Welcome to the first episode of dAIlogues, a new series from Stellaris Venture Partners featuring conversations with industry stalwarts who are shaping the future of AI.
In this episode, Alok Goyal sits down with Dr. Vishal Sikka, a technologist, founder, and one of the most influential thinkers in enterprise software. From creating SAP HANA and leading Infosys’ digital transformation, to now building Vianai, Vishal’s journey captures the evolution of enterprise technology over the last two decades.
Reach Vishal Sikka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-sikka-869a6b2/
Reach Alok Goyal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-goyal-536557/
Find this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dabEj8wC5ziBumoAdgtet?si=UsO2GpQRSM-mF-5JlgM7aQ
Visit www.stellarisvp.com to learn more
In this conversation, we cover:
00:00 Coming up...
01:23 Dr. Vishal Sikka's journey
03:07 What is enterprise-grade AI?
10:39 How do you blend AI with accuracy?
15:11 Do incumbents carry a structural advantage?
18:25 How are enterprise buyers thinking about AI?
22:33 Death of packaged software?
28:10 How should services adapt to AI?
33:32 AI + services opportunity in India
38:29 India's AI advantage?
42:17 Threat of mass unemployment?
49:38 Advice to Indian founders
52:36 Closing thoughts
In this episode, Alok Goyal sits down with Dr. Vishal Sikka, a technologist, founder, and one of the most influential thinkers in enterprise software. From creating SAP HANA and leading Infosys’ digital transformation, to now building Vianai, Vishal’s journey captures the evolution of enterprise technology over the last two decades.
Reach Vishal Sikka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishal-sikka-869a6b2/
Reach Alok Goyal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alok-goyal-536557/
Find this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dabEj8wC5ziBumoAdgtet?si=UsO2GpQRSM-mF-5JlgM7aQ
Visit www.stellarisvp.com to learn more
In this conversation, we cover:
00:00 Coming up...
01:23 Dr. Vishal Sikka's journey
03:07 What is enterprise-grade AI?
10:39 How do you blend AI with accuracy?
15:11 Do incumbents carry a structural advantage?
18:25 How are enterprise buyers thinking about AI?
22:33 Death of packaged software?
28:10 How should services adapt to AI?
33:32 AI + services opportunity in India
38:29 India's AI advantage?
42:17 Threat of mass unemployment?
49:38 Advice to Indian founders
52:36 Closing thoughts
- Category
- Artificial Intelligence & Business
- Tags
- India’s IT industry, ai in india, Indian IT


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