Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared his insights on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the software industry, emphasising that while AI can automate repetitive coding tasks, it cannot entirely replace human expertise. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vembu addressed the growing concerns about AI taking over jobs, offering a balanced perspective…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu Sridhar Vembu, the founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, recently took to social media to share his insights on the challenges facing the software job market. Contrary to popular belief, Vembu emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) is not the primary cause of job losses in the industry. Instead, he identified…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has kinda same warning for China as, Elon Musk had for Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Elon Musk has often warned about declining populations in several Asian countries, including Japan, Singapore and South Korea. Elon Musk even went on to say that Singapore is particularly at risk…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has sparked a fresh debate on language in India by encouraging Tamil Nadu’s workforce to learn Hindi to better serve customers across northern markets, particularly in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gujarat.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vembu emphasized the practical business benefits of language flexibility, noting that rural jobs in Tamil…
Andrew Wilkinson, co-founder of Tiny and owner of popular platforms like Dribbble, Letterboxd, and AeroPress, sparked a discussion about enterprise software pricing after expressing shock at DocuSign‘s costs. His query about cheaper alternatives prompted a pointed response from Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu about bloated SaaS companies.“I just found out how much we…
Anupam Mittal’s ‘relax’ message on Narayan Murthy’s 70-hour work week Shark Tank India judge and People Group founder Anupam Mittal rang in the New Year with a twist, sharing his greetings with a dose of sarcasm. Mittal’s message poked fun at the ongoing 70-hour work week debate, asking all those worried about it to ‘relax’….
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu called on Indians to prioritize developing technological capabilities within India rather than seeking validation through achievements abroad. His comments came amid an ongoing debate about Indian immigration and talent retention. “To earn true respect in the world, Indians have to develop deep capabilities in India. Achievements abroad won’t do it,” Vembu…
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has shared his views on the ongoing 70-hour workweek debate sparked by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy. In a post on microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter), Vembu emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with demographic sustainability and work-life harmony. While acknowledging the economic strides made by East Asian countries,…
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu recently shared a post on microblogging site X (formerly Twitter) criticizing a company with ‘$1 billion cash’ for laying off 12-13% of its workforce. Although Vembu doesn’t mention the company by name in his X post, it’s implied that he is referring to Software as a Service (SaaS) company Freshworks that…
A recent poll conducted by the ‘Startup India’ community on Reddit has sparked discussion around leadership qualities in the Indian startup ecosystem. The poll, which saw participation from a significant number of users, revealed the community’s picks for the “Best” and “Worst” Indian startup founders. Best rated founder Sridhar Vembu, the CEO of Zoho, emerged…
