The AI and tech industry in India is rapidly evolving, driven by a surge in startups and significant investments. As the country advances in digitisation, AI innovations are central to sectors like healthcare and finance. Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners, advocates for this growth. He emphasises the need for startups to develop high-quality AI products that offer substantial improvements over existing solutions. Rajan believes that merely exploiting gaps in current AI models is unsustainable. He also highlights the importance of securing early-stage funding and values experienced angel investors for guiding startups to success.
Join us for an insightful episode on India’s start up landscape in the AI and tech industry as well as some tips and advice for entrepreneurs and founders.
Resource List -
LinkedIn Profile of Rajan Anandan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajananandan/
Surge - Peak XV Accelerator Program: https://www.surgeahead.com/
Peak XV Partners Website: https://www.peakxv.com/
What is Angel Investing: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/angelinvestor.asp
Angel Investing and the Power Law: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/angel-investing-power-law-howard-love/
Deep Tech India: Why Rajan Anandan At Peak XV Thinks It's Never Been Better - Forbes India: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/startups/deep-tech-india-why-rajan-anandan-at-peak-xv-thinks-its-never-been-better/86621/1
Rajan Anandan on India's Surge in AI and Deep Tech Innovation - VCCircle: https://www.vccircle.com/peak-xv-s-surge-unveils-new-cohort-with-13-startups-forays-into-australia
Rajan Anandan: Insights on the Startup Ecosystem and AI Industry in India - Economic Times: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/technology-and-startups/rajan-anandan-on-indias-technology-and-ai-progress/articleshow/86611856.cms
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