What does it take to build?
Here is a podcast about the top pioneers from IIT Madras – founders, professors and other innovators.
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Their innovations continue to shape our world.
Through these conversations, we try to find out what it takes to innovate, how one finds amazing problems to solve, and if there’s something at IITM that has to do with someone’s success.
Latest Podcast Episode
“Students experimenting, building, failing, and learning is now the norm”| Prof. Mohanasankar S, EE
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Prof. Mohanasankar S. about the groundbreaking work happening at IIT Madras. Discover how the Brain Center is creating the world's most comprehensive brain mapping project - slicing brain tissue at just 1/10th of a human hair and imaging at 1/100th res!
Popular Conversations
"Takes off like a drone, flies like a plane"
Prof. Satya Chakravarthy on IIT Madras' growing innovation and start-up ecosystem
“You have to be crazy to want to make silicon”
Sharan Srinivas J, CTO of Mindgrove Technologies, shares an insider's view of building India's 1st commercial microcontroller
Start-Up Journeys
"Brain drain isn't about salary. We want to be challenged"
Prof. Prabhu on Start-Ups & Research at IIT Madras
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“Students experimenting, building, failing, and learning is now the norm”| Prof. Mohanasankar S, EE
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Prof. Mohanasankar S. about the groundbreaking work happening at IIT Madras. Discover how the Brain Center is creating the world's most comprehensive brain mapping project - slicing brain tissue at just 1/10th of a human hair and imaging at 1/100th res!
"Be deeply obsessed about the problem you're trying to solve" | Phani Kishan, Co-Founder, Swiggy
Ever dreamt of building a startup that changes an entire industry? Join us for an epic conversation with Phani Kishan, co-founder of Swiggy, where he breaks down the secrets behind creating a billion-dollar food delivery empire!
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"The stakes are high. The environment is intense." | Raftar Formula Racing Team, IIT Madras
Join the Raftar Formula Racing Team of IIT Madras and their Captain, Aryan Varma; aerodynamics lead Ankith Suresh, and powertrain specialist Divyaratna as they take us on a mesmerizing behind-the-scenes look at one of India’s top student engineering projects.
"Being a dev is like being a wizard who can solve a problem” | Prajwal, Co-Founder, Clueso
Step into the world of Prajwal, the 24-year-old CTO of Clueso, whose journey from IIT Madras to Y Combinator showcases the incredible possibilities in India's startup ecosystem. This episode is packed with candid stories, hilarious moments, and invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
"Real-life cryptography is cooler than Imitation Game-the movie" | Prof. Shweta Agrawal, CSE
Ever wondered why even supercomputers can't crack certain codes? Or why does art inspire the most secure algorithms? This episode with Professor Agrawal unravels some of these mysteries—an unmissable episode about math, computer science, cybersecurity, and the future of digital privacy.
The IIT Madras founder who sold to Amazon & Walmart; Now owns a cricket team | Anand Rajaraman
Whether you're a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, don't miss these insights from someone who has repeatedly identified and capitalized on major technological shifts. Learn how first-principles thinking can help you spot the next big opportunity in tech.
“Everyone who is successful wears multiple hats” | Prof. Raghunathan, Dean, Global Engagement
Ever wonder how a mysterious floppy disk with no instructions led to an entire career in AI? No, we are not exaggerating at all. Meet Prof Raghu, who went from playing late-night TT in Narmada hostel to becoming IIT Madras' Dean of Global Engagement.
'If I can't build a deep tech startup at IITM, I can never do it.' | Suyash Singh, GalaxEye
Dive into an extraordinary journey of innovation, passion, and cutting-edge space technology! Join us for an exclusive podcast with Suyash Singh, the visionary CEO of GalaxEye, as he takes you behind the scenes of building a groundbreaking space startup in India.
“You have to be crazy to want to make silicon” | Sharan Srinivas J, Mindgrove
Fresh off raising $8M, Sharan Srinivas J, Mindgrove's CTO, shares an insider’s view of building India’s 1st commercial microcontroller. But such brilliance needs balance. And so this is also a story about a man finding comfort in simple routines amidst the chaos.
He X-Rays Bridges & Planes | He Left USA to Build Non-Destructive Testing | Prof Krishnan B.
Professor Krishnan's journey from Silicon Valley to IIT Madras with nothing but a suitcase will leave you inspired! Watch how he revolutionized non-destructive testing in India and created a startup ecosystem that employs 1200+ professionals globally.
"Takes off like a drone, flies like a plane" | Prof. Satya Chakravarthy
Remember watching The Jetsons & dreaming of flying cars? While George Jetson zipped through Orbit City, Prof. Satya Chakravarthy took it as a challenge. Now, through The ePlane Company, the IIT Madras professor is building India’s 1st electric air taxi, eVTOL.
"Earlier, we asked CS students to get Turing award; now Nobel prize" | Prof. Balaraman Ravindran
This episode is your backstage pass to the world of AI, straight from an IIT Madras professor and now the HoD, Professor Balaraman Ravindran, from the Department of Data Science and AI, who's seen it all.
“500 lines of code is small for me, but means so much for the other person" | K. Vignesh, Co-founder, Hyperverge
Here’s the journey of Vignesh Krishnakumar, who went from a curious IIT Madras student to founding Hyperverge, a company that verifies identities for millions. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or believe in the power of innovation, this is a MUST-WATCH!
"We used to call it the kitchen that cooks startups" | Prof. Satyanarayanan Seshadri
As the Shell Chair Professor and a key architect of the innovation stack at IITM, Prof. Satya Seshadri takes us through IIT Madras's remarkable transformation from having just a foundry workshop to creating India's most comprehensive innovation ecosystem.
"Brain drain isn't about salary. We want to be challenged" | Prof. Prabhu on Startups & Research
From CFI to commanding robots underwater, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar laureate Professor Prabhu takes us through his journey of bridging deep science with entrepreneurship at IIT Madras. Here’s how the former 'Gandhi' of IIT Madras is creating an 'innovation continuum.'
From Lab to Market: How NeoMotion's CEO is Building Freedom | Swostik, Co-founder, NeoMotion
A shoe that doesn't fit can ruin your day. Now imagine sitting in a wheelchair that doesn't fit for 10 hours daily, year after year. That's the reality for millions in India. One size fits none, yet that's all we have. Meet the IIT Madras engineer changing this.
"They Laughed at Our Robot" | Divanshu, Co-founder, Solinas Integrity
Meet Divanshu from IIT Madras—founder of two startups, Shark Tank India dealmaker, and Prime Minister awardee. From revolutionizing education with Involve to tackling manual scavenging with Solinas, his journey embodies the BUILD spirit of IIT Madras.
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