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Kiran Karnik
Pioneering Technocrat and Policy Advocate
Biography
Kiran Karnik is a distinguished Indian technocrat and author who notably led NASSCOM, significantly advancing India's IT industry on the global stage. He contributed to ISRO's first satellite launch, marking a pivotal moment in India's space program.
He is also a respected public policy commentator and author, focusing on topics like governance and economic development. His career spans technology, policy, and public service, making him one of India's most versatile thought leaders in the intersection of technology and governance.
I am because...
"I was there when India launched its first satellite. That moment taught me technology isn't about machines — it's about reaching people education and opportunity could never reach alone."
— Kiran Karnik
Conversations
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Sam Pitroda in conversation with Kiran Karnik
A fireside chat exploring the moments, challenges and choices that shaped modern India.
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