• ELI - 437 | Moiz Arsiwala (Co-Founder of WorkIndia - Blue Collar Workers' Job Portal)

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

ELI - 437 | Moiz Arsiwala (Co-Founder of WorkIndia - Blue Collar Workers' Job Portal)

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  • In this episode of ELI, we feature Moiz Arsiwala, Co-founder of WorkIndia, India’s largest blue-collar and gray-collar job portal. Moiz shares how WorkIndia bridges the gap between job seekers and employers by solving information asymmetry and eliminating job fraud for millions of blue-collar workers. Discover the unique tech-driven solutions WorkIndia uses, including graph analytics, NLP, and machine learning, to ensure job authenticity while empowering job seekers with a simple, intuitive platform. Learn how WorkIndia grew from the 2G era to a digital-first platform helping the underserved segment access meaningful livelihoods. 📌 Key Highlights: • Addressing information asymmetry and job fraud for blue-collar workers • Challenges of creating a user-friendly tech platform for a less tech-savvy audience • Innovative solutions like offline apps, simple UI, and fraud detection systems • The impact of AI and automation on future job markets • Entrepreneurial lessons: Scaling yourself, frugality, and value creation 🎧 Watch this inspiring episode to learn how WorkIndia is transforming India’s labor market and paving the way for millions to secure reliable livelihoods. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode 00:03 - Meet Moiz Arsiwala: Co-founder of WorkIndia 00:40 - Moiz’s background: From engineering to entrepreneurship 02:06 - How WorkIndia began: Addressing information asymmetry 04:19 - Tackling job fraud in the blue-collar sector 07:39 - Why blue-collar workers need simple, intuitive tech solutions 09:01 - Building offline apps: Solving for no-internet scenarios in 2015 11:27 - Designing a simple WhatsApp-like interface for job seekers 13:19 - How Reliance Jio and affordable smartphones revolutionized the segment 15:25 - Solving the fraud job problem with advanced technologies 16:07 - Fraud detection systems: Graph analytics, NLP, and machine learning 20:07 - The role of AI in recruitment: Optimizing HR processes 25:43 - Is AI replacing jobs? The impact on white-collar and blue-collar roles 27:09 - Evolution and adaptability: The future of jobs with AI 30:37 - Lessons from entrepreneurship: Value creation, scalability, and mentors 35:28 - Closing thoughts: Impacting lives at the bottom of the pyramid

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