Leading Entrepreneurs explain their wishes, aspirations, and ambitions for National Technology Day

India celebrates May 11 as National Technology Day to commemorate our achievements in groundbreaking innovation and the intent to work towards it. We spoke with a multitude of leaders across domains to understand what National Technology Day means to them and what they would like this day to signify. 

Mr Rahul Jain, Managing Director at Matrix Geo Solutions

“On National Technology Day, we believe technology should do more than look advanced, it should solve real problems on the ground. In our world, that means helping people plan better, build smarter, and work with greater confidence across roads, railways, water projects, mining, and other critical infrastructure. Tools like drones, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and GIS are powerful because they turn complex terrain into clear, usable insight. That is what matters most to us, not just capturing data, but converting it into decisions that improve speed, accuracy, safety, and efficiency. As the pace of development grows, we see geospatial intelligence playing a bigger role in shaping resilient and future ready infrastructure. We remain committed to creating technology led solutions that support progress, reduce risk, and deliver real value where it is needed most.” 

Mr Saurabh Mangrulkar, Founder and CEO of EventBeep 

“On National Technology Day, we see technology in education not just as an enabler but as a powerful equalizer that can redefine how young people discover and build their careers. Access to the right guidance, skills, and opportunities should not be limited by geography or background, and technology is now making that shift possible at scale. With the rise of artificial intelligence and data driven learning, education is becoming more personalized, outcome focused, and closely aligned with real world industry needs. Students today are no longer preparing for a single path but for a constantly evolving future that demands adaptability and continuous learning. We are leveraging technology to bridge the gap between learning and employability, ensuring that every student has the clarity, confidence, and capability to move forward faster and more meaningfully in their career journey.” 

Mr Chinmay Bhosale, co-founder of NYAI

“National Technology Day is a potent reminder of India’s journey to develop a technology-led ecosystem – and how technology is now embedded in the lives of the common man. Today, technology is more than an industry. It is the backbone of industries from healthcare and finance to governance and legal systems.

 

What we’re seeing is a fundamental shift where every industry is being rethought through a tech-first lens. Today’s startups are not just playing in industries, they are re-inventing industries with more access, more efficiency and more scale. This is where the real growth is happening as innovation is becoming more agile and more embedded in business models.

 

Technology is no longer the side enabler It is the engine of progress, the foundation upon which the future of every industry will be built. “The next stage of growth is to translate our technological advances into meaningful real-world impact across a number of sectors,”

Mr Ajit Venkatesh, Director, Globe Moving

“Technology is transforming logistics from a movement-based industry into an intelligence-led backbone of national progress. Through real-time visibility, automation, and digital workflows, we are replacing delays and errors with accountability, precision, and control.For India, smarter logistics goes beyond speed. It strengthens manufacturing, enables exports, supports businesses, and builds true self-reliance. Every technology-enabled solution contributes to a more competitive and resilient nation. On National Technology Day, we celebrate innovation that does not just move goods; it empowers people, bridges distances, and moves India forward toward a smarter, more connected future.”

Mr Vikas Sharma, Founder & CEO, Stonepedia 

“India’s stone industry has built the nation for centuries. It’s time technology built it back.

For generations, natural stone has been sourced on instinct, trust, and proximity – not intelligence. Quality goes unverified. Procurement stays fragmented. Supply chains remain invisible. At Stonepedia, we are ending that era. We are building the digital infrastructure beneath India’s physical infrastructure, an AI-powered platform where stone is sourced with precision, verified with data, and delivered with accountability. The future of what India builds depends on the intelligence behind how we source what we build it with.”

Mr Manas Pal, Co-Founder, PedalStart

“National Technology Day is a reminder that innovation in India is no longer confined to labs and it’s being built every day by Indian founders solving real, often unglamorous problems at scale. At PedalStart, we’ve seen this firsthand across our portfolio, where technology is not just a differentiator, but something founders rely on to survive and grow. Whether it’s optimizing supply chains, enabling financial access, or building AI-led efficiencies, the most resilient startups are those using technology with intent, not hype. Today, founders are focusing more on what works in the Indian context and building with that understanding from day one. And that is where meaningful innovation starts. As an ecosystem, our role is to back this conviction early, especially when it’s still raw and unproven. Because the future of Indian tech won’t be defined by scale alone, but by how deeply it understands and solves for India.”

Mr. Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman, Pan IIT Alumni India 

“On this National Technology Day, my heartfelt wishes to every innovator, researcher, and entrepreneur who is quietly reshaping India’s destiny. What excites me most is not just the grand missions we have launched, but the growing confidence in our own deep-tech capabilities – from quantum cryptography to indigenous semiconductor design.

 

Pan IIT sees the next decade as India’s decade to transition itself from a consumer of global technology to a creator of foundational IP. The Pan IIT community stands ready to mentor, fund, and build upon the government’s R&D push. But real change will come when every engineering campus, every startup garage, believes it can solve India’s hardest problems – whether in affordable healthcare, clean energy, or strategic electronics.

 

Let this day remind us that sovereignty in technology is not a gift; it is a necessity we must strive to fulfil everyday.”

Ankush Tiwari, CEO and Founder of pi-labs 

“Artificial Intelligence is rapidly emerging as a force multiplier in defence operations, transforming how modern security ecosystems operate and respond to evolving threats. The sector is witnessing a major shift from reactive defence mechanisms to predictive and intelligence-led security frameworks powered by AI and advanced analytics. Technologies such as multi-source data fusion are enabling enhanced situational awareness and stronger decision-making across complex operational environments. Another important trend is the rise of smaller sovereign AI models built for specific operational contexts, allowing nations to deploy secure, domain-specific intelligence systems tailored to their defence requirements while reducing dependence on external platforms.

 

The growing importance of AI-driven cyber defence, digital infrastructure protection, and deepfake and misinformation detection is also reshaping national security priorities. As information warfare and synthetic media threats evolve, trusted and explainable AI systems are becoming critical for defence preparedness. The push toward sovereign AI and indigenous defence technology further highlights the need for resilient and self-reliant security ecosystems. Going forward, the modernization of defence infrastructure will increasingly depend on scalable AI systems that effectively combine human expertise with intelligent technologies to strengthen strategic capabilities and future defence readiness,”

Vimal Singh SV, Founder & CEO of ReadyAssist

“Technology and AI-driven innovations are transforming the automotive vehicle care and roadside assistance industry, making service delivery faster, smarter, and more transparent. Today, the industry is moving towards end-to-end digital service management, where technology enables seamless coordination across the complete service lifecycle.

From service request allocation using automated matchmaking systems that connect customers with the right service providers based on real-time requirements, and technician dispatch through auto-dispatch mechanisms, to real-time service tracking, live customer updates, and deep-tech and AI-driven quality assurance frameworks that analyse customer interactions and reviews to flag anomalies in real time, these innovations are significantly improving response efficiency and overall customer experience.

Technology-driven innovations are also helping build greater trust within the ecosystem. Features such as live towing tracking, pioneered by companies like ours, allow customers to view a live video feed of their vehicle while it is being towed, bringing greater transparency and peace of mind to service delivery. As the sector continues to evolve, technology will continue to play a critical role in shaping a more connected, reliable, and customer-centric mobility support ecosystem,”

Vikram Goel, Regional Director – Unox India and South East Asia

“On National Technology Day, we at UNOX India celebrate the growing role of innovation in transforming professional kitchens across India. Technology today is no longer just an advantage; it has become an essential driver of efficiency, consistency, sustainability, and business growth in the food service industry.

 

At UNOX, we are witnessing how intelligent cooking solutions and digitally connected kitchen systems are helping chefs and food businesses streamline operations, optimise energy consumption, reduce food wastage, and maintain consistent quality even in high-demand environments. As the Indian hospitality and food service sector continues to expand rapidly, the need for smart and future-ready kitchen technologies has never been greater.

 

Our focus at UNOX India is to empower hospitality businesses of every scale with innovative solutions that simplify kitchen operations while enhancing productivity and long-term sustainability. We strongly believe that India is emerging as a significant hub for food innovation, and technology-led kitchens will play a key role in shaping the future of the industry.”

Arushi Govil and Dalbir Singh, Co-Founders, Kayhan Entertainment

“National Technology Day is a reminder that innovation is measured not just by the technology we build, but by the independence it grants to creators and industries. 

 

India is at a pivotal stage in its creative evolution, where advancements in animation pipelines, real-time rendering, and intelligent production workflows are fundamentally changing how original stories are authored and experienced. For India to truly emerge as a global entertainment powerhouse, the conversation must move beyond content execution to IP ownership. 

 

Technology is making this shift possible by making world-class, transmedia storytelling accessible to homegrown studios. Strengthening our ‘Orange Economy’ reflects a deeper recognition of creative IP as a strategic economic asset, fostering an environment where technology-driven companies can build globally competitive intellectual property.”