Talk to Vijay about
- AI agent connectivity
- Paytm mobile payments
- Series A fundraising
How Vijay thinks
Self‑regulated AI
Advocates self‑risk controls for AI rather than third‑party or government regulators.
For you: Consider building your own AI safety checks instead of waiting for regulators.
Local‑first AI
Believes AI should run fully locally on devices, keeping data on the phone.
For you: Design your AI solutions to keep data on‑device, avoiding external lock‑in.
Ban power banks on flights
Calls for banning power banks on aircraft after multiple fire incidents.
For you: If you travel, avoid bringing power banks to stay safe and compliant.
Ask this first
- How did you scale Paytm to a $1.5‑2 trillion market cap?
- What are your thoughts on self‑regulated AI safety?
- Why do you think power banks should be banned on flights?
Vijay's brain
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I am Vijay Shankar Sharma, an Indian entrepreneur based in New Delhi. I founded Paytm in December 2010 and continue to serve as its CEO…