King’s College London’s Dr. Robyn Klingler On Global & Indian Economy, Entrepreneurship & Startups

Dr. Robyn Klingler-Vidra, co-author of Startup Capitalism, Associate Professor in Political Economy and Entrepreneurship at King’s College London and Vice Dean for Global Engagement in an exclusive chat with Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, brings her expertise on East Asia’s innovation strategies to the discussion, comparing India’s startup ecosystem with models in Japan, Korea, China, and beyond. The conversation explores how India’s entrepreneurial boom, fueled by Startup India and digital infrastructure, stacks up globally, and whether it can drive long-term economic growth. From Shark Tank India to China’s 996 and 007 work cultures, and from the role of government policy to lessons in AI and semiconductors, Dr. Vidra provides sharp, global perspectives. Joined by senior India Today editors and students of the India Today Media Institute, this engaging dialogue captures the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s future in the world of startups.