#430 The Future of Search: Vikas Sehgal on AI, Fairness, and Empowering Content Creators

“Search is evolving, but the question remains—who’s looking out for the creators of knowledge? At HyperDart, we’re putting them in the driver’s seat.” – Vikas Sehgal In this episode of The CTO Show with Mehmet, we dive into the world of search engines and innovation with Vikas Sehgal, a second-time founder and technologist with a proven track record. From co-founding the billion-dollar company Nagarro to now disrupting internet search with his new startup, HyperDart, Vikas shares his vision for a future where AI-powered search platforms prioritize fairness and empower knowledge creators. What Listeners Will Learn: • Why traditional search engines are ripe for disruption. • How HyperDart creates a more inclusive and fair ecosystem for knowledge providers. • The impact of AI on search and the future of internet interaction. • Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, from starting small to overcoming challenges. Key Takeaways: • The Evolution of Search Engines: How AI is reshaping the traditional search model. • HyperDart’s Vision: Empowering content creators and ensuring fairness in search monetization. • Challenges in the Search Space: Addressing the dominance of algorithms, SEO pitfalls, and AI-generated content. • Building a Billion-Dollar Company: Lessons from Vikas’s journey with Nagarro and how they shape HyperDart’s growth. • Entrepreneurial Insights: Wisdom for first-time and second-time founders on perseverance, scaling, and staying true to your vision. About the Guest: Vikas Sehgal is a visionary technology entrepreneur known for founding a highly successful tech startup that scaled to over a billion dollars in revenue. With a proven track record of innovation and leadership, he is now focused on building his next groundbreaking venture - hyperDart, a revolutionary internet search engine designed to reshape how people access and interact with information online. His work combines cutting-edge AI with expert-driven knowledge curation, positioning him as a key disruptor in the tech industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsehgal/ https://hyperdart.com/ Episode Highlights: 00:02:00 – Vikas introduces himself and shares his journey from Nagarro to HyperDart. 00:04:30 – The motivation behind HyperDart: redefining the role of knowledge creators in search. 00:07:45 – How AI is disrupting the search engine landscape. 00:10:30 – SEO challenges and how HyperDart eliminates the need for it. 00:14:00 – Tackling AI-generated content in the search ecosystem. 00:25:00 – Building HyperDart with lessons learned from Nagarro. 00:40:00 – Advice for first-time founders and the importance of perseverance. 00:48:00 – Vikas shares his vision for the future of HyperDart and the search engine industry.