From Engineer to AI Pioneer: RTS Labs Founder Jyot Singh on Innovation, Adversity & the Future of Tech

AI is changing everything—and no one understands that better than Jyot Singh, founder and CEO of RTS Labs.In this episode of Hire Learning, Jyot joins Oz Rashid to share how he pivoted his entire business to lead the AI revolution—and why he believes artificial intelligence will disrupt industries faster than electricity or the internet ever did.Jyot also opens up about his unlikely entrepreneurial journey, the power of relationships, and what it really takes to build a high-performing team in the age of AI. Whether you’re a founder, hiring leader, or technologist, this episode is packed with insights.🎧 What we cover:00:00 - Intro: Meet Jyot Singh, Founder & CEO of RTS Labs01:50 - From engineer in India to accidental entrepreneur in the U.S.07:30 - Early career adversity & losing a mentor11:10 - Lessons from a failed startup—and how it led to RTS14:45 - Why AI is like electricity (but faster)17:55 - The timing factor: What separates successful tech bets from failed ones20:30 - What most people still misunderstand about AI adoption24:40 - The internal pivot: How Jyot got his company to embrace AI28:15 - Leading change during uncertainty: Lessons for every founder30:40 - Why AI will be core to every business34:20 - Jyot’s core hiring philosophy: Hire owners, not order-takers38:10 - The most important interview question Jyot asks42:00 - The true cost of a bad hire (hint: it’s not just financial)45:20 - Advice for his 20-year-old self: “Your network is your currency” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.