The Man Behind Infosys - REAL Success Story | Kris Gopalakrishnan | SparX

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys and one of India’s foremost technology entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore his remarkable journey — from the early days of building Infosys to his ongoing contributions to deep-tech research, innovation, and philanthropy.

Mr. Gopalakrishnan shares his thoughts on the evolution of India’s IT industry, the importance of foundational research in artificial intelligence and brain science, and why he believes the next big leap for India must be led by academia and entrepreneurship. He also reflects on his work with institutions like IIT Madras and the Centre for Brain Research at IISc, and his efforts to nurture India’s innovation ecosystem.

Whether you’re a student, a tech enthusiast, or someone interested in the future of Indian research and enterprise, this episode offers valuable perspectives on leadership, vision, and nation-building.

Resource List:

The Story of India - https://www.penguin.co.in/book/the-it-story-of-india/ 

Awards and accolades won by Infosys - https://www.infosys.com/about/diversity-inclusion/awards.html 

Fax Machine -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fax  

Telex Machine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telex 

What is a satellite link? - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/satellite-link  

TIFRAC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TIFRAC 

IBM Mainframe  - https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/mainframe 

Itihaasa - https://itihaasa.com/History 

What is a single window clearance program? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-window_system 

Government Budget on Research and Development -  https://www.cnbctv18.com/budget/budget-2025-government-bears-the-bulk-of-indias-rd-budget-19550338.htm 

Technologies Readiness Level - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_readiness_level 

Axilor Ventures - https://www.axilor.com