Zero to Infinity

What if India transformed from outsourcing hub to global engineering powerhouse? In this episode of #ZeroToInfinity, Sudipto Sannigrahi, Z47's investor in B2B Commerce and Manufacturing, sits down with the visionaries making it happen—Karan Anand and Himanshu Uniyal, founders of Wootz.work. Their conversation unlocks the ambitious blueprint behind India's largest advanced engineering export company. Witness how they're breaking the "build to print" ceiling, catapulting Indian manufacturing into the elite "build to spec" territory—where cutting-edge solutions aren't just manufactured but conceptualized, engineered, and perfected on Indian soil. The founders reveal how they're harnessing India's untapped engineering brilliance to create precision systems that global industry giants now depend on. With candid insights and surprising revelations, Sudipto explores their unconventional journey and the high-stakes gamble that's quietly positioning India as the next engineering superpower. Can the ancient legacy of Wootz steel—once the most sought-after metal in the world—inspire a modern manufacturing renaissance? Find out for yourself in this episode of the #ZeroToInfinity podcast. 

Consumer brands are being built differently and the next wave of unicorns won’t just be about speed or scale - they’ll be built on AI, hyper-personalization, and a global-first mindset. In this episode of #ZeroToInfinity, Rajinder Balaraman, Tarun Davda, and Rajat Agarwal demystify the rise of real-time commerce and how AI is no longer an add-on - it’s the foundation for intelligent shopping.  Indian founders? The winners will be those who break past borders & build for the world.  The next consumer unicorns won’t play by old rules - will you?

FinTech is transforming the economy at every level. India’s financial ecosystem is at an inflection point, where technology isn’t just enabling transactions but engineering entirely new economic structures. In this episode of the #ZeroToInfinity podcast, Avnish Bajaj, Pranay Desai, and Vikram Vaidyanathan bring the sharpest insights to the table, revealing the forces shaping FinTech’s next decade. The businesses that will define the next decade are not where everyone is looking right now. This conversation reveals the contrarian bets, the high-stakes risks, and the market forces shaping the biggest opportunities ahead. If FinTech is the future, who’s building it right? 00:00: Coming up 01:50: The Compounding of Value in Financial Services 02:42: The Opportunity Sets in FinTech 04:55: Vital Viewing: How to go Phygital for Growth 05:45: Is FinTech Phygital or Digital 08:30: What are the New Opportunities in FinTech for the 1%? 09:38: The Tight Credit at the right time can have a Multiplier Effect on the Economy 11:27: Opportunities for the Next 10% in FinTech 12:00: Will How India Saves Money Change with Tech? 13:20: The Future of FinTech is Infinite ROE Businesses 13:47: Untapped potential across Credit, Insurance, and Wealth Products Follow us on:  Website: www.z47.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/z47-vc/ Twitter: https://x.com/z47_vc Instagram: z47.vc

Get ready for a deep dive into how AI is transforming enterprise workflows and revolutionizing business models. Discover India's pivotal role in the global AI landscape and its startup ecosystem's vast potential. The future leans towards democratizing AI, with significant implications for everyday experiences and job markets. Learn about the challenges faced by Indian entrepreneurs against giants like Salesforce and the exciting innovations in co-pilot and agent technologies. This discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of tech and business!

Welcome to 'Zero to Infinity,' the new face of the Z47 Podcast.  In this series premiere, tech veterans Avnish, Rajinder, Vikram, Tarun and Rajat chart the remarkable evolution of India's 25 year internet revolution. From the early dot-com pioneers to today’s AI-innovators today, travel back in time to the moments that shaped India’s digital transformation. Learn about Z47's mission: Developed Nation Building, as we work towards India’s emergence as a global digital superpower by 2047. This is one of those rare, unfiltered chats about the future of Indian startups that you wouldn't want to miss.  Subscribe startup insights, founder stories and sector deep dives.

What does it take to lead a 17-year-old legacy brand like redBus into international markets? In this episode of the #Z47podcast, CEO Prakash Sangam shares an unmissable journey—from his transition to the world of startups to selling 87 million tickets globally.  Discover how a passion for innovation, cultural alignment, and a relentless focus on customer-centricity propelled redBus to break records, such as selling 400,000 bus seats in a single day! What's in for you? Actionable insights, leadership hacks that built high-performing teams, the power of cultural alignment, and why embracing ambiguity is key to success in today’s startup ecosystem.

Going deeper into their discussion on first-time and experienced founders, Avnish Bajaj and Chandrasekhar Venugopal dissect everything from failure zones founders should watch out for, to increasing one’s chances of success and finding purpose. But the question remains: How first-time founders truly leverage this evolved ecosystem to outpace seasoned counterparts? Can there be just one winner? Watch the second and final part of the #Z47Podcast on Founder Archetypes and find out! And, if you haven't already, catch episode 1 here:   • Founder Archetypes: The First Time Fo...  ▶️Some more of our podcasts that came up in the conversation: Burn Rates: https://www.z47.com/podcast/whats-the... PMF: https://www.z47.com/podcast/finding-s... Org 3.0: https://www.z47.com/podcast/finding-s... Single VC Multiple VCs: https://www.z47.com/podcast/single-ve...

60% of Indian unicorns are helmed by first-time founders, 29% by second-time founders, and 6% by those on their third attempt. Why is that? First-time founders bring audacity, fearlessness, and unencumbered first-principles thinking. Experienced founders solve deep problems with domain expertise and strong customer networks. But here’s the big question: Are founders born or made? Join Avnish Bajaj and Chandrasekhar Venugopal as they dive into this age-old debate on the #z47podcast. Gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, startup journeys, and what it takes to build a unicorn. 💡 Discover the secrets to success in the #FounderPlaybook!

The aerospace, space, and defence sector is pivotal to India's journey toward self-reliance and global leadership. Over the years, this industry has seen a growing startup ecosystem addressing challenges in supply chains, autonomous systems, indigenous manufacturing, and space technology. In this exclusive panel discussion, featuring industry stalwarts like Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, Lt Gen PJS Pannu, and Ashish Saraf, CEO, Thales India, we delve into: 1️⃣ Strategic Entry Points for Startups 2️⃣ Why Customer-Focused Innovation Matters 3️⃣ Leveraging Policies and Support Systems From understanding market dynamics to leveraging opportunities like iDEX, Aditi, and the Space Tech Fund, learn how startups can create a lasting impact in this high-stakes sector.

The DMII: Seed to Silicon edition in Bangalore brought together builders in India’s semiconductor story. Z47’s Sudipto Sannigrahi hosted d-Matrix CEO Sid Sheth on the panel about India’s rising semiconductor potential and d-Matrix’s growth. d-Matrix’s commitment to lowering adoption barriers and hyper-interactive video solutions promises to reshape the industry. The riveting chat was a goldmine: Sid’s insights about a vital space for India’s tech-ade are a blueprint for how Indian founders can chart a path to success in semiconductors. 5 Key Takeaways: Breakthroughs Take Time: d-Matrix Took a Year Even though Sid’s background at Intel and Aeluros gave him deep domain expertise, he took a year to explore ideas before launching d-Matrix. This reflects the importance of taking time for reflection and eliminating weak opportunities before venturing forward. Focusing on What’s Overlooked in Chip Design to Disrupt Incumbents By developing a unique chip architecture that integrates compute and memory, d-Matrix carved out a niche in the semiconductor market where larger players couldn’t compete. Energy & Cost Efficiency Drive d-Matrix’s Semiconductor Success d-Matrix’s focus on building energy-efficient, cost-effective chips addresses key pain points for customers, positioning them as a more practical solution for data centers. Betting on India as the Tech Hub is a Competitive Advantage Recognizing the immense talent pool and market potential, d-Matrix set up its largest tech hub in India, positioning the country as a critical player in the future of semiconductors. Building Trust with Proof-of-Concept Chips is the Way to Grow d-Matrix invested heavily in developing proof-of-concept chips in the first few years. This demonstrated real progress and minimized risk for investors and customers, enabling efficient innovation in their chip design.