The Anti-Playbook for Techies: In The AI-Led World | Paras Chopra X Dilip Asbe

In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Paras Chopra, Founder, Wingify and Lossfunk, to unpack what it takes to build, think, and stay relevant in an AI led world that is rewriting the rules faster than we realise.

Here is what the episode dives into:

✅ Why choosing your own path matters more than following the system

Paras shares how bootstrapping Wingify helped him stay focused on long term thinking, build without external pressure, and optimise for meaningful work rather than just outcomes

✅ What it really takes to build world class products from India

From serving a global customer base with an India based team to obsessing over the smallest details, the conversation breaks down how culture and standards define quality

✅ Why India cannot win by playing catch up in AI

A sharp perspective on why competing on the same path as global leaders may not work, and why original thinking and foundational research are critical for leadership

✅ The uncomfortable truth about AI and the future of work

As intelligence becomes increasingly commoditised, the discussion explores what will truly differentiate individuals in the years ahead

✅ What engineers should focus on in a rapidly changing world

Less about chasing trends and more about building resilience, curiosity, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders, and builders navigating the realities of an AI led world.

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