Profile
    Madhav Krishna

    MadhavKrishna

    Founder and CEOVahan.ai
    2025, 2026
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    About

    Madhav Krishna is the Founder & CEO of Vahan.ai, an AI-powered recruitment platform transforming hiring for India's 500+ million blue-collar workforce. Since founding the company in 2016, he has led its mission to make employment more accessible by leveraging AI and automation to connect millions of job seekers with opportunities across industries.


    With a background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Madhav is passionate about applying technology to solve large-scale workforce challenges. Under his leadership, Vahan.ai has emerged as one of India's leading AI-driven hiring platforms, backed by investors including Y Combinator, Khosla Ventures, and Bharti Airtel.

    Recognized as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Madhav is committed to shaping the future of work by building intelligent, scalable solutions that empower both employers and job seekers. His work sits at the intersection of AI, employment, and digital inclusion, driving meaningful impact across India's workforce.

    Sessions

    [Panel discussion] AI Startups—True Engines of Innovation or Overhyped Risks for Enterprise Partners?

    Sep 19, 202513:05:00 - 13:45:00Hall 1