Podcast
Intellect'uals Speaks

Arun Jain

Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena. He is a proponent of Design Thinking and champions its adoption and practice in Industry, Academics, Government and Entrepreneurs. His three decades of deep domain expertise and Design Thinking passion led to creation of Intellect's 'First Principles' Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for technology-savvy bankers.

Transformation in the thought process is indispensable before the practical application of Design Thinking. The process of conditioning the mindset is called preparing the Design Mind. The "UnMukt: Science & Art of Design Thinking" Podcast series explains about several frameworks to achieve growth and efficiency in live and work.

Episode 1

Introduction

Episode 2

Learning

Episode 3

Definations

Episode 4

VAL

Episode 5

SEPAI

Episode 6

DCAFE

Episode 7

Design Mind

Episode 8

Power of Dialoguing and Reading

Episode 9

Listening

Episode 10

COPARIS

Arun Jain

Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena. He is a proponent of Design Thinking and champions its adoption and practice in Industry, Academics, Government and Entrepreneurs. His three decades of deep domain expertise and Design Thinking passion led to creation of Intellect's 'First Principles' Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for technology-savvy bankers.

The Design Thinking for Digital Enterprise Podcast series focus on the significance of Data Design in shaping platforms and ecosystems on iTurmeric's core elements: Composite Data Objects and Transaction Data Objects, meticulously designed for excellence. The series also covers API Designs and Governance, an essential aspect for building digital platforms and expanding ecosystems.

Episode 1

Design Thinking Concepts

Episode 2

Desirability

Episode 3

Delivering through Feasibility

Episode 4

Evolution of Technology Waves

Episode 5

Six Impreatives of BankTech Wave 5

Episode 6

Two facets of Transformation

Episode 7

Cultural Transformation

Episode 8

Technology Transformation

Ramanan SV

Ramanan SV is the Chief Executive Officer-India and South Asia of Intellect Design Arena Limited. He comes with 25 years of experience in various capacities across general management, six sigma and project management. He has been a Member of the Insurance Advisory Committee of IRDAI and has participated in various industry forums like Assocham, FICCI and CII.

This Podcast episode discusses his experience transitioning to virtual and hybrid interactions in the financial and insurance industries over the past two years. He provides examples of successfully closing deals virtually with central banking institutions, from initial contact to sale completion. He also emphasises that selling is a combination of science and art, with the final art of closure being particularly important.

Episode 1

Ramanan's vision on Intellect's India & South Asia Business in 2023

Banesh Prabhu

Banesh Prabhu, the Chief Executive Officer of IntellectAI (the wealthtech and insurtech arm of Intellect), is a Fintech services veteran and Pioneer in Technology & Operations management, having developed and implemented global strategies for executing digital capabilities and servicing of clients. He has managed senior global responsibilities in Operations and Technology for over 32 years, of which 23 years were in Citibank where he was responsible for servicing clients in 55+ international markets.

This Podcast enlightens the audience with the success story of 2022 and how they are placing their business in the coming year of 2023.

Episode 1

Intellect AI is all set to spread its wings in 2023

Manish Maakan

Manish Maakan is Chief Executive Officer of iGTB, the global transaction banking division of Intellect Design Arena Limited, based in iGTB’s headquarters in London. He has occupied the role since its formation in May 2013. Manish has passionately built award-winning products led by high-performing innovation teams to enable his vision of Contextual Banking – ensuring banks genuinely help their customers in real time, bringing the same level of contextual awareness and support consumers experience in other field.

Commercial Banking is on the cusp of fundamental shifts that will dramatically reorder the industry in the coming decade. As banks assess their future strategies, they need to define their purpose and set a course not just for modernisation, but for true transformation. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence spoke with Manish Maakan, CEO of global transaction banking platform provider iGTB, about the ways in which commercial banking is changing and what that means for the banks and their customers; also, how iGTB itself provides a solution that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics, delivered through APIs and an omnichannel UX.

Episode 1

Introduction to Consumerisation of Commercial Banking (COCB)

Arun Jain

Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena. He is a proponent of Design Thinking and champions its adoption and practice in Industry, Academics, Government and Entrepreneurs. His three decades of deep domain expertise and Design Thinking passion led to creation of Intellect's 'First Principles' Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for technology-savvy bankers.

Arun outlines the Six Imperatives of Banking Ecosystem Design, ABCDEF, at the thought leadership forum -- BankTech Wave 5. These imperatives, centered on Design Thinking principles, will shape the next wave of banking technology, revolutionising the way banks function and serve their customers. eMACH.ai, the world's largest, most comprehensive, composable and contextual open finance platform, launched at BankTech Wave 5, is set to empower financial institutions to become Digital and Cognitive Enterprises to drive exponential growth.

Episode 1

Arun Jain on the future of banking and the launch of eMACH.ai at BankTechWave 5

Arun Jain

Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena. He is a proponent of Design Thinking and champions its adoption and practice in Industry, Academics, Government and Entrepreneurs. His three decades of deep domain expertise and Design Thinking passion led to creation of Intellect's 'First Principles' Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for technology-savvy bankers.

In the "5 Minutes with Arun" Podcast series, Arun sheds light on the five essential components of Design Thinking, which are collectively known as SEPIA. He also talks about the five frictional forces in Design Thinking, which are Doubt, Conflict, Anger, Fear, and Ego (DCAFE). He encourages listeners to act as mentors and inspire others to overcome their limiting beliefs, emphasising the equality of what one can achieve regardless of background or access to prestigious institutions.

Episode 1

13 Musical Notes of Design Thinking

Episode 2

Darshan - Gyan - Charitra

Episode 3

Listening

Episode 4

Limiting Belief

Episode 05

Dialogue vs Dis

Arun Jain

Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena. He is a proponent of Design Thinking and champions its adoption and practice in Industry, Academics, Government and Entrepreneurs. His three decades of deep domain expertise and Design Thinking passion led to creation of Intellect's 'First Principles' Technology suite, eMACH.ai, for technology-savvy bankers.

During the 26th Annual 'Can Do' Workshop held by Ullas Trust, Arun shared a story about a young boy named Swami who explored various rooms in a purple-coloured house in his village. The event took place in Chennai on September 30, 2023, and was attended by more than 1,100 students from Class IX in government and corporation schools. The story is about the young boy Swami from the Indian village of Malgudi who notices an unusual purple house among the predominantly white, red, brick, and wooden houses. Swami decides to explore the rest of the house to learn more.

Episode 01

Introduction

Episode 02

Imagination Room