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 About SparX by Mukesh Bansal SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth. We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us. In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career. This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you. Follow us on our Instagram: / sparxbymukeshbansal Also check out our website: https://www.sparxbymukeshbansal.com You can also listen to SparX on all audio platforms! Fasion | Outbreak | Courtesy EpidemicSound.com