Ep 004 - Hard Tech & Hard Truths - Manish Singhal
Episode 4, Sep 16, 09:29 AM
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Is India on the verge of becoming a global Deep Tech powerhouse?Â
What will it take to get there?
In our latest Chai and Chips episode, I sit down with Manish Singhal, Founding Partner of pi Ventures(https://www.piventures.in/), one of India's pioneering Deep Tech VCs, to unpack this very question. His journey from a hands-on engineer to a leading investor provides a uniquely grounded perspective on the ecosystem.
We covered critical ground for any founder, investor, or technologist in this space, including:
🔹 The Evolution Curve: How Deep Tech in India has matured from a misunderstood concept to a mainstream focus.
🔹 The Real Engine of Innovation: Why startups, not large corporates, are currently driving India's most significant technological advancements.
🔹 The Founder's Duality: Manish’s core advice for entrepreneurs—balancing a deep love for your technology with the pragmatic ability to build a compelling business narrative.
🔹 Simplifying for Scale: The single most important thing India needs to do to accelerate its journey—cutting through the "red tape" to foster grassroots innovation.
His vision for India's place on the global map is both pragmatic and incredibly optimistic. This is a must-listen for anyone building or investing in the future of technology in India.
Resources:
Find Manish on LinkedIn: Manish Singhal | LinkedIn
Find Manish on X:Â Manish Singhal (@manish_saarthi) / X
Find Prakash on LinkedIn: Prakash Mallya | LinkedIn
Find Prakash on X: Prakash Mallya (@PrakashMallya) / X
What will it take to get there?
In our latest Chai and Chips episode, I sit down with Manish Singhal, Founding Partner of pi Ventures(https://www.piventures.in/), one of India's pioneering Deep Tech VCs, to unpack this very question. His journey from a hands-on engineer to a leading investor provides a uniquely grounded perspective on the ecosystem.
We covered critical ground for any founder, investor, or technologist in this space, including:
🔹 The Evolution Curve: How Deep Tech in India has matured from a misunderstood concept to a mainstream focus.
🔹 The Real Engine of Innovation: Why startups, not large corporates, are currently driving India's most significant technological advancements.
🔹 The Founder's Duality: Manish’s core advice for entrepreneurs—balancing a deep love for your technology with the pragmatic ability to build a compelling business narrative.
🔹 Simplifying for Scale: The single most important thing India needs to do to accelerate its journey—cutting through the "red tape" to foster grassroots innovation.
His vision for India's place on the global map is both pragmatic and incredibly optimistic. This is a must-listen for anyone building or investing in the future of technology in India.
Resources:
Find Manish on LinkedIn: Manish Singhal | LinkedIn
Find Manish on X:Â Manish Singhal (@manish_saarthi) / X
Find Prakash on LinkedIn: Prakash Mallya | LinkedIn
Find Prakash on X: Prakash Mallya (@PrakashMallya) / X