Members Talk - Manoj Madnani - International Managing Director for EMEA, MARA

Manoj Narendra Madnani, International Managing Director of Mara Digital Holdings International, discusses the global opportunities in addressing basic human needs such as energy, food, water, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the energy sector, highlighting the potential to balance idle power globally and serve as a grid balancer for developing countries, which is crucial for supporting AI's significant power requirements. Madnani mentions a recent wind farm acquisition in the U.S. that provides low-cost power, enhancing their value proposition in the renewable energy sector. He reflects on the transformative impact of ChatGPT, which gained 100 million users in less than nine weeks, and its ability to detect healthcare trends, particularly in cancer detection. He shares a personal story about his mother's passing from cancer, expressing a wish for advancements in gene editing to manage pain and treat diseases. Madnani also reflects on the importance of listening and learning, acknowledging his past inability to do so and expressing a desire to improve. Finally, he appreciates the quality of speakers and the opportunity to engage with thought leaders and influencers across various industries, emphasizing the value of sharing knowledge rather than just taking from others.