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Grateful to join Shripati Acharya and the Prime Ventures Podcast to discuss Uniphore’s journey and what it really takes to bring agentic AI into production at the world’s largest businesses. We covered a few themes that keep coming up with CIOs and business leaders I speak with: what industrializing AI looks like beyond pilots, why a horizontal enterprise platform (data, models, security, agents) is essential for scaling responsibly, and the challenge of making AI agents more deterministic through architecture, guardrails, and workflow design. I also shared why small, fine-tuned models can be the right approach for many business use cases, balancing accuracy, control, and cost at scale. At the center of this is the Uniphore Business AI Cloud: an end-to-end platform that helps businesses bring their data together, fine-tune models, and build and deploy AI agents with the security and sovereignty large organizations require. And, it’s increasingly enabled by a strong ecosystem of strategic partners across compute, data, and cloud, working together to help customers move from experimentation to measurable outcomes. I’m confident the next chapter of Business AI will be defined by disciplined execution and real impact at scale. Thank you Shripati for a thoughtful conversation. Let’s do it again soon. #BusinessAI

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Yesterday’s encounter that reminded me why protocols matter more than platforms. Had an inspiring conversation with Rajeesh Menon, whose work spans the entire digital infrastructure ecosystem that’s quietly revolutionizing how we think about systemic change. From EkStep Foundation to Beckn Open Collective, Rajeesh embodies something crucial: building systems that serve rather than surveil, that empower rather than extract. What excites me most is exploring how our community-driven approach (SAOcommons) to human capital indexing (WellbeingProtocol) could plug into this broader ecosystem of digital public / common goods. The goal? Value redistribution that’s signal-based and equitable rather than platform-captured. But this conversation also surfaced some critical questions I’m wrestling with: 1) “Emission” vs “Collection” of data 2) Deep Thinkers' Collective. 3) Anti-hive-mind design - How does TheInternetOfValue preserve individual agency while enabling collective intelligence? 4) “Weaponising” context ? If you’re working on systems that put livelihoods with dignity at the center, Rajeesh Menon is building something remarkable. Worth following his journey. Thanks for the active listening and questions, Rajeesh!

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Thank you, Nada Ahmed, Jason Ethier and the team at Energytech Cypher for hosting Abhinav Jain and me on your podcast and for giving Titanium Innovation Investments a platform to highlight why are we so excited about early-stage investments in the Industrial and Energy tech space. We are thrilled to be working closely with entrepreneurs, customers and investors in the Venture Technology ecosystem.

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Google is building its largest data center outside the United States — right here in Vizag, India. A $15-billion AI hub that promises to transform India’s digital future. But behind the shiny promise lies a serious question: What is the cost of this AI dream in terms of real-world resources? The intersection of AI and climate is a complex topic, no doubt. We have tried to unpack some parts of it in a video that looks at the environmental impact of this data center on the Vizag landscape and it's people. https://lnkd.in/g8aTXfJg

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Jyoti Bansal joins Mudassar Malik for the Season 4 premiere of The Builders Playbook to share an honest look at scaling without losing quality, speed, or accountability. They dig into Jyoti’s journey from engineer to founder, the investor question that pushed him to go all-in on AppDynamics, and the lessons he brings to building at Harness today. You’ll hear about: ✓ Turning one focused use case into a platform. ✓ Harness’s “startup within a startup” model. ✓ Why small, AI-enabled teams move faster. 🎧 If you’re building or scaling, this one’s packed with practical takeaways: https://lnkd.in/g69wV4wE

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GO Aero Mission Indigenous aircraft’s launching 15.8.26 100th investment in 100 weeks The GO Aero mission was launched after a chance meeting of one of our office bearers with Amber Dubey in November 2022. Amber is a graduate of the Bombay campus of IIT and a MBA from IIM. A career management constant, he started his career with AF Ferguson - the largest domestic accounting firm - which was established around 1890 by the then CFO of the East India Company. He then moved on to head the aviation practice of KPMG. When the govt came up with a call for lateral hires into the IAS / administration - he gave up a eight figure salary job to join the govt as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation - a role he held till end of 2022. Some in the IIT crowd know him as the real life person on whom a key character of the hit Hindi movie Chhichhore was modelled by another IIT alumnus - Nitesh Tiwari. Amber highlighted the drone opportunity and it’s possible impact on every other sector. This was further ratified by IIT alumnus Rajesh Subramaniam who is the global Chairman of FedEx. Since then there has been no stopping back. The IIT Alumni Council launched the GO Mobility initiative in August 2023 and in two years has made phenomenal progress on all three fronts - road, water and air transportation - as well as in the three related areas - mapping, bombing and mining (esp sea mining). In addition to encouraging indigenous electric vehicles made in India, it is also important to manufacture vehicles based on international technologies. This will help increase domestic competition which will lead to the creation of globally competitive products and services. Designs from UK, Germany, Taiwan, Korea, Russia, Israel and japan should be encouraged. This requires India to accelerate its regulatory approval process so that vehicles can move from drawing board to runways faster but without compromising on safety. The transition to electric has the potential to alter the world order. To facilitate direct import of the worlds best EVs, the GO mission has recently partnered with GO Anytime in UK for Co creation of vehicles and key components from Europe. The GO platform has also partnered with thought leaders like the Amber group who built the Aircon for the Vande Bharat train and tech strong entities like the Accurate Group who manufacture the key control valves for the Boeing plane and are designing the worlds first electric mega ship for LNG and crude oil transport. As well as Premier Energy who lead in high efficiency solar panels for applications like telecom cell sites in the sky and pseudo satellites with three year endurance for a 25,000 metre high orbit above the earths surface. In addition to the 20+ tech savvy partners on the GO platform, we are delighted to support non profits like the Federation of Aviation led by Arun Sharma for setting up 750 flying schools to train pilots.

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Had a wonderful time speaking with Shruti Mishra from CNBC-TV18, sharing the journey we've been on at SaveIN and where we’re headed next. From starting with the vision to make healthcare more accessible to now building one of India’s largest outpatient wellness networks, it’s been a humbling and energizing ride. With welUp, we’re addressing a fundamental gap — the fact that most healthcare systems kick in after you fall sick. But real wellness is proactive, everyday, and personalized. That’s the future we’re building. 🎥 Catch the full conversation with CNBC here. #SaveIN #welUp #CNBCFeature #HealthcareInnovation #FounderJourney #YCombinator #Startups #OutpatientCare #IndiaHealthTech #FoundersVoice

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Make in India: Powering Global Innovation with Unmatched Strengths🇮🇳 Launched in 2014, Make in India has transformed the nation into a global manufacturing hub, and in 2025, it’s stronger than ever! With a GDP growth forecast of 6.4% for FY26 (IMF), India outpaces major economies, driven by a robust domestic market (97% of GDP) and a young, skilled workforce of 600M+ under 35. This is India’s moment to shine on the global stage! 🚀 Why Make in India is a global game-changer: - Massive Market: India’s $3.9T economy (2025 est.) and 1.4B population make it a consumer powerhouse, attracting giants like Apple, which produced $14B worth of iPhones in India in 2024. - Manufacturing Surge: India’s manufacturing sector grew 8.2% in FY24, with exports hitting $450B. Sectors like electronics, pharma, and green energy lead, with India now the world’s 2nd-largest smartphone manufacturer. - Startup Ecosystem: Valued at $450B with 100+ unicorns, India’s startups in IT, biotech, and SaaS are innovating for the world. Companies like Zomato and Byju’s prove India’s global scalability. - Policy Strength: PLI schemes have attracted $20B+ in investments, while 100% FDI in key sectors and streamlined regulations make India a magnet for global businesses. - China+1 Advantage: As companies diversify, India’s 1.1M+ engineering graduates annually and cost-competitive manufacturing (30-40% lower than China) make it a top choice. Despite challenges like the recent 25% US tariff on Indian imports (Aug 2025), India’s resilience shines. Exemptions for pharma and IT, coupled with a push for EU and ASEAN markets, keep growth on track. PM Modi’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047 fuels ambition, with Make in India driving job creation (12M+ jobs since launch) and innovation. Let’s Build the Future! Indian entrepreneurs, innovators, and businesses—your creativity and grit are redefining global markets. Let’s leverage our strengths, from cutting-edge tech to sustainable manufacturing, to make India the world’s factory. Together, we’re not just making in India—we’re making for the world! What’s your vision for Make in India? Share your ideas and let’s inspire each other!

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"This space moves so fast that every quarter, everything you do can be obliterated," said Glean founder Arvind Jain. "We had to shift to a mindset of constantly rebuilding. Your moat is not your tech but the value you provide to your customer, those deep relationships you build, and the team that’s with you to build and execute in that kind of environment." An intimate, thoughtful gathering at last night’s AI Pioneers Summit by Decibel Partners and Latent Space Podcast with speakers that included (photo, left to right) Eric Simons (bolt.new), Behnam Neyshabur(Anthropic), swyx ​(inc a celebration of 10M downloads), Arvind Jain (Glean), and Laura Burkhauser (Descript). Simons: “We’re seeing more developer-adjacent product people building direct experiences.. that will lead to developers doing deeper thinking & reviewing PM work, as PMs also go deeper to shape the front-end.” Burkhauser spoke to the complexity of AI video editing, where context goes far beyond the script to understand how humans see, feel and sense, and uncover the reasoning behind what a viewer expects. Neyshabur's pursuit of creating an AI scientist is rooted in his curiosity about how a model learns from human interaction and the nature of learning itself. Our breakout session was insightful, inclusive, and energetic. Good to spend time with founders like Bella Liu (Orby AI - A Uniphore Company) and catch up with Ajay Singh. A great mix of technical depth and openness for conversations that stay with you.

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Agilitas x Virat Kohli partnership is one of the masterstroke deals I have seen in recent times. Virat invests 40 CR in Agilitas for a 1.94% stake, putting Agilitas’s valuation around 2000 CR. 📈 In turn, Agilitas acquires one8world, making Virat a co-founder and shareholder. They now get two very important growth levers: ⬇️ 1. A powerful manufacturing (via Mochiko Shoes - a 600 CR+ footwear brand that Agilitas acquired in 2008 ), 2. India’s biggest athlete — exclusively aligned. Easily becomes a 4000 CR revenue brand in the next 5 years. Footwear + retail scale requires capital — but this partnership compresses customer acquisition, product cycles, and brand-building like few others. Even Virat said in his podcast with Abhishek Ganguly, the co-founder of Agilitas that, “I didn’t want a brand deal… I wanted to build something that outlives me.” And Abhishek said something even beautiful - “An ambition to build from India but be globally relevant.” This isn’t marketing. This is legacy building with shared skin in the game. And that is how startups work - shared ambition with one goal (to make the company big) and food (read stake) in the table for everyone! A company that can be built in the long term with culture, capital, and conviction aligned. This might be the first time in India, where an athlete joins hands with a sport company to re-imagine and build the sport ecosystem of India - truly revolutionalising the game with a clear vision. 🙌

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Building an AI platform for industrial supply chains is genuinely hard. Every enterprise has a different mess: different ERPs, different supplier relationships, different ways of doing things that have been working for 20 years, and nobody wants to touch.    Animesh Srivastava gets that. He's spent 20+ years building things that had to work in the real world, not just in controlled conditions. From IIT Kanpur to founding companies, he has scaled products across India and the US.    Excited to have him as CTO at Moglix on a mission to take Indian manufacturing to forefront of technology   #Moglixhaina #Cognilix #AI #SupplyChain https://lnkd.in/gnsBUkHs

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This article, co-authored by Vardaan Ahluwalia and me lays out India's significant new Research Development and Innovation Fund initiative in the context of other successful interventions: when governments and the private sector work together, they can make a transformative difference to deep technology entrepreneurship. Equally, initiatives to help manage financial risk should be followed by structural reforms in areas ranging from intellectual property regulation, ease of clearances for start-ups, tax rationalization in capital gains and options that helps start-ups attract talent, and a visa regime that attracts leading global researchers. https://lnkd.in/gk92YSZa

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Every founder thinks differently and builds differently - shaped by who they are, what they care about, and the stories they want to tell through their work. The best brands often reflect this founder thinking. In MYDESIGNATION.com, we found a company and a brand that are truly an extension of its founders - Gopika Menon and Swaroop Krishnan. Their warmth towards people, honesty in their craft, creativity in designs, authenticity towards the community, and the heart they bring to building every day really stands out. As someone who comes from brands and likes building processes, systems and brand books to keep positioning and purpose strong, it's extremely fun to see a brand whose founders embody the brand itself. Abhishek Goenka, Vanshika Bagrecha, Hersh Gulati, Sanjay Ramakrishnan, Gokul Gopal

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Jyoti Bansal joins Mudassar Malik for the Season 4 premiere of The Builders Playbook to share an honest look at scaling without losing quality, speed, or accountability. They dig into Jyoti’s journey from engineer to founder, the investor question that pushed him to go all-in on AppDynamics, and the lessons he brings to building at Harness today. You’ll hear about: ✓ Turning one focused use case into a platform. ✓ Harness’s “startup within a startup” model. ✓ Why small, AI-enabled teams move faster. 🎧 If you’re building or scaling, this one’s packed with practical takeaways: https://lnkd.in/gEt8e4id

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I was delighted to welcome Siddhi Mittal as my latest guest on the Minute by Minut podcast. The co-founder and co-CEO of yhangry, Siddhi shared the surprising realization that customers are looking for experiences before they book a rental, rather than purchasing from upsells her experience of launching in America how she sees AI reshaping guest communication the opportunity that yhangry creates for private chefs and her craziest story from working in the hospitality industry The episode is available now on all podcast platforms, and YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eA4q2sPq

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From our PearX S25 cohort, meet Pravāh, the AI-native operating system for the electric grid When Mohak Mangal, Dhruv Suri, and Aman Gupta looked at the strain on the U.S. electric grid, they saw a system pushed to its limits. Exploding demand and unpredictable supply have made blackouts increasingly common. This costs the economy more than $150B a year, a number that could 10x in the next five years. Mohak Mangal and team founded Pravāh to help fix it. Their platform helps utilities and grid operators make real-time decisions on load, generation, and congestion, reducing blackout risks, optimizing power procurement, and bringing much-needed stability to the backbone of modern life. We’re proud to support the Pravāh team as they take on one of the toughest and most important infrastructure challenges of our time.

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If you're venturing into the world of D2C brands in India and seeking guidance on product development, marketing strategies, and navigating online marketplaces, this podcast featuring Sushank Arora is a valuable resource for your journey. Sushank shares insightful tips on harnessing consumer behavior to boost sales, offering a roadmap to establish a robust D2C brand. Tune in to gain actionable insights for your brand's success. #D2C #BrandBuilding #ConsumerBehavior #SalesBoost

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Nearly 2 years ago, Ashutosh, Varun, and I crowded around a whiteboard debating if AI could understand the nuances behind human conversations. Why does a VP of Sales answer “How’s the quarter going?” one way to the CEO and another to a board member? The context changes the response. That was the spark behind Viven, which we invested in this year. Most AI can pull up data. But what about the relationships, unspoken cues, and history that shape decisions? So much gets lost when people move on from orgs or when stories never make it into docs. Viven calls their approach “pairwise context" - training AI to recognize who’s speaking + listening, and how their relationship shapes the conversation. Those endless debates evolved into a mission to help orgs preserve their most valuable knowledge... the experience and insight that lives in people’s heads and is rarely written down. It’s an ambitious vision, but one that will transform how orgs learn. Work that once moved at the speed of meetings could eventually move at the speed of thought. I shared more about how we’re making this possible, and why I believe in Viven, here → https://lnkd.in/g8C3PkK5

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Sreedhar Peddineni (Co-Founder, Gainsight & GTM Buddy) and Kiran Darisi (Co-Founder, Atomicwork & Ex Freshworks) joins me on Neon show. Two founders from Hyderabad who build global SaaS companies, taking one to IPO, another to a billion-dollar exit, and then choosing to begin again (and again). In this episode, we discuss: 1. Sreedhar’s journey: Host Analytics → Gainsight → GTM Buddy 2. Kiran’s path: Zoho → Freshworks → Atomicwork 3. How to find the “Goldilocks zone” for startups 4. Building companies that last for decades 5. Common mistakes founders make scaling SMB → Enterprise 6. How Atomicwork co-founders connected & chose their problem 7. Why smaller, high-quality teams are winning 8. Is AI expanding the pie while eating it? 9. How businesses can leverage custom GPTs 10. If big AI goes everywhere, what’s left for B2B SaaS? This conversation is about the two decades of building India’s most iconic SaaS companies and what the future holds for SaaS founders from India. Episode is out on youtube.com/@TheNeonShoww

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