WiBD India Insights - Edition 20
Women in Big Data India
Our vision is to increase the representation of women in data and allied fields in India.
Webinar
Sowmya Moni from WIBD India team shared her views on AI applications in marketing and unlocking its potential for present and future CMOs and their marketing teams in the webinar series called Weekly Wed hosted by Business School of AI by Sudha Jamthe, for her students from BSAI, LinkedIn Learning, and Universities in US and Europe. Thanks to the awesome host, Yashaswini Vismaya for the engaging session.
WiBD India Shakti Program
Are you a woman who is looking to restart your professional journey in Data & AI ? Then, WiBD India's Shakti Program is for YOU!
As a mentee-participant of the Shakti program, you will receive the following benefits:
1. One-on-one mentorship with an expert mentor.
2. Flexible upskilling at your own pace on the Datacamp platform.
3. Connect and grow through networking opportunities with the WiBD India community.
4. Apply your skills in a hands-on capstone project.
5. Earn certificate upon successful completion of the program.
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Industry News
Company Spotlight
Sarvam AI : On a mission to make generative AI real for Bharat.
Sarvam.AI, a generative AI startup based in India, focuses on developing foundational AI models and platforms, aiming to address local challenges and improve technology accessibility in Indian languages. The aspiration at Sarvam, as the word Sanskrit meaning ‘all’ suggests, is to achieve in AI something akin to what the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has done in payments and fintech in the country.
In addition to language support, Sarvam AI emphasizes voice-first interfaces, recognizing the importance of voice technology in engaging users in a country where many people are not literate in English. This approach is critical for making AI more accessible to a broader audience.
Sarvam’s approach to achieving such scale involves creating a full stack —starting with foundational AI models and extending to applications that are directly useful in everyday life.
Another principle guiding Sarvam’s development is creating ‘Agentic AI’. Unlike conventional chatbots, Sarvam’s models are intended to perform specific tasks—such as booking a doctor’s appointment, or hotel or airline tickets. These agents are engineered to interact directly with an organisation or business’s systems of record rather than merely engaging in conversation. Examples of systems of record could be all the data on HR or financial transactions. The company also addresses specific challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and finance, aiming to leverage AI to improve outcomes in these critical areas.
Vivek Raghavan, Pratyush Kumar
Data Trailblazer
Meet Yashaswini Vismaya
Yashaswini Vismaya is an AI researcher with over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. She is passionate about responsible AI and advocates for AI ethics. Yashaswini is a certified Generative AI specialist. During her career, she has covered many technologies and is currently researching Agentic AI. She likes teaching and mentoring, and believes it to be her true calling.?
WiBD India team is excited to have Yashaswini as a mentor for the Shakti Program.
Thought Leadership
AI Maturity Model for Marketing by Sowmya Moni
Assessing the maturity of a marketing team in the AI world involves evaluating various dimensions, including the understanding and application of AI technologies, data management capabilities, technology stack, strategic alignment, and overall impact on marketing goals. Read more in the article.
Women in Big Data India is a dynamic community dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. As part of the global Women in Big Data (WiBD) organization, this community focuses on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in India's rapidly evolving tech landscape.