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2791: From NASA to VC: Sailesh Ramakrishnan's Stellar Journey in Tech

How do visionaries navigate the complex pathways from groundbreaking ideas to revolutionary technologies? Today's episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast explores this fascinating journey with Sailesh Ramakrishnan, partner at Rocketship.vc.

Sailesh's story is not just inspiring; it's a masterclass in the art of blending diverse disciplines to fuel innovation. From his early days dreaming of space exploration, leading him to a pivotal role at NASA, Sailesh has been on a relentless pursuit of knowledge and impact. His academic journey is a tapestry of engineering, construction management, and artificial intelligence, culminating in his work on AI for cancer modeling and developing reasoning capabilities for a robotic assistant for the elderly.

But how does one transition from working on Mars Rovers at NASA to diving into the startup world? We delve into Sailesh's decision to leave NASA for the startup scene, his experience co-founding LocBox (later acquired by Square), and his reunion with former colleagues to launch Rocketship.vc. Here, Sailesh uses AI to unearth hidden gems in the global startup ecosystem, moving beyond traditional venture capital models.

In our conversation, we uncover the essential elements that Sailesh believes are crucial for startup success: a strong, cohesive team and an unwavering focus. We'll also get his insights on the role of AI in empowering solo founders and the waves of innovation being spurred by the urgent need to address climate change.

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Cisco Live: Aruna Ravichandran on Trust, AI Agents, and the Next Era of Networking

What happens when the newest users on your network aren't people at all? At Cisco Live, I sat down with Aruna Ravichandran, SVP and CMO for AI, Networking, and Collaboration at Cisco, to discuss a shi...

5 Kesä 24min

Oyster CEO on Remote Work, AI, Global Teams and the Future of Work

Have you ever wondered whether the skills that build a company are the same skills needed to scale it? In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Hadi Moussa, the newly appointed CEO of O...

4 Kesä 29min

Zscaler's Ripple Effect Report Reveals The Cyber Resilience Gap

Are organizations investing enough in cybersecurity, or are they simply spending more money while falling further behind? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Martyn Ditchburn, CTO in Res...

3 Kesä 23min

Outshift By Cisco On Connecting The Next Generation Of AI Agents

At Cisco Live, I sat down with Papi Menon, Vice President of Product Management at Outshift by Cisco, to explore one of the most ambitious ideas emerging in the AI world today. While much of the indus...

2 Kesä 28min

Zoho On Balancing AI Innovation With Trust, Control, And Digital Sovereignty

Can businesses embrace AI without surrendering control over their data, technology choices, and future direction? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Sachin Agrawal, Managing Director...

2 Kesä 38min

Risk Ledger Explains The Hidden Risks Inside Modern AI Supply Chains

What happens when the weakest link in your technology supply chain becomes the entry point for a national security incident? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I welcome back Haydn Brooks, CEO and f...

1 Kesä 21min

How TinyMCE Is Bringing AI Directly Into The Content Creation Workflow

Have you ever stopped to think about the technology powering almost every text box you interact with online? Whether you're applying for a job, drafting a legal contract, publishing content, or updati...

31 Touko 30min

Can AI Improve Trust Between Political Campaigns And Voters?

Have you ever wondered why political campaigns can send millions of text messages but still struggle to have meaningful conversations with voters? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with ...

30 Touko 23min