Date: Saturday October 25 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM (IST)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Venue: M2P Fintech
Address: C1 & C56 Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate SIDCO Guindy Chennai Tamil Nadu 600032 India
Speaker - Ragav Yarasi
With an academic background in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience from the US 13+ years of experience in software product engineering and battle scars from running multiple early-stage startups Ragav Yarasi brings a unique lens to examine AI's impact—combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial pragmatism to navigate humanity's most profound transition.
Agenda
We're living through humanity's most consequential moment. The AI-native era isn't approaching—we've already crossed the threshold. Every assumption about work value creation and human purpose is being rewritten at unprecedented speed.
This session bridges two critical conversations typically kept separate: the existential questions facing our species and the immediate practical implications for anyone building a business today. We'll examine leading research on AI's societal impact then translate these sweeping changes into actionable intelligence for the startup ecosystem.
Part 1: The Big Picture
Survey of leading perspectives on humanity's AI future (from accelerationists to AI safety researchers)
Analysis of groundbreaking papers on employment disruption meaning crisis and societal transformation
Understanding why traditional business moats and competitive advantages are evaporating
The uncertainty principle: Why 5-year planning has become impossible
Part 2: The Startup Reality Check
Which business models become obsolete in the next 24 months (with specific examples)
The "Dead Venture Walking" framework: Identifying zombie startups that don't know they're dead yet
Finding defensible niches where human-led businesses still matter
Who Should Attend
Science and technology enthusiasts grappling with our civilizational moment
Aspiring founders who want to build ventures that won't be obsolete on arrival
Early-stage entrepreneurs questioning if their runway leads to a cliff
Tech professionals evaluating career trajectories in an AI-dominated landscape
Students preparing for careers that may not exist by graduation
Anyone seeking honest unfiltered analysis of where we're headed
What To Expect
A general survey of the leading perspectives on the future of humanity in the AI-native era
An overview of how the AI-driven shift in the landscape affects the fundamentals of building successful startup businesses
Networking with fellow members of the startup ecosystem
(Optional) Exclusive networking lunch with a small group of other interesting members of the startup ecosystem. Register separately here -
About The Startup Club
Started in April 2023 The Startup Club is a community of 8000+ individuals shaping India's startup ecosystem. From aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned founders we unite diverse voices to build a collaborative environment where hard truths are discussed resources are shared and ventures are pressure-tested against reality—not hype.
Venue Partner - M2P Fintech
Generously hosting us at their Chennai headquarters
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Event Venue
M2P Fintech, C1 & C56, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, SIDCO, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
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