customer experience and increase efficiency by eliminating middlemen. This improves gross margins and increases customer retention. – Anant Vidur Puri, Bessemer Venture Partners
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