“Search is evolving, but the question remains—who’s looking out for the creators of knowledge? At HyperDart, we’re putting them in the driver’s seat.” – Vikas Sehgal

In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we dive into the world of search engines and innovation with Vikas Sehgal, a second-time founder and technologist with a proven track record. From co-founding the billion-dollar company Nagarro to now disrupting internet search with his new startup, HyperDart, Vikas shares his vision for a future where AI-powered search platforms prioritize fairness and empower knowledge creators.

What Listeners Will Learn:

• Why traditional search engines are ripe for disruption.

• How HyperDart creates a more inclusive and fair ecosystem for knowledge providers.

• The impact of AI on search and the future of internet interaction.

• Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from starting small to overcoming challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• The Evolution of Search Engines: How AI is reshaping the traditional search model.

• HyperDart’s Vision: Empowering content creators and ensuring fairness in search monetization.

• Challenges in the Search Space: Addressing the dominance of algorithms, SEO pitfalls, and AI-generated content.

• Building a Billion-Dollar Company: Lessons from Vikas’s journey with Nagarro and how they shape HyperDart’s growth.

• Entrepreneurial Insights: Wisdom for first-time and second-time founders on perseverance, scaling, and staying true to your vision.

About the Guest:

Vikas Sehgal is a visionary technology entrepreneur known for founding a highly successful tech startup that scaled to over a billion dollars in revenue. With a proven track record of innovation and leadership, he is now focused on building his next groundbreaking venture - hyperDart, a revolutionary internet search engine designed to reshape how people access and interact with information online. His work combines cutting-edge AI with expert-driven knowledge curation, positioning him as a key disruptor in the tech industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsehgal/

https://hyperdart.com/

Episode Highlights:

00:02:00 – Vikas introduces himself and shares his journey from Nagarro to HyperDart.

00:04:30 – The motivation behind HyperDart: redefining the role of knowledge creators in search.

00:07:45 – How AI is disrupting the search engine landscape.

00:10:30 – SEO challenges and how HyperDart eliminates the need for it.

00:14:00 – Tackling AI-generated content in the search ecosystem.

00:25:00 – Building HyperDart with lessons learned from Nagarro.

00:40:00 – Advice for first-time founders and the importance of perseverance.

00:48:00 – Vikas shares his vision for the future of HyperDart and the search engine industry.