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Mohandas Pai criticises omission of Bengaluru from AI Centres of Excellence; Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu responds

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YourStory · 10m ago

Mohandas Pai criticises omission of Bengaluru from AI Centres of Excellence; Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu responds

Former Infosys board member Mohandas Pai has criticized the government's decision to exclude Bengaluru, known as India's technology capital, from the list of locations for the proposed AI Centres of Excellence. The government plans to establish three AI CoEs focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities, with IIT Delhi, AIIMS, IIT Ropar, and IIT Kanpur leading the respective centers. Pai argues that overlooking Bengaluru disregards the city's significant contributions to the tech industry and its potential for driving AI innovation. However, Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, defended the government's decision, stating that the committee responsible for selecting the locations made the decision independently and without any government directives.

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Livemint · 10m ago

‘I beg people to not inject…’: Zoho CEO counters Mohandas Pai’s claims of Centre’s neglect towards South India | Mint

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu responded to allegations made by Mohandas Pai, who accused the central government of neglecting South India in IT development initiatives. Vembu stated that the committee responsible for the decision to launch AI Centers of Excellence had enough members from South India and made the selection based on thorough evaluation. He urged people not to bring North-South politics into the decision-making process and defended the committee's choice of institutions for the AI Centers.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu urges entrepreneurs to ‘think rural’ for untapped talent | Company Business News

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Livemint · 6m ago

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu urges entrepreneurs to ‘think rural’ for untapped talent | Company Business News

Zoho Corporation's co-founder, Sridhar Vembu, encourages Indian entrepreneurs to focus on rural areas for untapped talent. He highlights rural India’s youthful demographics and suggests leveraging native language skills. Vembu argues that sourcing talent from rural districts, which have substantial birth rates, could be beneficial. He advises a long-term commitment for entrepreneurs while acknowledging training challenges. Vembu receives mixed reactions, with supporters acknowledging potential benefits and others pointing out training and application issues.

‘Inaccurate’: Zoho’s CEO Sridhar Vembu Shrugs Off Report On Its INR 3K Cr Chip Investment In Odisha

Inc42 · 11m ago

‘Inaccurate’: Zoho’s CEO Sridhar Vembu Shrugs Off Report On Its INR 3K Cr Chip Investment In Odisha

In response to recent media reports claiming that Zoho's semiconductor venture will be set up in Odisha with an investment of INR 3,034 Cr, Zoho's founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, dismissed the report as inaccurate. He clarified that their investment proposal is still under consideration by authorities and no decisions have been made yet. Vembu stated that he cannot provide any further details at this point.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace

Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and CEO of SaaS firm Zoho, has invested in drone startup Yali Aerospace. Founded in 2022 by Dinesh, Anugraha and Mathuravani, Yali’s drones offer easy-to-use technology for civil and military purposes. The Thanjavur-based firm specialises in providing drone solutions for medical, surveillance, and logistics globally. Some of its applications include solutions for precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and disaster response. Its range includes 100 kilometer with a payload of 9 kilogram and 50 kilometer with 10.5 kilogram. According to the company’s website, Yali can deliver medical commodities to any destination in India in less than 20 minutes through the Yali Network Bridge. Earlier this month, media reported that Vembu is all set to enter the chip making business, with an investment plan of around $700 million.

No product was ever an instant hit: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Sarvam AI amid criticism

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YourStory · 2m ago

No product was ever an instant hit: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Sarvam AI amid criticism

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu defended Sarvam AI after its large language model, Sarvam-M, received criticism. He explained that no Zoho product was instantly successful, emphasizing perseverance for long-term success. Sarvam-M, designed for Indian languages, faced skepticism regarding its originality and competitiveness. Some comparisons highlighted disappointing launch metrics. Critics, including Deedy Das, hoped Sarvam AI would achieve more with its resources. Nonetheless, Sarvam AI clarified metrics and timing around its release while aiming for significant machine learning advancements.

Trump has found great talent: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu applauds Sriram Krishnan's appointment

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YourStory · 7m ago

Trump has found great talent: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu applauds Sriram Krishnan's appointment

Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The CEO of Zoho Corporation, Sridhar Vembu, has applauded this appointment, noting Krishnan's talent and experience in leading product and engineering teams at tech firms like X, Meta, and Snap. President-elect Donald Trump announced that Krishnan will work closely with David Sacks, the newly appointed White House AI and Crypto Czar, to shape and coordinate AI policies across the US government. Krishnan had previously worked at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz for four years.

India needs tech companies that have 100 billion in revenue, not valuation: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu

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YourStory · 9m ago

India needs tech companies that have 100 billion in revenue, not valuation: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, emphasizes the need for India to focus on building technology companies that generate $100 billion in revenue rather than just focusing on valuation. He argues that India needs these companies to uplift its economy, pointing out the success of similar firms in China over the past two decades. Vembu warns against the excessive focus on valuation, as it can divert attention from long-term vision and growth. He encourages entrepreneurs to prioritize revenue growth and avoid getting caught up in stock bubbles and easy funding.

Leading Public Company Harder Than Private Firm: Zoho’s Vembu

Inc42 · 1y ago

Leading Public Company Harder Than Private Firm: Zoho’s Vembu

In a recent post, Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu expressed his belief that leading a public company is much harder than running a private one. He highlighted the pressure of managing a public company's stock price and the potential for employee burnout and attrition. Vembu's comments came after the CEO of Freshworks, Girish Mathrubootham, stepped down. Zoho continues to remain a profitable, privately-owned company, allowing them to focus on long-term critical projects and growth without pushing employees too hard. Vembu's words sparked a discussion about the benefits and downsides of going public.

AI revolution will revive traditional jobs: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

YourStory

YourStory · 9m ago

AI revolution will revive traditional jobs: Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, shared his optimistic view on the impact of AI on the job market. Contrary to concerns about mass unemployment, Vembu believes that AI will revive traditional jobs and lead to better wages. While AI can handle routine and technical tasks, there will be a growing demand for jobs that require a human touch. Vembu cited examples such as farmers, artists, and teachers who provide unique value that AI cannot replicate. He also warned against relying too heavily on AI and emphasized the need to distribute its benefits more widely.

Is AI Hype Cooling Off Now? Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Lists Its Seven 'Actual' Uses

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OutlookIndia · 5m ago

Is AI Hype Cooling Off Now? Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Lists Its Seven 'Actual' Uses

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu critiques the overhyped narrative surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and suggests that the AI bubble is deflating. Despite this, he emphasizes AI's practical uses, such as speech-to-text, image recognition, spam detection, and security threat analysis. Vembu highlights the need for continued research and development in AI technologies, cautioning against exaggerated expectations similar to those seen with autonomous vehicles, advocating a realistic approach to its capabilities and applications.

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