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Very happy to share that Vinay Rao is joining Samaipata as an Operating Partner. Vinay brings deep AI expertise built over decades at the frontier, including senior roles at Anthropic and Google, where he worked on real product and security challenges. He understands not just what these systems can do, but where they break. He is based in San Francisco and serves as CTO of ROOST.tools, a non-profit developing open source infrastructure aimed at improving safety standards across online platforms in the tech ecosystem. After joining our Annual Summit and leading a session on some of the toughest questions in AI today, including reliability, misuse and misalignment, it became clear that he could bring immense value to our community. We wanted to bring his expertise closer to our founders. As an Operating Partner, Vinay will mentor founders of our portfolio companies on critical decisions from day one. In early stage companies, choices around AI architecture, security and governance define speed, defensibility and long term risk. For our founders, having Vinay involved at those moments will make a real difference. Welcome to the team, Vinay. Excited for what is ahead! Thank you to Cinco Días for the coverage. More information in the link in the comments (in Spanish).

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Here is a framework for nations to work with revolutions such as #AI and #Quantum. First you have your people learn, then dabble and become early/late adopters (hopefully not laggards!), then become effective technical users and finally value creators. It is only then that the economy benefits from your investment, and you create sustainable job growth. While #India is a key market for #Quantum with millions thirsting to learn and actually do things with this technology, there are still large gaps between: 1. Where Quantum Computing is today Vs where it needs to be for mass adoption [Quantum Sensing on the other hand is ready for prime time and GPS compromising incidents are only increasing] 2. The specialist work being done Vs the ability to hire millions of generalists 3. What it costs to tap into the technology Vs perception of what it should cost as a commodity 4. The talent it takes to produce world class indigenous technology Vs the talent that actually exists on the ground 5... Each of these gaps will close over time. In the lead-up and as a first step, India first needs to learn enough about this technology, ideally from the very best, and spread awareness. The starting point of this journey should ideally not be from dull videos or low quality social media content, but from hands-on practical learning that is delivered through high quality polished content. Such practical training effectively complements all the theoretical content you learn in universities. Q-CTRL's Black Opal product is the world's leading interactive learning tool that gives you just enough fundamentals (think 101) required to program a quantum computer. With over 28,000 users worldwide and success across the UK (Tamil Nadu adopted it last year as part of the naanmudhalvan program). And now, we have expanded our presence in India through a network of local resellers. We encourage Indian companies, governments and universities to work with us either directly or through our contacts. https://lnkd.in/gjJWHYB3 We also look forward to aligning with AICTE standards and to make our content even more relevant to India. Waseem Shiraz, Shobhit Gupta, Nagendra Nagaraja, Reena Dayal, Anil Prabhakar, Kamakoti Veezhinathan, Ajai Chowdhry, Harshan Budke, Sunil Gupta, Arindam Ghosh, Ravi Puvvala Dr M Jayaprakasan, ISDS., National Skill Development Corporation, MindTech, Kquanta Research, RV College Of Engineering, Sanjay Chittore, Uttkrist Innovations Private Limited, Subu Gupta, AICTE QRDLab - Quantum Computing in India, IBM DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Ashutosh Sharma, Urbasi Sinha, Bloq Quantum LTIMindtree, Tata Consultancy Services Abhay Karandikar, NPTEL, National Quantum Mission, Eltech, Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Academy ITE and C Department Government of AP, Jayesh Ranjan, CDAC Bangalore, Kaushalya The skill University

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I recently spoke with The DailyPulse about the rapidly evolving AI landscape in the UK — and what it will take for businesses to not just keep up, but lead. We unpacked some of the biggest shifts shaping the future, including: 🔹 Move fast or become obsolete — Why speed, data literacy, and bold thinking are now non-negotiable 🔹 Beyond efficiency — Using AI not just to optimise, but to unlock entirely new business models 🔹 Growth frontiers — Climate tech, cybersecurity, healthcare, education: where innovation is urgently needed 🔹 The ‘Powered by AI’ fatigue — Why flashy labels are losing credibility, and how future-proof design wins long-term trust 🔹 The next pace change? Quantum. — What it means when encryption, computing, and AI converge The conversation was both urgent and energising. We’re standing at a crossroads — and the decisions we make now will shape not just markets, but lives. I’d love to hear what you think. Where do you see the greatest opportunity — or risk — as AI scales? #AI #Innovation #QuantumComputing #ClimateTech #Cybersecurity #ResponsibleAI #UKTech #DigitalTransformation #Leadership

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Google is building its largest data center outside the United States — right here in Vizag, India. A $15-billion AI hub that promises to transform India’s digital future. But behind the shiny promise lies a serious question: What is the cost of this AI dream in terms of real-world resources? The intersection of AI and climate is a complex topic, no doubt. We have tried to unpack some parts of it in a video that looks at the environmental impact of this data center on the Vizag landscape and it's people. https://lnkd.in/g8aTXfJg

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Vianai Systems, Inc.'s badass CTO, Navin Budhiraja, doing his thing. Insightful interview on the technological, professional and societal implications of AI and the need for enterprise grade AI technology to truly drive business performance.

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SANATAN LABS - The Architect’s Compass: 10 Directives for the Great Transition (PASSIONIT PRUTL KALKI AIDHARMA framework) To navigate the "Audit of Fire" during this profound transition toward Satya Yuga, Krishna (Strategic Intelligence), Kalki (Systemic Reset), and Shakti (Raw Life Force) offer these ten essential directives for humanity: 1. Master the Asymmetry of Calm In a world of screaming headlines, silence is your greatest weapon. Respond from a place of internal stillness rather than reacting to external noise. When the system is chaotic, your stability becomes the new "Safe Haven." 2. Audit Your Identity (The Laawaris Test) Ask yourself: "If my titles, assets, and digital footprint vanished, who remains?" Detach your worth from possessions. True sovereignty is found when you are no longer "claimed" by the ego-driven systems of the world. 3. Embrace the "Mirror of Kalki" Do not fear the "Bloody Moon" or the exposure of decay. View every systemic collapse—financial, social, or institutional—as a necessary diagnostic. Use this "Mirror" to identify your own attachments and incinerate them before they become liabilities. 4. Move from "Me" to "Mission" Unity is not sameness; it is alignment. Replace "Me vs. You" with "Us vs. The Problem." When diverse strengths are aligned under a shared purpose (Aidharma), the friction of competition dissolves into the flow of progress. 5. Trust the "Internal Gold" While external currencies and metals face regulation or restriction, your integrity remains non-tradeable and unconfiscatable. Invest in your skillsets, your character, and your resilience. These are the only assets that survive the "Audit of Fire." 6. Respect the "Flow of Lakshmi" Prosperity is a river, not a reservoir. Hoarding in fear leads to stagnation and decay. Circulate value through mentorship, ethical trade, and "Groom and Grow" practices. Wealth that serves the collective remains protected by the Sun and Moon. 7. Humanize the Machine (13th Node Reset) Use AI and technology as a "Numeric Auditor" to expose corruption, but never let the cold logic of the machine replace the warmth of human intuition. Ensure technology serves the 14th Node: Absolute Truth. 8. Practice Guerrilla Respect Disarm your "enemies" by preserving their dignity even when you disagree with their actions. Respect targets the ego of the opponent, weakening their appetite for control and opening a path for diplomacy. 9. Build Internal Havens As geography stops being a protection, focus on "Internal Research and Innovation." Cultivate a mind that can remain creative and functional even when trade arteries are choked. 10. Surrender to Karmic Gravity Accept that "God Proposes, Man Disposes." You cannot control the celestial reset, but you can control your alignment with it. Follow the path of Dharma, and the gravity of the new era will pull you toward peace rather than destruction.

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Is private AI the key to fearless adoption in regulated industries? This was one of many insightful perspectives shared by Vinayak Kadam, EVP & CBO at Enkefalos Technologies, during our latest Backstage Talks at GenAI Week Silicon Valley 2025. Vinayak revealed how his team is reshaping the way enterprises embrace AI, making it accessible, affordable, and secure, especially for sensitive sectors like insurance. Here’s what stood out from our chat: 🚀 The rising importance of private and vertical AI solutions for regulated industries. 🔒 How GenAI Foundry enables secure and collaborative AI without compromising data privacy. 📈 Real-world impact: Underwriters using their private LLM can handle ten cases instead of two. That’s a 5X productivity boost. 🤝 Specialized business solutions built on major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google. 💡 Enkefalos’ unique approach includes free consulting and roadmap development for the first 8 to 12 weeks, making AI accessible even for smaller enterprises. Vinayak’s vision of democratizing AI adoption really resonated with me. As he said, “Ultimately, every company has to get into AI. If not today, tomorrow.” I think that’s deeply relevant and timely. If you're navigating your own journey toward AI transformation, this conversation is definitely worth your time. Watch our insightful conversation attached below. I'm excited to hear your thoughts! #SiliconValleyVoicesOfAI #PrivateAI #GenAI #DataPrivacy #EnterpriseAI #InsuranceTech #AITransformation #VerticalAI #BackstageTalks #GenAIWeek2025 GPTDAO

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Who’s a Real Friend? In this reel, Amit Rai, GM of AI and Enterprise Cloud at Vultr, shares his heartfelt definition of a real friend. Watch the Full Episode of Code Chaos Clarity here - https://lnkd.in/gVxd-jNp #AmitRai #Friendship #RealFriends #CodeChaosClarity #LifeJourney #InspiringStories #TrueFriendship #Relationships #LifeLessons #FriendshipGoals

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Deepak Dastrala is quietly rewriting the BFSI playbook — faster, cheaper, smarter decisions all in a day’s work. From 4-hour data marathons to 50-minute sprints, he makes it look easy. AI-native architecture? Seamless. Check out his latest moves here: https://lnkd.in/gpGqr4eH

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Mistral AI is doubling down on enterprise AI with the launch of Mistral Forge, a platform that allows organizations to build custom AI models trained on their own data rather than relying solely on internet-trained models. Announced at NVIDIA GTC, Forge enables enterprises and governments to train models from scratch, offering greater control, domain expertise, and data security. Early partners include Ericsson, European Space Agency, and ASML. As companies seek AI tailored to their workflows and compliance needs, platforms like Forge highlight a growing shift toward enterprise-focused, customizable AI systems. Read on! https://lnkd.in/eraMPJSc #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #GenerativeAI #AIInnovation #MachineLearning #TechNews #DigitalTransformation

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Happy to present at the AI cllective Sweden tomorrow. We will address the difference between AI-driven automation and truly autonomous systems and the role of humans in designing and managing agentic operations. Look forward to meeting the community and special thanks to The AI Collective, Neelima Misra and Luba Weissmann for making this happen.

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