Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek

Empowering Innovation: Sanjay Puri on Entrepreneurship, AI, and Bridging Nations


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In this week’s episode of Next Steps Forward, Dr. Chris Meek welcomes Sanjay Puri - entrepreneur, investor, global strategist, and host of the Regulating AI and Indianness podcasts - for an insightful conversation on personal empowerment, technological innovation, and global diplomacy. From founding AutoNebula, an investment firm focused on connected transport startups, to leading the U.S.-India Political Action Committee for over two decades, Sanjay has spent his career at the intersection of technology, policy, and international business. He shares how pivotal moments shaped his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons he learned from early challenges, and the mindset needed to turn vision into action.

Sanjay also dives deep into the future of artificial intelligence, tackling the tough question: How do we regulate AI without killing innovation? He explains the most common misconceptions about AI, its potential impact on the workforce, and the human values we must protect as this technology evolves. In addition, Sanjay reflects on the evolving relationship between the United States and India - from public policy to private enterprise - and offers powerful insights into how mentorship, resilience, and curiosity have fueled his mission-driven work.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or a global thinker, this episode will leave you inspired to take your next steps forward with clarity, courage, and purpose.

About Sanjay Puri: After years of guiding the relationship between the United States and India, Sanjay Puri has become a leading advocate guiding the conversation on how to regulate artificial intelligence. Through his weekly podcast, Regulating AI, Sanjay speaks with world leaders about the difficult question of “How do we regulate AI without killing innovation?” Sanjay is the founder and chairman of AutoNebula, an investment firm focused on connected transport startups that bridge the gap between the United States and India. He has served as the chairman of the United States Indian Political Action Committee for 21 years and he is the co-founder of ACEL360, a business accelerator that drives the growth and increases the enterprise value of small and mid-sized federal contractors. 

 

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