Episode Summary
India’s $264 billion IT industry is witnessing a wave of disruption led by AI-native startups built entirely around artificial intelligence. In this episode, we explore how these agile, automation-driven firms are reshaping traditional outsourcing models. We also unpack Box CEO Aaron Levie’s vision of an agent-first SaaS future, where AI agents amplify—not replace—enterprise software. Plus, we look at OpenAI’s Sora app expanding across Asia, empowering creators with AI video tools, and how AI is transforming the very code that powers retail resilience. Together, these stories paint a clear picture of how intelligence, automation, and agility are defining the next era of technology.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How AI-native startups like Graph AI, Leena AI, and Crescendo are challenging India’s legacy IT giants
- Why up to 30% of enterprise tech budgets are shifting toward emerging AI-first players
- Aaron Levie’s take on the hybrid future of SaaS + AI agents — and how it changes software pricing
- How OpenAI’s Sora app is empowering a new generation of Asian creators through AI-powered video tools
- Why AI is now critical to retail resilience — from faster code reviews to smarter, automated development systems
Key Quotes from the Episode
- “In the new era of IT, agility beats scale.”
- “AI agents won’t replace SaaS — they’ll amplify it.” — Aaron Levie, CEO of Box
- “This is a once-in-15-years platform shift — a rare chance to build for an agent-first world.”
- “The future of retail doesn’t just depend on products or prices — it depends on the code that powers every customer experience.”
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