Venu didn’t plan a career in tech, but that accident pulled him through every major wave of industry, from mainframes to AI. In this episode, he breaks his role down to its essentials, talks about the two risks he took and that reshaped his life, and shares why stepping into discomfort often opens more doors than talent alone. 

A grounded conversation about choosing growth over certainty.

Venu didn’t plan a career in tech, but that accident pulled him through every major wave of industry, from mainframes to AI. In this episode, he breaks his role down to its essentials, talks about the two risks he took and that reshaped his life, and shares why stepping into discomfort often opens more doors than talent alone. A grounded conversation about choosing growth over certainty.

Venu Kanduri on accidents, risks, and the work that really matters

Unfiltered is where we explore the people behind Solvd. These are conversations about what drives our engineers, researchers, and leaders to build, how their journeys shape the future of AI, and what growth really means inside a company reimagining what technology can do. Real stories, human impact, and the unpolished truths of building an AI-first future. 

In each episode, you’ll meet people from across Solvd’s global team – engineers, researchers, client partners, designers, and product leaders who bring their own perspectives and experiences. They’ll share what drew them to technology, how their careers have unfolded, and the moments – both breakthroughs and setbacks – that built their paths. Together, we’ll explore what it means to grow inside a company that’s constantly evolving, and how individual stories connect with a broader mission. 

You’ll hear about: 

Why people choose to work in tech, why they stay and what it means to grow. 

The realities of working with AI: where it empowers us, where it challenges us, and where responsibility matters. 

How growth happens at every stage: for individuals, for teams, and for a company scaling with purpose. 

What collaboration, innovation, and integrity look like when they’re lived day to day, in different cultures and time zones.  

Unfiltered is about people’s motivations, challenges, and growth. It’s a closer look at life inside Solvd, told through honest conversations that go beyond the surface.

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Unfiltered is where we explore the people behind Solvd. These are conversations about what drives our engineers, researchers, and leaders to build, how their journeys shape the future of AI, and what growth really means inside a company reimagining what technology can do. Real stories, human impact, and the unpolished truths of building an AI-first future. In each episode, you’ll meet people from across Solvd’s global team – engineers, researchers, client partners, designers, and product leaders who bring their own perspectives and experiences. They’ll share what drew them to technology, how their careers have unfolded, and the moments – both breakthroughs and setbacks – that built their paths. Together, we’ll explore what it means to grow inside a company that’s constantly evolving, and how individual stories connect with a broader mission. You’ll hear about: Why people choose to work in tech, why they stay and what it means to grow. The realities of working with AI: where it empowers us, where it challenges us, and where responsibility matters. How growth happens at every stage: for individuals, for teams, and for a company scaling with purpose. What collaboration, innovation, and integrity look like when they’re lived day to day, in different cultures and time zones. Unfiltered is about people’s motivations, challenges, and growth. It’s a closer look at life inside Solvd, told through honest conversations that go beyond the surface.

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