In this episode, we are joined by Bhanu Prasad, an Impact Innovation Coach at Digital Impact Square (DISQ), an open social innovation center located in Nashik, Maharashtra. DISQ encourages the use of digital technologies to address significant social challenges in sectors such as Health, Hygiene, Housing, Transportation, Food, Agriculture, Energy, Water, Environment, Financial and Personal Security, Citizen Empowerment, Transparency, Education, and Skills Development across India. Founded on the collaborative principles inspired by the MIT Media Lab’s Camera Culture research group, DISQ represents a unique platform where local communities, domain experts, the government, and industry partners converge to address these challenges. Through initiatives like the Kumbhathon, DISQ played a pivotal role in improving the experience at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest gatherings of human beings in the world. This effort not only enhanced visitor experiences but also demonstrated how technology-driven solutions can solve large-scale problems in real-time. Join us as Bhanu Prasad shares insights into DISQ’s mission, the impact of digital innovations on social issues, and the incredible journey of leveraging technology for public good. ✨ ABOUT ME ✨ Hello, my name is Vidyangi (Vida) Patil. I am a mindset coach, author, and speaker. Five years ago when I started understanding success hacks for individuals, startups, and larger organizations little did I know I would end up working with mentors hail from Silicon Valley at Stanford University, MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and incubators and accelerators. All the way from guiding AI/ML startup founders in winning pitch competitions, and bagging investor appointments to helping youth entrepreneurs and women land their dream job or promotion, I plan to spill the beans of wisdom to launch you higher wherever you are in your life. I have successfully coached communities in social impact initiatives during COVID. Every week you will see new videos from me on career, personal growth, and technology trends to onboard your rocket ship to success! 🌟 Follow Me On My Other Social Media Handles 🌟 📷 Instagram: / vidyangi 📝 LinkedIn: / vidyaangipatil 📱 Twitter: / vidyaangi #startup #kumbhmela2025 #podcast
