HYDERABAD: At the turn of this century, ‘social networking site’ was a term that most Indians would scratch their heads over. But in 2024, do you know how many apps that little pocket computer of yours has? Technology has indeed come a long way. And just like each of us gravitate towards our areas of interest online, be it fashion, food, celebrities, racecars, or horse-riding, there are tech enthusiasts who pine for news that satiates their thirst for tech knowledge and want to connect with similar minds.
So, Bhanu Kiran Mergoju, along with Srinivas Siliveru and Bhanuprasad Thandra, founded MadScientist, incubated at T-Hub in Madhapur. Now, you may picture a mad scientist as a cartoon character with Einstein-ish hair and goggles, surrounded by test tubes and colourful liquids that could, well, kill you. But the idea behind Bhanu’s platform keeps the excitement around technology alive.
“Tech enthusiasts, startups, engineers, researchers, developers, and students can read and discuss the latest developments. They can also create a profile and get jobs, internships and other opportunities,” says the founder. Bhanu states that after the USA and the UK, India sees high demand for tech news.
“This is an industry which requires people to constantly upskill. In one hour, five new research papers on innovation come out. The hot topic yesterday is cold news today,” adds the founder, who, along with his then team of five, launched the web platform in August last year.
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