What happens when a world-class product leader who has built billion-dollar commercial products decides to architect a national AI platform?

In this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, Rishi Bal takes us inside BharatGen, India’s foundational AI mission that aims to redefine how a nation of 1.4 billion accesses information, services, and opportunity.

A masterclass in product thinking, national vision, and inclusive technology.

Tune in to understand the future India is building; and the leaders building it.

From tackling India’s mental health crisis to powering open-source AI at scale - Arko C.’s journey is a blueprint for every founder’s second act. In this episode, he shares how lessons from Amigo shaped PipeShift, a YC-backed platform making open-source models production-ready - with insights on modular architecture, global building, and partnering with Neysa to scale AI for the enterprise.

Ready for a deep dive into the future of voice AI? Tune in to the very first episode of AI’s Happy Hour with Akshat Mandloi, CTO and Co-founder of Smallest.ai, as he unpacks how their innovative approach to foundational models is transforming industries like banking, healthcare, and more. Don’t miss Akshat’s insights on building secure, high-quality voice AI systems that are changing the game. No hangovers, just insights, listen now!

We're getting India’s brightest tech minds to get candid in this space - no filters, no fluff. A podcast series where our CMO and host Sujit Janardanan unlocks real stories, bold takes, and sharp insights from the builders shaping the future.Get ready, as we pour some bold, thought-provoking conversations. Think AI infra, vibrant communities, and a splash of emerging market magic. No hangovers, just insights!