India’s First AI Unicorn | Srikanth Velamakanni

About Guest:Srikanth Velamakanni is the Co-Founder and Executive Vice-Chairman of Fractal, one of India’s first AI unicorns. With over 25 years of leadership, he has helped Fortune 100 companies make billion-dollar decisions by blending artificial intelligence with behavioral science. A former investment banker, he now serves on multiple boards, including NASSCOM and ideaForge, and is deeply involved in shaping India’s AI future across business, defense, and education.In this episode, Fractal Co-Founder Srikanth Velamakanni shares how he built a billion-dollar AI company by combining math, psychology, and deep human insight. He talks about making better decisions, building a people-first culture, learning from Jeff Bezos, and designing businesses that last 100 years. From startup lessons to leadership frameworks, this conversation is a masterclass in long-term thinking, emotional intelligence, and building institutions that outlive their founders.