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‘coto’ partners with BigBang.Social to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations of women creators
Mumbai: Eve World’s ‘coto’ has partnered with leading influencer marketplace Collective Artists Network’s BigBang.Social (BBS) to offer early access to their strong, incredible base of female creators across genres.
This association is in line with ‘coto’s’ commitment to enabling meaningful conversations for women creators and social media influencers.
Both ‘coto’ and BigBang.Social take a step ahead to help nurture the entrepreneurial aspirations of women creators. Creators can offer paid communities, paid content, live commerce, social commerce, and merchandising on the platform.
Commenting on this association, ‘coto’ founder and CEO Tarun Katial said, “It is our commitment to provide community-driven opportunities to creators worldwide. We are happy to partner with BigBangSocial and take our vision to empower female experts and social media influencers further. We want to build a responsible virtual environment that incentivizes and gives an equal shot at digital value creation and ownership for women worldwide.”
Collective Artist Network founder and group CEO Vijay Subramaniam added, “BigBang.Social has always functioned at the forefront of exploring new opportunities for creators and providing them with the platform they need to both showcase and monetize their talent, thereby catalysing their growth. I’m glad to have us associated with ‘coto’ and provide a new avenue for women to amplify their voice and meaningfully engage with the right audiences.”
Priyanka Mohite who plans to build her community OceanToSky@coto commented, “It has always been my life’s mantra to work hard and with passion. ‘coto’ as a women’s-centric platform helps me be myself without any societal pressure. I want to build a community of like-minded people who thrive on doing big things in life. I look forward to OceanToSky@coto, where I want to motivate young girls and women to take up trekking and mountaineering.”
Priyanka holds the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, 2021 in recognition of her achievements and contribution to land adventure. She is the first Indian woman to climb Mt. Annapurna and the youngest Indian woman to climb Mt. Lhotse.
Ankita Gain who plans to build her community GetFitWithAnkita@coto said, “In any sphere, it is very important for women today to be recognised. ‘coto’ does just that with a web3 platform designed for women, enabling them to build their own space and be themselves without being judged. As we all know, the fitness industry today is mostly male-dominated, and it is very important to have female representation. As a fitness expert and influencer, I want to educate women and encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle with the help of my community, GetFitWithAnkita, on ‘coto’.”
Ankita Gain, a bodybuilder and fitness trainer, has won the title of Miss India Junior twice, conferred by the Indian Body Building Federation (IBBF).
BBS has curated over 15,000+ creators across genres such as beauty, fashion, lifestyle, parenting, health, motivation, and finance in their marketplace. ‘coto’ and BBS plan to evangelise the concept of community building for creators and leverage Web3 through learning and interactive sessions.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
