Building accessible healthtech and diagnostics | Mr. Partha Pratim Das | TEDxKIITUniversity
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.pdfPartha Pratim Das Mahapatra is a visionary technocrat and entrepreneur who has revolutionized healthcare accessibility through innovative technology solutions. In 2018, he founded EzeRx HealthTech, a pioneering biotech startup with the ambitious mission to eradicate anemia and transform diagnostic healthcare delivery across India. Under his visionary leadership, EzeRx developed EzeCheck, a groundbreaking AI-enabled diagnostic device that detects anemia non-invasively in under a minute without requiring blood samples. This revolutionary technology has been rigorously validated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), establishing its credibility and medical accuracy. The device's remarkable impact is evidenced by its successful screening of over 2.5 million individuals across India, making quality healthcare diagnostics accessible to millions who previously lacked such opportunities. His entrepreneurial journey is built upon a solid foundation of technical expertise gained through extensive experience in data warehouse and business intelligence projects with prestigious Fortune 500 companies including Grant Thornton, ITC Infotech, and Capgemini. This corporate experience provided him with invaluable insights into large-scale data management and technology implementation. His innovative approach to healthcare challenges has positioned EzeRx as a leader in the non-invasive diagnostics sector. With ambitious expansion plans to diversify their diagnostic offerings and achieve a ₹100 crore turnover within three years, he exemplifies how technological innovation can be harnessed to solve critical healthcare challenges while building sustainable, scalable business models. Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra is a visionary technocrat and entrepreneur dedicated to making healthcare affordable and accessible. In 2018, he founded EzeRx HealthTech, a biotech startup aiming to eradicate anemia. Under his leadership, EzeRx created EzeCheck, an AI-enabled device that detects anemia non-invasively in under a minute, without blood samples. This device, validated by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has screened over 2.5 million individuals in India. Before entrepreneurship, Partha gained expertise in data warehouse and BI projects with Fortune 500 firms like Grant Thornton, ITC Infotech, and Capgemini. His innovation has positioned EzeRx as a leader in non-invasive diagnostics, with plans to expand offerings and achieve ₹100 crore turnover in three years. 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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