Namaste Tech Talks: From Silicon Valley to Hivel – Sudheer's Entrepreneurial Leap

In this episode of Namaste Tech Talks, Pravin Uttarwar, CTO & Co-Founder of Mindbowser, speaks with Sudheer Bandaru, founder of Hivel, about his inspiring journey from a Silicon Valley engineer to a successful entrepreneur. Sudheer discusses his transition from corporate roles at major companies like AT&T, Merrill Lynch, and PacBell, to starting his own business in India. He reflects on the lessons learned, including how taking risks in entrepreneurship can lead to significant rewards.

They explore the evolving role of AI in software development, the challenges engineering leaders face in managing distributed teams, and how empathy plays a key role in leadership. Sudheer also shares his thoughts on how Indian-origin tech leaders influence global innovation and offers advice for entrepreneurs looking to leverage Gen AI for their startups.

This episode emphasizes personal growth, human creativity, and AI capabilities. It also explores how Hivel is improving developer productivity and streamlining software development processes with AI-driven insights. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or a leader in the industry, this conversation is filled with valuable takeaways.