# Ep #225 - Swapnil Bora - Connecting the World

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Podcast: [Lighting For Profits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lighting-for-profits-5314661)
Published: 2026-01-06T23:20:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3780

## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with Swapnil, Founder & CEO of MeshTek Labs and BlueHopper Lighting, to talk about innovation, leadership, and the future of AI. With 40+ patents, 10+ international awards, and experience with Deloitte, Honeywell, and Siemens, Swapnil shares how smart lighting, long-range mesh networking, and purpose-driven technology can naturally connect people to their environment.

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