Vivek Ravisankar, the co-founder and CEO of HackerRank seems to be enthusiastic about prospects in India. In a recent post on X, the entrepreneur shared his thoughts on the country.
After spending three months in India meeting founders, engineers, and executives across several cities, Ravisankar described being surprised by how aspects of daily life and technology adoption compare favorably to the United States in his social media post.
Digital payments through UPI are portrayed as seamless and universal, working across street vendors, transportation, and retail without the friction often experienced with cards or peer-to-peer apps in the U.S, he noted.
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Quick commerce is highlighted as another standout, with groceries and essentials delivered in as little as 10 minutes, creating a noticeable contrast with longer delivery times in American cities, he added.
Ravisankar also observed a difference in attitudes toward artificial intelligence. In India, AI tools are being widely adopted by students, entrepreneurs, and creatives, with more focus on practical use than on existential debates.
A broader AI ecosystem is emerging, with domestic companies building foundational models tailored to India and venture funds backing early AI-native startups. Ambitions among founders appear to have evolved as well, shifting from building successful local firms to creating globally competitive companies headquartered in India.
Additionally, global capability centers (GCCs) operated by multinational firms are now major engineering and R&D hubs, signaling India’s growing strategic importance in the global technology landscape.
Who is Vivek Ravisankar?
Vivek Ravisankar is the co-founder and CEO of HackerRank, a technology company focused on technical skills assessment and developer hiring solutions. He co-founded HackerRank in 2012 with the goal of creating a platform where programmers could practice coding, compete in challenges, and connect with job opportunities. Under his leadership, HackerRank has grown into a widely used platform by both developers and employers, helping companies evaluate technical talent through coding tests and real-world problem-solving exercises.
Ravisankar has played a key role in shaping HackerRank’s mission to make hiring more skills-based and objective, reducing reliance on traditional resumes and credentials. The platform serves millions of developers worldwide and partners with thousands of companies to streamline technical recruitment. Before founding HackerRank, Ravisankar studied computer science and was actively involved in competitive programming. His work centers on improving how organizations identify, assess, and hire engineering talent in an increasingly competitive global technology landscape.
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Rather than being viewed solely as a cost-effective talent base, India appears increasingly positioned as a source of original ideas, product development, and global leadership, Ravisankar reflected via his post.
For leaders in technology and investment, such insights reinforce the importance of looking beyond traditional hubs and recognizing emerging centers of influence. As digital infrastructure, entrepreneurial ambition, and global integration continue to expand, India’s trajectory may have implications not just for its own economy, but for international partnerships and the broader balance of innovation worldwide.