The Founder Catalyst by Venkatarangan Thirumalai

Ideas, talks, and conversations for founders and business leaders navigating growth, strategy, and AI.

I am Venkatarangan Thirumalai, a technology entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in software, the author of the book The Founder Catalyst, and a keynote speaker on Generative AI. I founded Vishwak Solutions in 1996, co-founded a US AI fintech startup, and have advised CXOs and founders across nine countries. I have been an Honorary Microsoft Regional Director since 1999 and am an IEEE Senior Member.

My work on this channel covers what I do professionally: helping founders think clearly about building and scaling businesses, and helping CXOs make sense of AI without the hype.

If you are a founder looking for a thinking partner, or a CXO looking to bring a practical AI keynote to your leadership offsite or boardroom, visit thefoundercatalyst.com.

For my personal channel on movies, travel, books, and life, visit @venkataranganthirumalai.