Scaling with intent: How India’s founders are using technology to build for the long term

For India’s new generation of founders, growth today is about more than scale; it’s about precision, purpose, and performance. From startups automating workflows with AI to enterprises expanding into new global markets, technology has become the foundation of ambition, powering everything from creativity and collaboration to trust and security. It’s the silent engine behind faster teams, sharper decisions, and products that inspire confidence on a global stage.

Recognising this shift, YourStory has launched Grow Your Business with Apple, an exclusive online session that dives into the intersection of growth, culture, and technology. The series brings together some of India’s most forward-thinking founders to explore how the right technology choices help them simplify complexity, build stronger teams, and scale with confidence.

The virtual edition, scheduled on January 30, 2026, at 3pm IST features three leaders who have built category-defining businesses by combining innovation, design, and performance. Kiran Darisi, Co-founder and CTO of Atomicwork, is reimagining how enterprises manage IT and employee experiences through AI-driven automation and simplicity. With Atomicwork, Darisi is creating technology that feels intuitive, secure, and scalable, giving organizations the freedom to focus on people and performance rather than process.

Sunil Patro, Founder and CEO of Signeasy, turned a personal frustration into a global product used by millions. What began as an idea to make document signing simpler and more accessible has grown into one of the world’s most trusted e-signature solutions, empowering professionals, and businesses to work seamlessly across devices, teams, and geographies. Patro’s journey reflects how clarity of purpose, paired with thoughtful technology, can create truly borderless impact.

Sachin Bhatia, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Exotel, has built one of Asia’s most trusted customer communication platforms. From powering the delivery calls we all receive to enabling seamless customer interactions for some of India’s largest banks, Exotel operates in a space where reliability, uptime, and security is non-negotiable. Now expanding into markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Exotel is showing how Indian tech companies can combine scale with stability and earn global credibility.

In this conversation, the three founders will reflect on how they’ve navigated the complexities of growth, from building trust with global customers to attracting top talent, driving productivity, and creating cultures that value excellence and experience. They will share stories of innovation, resilience, and the evolving role of technology in enabling faster, smarter, and more creative work.

Moderated by Ipsita Basu, Senior Creative Director at YourStory Media, the session will bring together lessons and perspectives from three of India’s most respected tech leaders, united by a belief that the right technology can power not just productivity, but possibility.

As India’s innovation ecosystem matures, stories like these remind us how thoughtful technology choices and strong cultures are shaping the next phase of business growth. Grow Your Business with Apple offers a front-row seat to the thinking, tools, and technology shaping the next chapter of Indian entrepreneurship.

Join the conversation, learn from the builders behind some of India’s most trusted tech brands, and discover what it takes to scale with purpose and performance.

Register here