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A Hyderabad-based startup, Quick Vitals, has launched Amruth Swasth Bharat — an AI-powered, non-invasive diagnostic tool capable of delivering instant health insights without needles, pain, or blood tests. Built in India. Backed by Al. Developed by Quick Vitals, a Hyderabad-based startup First installed at Niloufer Hospital Uses Al to scan your face and check: * Blood pressure * Heart rate * Oxygen levels * Sugar levels * Even stress & more All without drawing a single drop of blood How Does It Work? This non-invasive Al tool is called "Amruth Swasth Bharat". It works in 3 simple steps: 1. A high-resolution camera scans the user's face. 2. Al analyzes subtle facial blood flow and skin changes. 3. Within 20-60 seconds, it generates a full health report. No labs. No waiting rooms. Just fast, painless, instant results. 🏥 First installed at Niloufer Hospital, this breakthrough could redefine preventive healthcare by making diagnostics faster, painless, and accessible. 💡 Could AI-powered facial scanning become the future of routine health checkups? Share your thoughts below ⬇️ #aiinhealthcare #medicalinnovation #digitalhealth #healthtech #artificialintelligence #preventivecare #medicalresearch #futureofhealth #noninvasive #innovation

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A founder who has spent 32 Years building IP-Owned Tech in India's Defense Sector. Ashok Atluri, Founder of Zen Technologies Limited shares a growth story bootstrapped from Hyderabad: -Revenue: ₹60 Cr (FY21) → ₹930 Cr(FY24) -Market cap: 40 Cr (2012-13) → 13000 Cr today -Growth: 400X in 12 years Takeaways from our conversation: 1. India historically imported 65–70% of its defense equipment. Today, defense exports have grown more than 30× over the past decade, with the private sector contributing around 60% of exports. Domestic defense production has increased to ₹1.27 lakh crore, a 174% rise since FY 2014–15. 2. For over two decades, Zen built advanced simulators but struggled to sell them in India because single-vendor bids weren’t accepted. The IDDM policy in 2015 gave preference to IP-owning Indian companies and allocated 75% of the capital acquisition budget to local sourcing. And decades of R&D became a real market worth ₹200 billion. 3. Defense tech startups in India have raised $184 million in VC funding since 2020. Zen’s journey shows that IP-owned Tech built with self-funded R&D can build the most defensible advantage, similar to how Apple captures value through IP rather than manufacturing. 4. Zen’s anti-drone systems were proven in field operations, leading to export inquiries from over 20 countries. This mirrors the broader trend of India’s defense exports growing from ₹1,940 crore (FY14) to ₹21,083 crore (FY24). Field-tested solutions build trust far faster than lab demos or pilot projects. 5. Government fundings are rewarding innovation over manufacturing. Programs like iDEX provide up to ₹10 crore for proven concepts, while DRDO offers ₹50 crore per system under the Technology Development Fund. This shift allows companies to reinvest profits into next-generation R&D. 6. Ashok believes that not all technologies should be patented. Highly secretive or complex innovations can be reverse-engineered if patented. Instead, patent what is obvious to outsiders to protect your competitive edge. 7. Build with a focused approach on Pareto technologies with maximum impact. Instead of chasing every opportunity, Zen concentrated on the 20% of technologies delivering 80% of results, anti-drone systems and simulators. Prioritizing high-leverage areas compounds impact effectively. 8. Time market entry around overlooked gaps: In 2018, drones were a hot topic, but there was little attention on anti-drone systems. Zen entered this gap and was ready when the need became urgent, from regional conflicts to domestic security. Opportunities often lie where others are silent. 9. Create policies around your innovation: Self-funded R&D firms face unique risks that conventional procurement rules often overlook. Zen advocated for new categories rather than adapting breakthrough technologies to unsuitable frameworks, ensuring their innovations could be evaluated on merit. Full Episode https://lnkd.in/gnAFEj3f

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#CelebratingBusiness Episode 1: What does it take to build a ₹500 crore IT hardware distribution business? In this episode, I sat down with Haresh Kataria, Founder & CEO of Earth Syscom Private Limited, to uncover the incredible 27-year journey of transforming a regional player into a national leader in IT hardware distribution. He shares how his vision, core values, and relentless dedication shaped a business that now boasts distribution for 25+ MNC brands, a team of 250+ members, and a customer base exceeding 2000 partners. We covered: •⁠ ⁠Focused pivot to distribution = ₹20 Cr in year one •⁠ ⁠₹50L ERP investment that transformed operations •⁠ ⁠Deep data mapping to gain buying power & improve margins •⁠ ⁠65–70% employee retention for 15+ years •⁠ ⁠Vendor-first culture rooted in trust and transparency •⁠ ⁠Bhagavad Gita-inspired business leadership •⁠ ⁠Future bet: Govt & SME Enterprise IT Haresh Bhai's journey is a powerful testament to conviction, relentless agility, a strategic mindset, and a deeply human approach to business leadership. If you're building an enterprise with a long-term vision, this episode offers invaluable insights! Link to the episode is in the comment. #ITDistribution #EarthSyscom

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His struggle to access his father’s surgical records inspired to digitize healthcare. In FY 24, Practo hit Rs: 240 Cr in revenue, achieved Rs: 3,500 Cr GMV. In 2008, NIT Surathkal classmates Shashank ND and Abhinav Lal bootstrapped a health‑tech venture from their hostel room. After Shashank’s struggle to access his father’s surgical records inspired them to digitize healthcare. Within two weeks they built TurboDoc’s MVP a practice‑management system that let clinics go paperless—and secured their first doctor partners. By 2011, over 500 doctors and 500,000 patients relied on their platform, proving demand for digital record‑keeping and online appointments. In late 2010, TurboDoc rebranded as Practo, signaling a broader mission to connect patients and providers seamlessly A $4 million Series A from Sequoia Capital India in 2012 fueled national expansion and advanced AI‑driven features By 2015, Practo served 200,000 doctors, 10,000 hospitals, and 5,000 diagnostic centres across 35 cities and four countries—having raised $124 million from investors including Yuri Milner Based in Bangalore, the team grew to 1,500+ professionals by 2024, spanning engineering, data science, and healthcare operations In FY 2023–24, Practo hit ₹240 cr in #revenue, achieved ₹3,500 cr GMV, and delivered its first fully profitable quarter in Q4 2023–24 Today, 20% of revenue comes from international markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with consumer services live in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi Despite early infrastructure constraints and deep‑rooted provider skepticism, the founders hosted live demos and iterated relentlessly—embedding tech in clinics to transform patient care Under Shashank’s leadership as #CEO and Abhinav’s as CTO, Practo moved beyond pure SaaS to launch 100 physical Practo Clinics alongside its digital services Behind every milestone were countless late‑night code sprints, on‑site demos in small towns, and unyielding belief in technology’s power to humanize healthcare #startup

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