Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with key executives, met with leading Indian startup founders, including those from Paytm, Unacademy, ixigo, and Snapdeal. The meeting also saw participation from Peak XV’s Rajan Anandan and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Indian entrepreneurs urged OpenAI to introduce affordable, India-specific pricing for AI models to enhance accessibility for local developers. This engagement highlights OpenAI’s interest in collaborating with India’s startup ecosystem and fostering AI-driven innovation in the country.
In a significant move to strengthen ties with India’s startup ecosystem, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil and Vice President of Engineering Srinivas Narayanan, recently met with some of the country’s leading startup founders. The high-profile gathering included Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Unacademy co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, ixigo CEO Aloke Bajpai, and Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl, among others.
The meeting was also attended by Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV, and renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, highlighting the diverse representation of India’s innovation landscape.
One of the key discussions during the meeting revolved around the accessibility and affordability of OpenAI models for Indian developers. Several startup founders urged Altman to introduce India-specific pricing models, making AI technology more accessible to the rapidly growing developer community in the country.
As AI continues to play a transformative role across industries, OpenAI’s engagement with Indian entrepreneurs signals a potential shift towards greater collaboration and tailored solutions for the Indian market. With the increasing adoption of AI-driven technologies in sectors like education, finance, and e-commerce, such discussions are expected to pave the way for broader AI accessibility and innovation in India.
This meeting underscores OpenAI’s recognition of India’s thriving startup ecosystem and its commitment to enabling AI-powered growth in the region.
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Last Updated on Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:15 pm by Startup Times
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