He built a data company before most Indians knew what Google was.

Today, he’s building AI-powered airships, helping global enterprises govern data, and warning the world: “AI without governance is like airplanes without air traffic control.”In this deep, no-fluff conversation, Shailesh Dhuri, Founder & CEO of Decimal Point Analytics, breaks down 20+ years of experience in data, analytics, and how India can lead the AI revolution.We talk about:AI’s real risks (and why most people misunderstand it),The evolution of data from newspaper clippings to GenAI,What most companies get wrong about data lakes,Founders vs algorithms,And why he believes jobs aren’t dying—just the tasks are.If you’re a founder, professional, policymaker, or student trying to understand how to think clearly in the AI era—this episode is for you.