Shishir Khedkar: Podcast Interview with Amish Munshi

From engineering in Mumbai to building AI startups in Silicon Valley, Shishir Khedkar's story is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and purpose. In this episode, Shishir joins Amish Munshi for a deep-dive into his three-decade-long career journey—from pioneering financial trading tech to leading AI innovation at ScoreData. He shares how he navigated pivotal moments at Selectica, his experiences with IPOs, offshore development, and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Shishir also offers grounded advice for those exploring careers in AI, explaining key trends like prompt engineering, LLM drift detection, and how to break into this fast-growing field. He stresses the importance of continuous learning, developing soft skills, and approaching money with balance and long-term vision. You’ll hear about: Shishir’s early innovations in financial tech Lessons from scaling startups to IPO How AI is reshaping industries—from venture capital to politics His take on the future of AI, including red-teaming and ethical testing Career and mindset advice for new grads and tech professionals     --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a successful information technology professional, business owner, or entrepreneur with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://mainstreetmindspodcast.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you..