Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and Executive Chairman of Info Edge (India), emphasizes the growing role of AI in startups, predicting that every product will integrate AI to enhance customer experiences.
He highlights the importance of identifying product-market fit and building strong founding teams, focusing on qualities like honesty, humility, and people skills. Bikhchandani also champions the need for mentorship in academia, as seen in Info Edge's partnership with Plaksha University to support student entrepreneurs.
He advocates for an entrepreneurial mindset in education, encouraging young innovators to solve real-world problems while maintaining fiscal discipline and a customer-centric approach.