The AI Revolution: How Industry speakers View the Future of Business and Work
At the Global Trade & Ventures panel at TiEcon 2025, speakers explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global industries, investment strategies, and the workforce. The session brought together Fabio Iunis de Paula -Co-Founder, Indicator Capital, Jyotika Gupta Co-founder & Partner, z21 Ventures, Muddu Sudhakar -Founder & Founding CEO, Aisera, and Shiva Esturi -VP, Micron Technology, who explored the evolving role of AI in shaping industries, competition, and the future of work
AI in Action: Changing the Way Businesses Operate
Shiva Esturi emphasized that AI is at the center of value creation across supply chains and partnerships. His focus on the “quad value chain” showcases how AI can break silos and drive collaboration across customers, suppliers, and networks.
“The real question is how we extend AI collaboration beyond the four walls of our company,”
Global AI Race: Innovation, Policy & Talent
Panelists discussed the intense competition between countries, especially the U.S. and China, in the AI race. Muddu Sudhakar stressed the urgency of long-term strategies in this space.
Key factors shaping the global AI race include:
- Immigration policies to attract AI talent
- Tech hubs enabling collaboration and innovation
- The impact of government tariffs and regulations
Startups in the AI Age: What Investors Are Looking For
Jyotika Gupta spoke about the importance of backing technical founders who understand market trends. However, the panel also raised concerns about the high valuations of AI startups and the pressure to scale efficiently.
“We look at both strong technical teams and market tailwinds,” Jyotika Gupta noted.
Workforce Shifts: AI’s Impact on Jobs and Teams
AI is reshaping the modern workplace. Fabio Iunis de Paula highlighted a trend toward smaller, high-impact teams, while Sudhakar warned young graduates about the shrinking opportunities in traditional software roles due to AI automation.
What’s Next: Bold Predictions and Exit Strategies
The panel closed with bold ideas about the future of AI, including:
- Fully automated workflow orchestration
- The decline of legacy productivity tools
- New AI-driven business models
Conclusion
This discussion made it clear, AI is changing the rules. While challenges like valuation, regulation, and job disruption remain, AI’s potential to redefine industries and business models is already underway.
Watch the full panel discussion to dive deeper into how speakers are navigating AI’s future.