Binance Blockchain Yatra 2025: Chennai's Role in India's AI, Web3, and Industry 5.0 Revolution
Binance Blockchain Yatra 2025, held in Chennai, brought together top founders, technologists, and ecosystem leaders to discuss the city's role in India's AI, Web3, and Industry 5.0 revolution. Kushal Manupati moderated the event, which highlighted Tamil Nadu's potential in DeepTech and Web3.
The panelists stressed the need for Tamil Nadu startups to adopt a global-first mindset to scale internationally. David Charlu, Co-Founder of Veryx Technologies, outlined three major transitions in the state's tech industry: from IT services to product companies, and now to AI and Web3. He also presented a blueprint for founders to go global, emphasizing cross-functional teams, long-term funding, customer obsession, and strong company culture.
Chennai's tech growth is driven by its unique positioning at the crossroads of IT legacy, manufacturing strength, and academic excellence. NASSCOM's Centre of Excellence (COE) in Chennai is fueling this growth by driving innovation across AI, IoT, AR/VR, 3D printing, cybersecurity, and Web3 through structured support programs. Dipankar Ghosh, Founder & CEO of Digi2O, shared his vision for Industry 5.0, focusing on human-AI collaboration rather than replacement. Senthil Kumar R, Head of NASSCOM COE, emphasized the importance of the first purchase order for startups' success.
The Binance Blockchain Yatra 2025 - Chennai underscored the state's potential to lead India's DeepTech and Web3 journey. With a thriving startup-corporate ecosystem and supportive policy frameworks, Tamil Nadu is well-positioned to capitalize on its tech legacy and manufacturing strength. The event highlighted the importance of global mindset, innovation, and collaboration for the region's tech growth.
