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EP. 09 | In a gold rush, sell shovels ft. Ganesh Krishnan (BigBasket, Bluestone, HomeLane)

What if the smartest move in disruption is not chasing the headline trend, but building what the trend makes inevitable?In this episode of Clearing the BLUR podcast presented by KNOLSKAPE, hosts Rajiv Jayaraman, Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE, and Deepak Sharma, Founder-CEO, Venture Studios, speak with Ganesh Krishnan, serial entrepreneur and venture builder behind some of India’s most iconic consumer businesses.Ganesh gets candid about the hardest founder moment: pivoting and letting good people go. He shares a sharp lens for opportunity in chaotic markets: focus on derived demand, the “picks and shovels” that win regardless of who becomes the category leader. From BigBasket’s early rejection to India’s quick commerce reality check, the conversation maps how consumer behavior, distribution, and unit economics reshape what works.We also go deep on AI, from chatbots to copilots to agentic workflows, and what India should prioritize to unlock population-scale impact across healthcare, education, and public systems.In this episode: • The toughest decision in entrepreneurship and why it feels personal • Derived demand as a repeatable strategy for building in disruption • BigBasket’s early days, VC rejection, and the first “revenue” hack • Why quick commerce works in India and why Ganesh changed his mind • The consumer shifts driving new business models: mobile, narrative, experience • Chatbots vs copilots vs agentic AI and what enterprises must do next • India’s AI sweet spot and why Indic language models matter • A simple founder filter: big problem, strong pain, real moneyKey Themes:Entrepreneurship | Pivoting | Derived Demand | Quick Commerce | Consumer Behavior | AI Copilots | Agentic AI | India Stack | Building for Scale | Venture BuildingChapters:00:00 The Rise of AI Data Centers13:52 Entrepreneurial Journey and Background36:01 Big Basket and Market Readiness56:23 AI's Transformative Impact on Business01:07:15 Democratization of Entrepreneurship in the AI EraAbout Ganesh Krishnan:Ganesh Krishnan is a veteran entrepreneur and venture builder who has helped create and scale multiple category-defining businesses in India. His work spans consumer internet, retail, and venture creation, with a deep focus on founders, distribution, and building in market transitions.About Clearing the BLUR:'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future.𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them.About KNOLSKAPE:KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

1 h 11 min

21 JANV.

EP. 08 | One Human, Millions of AI Agents: Organization of the Future ft. Jaspreet Bindra

What if the biggest risk in the AI era isn’t job loss — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜?And what if the real shift isn’t “humans vs AI” — but 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 + 𝗔𝗜, where 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲?In this episode of ‘𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥’ 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘, hosts 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, Founder & CEO, 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, Founder–CEO, 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀, speak with 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮, Co-founder & CEO of 𝗔𝗜&𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 — corporate leader, author, educator, and one of India’s clearest voices on AI and transformation.Jaspreet challenges the “versus” framing and makes the case for AI literacy as the new baseline — not for engineers, but for everyone. From the ethics of AI (privacy, copyright, environment) to why most enterprises overspend on tech and underspend on people, this conversation connects the dots between skills, governance, and what it will take to scale AI beyond pilots.And yes — we go there: agents in teams, “service as software,” IT becoming the “HR of AI agents,” and why India’s next leap may be Jan AI — generative AI as a digital public good built on the India Stack.𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: • Why “human vs AI” is the wrong framing — and what “human + AI” really means • The new definition of literacy: reading, writing… and reasoning with AI • Jaspreet’s framework for AI literacy: Read, Write, Add, Think • The toughest ethical dilemmas in AI today: privacy, copyright, environment • Why enterprise GenAI deployments fail (and what leaders can actually control) • From software as a service → service as software: what changes in org design • Humans + agents: how teams, roles, and job descriptions will evolve • Why the bottom rung of the job ladder is breaking — and how talent can leapfrog • Jan AI: how India can win through distribution and population-scale AI utility • What “becoming more human” looks like in an age of accelerating intelligence𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀:AI Literacy | Human + AI | AI Ethics | Agentic AI | Future of Work | Org Design | Workforce Skills | Governance & Trust | India Stack | Jan AI | Leadership in the AI Era𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮:Jaspreet Bindra is Co-founder & CEO of AI&Beyond, and has built a career at the intersection of business and technology — including leadership stints at Tata, Microsoft, Mahindra, and helping build eBay India. He is a lifelong learner and educator with formal study in AI ethics, and advises organizations on AI readiness, digital transformation, and the human systems needed to make technology adoption actually stick.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:00:00 The Transformative Impact of AI02:33 Ethical Dilemmas in AI07:20 Human Plus AI: A New Paradigm19:46 India's Unique Position in AI23:13 Navigating AI in Enterprises28:39 The Future of Work and AI𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥:'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future.𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them.𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘:KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

36 min

8 JANV.

EP. 07 | Digital Arrest, Identity Theft & Bots: How Fraud Really Works in AI era ft. Ranjan Reddy

What if the biggest threat to 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 isn’t technology — but 𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁? And what if the real fix isn’t “more OTPs” — but 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 working together? In this episode of ‘𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥’ presented by KNOLSKAPE, hosts 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, Founder–CEO, Venture Studios, sit down with 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗥 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆, Founder & CEO, Bureau.From account takeovers and bot-led abuse to “digital arrest” scams and organized fraud syndicates, Ranjan breaks down what modern fraud really looks like — and why the identity layer has become the battleground for every digital business, not just banks.This conversation goes beyond fear and headlines — into a sharper question: how do we build a world where 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 can coexist, without treating every customer like a suspect? 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: Why “Who are you?” and “Can I trust you?” is no longer a one-time questionIdentity, behavior, and network signals — and why you need all threeATO (account takeover), bots, and promo abuse: what they really mean in practiceWhy fraud networks move faster than financial institutions (and what to do about it)The case for real-time threat intelligence sharing — like credit bureaus, but for fraudOTP fatigue: why verification must evolve without removing user agencyAI in fraud prevention: powerful tool, not a magic wandHow regulators, banks, and private players can collaborate without waiting to be forced 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: Digital Trust | Identity & Fraud Risk | ATO | Bots & Agentic Abuse | Threat Intelligence | Banking Security | AI & Risk | Customer Experience | Regulation | Privacy vs Convenience 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗥 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆: Ranjan Reddy is a repeat entrepreneur with a 30+ year journey across media, technology, mobile, and fintech. Starting with early work in digital monetization, he later built a payments company—where he realized he was “losing more to fraud than to competition.” During the pandemic, he founded Bureau to focus on the question at the core of digital trust: “Who are you—and can I trust you?” Today, he works on helping platforms detect and prevent identity-led fraud by combining identity, behavior, and network signals—without penalizing genuine users. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥: 'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘: KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

1 h 9 min

17/12/2025

EP. 06 | Why 90% of Marketing Spend is a Waste: Rajesh Jain, India's first "internet millionaire"

What if 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱? And what if 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝘁? In this episode of ‘𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥’ presented by KNOLSKAPE, hosts 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, Founder–CEO, Venture Studios, sit down with 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗻 — serial entrepreneur, Netcore Founder, author, and one of India’s sharpest thinkers on AI-led growth. From early failures to one of India’s landmark internet exits, Rajesh shares a deeply candid journey of resilience, timing, and problem-first thinking — and then zooms out to unpack how AI, agentic systems, and “N = 1” personalization are about to redefine marketing, profitability, and customer relationships. This conversation goes beyond tools and trends — into how attention, trust, and human relevance become the real battleground in an AI-first world. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: Why falling in love with technology before the problem kills startupsThe concept of “favorite failure” — and why timing matters more than brillianceHow IndiaWorld was built before the internet was understoodWhy modern marketing is paying a hidden “revenue tax”The real problem AI can finally solve: retention, attention, and relevanceFrom mass campaigns to micro-segmentation — and eventually N = 1 marketingAI co-marketers, customer twins, and agent-led growthWhy CMOs must evolve into Chief AI & Profit OfficersThe future of marketing in 2030 — profitable, personalized, human-first 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: AI in Marketing | Agentic AI | Personalization at Scale | Customer Retention | Profitable Growth | Martech | Digital Attention | Entrepreneurship | Failure & Resilience | Future of Marketing 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗻: Rajesh Jain is a pioneering internet entrepreneur and the Founder of Netcore. Known for building India’s first global internet success and for his thought leadership on profitable growth, AI-powered marketing, and customer-centric businesses, he continues to shape how enterprises think about retention, attention, and long-term value creation. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 00:00 The Evolution of Marketing in the AI Era 03:04 Lessons from Early Entrepreneurship 06:07 Navigating Failure and Finding Success 09:11 The Journey of India World 11:57 The Impact of AI on Marketing 14:54 The Future of Marketing: Integrating AI 18:09 The Role of Customer Retention in Business 20:53 The Importance of Segmentation in Marketing 31:26 Transformative Impact of AI in Marketing 36:00 Addressing Attention Recession with AI 38:12 The Future of Marketing Teams 40:17 The Role of Humans in AI-Driven Marketing 44:06 The Evolution of Marketing Functions 47:18 Targeting Agents: The Future of Consumer Marketing 49:21 Cultural Shifts in Marketing Organizations 51:29 The Importance of Vibe Coding 55:03 Envisioning Marketing in 2030 57:25 The Journey of a Profitable Entrepreneur 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥: 'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘: KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

1 h 5 min

27/11/2025

EP. 05 | How AI + Quantum Will Rewrite Humanity ft. Ajai Chowdhry aka "Father of Indian Hardware"

What happens when 𝗔𝗜, 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲?Can India build the technological backbone that defines the next century?In this episode of ‘𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥’ presented by KNOLSKAPE, hosts 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE, and 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, Founder–CEO, Venture Studios, sit down with 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗵𝗿𝘆 — Co-Founder of HCL, Chair of the National Quantum Mission, and one of the key architects of India’s deep-tech vision.Together, they dive into the forces reshaping global power: 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗜-𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸.Ajai shares how India can move from being the world’s back office to becoming a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, why 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁y is a crisis hiding in plain sight, and why 𝗔𝗜 + 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 will redefine everything from cybersecurity to drug discovery. He also breaks down what it truly takes to build a hardware ecosystem, why India must rethink R&D, and what the next generation of engineers must learn to stay relevant.𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:• What quantum computing really is — explained simply• Why AI + quantum is the most powerful tech fusion of our time• India’s semiconductor challenge: design strength, manufacturing gap • The race for technology sovereignty and why it matters now• How startups, industry, and academia must collaborate to build hardware• Why the next wars will be fought with tech — not armaments• The cultural shift India needs: from paper-writing to product-building• Preparing talent for a multi-disciplinary, quantum-driven future• The big question: Can India build its own Qualcomm?𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀:Quantum Computing | AI Chips | Semiconductors | Technology Sovereignty | Deep Tech Innovation | India’s Tech Ecosystem | Hardware Startups | National Quantum Mission | Future of Computing | Cybersecurity | R&D & Innovation Policy𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗵𝗿𝘆:Ajai Chowdhry is one of India’s most respected technology leaders — Co-Founder of HCL, Chair of the National Quantum Mission, and a driving force behind India’s push into quantum technology, semiconductor innovation, and hardware manufacturing. His work spans public policy, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development, shaping India’s long-term technology roadmap.𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥:'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future.𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them.𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘:KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

59 min

11/11/2025

EP. 04 | AI, DNA, and the Science of Living Longer (Feat. Pranav Anam, The Gene Box)

What happens when 𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗡𝗔? Can technology decode the human blueprint — and maybe even help us live longer? In this episode of 'Clearing the BLUR' presented by KNOLSKAPE, hosts Rajiv Jayaraman, Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE and Deepak Sharma, Founder-CEO, Venture Studios, sit down with 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺, Founder & CEO of The Gene Box, to explore the powerful intersection of 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. Pranav shares his journey from med school dropout to biotech innovator, building The Gene Box with the vision of making 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing genetic data analysis, turning complex genome sequences into meaningful health insights — and what this means for the future of preventive medicine, longevity, and digital health. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: The fusion of AI and DNA — decoding the new language of life How genomics is reshaping preventive health and personalized care The ethical debate: Who owns your DNA data? Why India could become the world’s genomics powerhouse How AI helps identify health risks long before symptoms appear The future of longevity and health intelligence 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀: Genomics | Artificial Intelligence | Longevity | Preventive Health | DNA Testing | Future of Healthcare | India’s Biotech Revolution | HealthTech Innovation | Digital Trust 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺: Pranav Anam is the Founder & CEO of The Gene Box, a pioneering Indian genomics startup combining 𝗔𝗜, 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to democratize DNA-based insights for everyday health. Under his leadership, The Gene Box aims to redefine how individuals and doctors approach wellness and disease prevention through intelligent, data-driven health solutions. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥: 'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗘: KNOLSKAPE is the world’s largest experiential learning technology company, empowering organizations to become future-ready through AI-enabled, human-centric, and immersive learning solutions. Its proprietary 4E Learn2Perform Framework—Evaluate, Educate, Experience, Enable—drives measurable outcomes through end-to-end AI-powered experiential learning. Visit us at www.knolskape.com to know more.

1 h 9 min

23/10/2025

EP. 03 | Why 95% of AI Projects Fail — And How to Fix Them | Srikanth Velamakanni Explains

Why do 𝟵𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 even as tools like 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗚𝗣𝗧 and 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 reach billions of users every month? In this episode of 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥, we sit down with 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 — Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice-Chairman of 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, and Vice Chair at 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗠 — to decode the real reasons behind the global AI adoption gap. From 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜’𝘀 $𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗕 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, Srikanth explains what big tech and enterprises are getting wrong — and what leaders can do differently. He shares his three pseudo-equations for AI success, explores why culture is harder than code, and outlines how 𝗔𝗜, 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 must work together to create lasting business impact. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: Why 𝟵𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 — and how to fix themThe difference between 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 and 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 AI modelsWhat 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜, 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 are missing about real-world adoption How 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 drive AI resultsThe future of 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 in an AI-first world 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱: 700M weekly ChatGPT users1.5B monthly Google AI overviews$100B NVIDIA–OpenAI investmentOnly 5% of enterprise pilots show measurable ROI 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗥 'Clearing the BLUR' is a podcast that breaks down complex ideas shaping our world — AI, data, leadership, innovation — into simple, human stories. Hosted by 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 and 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗶𝘃 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻, each episode features candid conversations with leaders reimagining the future.𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 for more insights on AI, innovation, and leadership. Share this episode with someone who’s still figuring out how to make AI work for them.

55 min

06/10/2025

EP. 02 | Digital Transaction Powerhouse - How India drives more than 50% of global digital transactions

In this episode, hosts Rajiv Jayaraman (Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE) and Deepak Sharma (Board Member, Digital Leader & Founder-CEO, Venture Studios) are joined by Sharad Sharma (Co-Founder, iSpirt). They explore the transformative potential of AI, emphasizing the need for a humanity-first approach in its development. The discussion covers the evolution of AI from generative models to agentic AI, the importance of building an innovation ecosystem, and India's unique position in shaping the future of AI. Key challenges such as data attribution, ethical considerations, and the need for open standards are highlighted, along with the potential for AI to create a vibrant economy and improve quality of life. This conversation explores the evolution of AI and cloud technology, emphasizing the need for maturity and robustness in AI systems. It discusses the growing role of AI in mental health, the importance of identity and accountability in AI, and the challenges faced in financial services. The dialogue also highlights India's unique position in AI development, advocating for open and cooperative models to democratize AI and drive economic growth. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the urgent need for innovation in AI, particularly in India, and the potential for creating AI cities that foster development. They explore the transformation of the workforce due to AI, the evolving startup ecosystem, and the future of work in an AI-driven world. The discussion also touches on the philosophical implications of AI and consciousness, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and the potential for AI to enhance human capabilities.

1 h 42 min

22/09/2025

EP. 01 | A third way in the AI race: How India can outdo Silicon Valley and the Dragon

In the first episode of Clearing the BLUR, hosts Rajiv Jayaraman (Founder & CEO, KNOLSKAPE) and Deepak Sharma (Board Member, Digital Leader & Founder-CEO, Venture Studios) are joined by Umakant Soni (Co-Founder & CEO, ARTPARK | Founding Partner, pi Ventures) to unpack the transformational future of AI. The conversation explores why futurization without humanization is unsustainable, the evolution from generative to agentic AI, and the urgent need for open standards and accountability. They also spotlight India’s unique position in AI development — with its scale, startup ecosystem, and innovation capacity enabling it to democratize AI, drive inclusive growth, and help shape the global AI narrative. From AI’s role in mental health and financial services to the vision of AI-first cities, this episode examines how India can influence not just the technology, but the future of work, society, and human potential.

2 h

BANDE-ANNONCE

Clearing the BLUR | Podcast | Teaser | Ep 01 with Umakant Soni

AI is everywhere; clarity isn’t. In this teaser for Clearing the BLUR, hosts Deepak Sharma and Rajiv Jayaraman set the stage for Episode 1 with Umakant Soni (AI Foundry / ARTPARK). Expect straight talk on turning AI from pilots into production, balancing technology, talent, and trust, and building “rainforest” innovation ecosystems. We touch on India’s AI strategy, data quality and governance, the rise of agentic AI across roles, the path to AGI, and what it really means to humanize AI for business and society. Plus a quick rapid-fire warm-up—future of AI in one word, myths to drop, and a mantra for balancing futurization with humanization.

2 min

Clearing The BLUR

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EP. 09 | In a gold rush, sell shovels ft. Ganesh Krishnan (BigBasket, Bluestone, HomeLane)

EP. 08 | One Human, Millions of AI Agents: Organization of the Future ft. Jaspreet Bindra

EP. 07 | Digital Arrest, Identity Theft & Bots: How Fraud Really Works in AI era ft. Ranjan Reddy

EP. 06 | Why 90% of Marketing Spend is a Waste: Rajesh Jain, India's first "internet millionaire"

EP. 05 | How AI + Quantum Will Rewrite Humanity ft. Ajai Chowdhry aka "Father of Indian Hardware"

EP. 04 | AI, DNA, and the Science of Living Longer (Feat. Pranav Anam, The Gene Box)

EP. 03 | Why 95% of AI Projects Fail — And How to Fix Them | Srikanth Velamakanni Explains

EP. 02 | Digital Transaction Powerhouse - How India drives more than 50% of global digital transactions

EP. 01 | A third way in the AI race: How India can outdo Silicon Valley and the Dragon

Clearing the BLUR | Podcast | Teaser | Ep 01 with Umakant Soni

Bande-annonce

Clearing the BLUR | Podcast | Teaser | Ep 01 with Umakant Soni

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