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Digital innovation: MyGov CEO’s webcast at 11am on Wed
MUMBAI: ‘Let’s Talk Innovation’, a webcast series, has been floated where experts from different fields have been invited to share their experiences and ideas about the use of technology and innovation for building Digital India as a part of Innovate for Digital India Challenge’ (IFDIC) 2.0.
As part of the webcast series MyGov CEO Gaurav Dwivedi will be joining the webcast live at 11:00 am on 11 January. Dwivedi will share his thoughts on the following:
The initiatives that MyGov is planning to launch
The role played by the local innovation ecosystem in realising the Digital India vision
Factors that are indispensable for the government to achieve a sustainable innovation ecosystem in India
Opportunities, challenges and the role of IT and citizen’s participation in building smart cities
Unique examples of how citizen’s participation is helping the government solve crucial challenges
The IFDI 2.0 challenge is being backed by MyGov – a platform created by the Government of India to promote the active participation of countrymen in governance and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). IFDI- 2.0 is anchored by T-Hub Foundation, which is one of India’s largest Technology Business Incubators (TBI).
Since the launch of the Digital India initiative by the Central Government, companies, as well as individuals, are undertaking various exercises to empower Indian citizens through technology and bring about innovation. Intel and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have introduced IFDIC to help foster this culture of innovation in India.
Dwivedi has held important positions in the government. He was the Director of the Department of Information Technology, having served as a Senior Deputy Director in the Indian Administrative Services. Dwivedi has been continuously supporting the Innovate for Digital India Challenge from its inception.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
