From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to jobs and India’s tech ambitions, CNBC-TV18’s Voices of the Valley brought together technology lead…
John Chambers, JC2 Ventures: Chambers said AI will be a major force shaping the next phase of technology, but companies will need to focus on execution and turning innovation into real outcomes. The former Cisco CEO added that the speed of change in AI is unlike earlier technology shifts, and companies will need to adapt quickly.
Vishal Sikka, Vianai Systems: Sikka said AI is already changing the way work gets done, with businesses needing to adapt quickly to new ways of working. The former Infosys CEO said companies will have to transform themselves to make the most of the opportunities AI creates.
Jay Parikh, Microsoft: Parikh said AI is changing the way software is created, with businesses needing new platforms, security systems and approaches to manage the rise of AI agents.
Vamsi Boppana, AMD: Boppana said rapid advances in AI are transforming computing, with chips and AI systems playing a bigger role across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors.
Evan Goldberg, NetSuite | Goldberg said AI is taking business software to the next stage by allowing AI agents to handle tasks behind the scenes, helping people focus on ideas, decisions and growth.
Dheeraj Pandey Pandey said AI can help people and companies move faster by changing how work is done. He said the technology could reshape businesses and make organizations more efficient.
Umesh Sachdev, Uniphore: Sachdev said AI is changing how companies operate, with businesses exploring new ways to improve productivity, customer experience and decision-making.
Adithya Sagar, Meta: Sagar said the next phase of AI development will depend not only on building powerful models but also on making them efficient and accessible.
Greg Hart, Coursera: Hart said AI is changing what is possible at work, making learning and skill development important for individuals, companies and economies.
Gilroy Mathew, UST: Mathew said AI is bringing together areas such as semiconductors, manufacturing and technology, creating new opportunities across industries.




