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What if the next breakthrough in AI isn’t about making machines smarter, but helping them understand us better?

In this episode of BuildWithShreya, recorded at GIIC 2026 in Berlin, Shreya Agarwal speaks with Aidyn Kussainov, Founder of nx10, about the future of human-centred artificial intelligence and why technology needs to become more attuned to human needs.

Aidyn is building an attunement layer for digital systems, designed to recognise how people respond to technology in real time and adapt accordingly. From identifying frustration during an online shopping experience to reducing the need for repeated prompts when interacting with AI, the conversation explores how more responsive technology could improve user experiences while reducing wasted time and computational resources.

They also explore the intersection of neuroscience and financial markets, the potential of India–Germany collaboration in AI, and the philosophical concept of eudaimonia, or human flourishing.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why today's technology often struggles to understand human needs

• How AI could recognise and respond to emotional cues in real time

• What neuroscience and financial markets reveal about human behaviour

• How an attunement layer could make AI interactions more efficient

• The opportunities for India–Germany collaboration in human-centred AI

• Why meaningful technological progress should go beyond convenience and efficiency

The big question: Should technology simply give us what we ask for, or help us get what we actually need?

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What happens when the rapid growth of artificial intelligence meets the physical limits of energy infrastructure?

In this episode of BuildWithShreya, we sit down with Kunal Chandra, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at RWE, to explore one of the biggest challenges shaping the future of AI: energy.

As AI models grow more powerful and data centres expand, the demand for electricity, computing power, and supporting infrastructure continues to rise. But can our existing energy systems keep up?

Kunal explains why the digital world is increasingly constrained by the physical world, how energy availability can influence the cost and scalability of AI, and why the future of artificial intelligence depends on much more than better algorithms and faster chips.

We also explore the opportunities emerging across energy infrastructure, supply chains, and the evolving relationship between technology and sustainability.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why energy could become a major bottleneck for AI

• The growing electricity demands of data centres

• How physical infrastructure shapes the future of digital innovation

• Why the laws of physics still matter in the AI era

• Opportunities for India in energy infrastructure and supply chains

• The connection between AI, sustainability, and long-term growth

As AI continues to transform industries, one question becomes increasingly important: Are we building the energy infrastructure needed to power the future?

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What happens when South Korea’s advanced technology capabilities meet India’s engineering talent, scale, and rapidly growing innovation ecosystem?

In this episode of BuildWithShreya, Shreya Agarwal sits down with Stephen Kim, CEO of DeltaX, to explore the future of Computer Vision, AI, mobility, energy, and India–Korea collaboration.

Stephen shares why simply adding more sensors does not necessarily make a car smarter. The next generation of AI, he believes, needs to go beyond detecting objects and begin understanding context, human intent, behaviour, and the environment around us.

The conversation also explores DeltaX’s expansion into India and why India is more than just a market for Korean technology companies. From engineering and research talent to diverse real-world environments, India can play a strategic role in developing and strengthening AI technologies.

Shreya and Stephen also discuss what India and Korea can learn from each other, the complementary strengths of both ecosystems, building global teams across cultures, and how collaboration between the two countries could create opportunities far beyond their individual markets.

In this episode, we explore:

• The future of Computer Vision and intelligent vehicles
• Why more sensors do not necessarily mean smarter cars
• How AI could understand human intent through gaze and behaviour
• Why DeltaX sees India as a strategic R&D and business partner
• India’s engineering talent and diverse AI data environments
• The complementary strengths of India and South Korea
• Building global teams across cultures
• The challenges Korean technology companies can face when entering India
• The future of AI, manufacturing, mobility, and energy

For Stephen, the opportunity is not simply about one country entering another market. It is about combining technology, talent, experience, and scale to build something neither side could create alone.

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From Tools to Systems: Navigating the AI Execution Gap with Minkyu

What happens when software stops being just a tool and starts making decisions?

In this episode of BuildWithShreya, we sit down with Minkyu, CEO of Divii Consulting, to explore the shift from traditional automation to intelligent systems that can reason, act, and increasingly shape how businesses operate.

With experience building high-precision technology systems for the South Korean market while leading teams in India, Minkyu brings a cross-border perspective on the intersection of AI, technology, leadership, organizational culture, and execution.

We discuss why so many companies struggle to turn AI experiments into measurable business outcomes, the hidden “human bottleneck” slowing AI adoption, and why organizational structure may be just as important as the technology itself.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The shift from software that helps people to systems that can make decisions
• Why many AI projects struggle to deliver meaningful ROI
• The difference between genuine AI-first products and simple AI wrappers
• How teams and business cultures differ across South Korea and India
• The changing role of humans in AI-powered organizations
• Why employees may move from doing the work to reviewing and guiding intelligence
• What founders need to understand when entering the Korean market
• The future of work and the rise of “agent builders”
• Why daily operational tasks could increasingly disappear over the next decade

As AI moves from experimentation into real-world execution, the challenge is no longer simply adopting new tools. It is about building systems, organizations, and people that are ready to work with intelligence.

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The Road Less Taken: Inside the World of Global Logistics

What does it really take to keep global supply chains moving when borders, geopolitics, sustainability challenges, and unexpected disruptions are constantly changing the game?

In this special episode of BuildWithShreya, we explore global logistics through a unique board game format — The Road Less Taken — with Patric Drewes, Thomas, Sascha, and Sundresh from Drewes, a 100-year-old German logistics company expanding across India and Southeast Asia.

From delivering a critical bridge to Kedarnath after the devastating floods to managing complex project cargo across continents, the conversation takes us behind the scenes of international logistics and the decisions that make large-scale projects possible.

We explore:

• Why India is emerging as a key hub for global supply chains
• The complexities of project and industrial cargo
• How geopolitical disruptions are reshaping global trade routes
• Where AI is making an impact in logistics
• The industry's biggest sustainability challenges
• The role of trust, relationships, and execution in international business
• What the future of global logistics and international trade could look like

A conversation about logistics, technology, geopolitics, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the human relationships behind global trade.

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What happens when AI starts handling most of our customer conversations?A new episode of BuildWithShreya is LIVE with Sachin Bhatia, Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer at Exotel. Sachin has spent over two decades building enterprise technology across telecom, cloud and customer experience. From building communication infrastructure to scaling Exotel and working with businesses across India and global markets, his journey offers a unique perspective on how technology is changing the way companies communicate with their customers.In this conversation, we go beyond the usual AI conversation.We explore what happens when AI becomes the first line of interaction and humans become the last line of defence. We talk about why companies shouldn't simply keep adding more tools, why context can matter more than information, and how enterprises can adopt AI without disrupting the systems and customer experiences they already rely on.We also dive into the realities of building technology from India for the world—from handling massive scale and complex infrastructure to positioning Indian products globally.And as AI continues to move into customer service, voice, workflows and enterprise applications, one question becomes increasingly important:How do we build technology that makes customer experiences better without losing the human element?

⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Who owns AI-powered customer conversations?02:03 — AI, accountability & the human in the loop03:22 — Why context matters more than more tools05:16 — Building Exotel for scale11:23 — Transforming enterprise infrastructure incrementally15:27 — Can AI really replace human conversations?21:19 — The future of conversational work27:14 — Building global products from India31:48 — AI adoption, trust & customer experience38:50 — Can India become a global product nation?41:16 — The mindset required to build and scale🎙️ Watch the full episode of BuildWithShreya.

What does it really take to build a product that succeeds across borders?Most founders think global expansion is about finding a new market.The reality is far more challenging. It requires understanding cultures, building trust, navigating regulations, adapting products, and solving local problems on a global scale.In this special episode of BuildWithShreya – Beyond Borders, we bring together four global leaders who have spent decades helping startups, enterprises, and technologies scale across international markets.🎙️ Featuring:🔹 Erich paulini– Senior Director at ST Engineering, with extensive experience deploying telecom infrastructure across Asia, Europe, and Africa.🔹 Jerome Lin – Serial entrepreneur from France, helping technology companies scale internationally and advising founders on cross-border innovation.🔹 Chika Yamamoto – CEO of Crossbie, connecting Japanese and European startup ecosystems through innovation, acceleration, and global collaboration.🔹 Gabrielle purchas– Managing Director & Co-founder of Anomaly Venture Studio, working closely with startups and innovation ecosystems across Australia.📌 In this episode, we discuss:• Why going global means rebuilding your product—not just finding new customers• The biggest mistakes founders make when entering international markets• How trust, culture, and local partnerships shape business success• Why product localization is just as important as product innovation• AI, cross-border collaboration, and the future of global technology• Why users don't always become paying customers• Regulations, compliance, and navigating unfamiliar markets• How to build products that can scale across different countries and cultures• Actionable advice for founders preparing for their first international expansionWhether you're a founder, entrepreneur, product leader, investor, startup operator, or technology enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical lessons from leaders who have successfully built businesses and technology ecosystems across multiple continents.

What can the Ramayana teach us about leadership in the age of AI?In this episode of BuildWithShreya, Shreya sits down with Anil Srinivas Chilla, a digital transformation leader with experience across global organizations including Levi's, Dell and L'Oréal, to explore the intersection of ancient Indian wisdom and modern leadership.The conversation challenges a familiar assumption: that the newest business challenges require entirely new frameworks.From viveka—the ability to distinguish signal from noise—to psychological safety, high agency, low ego and strategic decision-making, Anil draws practical leadership lessons from the Ramayana and connects them to the realities of modern organizations.Anil's perspective brings together technology, business strategy, Indian wisdom and leadership in a conversation designed for anyone trying to build better teams, organizations and businesses.

India Is Building Airports Fast. But Is the Digital Infrastructure Ready?

India is entering a new era of aviation growth, with airports expanding rapidly across the country. But as physical infrastructure accelerates, an important question remains: are India's digital foundations ready to support the airports of the future?

In this episode of Build With Shreya, Shreya sits down with Mehnaz Ansari and Dr. Vasudevan S., founders of Aerostratgix, for a deep conversation about the future of aviation and airport infrastructure.

The discussion explores why a modern airport is no longer defined by runways and terminals alone. Digital infrastructure, cloud technology, AI, data governance, cybersecurity, customer experience and sustainability are becoming essential to how airports operate, scale and compete.

They discuss the technology gaps facing aviation, facial recognition and data privacy, digital sovereignty, the challenges of executing large infrastructure projects, and why delays can significantly impact the long-term value of infrastructure.

The conversation also looks at India's position in the global aviation race, the future of smaller connected airports, what makes a world-class airport, and what India can learn from global benchmarks such as Changi.

From physical infrastructure to digital systems and policy, this episode explores what it will take to build smarter, more connected and future-ready airports in India.

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What happens when four women from completely different industries come together for an honest conversation—with no scripts, no filters, and no networking personas?

In the first episode of The Ladies Room, Shreya Agarwal is joined by Ananya S. (Big Four Consulting), Kritika Jain (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing), Aanchal Mahajan (4th-generation Medical Device Leader), and Ishani Behl (Founder, LYNQ) for a candid discussion while creating resin art.

Together, they explore what it really means to build a career, lead with confidence, navigate family businesses, launch startups, and embrace AI without losing the human qualities that matter most.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Women in leadership and career growth
• Entrepreneurship and founder journeys
• Family business vs. building from scratch
• AI's impact on consulting, healthcare, pharma, and startups
• Leadership, resilience, and decision-making
• The choices that shape our personal and professional lives

This is more than a conversation about business—it's about identity, ambition, and the realities of finding your own voice.

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