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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
InMobi's Mohit Saxena on building an indigenous tech stack in the AI age at ET Soonicorns Summit 2025
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills As India accelerates its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, the question is no longer just what we build, but how we build it. At the Economic Times Soonicorns Summit 2025, Mohit Saxena, Co-founder of InMobi, will take the spotlight in a fireside chat exploring a timely provocation: Can India build its tech stack from the ground up for the AI age?His session, 'Building a New Indigenous Tech Stack in the AI Age', comes at a time when questions of code sovereignty, AI infra ownership, and local optimisation are gaining urgency. For engineers, product leaders, and deep-tech founders, this promises to be a session rooted not in theory—but in the architectural realities of building AI from first ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 in Bengaluru puts a sharper lens on scale: From Lab to Revenue—The Billion-Dollar Blueprint for Scaling Indian AI where Mohit Saxena's fireside chat could offer a timely completes 20 years since its inception, tracing its evolution from its early days as a mobile advertising network to its current phase of building a generative AI-powered commerce platform through Glance became a unicorn in 2011—well before such achievements were commonly celebrated in India's startup ecosystem. Over time, that early breakthrough gained recognition at the national InMobi has over 2,000 employees and a growing presence across AI, commerce, and advertising, and with it Mohit Saxena is primed to share his founder-builder journey. At a time when most startups were riding software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud APIs, Saxena went the hard way: assembling a world-class tech stack Saxena, who brings experience in scaling infrastructure-led innovation, to dive deep into what it takes to build and own your stack in a world dominated by hyperscalers and open-source dependencies, especially as AI shifts the ground beneath every tech co-founder of InMobi and a hands-on engineering leader, Mohit Saxena brings a rare blend of technical rigour and scale experience. At the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025, his Fireside chat is expected to offer sharp insights for India's next wave of startup a startup landscape increasingly shaped by pre-built APIs and plug-and-play AI models, Saxena is expected to explore why India's next generation of AI startups may need to invest in building foundational code and infrastructure. Rather than chasing marginal gains through better prompts, Saxena may argue that deeper breakthroughs will come from stronger architectural pipes—purpose-built, scalable, and generative AI models and global open-source tools at everyone's fingertips, Saxena may argue that it's no longer enough to assemble. The real value lies in solving India-first problems with original logic layers—whether in local language UX, on-device inference, or real-time analytics for low-bandwidth compute shortages to data sovereignty, India's AI startup ecosystem is hitting infrastructure chokepoints. Expect Saxena to reflect on whether Indian startups can reduce external dependencies—by building internal DevOps maturity, exploring alternative hardware architectures, or rethinking their cloud from his experience scaling InMobi's ad tech engines and data platforms, Saxena might discuss how AI should be embedded deeply into the software stack—not just used for add-on features like chatbots. This means viewing AI as an operating logic that informs business decisions, not just has the engineering talent—but do early-stage startups have the right toolchains and frameworks to harness it effectively? This session could offer grounded advice on setting up internal platforms, balancing speed with scalability, and navigating the trade-offs between open-source and custom Saxena may speak candidly about leadership in the AI age—what it takes to scale a tech-first organisation when the ground beneath is shifting. Whether it's hiring for adaptability, managing burnout, or prioritising long-term architecture over short-term wins, his experience will resonate with founders navigating similar scale be held on 22 August 2025 in Bengaluru, this year's ET Soonicorns Summit is India's largest gathering of Summit promises hard-won lessons from both labs and boardrooms fueling India's innovation will dissect how India's next-generation startups are integrating AI not as a headline gimmick, but as a serious lever for growth, valuation, and global positioning. Here's a preview of the agenda shaping the country's soonicorn-to-unicorn pipeline:Sessions will unpack India's ambitions in foundational AI—spanning GenAI (generative) startups, large language models (LLMs) built for Bharat-scale, and indigenous tech stacks. From agentic models and data infrastructure to capital flows into core science, the focus is on whether Indian startups can lead the AI era—not merely adapt to 2025 the breakout year for India's AI-native startups? Investor roundtables will analyse funding shifts, asking whether capital is backing deep tech moonshots or favouring vertical AI models with near-term return on investment (ROI). Expect sharp takes from top VCs and AI company founders on what it will take to back generational AI ventures from product and models, Indian AI startups now face the uphill task of scaling talent, building defensible IP, and navigating regulatory grey zones. These sessions will decode playbooks for building IPO-readiness, spotlighting how startups are tackling compliance, global go-to-market GTM strategies, and deep technical hiring to build AI companies with staying you're a product manager figuring out how to integrate AI, a founder planning your first LLM, or a CTO tired of third-party limitations—this could be your a world where every startup is racing to build the next ChatGPT, Mohit Saxena is pausing to ask a deeper question: Should India build its own stack before it builds its own stars?On August 22, come hear why that question matters now more than now for the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025 in Bengaluru and join a Fireside chat that might just light the way for India's next billion-dollar idea.360 One is the presenting partner of the ET Soonicorns Summit 2025.(This article is generated and published by the ET Spotlight team. You can get in touch with them at etspotlight@ .)
Axios
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
San Francisco bars our dogs love
Pup-friendly bars are a dog a dozen in San Francisco, but not all are created equal. The latest: Nadia's and Claire's dogs — Mimi and Dusty — have sniffed out a few favorites. State of play: If a bar doesn't serve food, odds are your dog is welcome inside as long as they're trained and well-behaved. Most patios are also dog-friendly. Zoom in: Here are some of the places where your dog is likely to score some extra love. Finnegans Wake — Cole Valley Why they like it: Mimi is always greeted by friendly bartenders, who give her plenty of treats. What to try: Nothing beats a crisp Golden State cider on the patio. Fable — Castro Why they like it: The large garden patio offers plenty of space for sniffing and stretching out. What to try: Claire enjoys sipping rosé on a sunny day. Fireside — Inner Sunset Why they like it: Some days are too cold and foggy to be outside. That's when our pups most want to visit this spot, which allows well-behaved dogs to cozy up indoors by the fireplace. What to try: A classic old fashioned. Brass Tacks — Hayes Valley Why they like it: The service is fast, especially when it comes to getting another round of pets. What to try: The Fist of the White Lotus, with white pepper gin and lychee. Holy Water — Bernal Heights Why they like it: Belly rubs are a staple at this heavenly cocktail haven. What to try: Nadia's go-to is the Pimm's Cup, one of the best she's had. 540 Bar — Inner Richmond Why they like it: It's always a fun time, especially when hanging out with your favorite drag queens who host Pink Flamingo Bingo. What to try: A gin martini with a twist, darling. Honorable mentions Zazie: Bring your dog to dinner Mondays for a doggy meet-and-greet and $10 off a bottle of wine.
Business Journals
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
The family office fireside series: CEO/CFO shares how they manage cybersecurity risks
The Fireside is the most recent installment of Deloitte Private's Family Office Insights Series — a compilation of extraordinary interviews we have conducted with top family office executives. Representing some of the most prominent families in the world, they offer invaluable peer-led insights and advice that can help family offices navigate the playing field and plan for long-term success. The following is an excerpt from 'Taking risk seriously: How one of the world's most prominent family offices protects the family's assets and reputation,' an interview with the CEO and CFO of one of the world's largest family offices describing a cyberattack their family office faced, and what safeguards they have put in place from both a cybersecurity and reputational management perspective. What experience does your family office have with cyberattacks? CEO/CFO: Cyberattacks happen all the time, but we have not had an attack that has been successful. In one attack, the level of sophistication was amazing. My assistant got an email from someone who knew I was speaking at a conference. The email was tailored to her as if it were from the event holders. Something seemed wrong, so she had our security team examine the email and they confirmed it was malware. Thankfully, she did not open the attachment. expand How do you manage reputational risk? CEO/CFO: We have security employees who do daily monitoring of the internet and social media and look out for the family's reputational interests. I think we manage reputational risk well. We pay attention to what is being said, and we get in front of things if we think there is going to be an issue given that the person we work for is in the public eye. At the end of the day, it is the reputation of the family we are concerned about. I have almost no impact on how they conduct themselves, but we can impact how other people write about them or correct the record if they are saying things that are inaccurate.
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Two Hong Kong steakhouses are among World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2025
Breaking news for all steak snobs of Hong Kong: Two of our city's steakhouses have been named in Upper Cut Media House's comprehensive list of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants for 2025! Since its first instalment in 2018, this annual list from the London-based media company rounds up the top steak restaurants worldwide and rates them based on their expertise in firing up high-quality steaks. This year, two Hong Kong steakhouses made the prestigious list, both placing higher than their rankings last year. Open-flame grill restaurant Fireside jumped up 20 spots from last year to land at number 50. Similarly, The Steak House in Regent Hong Kong climbed up 21 spots and placed at number 80 in 2025's rankings. So, who took home the top spot? For the second year in a row, Argentina's Parilla Don Julio was the global winner and nabbed the title of best in South America. As for the rest of the world, Cote in the United States claimed the title of the best in North America; Laia Erretegia in Spain was honoured as the best in Europe; Australia's Margaret was appointed the best in Asia Pacific; and 11 Woodfire in Dubai took the title of best in the Middle East. Each steakhouse on the list is evaluated based on eight factors – the quality of meat offered, the selection of meat and the number of steak cuts available for diners, the quality of service and product knowledge, the description of cuts offered on the menu, the restaurant's wine list, user-friendliness of the restaurant's reservation system, the restaurant's online presence, and the interior design of the venue. Find the complete list of restaurants on the World's Best Steak Restaurants' website.
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Claim.MD's Rob Stuart to Speak at Modern Healthcare's Financial Growth Virtual Briefing on April 9
Fireside Chat to Explore Hidden Costs in Healthcare Transaction Processing and Strategies for Financial Resilience PECOS, NM / ACCESS Newswire a leading electronic data interchange (EDI) clearinghouse which streamlines the billing and collection process for providers, payers and software vendors, today announced that its President and CEO, Rob Stuart, will participate in Modern Healthcare's Financial Growth Virtual Briefing at 10:45 CT on April 9, 2025. Stuart will join Angie Stewart, Senior Content Strategist at Modern Healthcare, for a Fireside Chat: Taming Healthcare Transaction Processing Costs, where they will examine the rising costs of healthcare transactions and the financial vulnerabilities exposed by recent industry disruptions. As providers grapple with increasing financial pressures, the cost of claims processing, clearinghouse services, and payer-provider transactions has become a major concern. In this session, Stuart will break down how these costs - often hidden within EHR/EMR and administrative systems - impact providers' bottom lines and financial sustainability. He will also share strategies for controlling costs, improving security, and regaining financial flexibility. 'The financial burden of healthcare transaction processing is growing, and recent industry events have highlighted how fragile these systems can be,' said Stuart. 'Healthcare organizations need to rethink how they approach transaction security, clearinghouse partnerships, and cost management strategies to ensure financial resilience in an increasingly volatile landscape.' The Modern Healthcare Financial Growth Virtual Briefing brings together healthcare finance leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations shaping financial sustainability in the industry. The event will cover key areas such as revenue cycle management, cost containment, and payer-provider collaboration. For more information on the event and to register, visit Modern Healthcare. About Founded in the early 1980s, is a leading EDI Clearinghouse which processes tens of millions of transactions every month. The company's extensive insurance network links providers to Medicare, Medicaid, Blue, and thousands of commercial insurance companies across the country. Designed with the provider in mind, cost-effective and robust product and service offerings are designed to meet provider collection goals. The company's system of tools is designed to help providers send clean claims the first time, and offer visual tracking to easily see issues and collection trends as industry billing situations change. For more information, visit: . Tom Testa Anderson Interactive
