ELI - 503 | From IIT Physics to System Integration Startup - Ft. Calculus Founder, Sooraj Vasudevan

From condensed matter physics at IIT Delhi to building a global cybersecurity powerhouse across 4 continents - this is the remarkable story of Sooraj Vasudevan, founder of Calculus Networks.In this episode of ELI Podcast, discover how a physics graduate transformed a Mexico City startup into a vendor-agnostic system integration company serving AT&T, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. Learn why he chose Mexico over Silicon Valley, how COVID-19 forced a complete business model pivot, and his vision to build India's next billion-dollar tech story using AI.🔥 Key Highlights:- The Tejas Networks mafia effect - how India's first B2B hardware startup created entrepreneurs- Why Mexico is surprisingly similar to India for doing business- The "Starbucks approach" to system integration that's disrupting traditional IT- Building SOCs (Security Operations Centers) across Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania & India- How to transition from techie to business leader without an MBA- The future of AI in cybersecurity and why hackers might have the upper hand📊 About Calculus Networks:Founded in 2016, Calculus Networks provides networking, telecommunication, and cybersecurity solutions to enterprises and governments globally. Named "Top 10 SD-WAN Services Company 2023" by Enterprise Networking Magazine, they're the