R Madhavan delivers a tech talk

RMadhavan is famous for his acting chops, but it’s not widely known that he is also a motivational speaker. R Madhavan was recently in Los Angeles (USA) to deliver a talk on the topic, ‘Entrepreneurship changing landscapes of technology – what to expect and how to prepare for the near future’.

Lakshmi Pratury, the host and curator of the event in Los Angeles, says, “R Madhavan spoke about the importance of balancing a journey into the technological future and a journey within oneself to find out what makes us happy. He spoke about Indian ingenuity in the space programme and the need to understand stories of our accomplishments. He spoke about the need to consolidate the scientific research and advancements under one roof, so that people can take advantage of each other’s work instead of repeating it. It was about celebrating Indian innovation and supporting it with financial as well as policy decisions.”

A source says, “Despite having a hectic schedule, Madhavan always manages to take time out for activities that he likes being part of. He prefers travelling to different places for work, and has delivered motivational speeches in India and abroad. He has even visited The White House (Washington DC, USA) in the past to address a conference on girl education and women empowerment.”

Madhavan was not available for a comment.

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