SparX by Mukesh Bansal Why America Is Shutting the Door on Indian Talent | Mukesh Bansal | Sparx
Sep 27, 2025
The discussion highlights India's deep tech ecosystem and its struggle between being tech consumers versus creators. Mukesh points out the risks of dependence on foreign technology and the importance of investing in deep science. He addresses shifting VC interests and geopolitical challenges impacting access to technology. The conversation emphasizes the need for curiosity-driven research to spark innovation, with historical lessons showing how breakthroughs arise from long-term scientific pursuits. India's ambition and R&D funding are crucial for a prosperous future.
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Deep Tech Needs Deep Science
- Deep tech succeeds only when rooted in deep science and sustained research culture.
- Mukesh Bansal argues thriving science is the necessary backbone for original technological breakthroughs.
Tech Access Is Geopolitically Fragile
- Geopolitical shifts let countries restrict access to critical tech and hardware.
- Mukesh warns India can be cut off from GPUs or other inputs, crippling AI research and products.
Personal H-1B Experience Shapes Perspective
- Mukesh recounts his own H-1B experience and how it helped him absorb Silicon Valley's ethos.
- He credits that experience for valuable learning and networks used later in his startups.
