- Published on February 19, 2025
- In AI Startups
Do Indian Founders Build AI Wearables?
NeoSapien’s Dhananjay revealed many Indian investors hesitate to back hardware companies because they lack confidence.
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Vandana Nair
AI-powered wearables, in the form of rings, pendants or pins, have become the latest tech trend. Take the Humane AI Pin or the once-celebrated ‘Friend’ pendant, which once created a buzz but has now fizzled out. These innovations largely stem from the West, where AI hardware development is a well-established norm. In India, while the enthusiasm for AI wearables remains somewhat subdued, there’s a budding interest that hints at future growth.
Bengaluru-based AI startup NeoSapien recently received funding from angel investor Namita Thapar from Shark Tank India. The startup, founded by cousins Dhananjay Yadav and Aryan Yadav, is building AI pendants that they call the ‘second brain’. These devices are designed to capture and process information from conversations and allow users
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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