Indianness Podcast: Dr. Soumitra Dutta on Innovation, Identity, and Influence

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Dr. Soumitra Dutta discusses innovation, identity, and the influence of India's global diaspora on future governance and AI policy.

In this episode of  The Indianness Podcast , host  Sanjay   Puri  sits down with  Dr. Soumitra Dutta , Founding Dean of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and creator of the  Global Innovation Index  and  Network Readiness Index . Dr. Dutta’s journey from academia to global leadership has been defined by innovation, impact, and a vision for digital transformation. Together, they explore how India’s global diaspora is shaping the future of innovation, governance, and AI policy — one transformative idea at a time.  5 Key Takeaways   🌍 How Dr. Dutta’s work on the  Global Innovation Index  became a global benchmark for over 100 countries.  🧠 Insights into the intersection of  AI, policy, and culture  — and why “sovereign AI” matters for the Global South.  🎓 Lessons from leading global institutions like  Oxford  and  Cornell , and the mindset behind transformative academic leadership.  🤝 Why collaboration between policymakers, technologists, and educators is key to ensuring responsible AI adoption.  💡 Dr. Dutta’s reflections on&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Sanjay Puri

Guest: Dr. Soumitra Dutta

Topics covered

• innovation
• digital transformation
• AI policy
• global diaspora
• collaboration
• Indian identity

Keywords

• innovation
• AI policy
• digital transformation
• Global Innovation Index
• Indian identity
• collaboration
• global leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Global Innovation Index, Network Readiness Index, Oxford, Cornell

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