Podcast
AI's Happy Hour
Hosted by Neysa · EN
This podcast is a go-to unwind for AI builders, execs, and ecosystem shapers who are looking to decode how AI is really accelerating sans the jargon or the snooze. From our customers spilling their secret sauce to technologists, policymakers, and innovators shaking things up. Get ready, as we pour some bold, thought-provoking conversations. Think AI infra, vibrant communities, and a splash of emerging market magic. No hangovers, just insights!
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The AI Polymath ft. Praveen Pankajakshan of Urban Kisaan
Feb 401:04:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, our host & CMO Sujit Janardanan sits down with Praveen Pankajakshan, Chief AI Scientist at UrbanKisan, for a deep, thoughtful conversation on the foundations and future of AI.From medical research and energy systems to agriculture and physical AI, Praveen shares how first principles, reproducibility, and grounded engineering shape real-world AI systems.We explore:Why reproducibility is non-negotiable in science and AIThe limitations of today’s generative modelsWhat it takes to build sovereign AI systemsMoving AI from the cloud into farms and physical environmentsUsing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to build better teamsA powerful surfing analogy for deploying AI responsiblyThis episode is a must-listen for AI practitioners who believe the future isn’t just smarter models, but wiser systems.Tune in now and follow AI’s Happy Hour for more real conversations shaping the AI future.
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Building Sovereign AI for a Billion People Ft. Rishi Bal of BharatGen
Dec 201:11:19Tap to summarizeWhat happens when a world-class product leader who has built billion-dollar commercial products decides to architect a national AI platform?In this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, Rishi Bal takes us inside BharatGen, India’s foundational AI mission that aims to redefine how a nation of 1.4 billion accesses information, services, and opportunity.A masterclass in product thinking, national vision, and inclusive technology.Tune in to understand the future India is building; and the leaders building it.
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The Builder's Pivot ft. Arko C. of Pipeshift
Nov 801:04:47Tap to summarizeFrom tackling India’s mental health crisis to powering open-source AI at scale - Arko C.’s journey is a blueprint for every founder’s second act. In this episode, he shares how lessons from Amigo shaped PipeShift, a YC-backed platform making open-source models production-ready - with insights on modular architecture, global building, and partnering with Neysa to scale AI for the enterprise.
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The $100Bn Conversation Ft. Aman Goel of GreyLabs AI
Oct 801:12:39Tap to summarizeDescription: What if AI could truly listen? Aman Goel, founder of GreyLabs.AI, reveals how he’s helping enterprises unlock the $100B opportunity hidden in their customer conversations, powered by cutting-edge AI and Neysa’s cloud infrastructure.
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Deconstructing Intelligence ft. Prof. Nisheeth Srivastava
Sep 200:21:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, our Host and CMO Sujit sits down with Prof. Nisheeth Srivastava, IIT Kanpur, to ask a bold question: What is intelligence, really and why prof. thinks its overrated? They unpack: - Why intelligence is deeply tied to cultural conditioning - How unexpected factors like weather can influence research - The academic perspective on understanding and “deconstructing” intelligence - A thought-provoking departure from enterprise AI this one’s about going back to the fundamentals. No hangovers, just insights.
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Unmuting AI ft Raoul Nanavati, Co-founder & CEO, Navana.ai
Aug 1900:41:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, our CMO and host Sujit Janardanan sits down with Raoul Nanavati, Co-Founder & CEO of navana.ai, to explore the journey of building Voice AI in India from scratch. They unpack: - Where Voice AI is headed next - The challenges and breakthroughs of building in this space - How India’s talent and mindset give navan.ai a unique edge Sit back and tune in, No hangovers, just insights!
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Smallest.ai Loudest Impact ft Akshat Mandloi
Jul 1800:34:45Tap to summarizeReady for a deep dive into the future of voice AI? Tune in to the very first episode of AI’s Happy Hour with Akshat Mandloi, CTO and Co-founder of Smallest.ai, as he unpacks how their innovative approach to foundational models is transforming industries like banking, healthcare, and more. Don’t miss Akshat’s insights on building secure, high-quality voice AI systems that are changing the game. No hangovers, just insights, listen now!
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Introducing AI's Happy Hour
Jul 1700:00:20Tap to summarizeWe're getting India’s brightest tech minds to get candid in this space - no filters, no fluff. A podcast series where our CMO and host Sujit Janardanan unlocks real stories, bold takes, and sharp insights from the builders shaping the future.Get ready, as we pour some bold, thought-provoking conversations. Think AI infra, vibrant communities, and a splash of emerging market magic. No hangovers, just insights!
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