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Corner Office Conversation With Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder, Fractal
Aug 29, 2024
Srikanth Velamakanni, co-founder of Fractal, shares insights from his journey leading India’s first AI analytics unicorn. He discusses the company's remarkable rise, facing a leadership crisis, and ultimate IPO prospects. The conversation delves into the role of AI in enhancing public safety, such as reducing railway accidents. Velamakanni also navigates the challenges and ethical implications of AI, stressing the need for responsible development and regulation. His story is one of resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of technology.
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- Fractal has successfully reduced railway crossing fatalities in Mumbai by 75% through innovative AI-driven solutions focused on behavioral changes.
- The rapid integration of AI technologies in various sectors, particularly consumer goods, highlights the increasing reliance on predictive analytics for competitive advantage.
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Fractal's Impact on Public Safety
Fractal has dramatically reduced railway crossing fatalities in Mumbai by implementing data-driven interventions. By utilizing machine learning and behavioral science, they created visual cues on tracks to better inform pedestrians of incoming trains, leading to a reported 75% drop in deaths. This approach shifted the focus from traditional methods like signage and penalties to subconscious visual references that changed pedestrian behavior. Such successes have now expanded to road safety initiatives on national highways, showcasing Fractal's capacity to apply AI solutions to pressing public safety issues.
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