About Skannd Tyagi: quick answers

Who is Skannd Tyagi?

Skannd Tyagi is an AI technologist and deep-tech founder based in Kolkata and Delhi. He is Founder & President of the Global Chamber of Innovation & Industry (GCII) and Vertical Head – Emerging Technology at AIC Techno. He also founded Starshot Ventures, Vedaska Ventures, Wow! Circle and Mould Innovation, and speaks on artificial intelligence.

What is GCII?

GCII stands for Global Chamber of Innovation & Industry. Skannd Tyagi is its Founder and President. It is one of the organisations he leads alongside his role at AIC Techno. To ask about GCII or work with it, use the Contact page.

What does Skannd do at AIC Techno?

AIC Techno is West Bengal's first Atal Incubation Centre, at Techno India University in Kolkata, with NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission. Skannd Tyagi is its Vertical Head – Emerging Technology. He also leads AI masterclasses for Atal Incubation Centre leaders. For mentoring, see Advisory.

Where has Skannd spoken?

Skannd Tyagi has spoken at SPIEF in 2022 and 2023, the Eastern Economic Forum in 2022, and the BRICS International Innovation Forum at Cloud City, Moscow, in 2023. He gave keynotes at COMPASS Conclave 2025 and Smart Cities Forum New Delhi 2026, and spoke at RISE Conclave 2026 at CSIR-IICB Kolkata. See Speaking.

What does Skannd speak on?

Skannd Tyagi speaks on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, deep technology and technology sovereignty. He also speaks on what ancient civilisations understood about the problems we are only now naming. His audiences include university auditoriums, government forums, bilateral trade events and boardrooms. Topics and past talks are listed on the Speaking page.

How can I invite Skannd to speak?

Fill out the booking form on the Speaking page with your event name, approximate date and a short message. You can also write through the Contact page. Skannd Tyagi's team aims to reply within 48 hours. Travel and accommodation for speaking engagements are standard.

What is the AIM DigiSUMVAAD masterclass and where is the toolkit?

The AIM DigiSUMVAAD masterclass is a three-session series on using AI for incubation, for Atal Incubation Centre leaders. The sessions are on 7 October, 4 November and 16 December 2026. Skannd Tyagi leads it. The prompts and checklists for each session are in the masterclass toolkit.

What is Ancient Intelligence?

Ancient Intelligence is Skannd Tyagi's forthcoming book and podcast series. It draws on what ancient civilisations understood about problems we are only now naming. The thesis is close to ready. To be told when it launches, leave your email in the sign-up on the Speaking page.