Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Named NDTV's Disruptor Of The Year 2025
Sridhar Vembu, the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, won the 'Disruptor Of The Year' award at NDTV's Indian Of The Year 2025.
He said he chose to build his company in India because many talented people from India work in Silicon Valley.
He believes in going to the source of talent rather than waiting for it to come to him.
Vembu also talked about how AI is changing technology and how companies can grow by adapting to these changes.
He mentioned that India is working on smaller, more impactful AI models and that more energy-efficient AI is on the way.
During the event, he even sang a Tamil song for the audience, including the Chief Justice of India.
Sridhar Vembu, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation, received the 'Disruptor Of The Year' award at NDTV's Indian Of The Year 2025.
Vembu emphasized building his company in India to tap into the talent pool that also feeds Silicon Valley.
He highlighted the importance of adapting to AI-driven changes in technology to stay competitive.
Vembu mentioned India's focus on developing smaller, impactful AI models and the potential for more energy-efficient AI.
During the event, Vembu sang a Tamil song for the audience, including prominent personalities like the Chief Justice of India.
- Who
- Sridhar Vembu, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Zoho Corporation
- What
- Named 'Disruptor Of The Year' at NDTV's Indian Of The Year 2025
- When
- Event held on Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Location of the event not specified
- Why
- Recognized for challenging Silicon Valley giants with innovative products and tapping talent in India
- Award
- Disruptor Of The Year 2025
- Awarding Organization
- NDTV
- Company
- Zoho Corporation
- Position
- Co-Founder and Chief Scientist
- Event
- NDTV's Indian Of The Year 2025
- AI Focus
- Energy-efficient AI models
- Talent Strategy
- Tapping talent in India