Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2025 interview dives into how venture capital is shaping India’s tech ecosystem and global growth markets. Ian sits down with Anirudh Garg to explore strategic investment themes, founder‑led growth, and the future of innovation in South Asia.

Anirudh Garg is a Partner at BEENEXT, focusing on early‑stage investments in India and Southeast Asia. With prior experience at major platforms like Flipkart (strategy & planning) and a background in deep‑tech investment, he holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. At BEENEXT he backs disruptive founders in fintech, SaaS, healthtech and more.

Ian Khan is a Global Top 30 Futurist and was recently named one of Playboy Germany's "10 People Who Will Shape 2026" — the only futurist on a list alongside Sylvester Stallone, Bad Bunny, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ian is the USA Today bestselling author of Undisrupted and host of The Futurist on Amazon Prime Video, where he has conducted over 500 interviews with CEOs, government leaders, and innovators. He created the Future Readiness Score™, a framework used by organizations worldwide to measure preparedness for change. Ian delivers keynotes and workshops for Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global associations. His latest innovation, FutureSHIFTLab LIVE, transforms keynotes into live intelligence events where every attendee receives a custom AI-generated report.

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