We are addicted to the Cloud.
Every time we stream a video, ask maps to navigate, or use a generative AI feature, our devices usually send data to a massive server farm hundreds of miles away, wait for it to compute, and pull the answer back.
It is expensive, prone to latency, and requires massive bandwidth.
Myelin Foundry is cutting the cord and moving the brain to the “Edge”.
Founded by Dr. Gopichand Katragadda, Myelin Foundry is building deep-tech AI that runs directly on your local device.
Their core insight is that the future of computing isn’t just centralized; it must be distributed.
Take video streaming, for example. Instead of an OTT platform spending millions on bandwidth to force a 4K video down a patchy mobile network, Myelin’s FOVEA Stream sends a lightweight, standard-definition video. Then, their proprietary AI — running locally on your phone or TV’s chip — upscales it to ultra-HD in real-time.
Zero buffering. Massive CDN cost savings for the platform. A flawless experience for the user.
They are applying this same real-time Edge AI capability to automotive safety (instant driver monitoring without cloud latency) and industrial manufacturing.
The founder pedigree here is unmatched. Dr. Katragadda previously oversaw technology and innovation for the entire Tata Group. He could have taken any corporate role in the world, but he chose to build foundational, globally-relevant deep tech right out of Bengaluru.
This is the exact kind of ambition that elevates the entire Indian ecosystem.
Let’s celebrate the builders.
w/ Jay Ingle & Dikshant Joshi
#DeepTech #AIBoomiAnnual26
