Kris Gopalakrishnan Reveals The REAL Reason Infosys Was Built #SHORTS

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and one of India's foremost technology entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey - from the early days of building Infosys to his ongoing contributions to deep-tech research, innovation, and philanthropy.
Mr. Gopalakrishnan shares his thoughts on the evolution of India's IT industry, the importance of foundational research in artificial intelligence and brain science, and why he believes the next big leap for India must be led by academia and entrepreneurship. He also reflects on his work with institutions like IIT Madras and the Centre for Brain Research at IISc, and his efforts to nurture India's innovation ecosystem.
Whether you're a student, a tech enthusiast, or someone interested in the future of Indian research and enterprise, this episode offers valuable perspectives on leadership, vision, and nation-building.
Chapters -
00:01 - Intro
03:21 - How was your time in early 80's fresh out of college
05:20 - How was business done in the olden days
09:13 - Sales & Lead Generation in the Pre-Internet Era
12:35 - Did universities embrace technological advancement
18:36 - How was Itihasa made
23:50 - How do multiple co-founders work together
26:30 - How do you think about long term for the company
30:00 - Vision & Foresight for the company
36:10 - Passion to learn brain signals
42:22 - Boosting the research ecosystem
46:35 - Advancements of academic institutions
50:35 - Why are new institutions falling back
53:35 - Advice to VCs in Deep Tech
59:00 - Government support in deep tech
1:07:05 - Advice to deep tech entrepreneurs
1:08:04 - Outro

Resource List:
The Story of India - https://www.penguin.co.in/book/the-it-story-of-india/
Awards and accolades won by Infosys - https://www.infosys.com/about/diversity-inclusion/awards.html
Fax Machine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fax
Telex Machine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telex
What is a satellite link? - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/satellite-link
TIFRAC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TIFRAC
IBM Mainframe - https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/mainframe
Itihaasa - https://itihaasa.com/History
What is a single window clearance program? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-window_system
Government Budget on Research and Development - https://www.cnbctv18.com/budget/budget-2025-government-bears-the-bulk-of-indias-rd-budget-19550338.htm
Technologies Readiness Level - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_readiness_level
Axilor Ventures - https://www.axilor.com