EP 295 - Ujjwal Deep Dahal - CEO at Druk Holding & Investments - What Makes Bhutan a Legitimate Next-Gen Startup Nation
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The Asia Tech Podcast spoke with Ujjwal Deep Dahal, CEO of Druk Holdings & Investments, the commercial and investment arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Ujjwal shared his perspective on the importance of technology and innovation in solving societal problems and building a sustainable future. As an electrical engineer with experience in the power sector, Dahal has witnessed the transformation brought about by the internet and believes that it has provided opportunities for reflection and problem-solving. Some of the main topics Ujjwal covered: His perspectives on the continuous innovation brought on by technology The importance and significance of electrifying 99.99% of Bhutan Druk Holdings & Investments' focus on leveraging technology to become an innovation hub in the region Bhutan's commitment to sustainability and using its net carbon-negative position to do Bitcoin mining Self-sovereign digital identity and the introduction of the Super Fab Lab in cooperation with MIT Some other titles we considered: What Really Inspires Me Is to Solve Problems that Matter to Society Why Bhutan Is a Legitimate Place to Innovate Building an Innovative and Sustainable Future Bhutan's Leapfrogging into the Fourth Industrial Revolution Embracing Change: Bhutan's Journey Towards Technological Advancements
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