Hemangini Gupta, a Lecturer in Gender and Global Politics at the University of Edinburgh and author of "Experimental Times," discusses the evolution of Bengaluru as a startup metropolis. She highlights how startup culture intersects with feminist ideals, revealing the challenges women face in entrepreneurship. The conversation dives into labor dynamics, the impact of technology on gender and caste, and the complex experiences of workers navigating this precarious landscape. Gupta sheds light on the everyday experimentation that sustains life in India's rapidly changing economy.