Chai & Chips Podcast
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<div>Chai & Chips is where semiconductors and deep tech meet Indian ambition.<br> <br> We’re here to educate, inform, and spark curiosity—through sharp insights, real conversations, and bold perspectives from leaders shaping the future of chips and deep tech.<br> <br> From India’s semiconductor strategy to the explosive rise of AI chips, from the geopolitics of silicon to the ethics of supply chains, we go deep. We explore how deep tech is transforming EVs, healthcare, telecom, education, and defence—and talk to the people building, investing in, and regulating the ecosystem.<br> <br> This is the podcast for those who believe deep tech is not just a sector—but a national mission.<br> <br> <strong>About Us:<br> Chai & Chips</strong> is India’s go-to platform for honest, no-fluff conversations at the intersection of semiconductors, AI, and nation-building. Hosted by global tech executive <strong>Prakash Mallya</strong>, the podcast draws on over two decades of experience in the chip industry across India, Southeast Asia, and the US. Prakash’s deep love for technology and passion for India shape thoughtful conversations on the forces driving innovation, industry, and the country’s tech ambitions.<br> <br> As AI reshapes industries and supply chains are redrawn, chips have never been more critical to a country’s self-reliance. But are we asking the right questions? With insights from the brightest minds around the world, we explore what it takes—and what history teaches us—to build a resilient deep-tech ecosystem in India that endures.<br> <br> Follow us for sharp takes, real stories, and a vision for a Deep Tech Nation.<br> <br> <strong>Twitter</strong>: @PrakashMallya<br> <strong>LinkedIn</strong>: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya">linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya</a><br> <strong>Contact</strong>: prakash.chaiandchips@gmail.com<br> <br> <strong>Timbre Media</strong> helps brands talk like people, not press releases. <br> For over 15 years, we’ve been turning company culture and everyday work stories into engaging video, audio and written content that feels real, not rehearsed. <br> We make sure your message actually connects. <br> If you’ve got something to say, we’ll help you say it in a way people want to hear.</div>
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July 31, 2026
Ep 017 - Can India Become a Global Innovation Leader? | Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman
<div> <p>Can India become a global innovation powerhouse?<br>As AI reshapes geopolitics, economic competitiveness, and national security, one question matters more than ever:</p><p><strong>What must be true for India to create breakthrough technologies—not just consume them?</strong><br>In this episode of <strong>Chai & Chips</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman</strong>, CEO of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), to discuss how India can build a world-class innovation ecosystem.<br>We explore:</p></div><ul> <li>Why innovation is a long-term game built on institutions, talent and patient capital</li> <li>The role of ANRF in accelerating India's research ecosystem</li> <li>Why India must become the world's R&D partner</li> <li>How industry, startups, universities and government can collaborate better</li> <li>Why research should be measured by impact—not just publications</li> <li>The importance of bold science and taking bigger research bets</li> <li>Why private sector investment in R&D must increase</li> <li>How GCCs can become engines for India's innovation economy</li> <li>What founders, researchers and students can do to engage with ANRF</li> <li>Dr. Shiv's vision for making India a global leader in AI and deep tech</li> </ul><div> <p>If you're a founder, researcher, policymaker, investor, student, or simply curious about India's future in AI and deep tech, this conversation is for you.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Guest:</strong> Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)<br>📺 Subscribe to Chai & Chips for conversations on AI, Semiconductors and India's technology future.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong>:<br>0:00 Introduction: can India create, not just consume, technology?<br>2:55 Where innovation really happens: turning humans into human capital<br>5:08 Why innovation drives competitiveness, sovereignty & the AI era<br>9:04 The talent-vs-frontier gap: efficiency over chasing the frontier<br>15:15 Speed vs. patient systems: AI for Science & collaboration<br>17:57 Private-sector R&D, GCCs & India as the world's R&D hub<br>26:31 Technology diffusion: not every Einstein becomes an Elon Musk<br>32:16 Building institutions for the long term (Bell Labs, DARPA)<br>34:46 Lightning Round<br>38:06 AI as an enabler & what must be true for India<br>42:27 Measuring impact & how to work with ANRF<br>50:41 India's vision for the next 10–15 years</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong><br>Find Dr Shiv on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivkumar-kalyanaraman-1942451/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivkumar-kalyanaraman-1942451/</a><br>Find Prakash on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/</a> <br>Find Dr Shiv on X: <a href="https://x.com/shivkuma_k">https://x.com/shivkuma_k</a><br>Find Prakash on X: <a href="https://x.com/PrakashMallya">https://x.com/PrakashMallya</a><br>Find Prakash on Substack: <a href="https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast">https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast</a><br>Find Prakash on Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@pmallya2411">https://medium.com/@pmallya2411</a></p></div>
June 28, 2026
Ep 016 - The Human Edge | Ramya Sampath Sharma
<div> <p>AI can generate answers.<br>But can it help us build judgment?</p><p>In this episode of Chai & Chips, I sit down with Ramya Sampath Sharma, CHRO of Saint-Gobain India, to explore how AI is reshaping work, careers, leadership, and learning.</p><p>We discuss a question that doesn't get enough attention:<br>As AI automates more entry-level and repetitive work, how will the next generation develop the depth, expertise, and judgment that traditionally came from doing that work?</p><p><strong>We also explore:</strong><br>• The skills that will become more valuable in an AI-first world<br>• Why depth and subject-matter expertise still matter<br>• The future of careers and leadership<br>• AI's impact on inequality and inclusive growth<br>• What organizations can do to build trust during periods of disruption<br>One idea stayed with me long after the conversation: AI may generate answers, but judgment is still earned.<br>I hope you enjoy the conversation.</p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>00:00 Introduction — AI and the Future of Work<br>02:44 Building High-Performance Teams and Talent Systems<br>08:58 Why Culture Matters More Than Individual Brilliance<br>17:51 How AI Is Changing the Nature of Work<br>23:44 The Skills That Will Matter Most in the AI Era<br>28:49 Can Young Professionals Still Build Judgment?<br>33:58 AI in the Enterprise: Adoption, Challenges and Opportunities<br>38:10 Rapid Fire<br>40:30 Will AI Increase Inequality in India?<br>47:14 Leadership, Trust and Human Judgment in the Age of AI<br>57:46 The Vision of India</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong><br>Find Ramya on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramyasampathsharma/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramyasampathsharma/</a><br>Find Prakash on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/</a> <br>Find Ramya on X: <a href="https://x.com/ramyassharma">https://x.com/ramyassharma</a><br>Find Prakash on X: <a href="https://x.com/PrakashMallya">https://x.com/PrakashMallya</a><br>Find Prakash on Substack: <a href="https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast">https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast</a><br>Find Prakash on Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@pmallya2411">https://medium.com/@pmallya2411</a></p></div>
June 2, 2026
Ep 015 - Can India Build Durable AI Deep-Tech Companies? | Narendra Bhandari
<div> <p>Everyone is talking about AI.<br>But a more important question is:</p><p><strong>Where will durable value actually be created?</strong><br>In this episode of <strong>Chai & Chips</strong>, I sit down with <strong>Narendra Bhandari</strong>, General Partner at Sea Fund, to discuss the future of AI, deep tech investing, and India's opportunity to build globally relevant technology companies.<br>We explore why some AI companies will create lasting advantage while others may struggle to differentiate, what investors look for in deep-tech startups, and what must be true for India to build durable AI businesses.</p><p><strong>Some of the questions we tackle:</strong><br>• Is AI creating a platform shift comparable to the internet or mobile?<br>• Where will defensible moats emerge in the AI ecosystem?<br>• How should founders think about deep-tech versus application-layer opportunities?<br>• What are the biggest challenges facing AI startups today?<br>• Does India have a structural advantage in the AI era?<br>• What separates enduring companies from short-lived hype cycles?</p><p>One idea that stayed with me from this conversation:<br><strong>Technology waves create opportunities. Durable companies are built by those who create lasting differentiation.<br></strong><br>If you're a founder, investor, operator, or simply interested in the future of AI and deep tech, I think you'll enjoy this discussion.<br><strong>0:56</strong> – Introduction: Why AI deep tech in India matters<br><strong>2:20</strong> – Is this AI wave different? Why it's not just another hype cycle<br><strong>6:13</strong> – The AI stack: Infrastructure, models, and where startups should play<br><strong>15:23</strong> – Deep tech vs. software: How physics and chemistry change the investment timeline <strong>24:10</strong> – Where does value actually accrue — infrastructure, models, or applications?<br><strong>41:15</strong> – Speed round: VC pitch pet peeves and founder philosophy<br><strong>47:15</strong> – What must hold true for AI deep tech to succeed in India<br><strong>54:05</strong> – India's constraints: Capital, compute, and data — are they real?<br><strong>58:04</strong> – India's IT services industry: Disruption threat or massive AI opportunity?<br><strong>1:07:38</strong> – What makes a great deep tech founder<br><strong>1:14:20</strong> – Final Question: India's $100B+ sectors and the research culture gap<br><strong>1:22:18</strong> – Closing thoughts: "It's a great time to build"</p><p>You can find us on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.<br>If you enjoy conversations like this, please subscribe, share, and let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.</p><p><strong>Resources:<br></strong>Find Narendra on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/narendrabhandari/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/narendrabhandari/</a><br>Find Prakash on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya/</a> <br>Find Prakash on X: <a href="https://x.com/PrakashMallya">https://x.com/PrakashMallya</a><br>Find Prakash on Substack: <a href="https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast">https://www.prakashmallya.com/s/chai-and-chips-podcast</a><br>Find Prakash on Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@pmallya2411">https://medium.com/@pmallya2411</a></p><p>All episode transcripts are available on Substack and Medium.</p></div>
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- What is Chai & Chips Podcast?
<div>Chai & Chips is where semiconductors and deep tech meet Indian ambition.<br> <br> We’re here to educate, inform, and spark curiosity—through sharp insights, real conversations, and bold perspectives from leaders shaping the future of chips and deep tech.<br> <br> From India’s semiconductor strategy to the explosive rise of AI chips, from the geopolitics of silicon to the ethics of supply chains, we go deep. We explore how deep tech is transforming EVs, healthcare, telecom, education, and defence—and talk to the people building, investing in, and regulating the ecosystem.<br> <br> This is the podcast for those who believe deep tech is not just a sector—but a national mission.<br> <br> <strong>About Us:<br> Chai & Chips</strong> is India’s go-to platform for honest, no-fluff conversations at the intersection of semiconductors, AI, and nation-building. Hosted by global tech executive <strong>Prakash Mallya</strong>, the podcast draws on over two decades of experience in the chip industry across India, Southeast Asia, and the US. Prakash’s deep love for technology and passion for India shape thoughtful conversations on the forces driving innovation, industry, and the country’s tech ambitions.<br> <br> As AI reshapes industries and supply chains are redrawn, chips have never been more critical to a country’s self-reliance. But are we asking the right questions? With insights from the brightest minds around the world, we explore what it takes—and what history teaches us—to build a resilient deep-tech ecosystem in India that endures.<br> <br> Follow us for sharp takes, real stories, and a vision for a Deep Tech Nation.<br> <br> <strong>Twitter</strong>: @PrakashMallya<br> <strong>LinkedIn</strong>: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya">linkedin.com/in/prakash-mallya</a><br> <strong>Contact</strong>: prakash.chaiandchips@gmail.com<br> <br> <strong>Timbre Media</strong> helps brands talk like people, not press releases. <br> For over 15 years, we’ve been turning company culture and everyday work stories into engaging video, audio and written content that feels real, not rehearsed. <br> We make sure your message actually connects. <br> If you’ve got something to say, we’ll help you say it in a way people want to hear.</div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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