From streets to screens: Empowering small businesses | Kavita Palancha | TEDxHyderabad
NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if technology could level the playing field for small businesses and street vendors? In this insightful talk, Kavitha Palancha explores how ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is breaking barriers and bringing digital empowerment to those who need it most.Sharing real stories of transformation, she calls on entrepreneurs to innovate for impact, using platforms like ONDC to create solutions that drive meaningful change. The future of commerce is inclusive, digital, and full of possibilities, and we all need to take it further to ensure it is for the greater good. Kavita Palancha pursues her dream of making financial inclusion a reality with an unparalleled passion. As the co-founder of MAKSPay, she is bridging the gap between financial institutions and underserved communities, using her skills and experience to improve services and create opportunities for people who are often left out of the financial system. Kavita believes in using simple, innovative ideas to help communities and bring positive change, driving institutional growth along with transforming lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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