Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman of GTT Data Solutions and 5F World
- He is a Tech entrepreneur and innovator who led successful companies like Zensar and APTECH.
- He is a passionate social impact leader through Lighthouse Communities Foundation.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Chairman of GTT Data Solutions and 5F World, discussed his journey from a missionary school to leading successful tech companies. He emphasised the importance of leadership, processes, technology choice, and culture in digital transformation. Natarajan highlighted the dual intelligence model, combining human and AI capabilities. He shared insights from Harvard Business School case studies on Zensar, focusing on a culture of love and democratic decision-making. Natarajan also discussed his social venture, Lighthouse Communities, which aims to empower slum youth through skills training and public-private partnerships, targeting 100 lighthouses and 1 million beneficiaries.
00:37- About Dr Ganesh Natarajan
- He is a Tech entrepreneur and innovator who led successful companies like Zensar and APTECH.
- He is a passionate social impact leader through Lighthouse Communities Foundation.
- He advocates for dual intelligence, balancing human potential with AI capabilities.
10:45- What unique strategies do you apply to achieve digital success across startups, large enterprises, and social impact projects?
- Differentiated idea that solves a unique market problem.
- Effective business model and marketing strategy.
- Focus on customer success and team building.
18:21- Can you share the mission and key initiatives of the Lighthouse Communities Foundation?
- Empower slum youth by building agency, aspiration, and skills through a unique six-week program.
- Create public-private partnerships with municipal corporations, raising capex from the government and operational expenses from foundations.
- Scale to 100 lighthouses, aiming to impact 1 million beneficiaries with skills training and career opportunities.
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Learn more about Dr Ganesh Natarajan: LinkedIn
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- He is a Tech entrepreneur and innovator who led successful companies like Zensar and APTECH.
- He is a passionate social impact leader through Lighthouse Communities Foundation.
- He advocates for dual intelligence, balancing human potential with AI capabilities.
