London-based Odia tech entrepreneur Arun Kar, who is a military veteran, is making the Odias proud by representing Odisha internationally.
Arun’s company (Xpertnest) developed a national app along with the UK Government, named Beach Check UK App that helps social distancing by showing beachgoers which areas are crowded by giving them real time information.
His company is also working with the Law Enforcement agencies to develop innovative technology solutions to combat crime and make streets safer for the citizens.
Arun has also developed an innovative solution to one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the western world – plastic bags. His Earthnest biobags represent a practical way to stop the pollution of the planet caused by five trillion plastic bags every year.
The Earthnest biobag has won the award for Product Innovation of the Year in the National Big Green Sustainability Awards 2021.
Besides, the tech-head has bagged the ‘Global Indian of the Year Award 2020-21’ held by international magazine - ASIA ONE and United Research Services(URS) in recognition of his London based multi-national digital innovation company 'Xpertnest’ which was featured in the CNBC.
His company also earned accolades with many prestigious awards including Guinness World Record ,Most Impactful Company of the Year 2021 in DotCom magazine, Company of the Year for Smart City Solutions in the prestigious CIO Review (2019) ,the finalist at the U.K’s National SME Awards 2020 – Business Innovation Category. In 2019, Arun was honored with the Young Entrepreneur Award for his valuable contributions to the Odia society in London.
Arun is also an offcial member of Forbes Business Council, and featured on International Media like Mobile World Congress, Telegraph, BBC and Smart City Expo.
Arun also played a significant role in establishing the first Shree Jagannatha Temple in the United Kingdom (City of Bath).