UK-based Odia tech entrepreneur and a military veteran, Arun Kar, who is also the cofounder of NesT Group, a diversified conglomerate, is all set to make Odisha proud with his new venture. He is coming up with a digital platform ‘Global Odia Connect’ to unite the Odia community of professionals across the world to enrich each and every section of the Odia society both economically and socially.
Kar said, said, “I believe with everyone’s support, this platform will not only bring Odia under one roof but also be helpful for the upliftment of my people.”
‘Once registered, one can connect with business leaders around the world from Odia community; entrepreneurs, freelancers and service providers can register their business; service sector employees can register to find better opportunity for themselves, showcase their products and services; post and/or find job opportunities; find Skill work force within community; also students can register and find jobs posted by community members.
Kar is a Guinness World Record holder and has been featured, along with Elon Musk, on the Fortune's cover page as one of the Top 40 "Unstoppable World's Brightest Business Minds".
He will soon be honoured at the House of Lords of UK Parliament as a “World’s Best Emerging Business Leader”. He has been named as “Global Indian of the Year” by the Asia One Magazine and featured on CNBC and United Research (July 2021) Services.