EXCLUSIVE - IIT MADRAS DIRECTOR: Why India Will Build the Next Nvidia & OpenAI | Dr. V. Kamakoti

In this exclusive "Front Page" interview, Padmashree Dr. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, reveals how India is transitioning from a talent exporter to a global Deep Tech powerhouse. From 3D-printed rocket engines produced in 72 hours to indigenous microprocessors and AI systems that translate lectures into 12 regional languages, IIT Madras is at the center of a massive technological shift. Dr. Kamakoti discusses the "Value of Hope" over the "Valley of Death," the importance of patience in deep tech, and why 20% of his students are now choosing entrepreneurship over high-paying corporate salaries. Key Highlights: The launch of the 600-Crore Deep Tech Fund. Solving the Global GPU Crisis with sustainable AI. Creating the Advanced Automotive Research Center in Tamil Nadu. Why "Make in India" is the key to becoming a Product Nation by 2047. YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction: The Director of IIT Madras 00:25 – Can India win the hardest game in Deep Tech? 01:10 – The Scale: 500 Startups and two Unicorns from one campus 02:40 – From "Valley of Death" to the "Value of Hope" 04:15 – Breaking the language barrier with AI translation 08:30 – Scaling the Advanced Automotive Research Center 10:45 – Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) and the future of cars 15:15 – Why Deep Tech requires extreme patience 19:40 – The "IIT Madras Stack": From Patent to Product 25:00 – Addressing the Global GPU & Energy Crisis 28:20 – Building India's indigenous Microprocessor 31:00 – 3D-Printed Rockets: The 72-hour revolution 33:45 – Message to 19-year-olds: Be the best in your field 35:40 – Final Take: The Future does not need to be imported ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👋 ABOUT AIM NETWORK AIM Network is India's leading voice on the intersection of AI, Technology, and Business. We bring you sharp analysis, breaking news, and original perspectives on everything from Generative AI breakthroughs to geopolitical market shifts. 🔔 Subscribe for daily insights:    / @aimmediahouse   📺 WATCH OUR POPULAR SERIES: Front Page (Daily Tech News):    • Front Page   Tech Talks (Podcast):    • Tech Talk   📰 STAY UPDATED: Website: https://analyticsindiamag.com/ LinkedIn:   / analytics-india-magazine   Twitter/X: https://x.com/Analyticsindiam Instagram:   / aim.media.house   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------