Chai & Chips Podcast
Episodes
Ep 010 - Will AI Replace Lawyers? Navigating Indian Tech Law and Data Privacy - Karishma Sundara
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is legal compliance a stumbling block or a long-term investment for Indian startups? In this episode of Chai & Chips, I sat down with Karishma Sun...
Ep 009 - Infinite Sum Game: Crafting India's Win-Win Global Tech Strategy - Dr Badri Narayanan
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does an economist view the complexities of the semiconductor supply chain? While engineers build the chips, it is economics, policy, and geopoliti...
Ep 008 - What Happens When a CEO Gives It All Up? - Rahul Agarwal
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to walk away from the corner office at the peak of your career? In this episode of Chai & Chips, we sit down with Rahul Agarwal,...
Ep 007 - Startup at 68? An Indian Serial Chip Founder's Next Chapter - Raja Manickam
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Great companies exist because of great people." It's a common saying, but what does it mean in the high-stakes, capital-intensive world of chips? In...
Ep 006 - 50 Patents & The Art of the Chip Startup in India - Parag Naik
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the most "foolishly brave" gamble you've ever taken in your career? For Parag Naik, a serial entrepreneur and holder of 50 international pate...
Ep 005 - The 25/25 Vision for India's Chip Dominance - G S Madhusudan
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the real strategy for India to win in the global semiconductor industry? It's not just about money; it's about mindset, market knowledge, an...
Ep 004 - Hard Tech & Hard Truths - Manish Singhal
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is India on the verge of becoming a global Deep Tech powerhouse? What will it take to get there? In our latest Chai and Chips episode, I sit down w...
Ep 003 - From Designing Chips to Curing Superbugs
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a top executive who helped build India's semiconductor industry pivot to fight one of the world's biggest health crises? On the new Chai and...
Ep 002 - India's Semiconductor Blueprint
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, India has been a powerhouse of engineering talent. But the next chapter isn't just about supplying talent—it's about becoming a global ...
Ep 001 - From defense tech to deep-tech - Dr. Sridhar Mitta's Journey
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sridhar Mitta, Wipro’s first R&D hire and longtime CTO, shares the inside story of transforming Wipro into a global innovation powerhouse. W...