- Published on March 23, 2025
- In AI Startups
Indian Tech Veterans are Abandoning Corporates for AI Startups
The number of AI startups that have started in the last 12 months is notably high.
- By Mohit Pandey
There is an unmistakable trend that has emerged among India’s most seasoned tech leaders. Most of it started because of the allure of building an AI startup, transitioning them from major roles in multibillion-dollar companies or even in successful startups, to diving into new AI ventures.
The most recent phenomenon includes several executives leaving India’s first AI unicorn, Krutrim, to start and build something new. For example, Vipul Shah, the VP of products at Krutrim, has started working on his stealth AI startup in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. According to his LinkedIn, his startup is focusing on generative AI, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), edge devices, and agentic AI solutions.
Other executives who have left Bhavish Aggarwa
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Mohit Pandey
Mohit writes about AI in simple, explainable, and often funny words. He's especially passionate about chatting with those building AI for Bharat, with the occasional detour into AGI.
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