India, Jan. 5 -- The future of artificial intelligence (AI) in India does not rely on its metros but goes much deeper and beyond, asserts Gireendra Kasmalkar, Managing Partner, Pentathlon Ventures LLP. In an interview, Kasmalkar believes that innovation thrives not on spectacle but on depth and that the founders who will define India's AI future are not the ones shouting the loudest about GenAI. He feels if India is to build a meaningful AI future, it must nurture this depth. It must support these founders. In that sense, this Pune based VC's perspective is not just a critique of hype, it is an invitation to build with intention.Edited excerpts:

You often describe your professional life as unfolding in innings. How does that framing shap...