Tag: Shantanu Bala

Techstars Spotlight: Somatic Labs’ sees freedom from distraction in touch tech

By Tommy Felts / September 20, 2017

Somatic Labs is designing a technology for a future without screens, founder Shantanu Bala said. Imagine this: You’re driving in an unfamiliar neighborhood and instead of needing to look at your phone for directions, your wearable device uses physical sensations to direct you to your destination, keeping your eyes on the road. Or maybe you’re…

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Lindsey Roy, TEDxKC

5 TEDxKC perspectives on navigating life’s next disruptions

By Tommy Felts / August 23, 2017

What’s the greatest threat to humanity? Self obsession? Artificial intelligence? Resentment? Depends on your perspective. An eclectic group of TEDxKC presenters gathered Friday at the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts to share their expertise on how art, philosophy, technology, individual experiences and even interpersonal relationships shape the perspectives through which people see the reality around…

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Shantanu Bala, TEDxKC

TEDxKC speaker Shantanu Bala: Tech moves communication beyond words

By Tommy Felts / August 23, 2017

Editor’s note: Startland News is exploring a few of the most impactful quotes from speakers at Friday’s TEDxKC event at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “The blind cannot only lead the blind, but lead any of us who can see to experiences that we’ve never seen before.” — Shantanu Bala Think about the…

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