Vivek Raghavan

Long before generative AI became a buzzword in India, Vivek Raghavan was already laying the groundwork.

As a co‑founder of Sarvam AI, he’s building India’s own full‑stack generative AI ecosystem, launching foundational models like Sarvam2B and OpenHathi tailored for Indian languages. His impact runs deep in the country’s digital DNA. Raghavan was the chief product manager and biometric architect at UIDAI, playing a pivotal role in architecting Aadhaar, the world’s largest identity system, and integrating AI to boost accuracy and prevent fraud.

As a mentor to AI4Bharat and an advisor to Bhashini, he has championed the use of open-source datasets, models, and benchmarks that support India’s linguistic diversity. In 2025, Raghavan earned a DLitt for his work in digital public infrastructure, spanning Aadhaar, GST, UPI, language AI, and judicial translation systems.

He continues to shape India’s future with Sarvam AI, where the mission is clear: build generative AI that speaks India’s languages, serves its needs, and scales responsibly.