How does a top executive who helped build India's semiconductor industry pivot to fight one of the world's biggest health crises?

On the new Chai and Chips episode, I sit down with Dr. Anand Anandkumar, Cofounder & CEO of Bugworks. He shares his extraordinary journey from designing complex microchips to inventing new drugs against untreatable "superbugs"—a silent pandemic the WHO calls a top global threat.

This isn't just a story about technology; it's a masterclass in purpose, resilience, and building what truly matters.
In this conversation, you will learn:
🔹 The deeply personal story of survival that fuelled his mission to make his life "count."
🔹 Why the world hasn't had a new class of antibiotics in over 60 years and the broken economics behind it.
🔹 How AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, turning traditional biotech into cutting-edge "Tech Bio."
🔹 His powerful vision for India to become a global leader by solving its own problems with affordable, deep-science innovation.
If you want to understand the future of science in India and be inspired by a leader who defines what it means to innovate for humanity, this episode is for you.

For decades, India has been a powerhouse of engineering talent. But the next chapter isn't just about supplying talent—it's about becoming a global hub of innovation that solves critical challenges for the world.
How do we make that leap?

In this conversation, Rose Schooler draws from her rewarding career at Intel and her current role on the board of Arm to lay out a powerful roadmap.
She offers a rare, unfiltered perspective on:

🔹 The Global Leadership Void: How India, as the world's largest democracy, can step up and lead on everything from AI governance to digital trust.
🔹 The Non-Negotiables: The foundational pillars India absolutely must get right to build a thriving semiconductor ecosystem capable of global impact.
🔹 Making Engineering Cool Again: Why inspiring the next generation requires a new narrative—one focused on solving problems in healthcare, climate, and beyond.

This isn't just a conversation about chips; it's about shifting a nation's mindset from fulfilling demand to creating the future. 

Dr. Sridhar Mitta, Wipro’s first R&D hire and longtime CTO, shares the inside story of transforming Wipro into a global innovation powerhouse. We dive into the early days of Wipro, developing defence-grade tech, and how to build a deep‑tech company that matters. 

Tune in for sharp entrepreneurial insights, the pillars of a thriving ecosystem, and a visionary’s take on what it takes to lead in global tech.

Join us to learn from one of India’s most influential builders in semiconductor and R&D history.