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India’s tech, startup, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and Merger & Acquisition (M&A) landscape is evolving at lightning speed — but what really drives success, and why do so many deals fail? In this exclusive episode of #AccompanyAkki, we sit down with Abhishek Ks Gupta (Partner & National Sector Leader, TMT IM&A – KPMG India), who breaks down: The future of Indian Tech, AI & Startups VC funding vs reality — why founders often misread investors The inside scoop on GCCs and even M&A deals in India How unicorns are built (and broken) What global investors look for in Indian startups KPMG is Hiring NOW for below roles for which Abhishek will help in direct referral for hiring for these Jobs: Account Relationship Director: https://tinyurl.com/cde7zbm9 Associate Relationship Manager/Director: https://tinyurl.com/3zx59ctw Analyst - Internal Audit: https://tinyurl.com/2jxwz7eb Assistant Manager - Cyber Transformation: https://tinyurl.com/2eke53jd Assistant Manager- Procurement: https://tinyurl.com/3mvw6kum Digital Strategy-Consultant- IT Project Manager: https://tinyurl.com/3kn8wf7s Director – Business Consulting – Automotive sector: https://tinyurl.com/5fxzyu86 Executive - Internal Audit: https://tinyurl.com/2wx7nvzp IT Project Manager: https://tinyurl.com/r5wmxr83 Manager: https://tinyurl.com/32swtuz8 Senior - Consulting Implementation: https://tinyurl.com/22rzd5h9 Senior - Internal Audit: https://tinyurl.com/36su25ur Senior - Java Backend: https://tinyurl.com/yc4z9cx5 Senior Associate Director - Technology: https://tinyurl.com/5tvamtv3 Senior Manager - Program Management: https://tinyurl.com/yc4m8x8k Strategy Consultant_ Healthcare Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5e7fmzya Technology Consulting-DP Sales_BD Manager: https://tinyurl.com/y3cbadxa Technology Consulting-TE SAP-Sales_BD Manager: https://tinyurl.com/yu5keux9 Fill this form to apply: https://forms.gle/9SyKnG7nydRPcn2f6 This episode is a masterclass for: Founders & entrepreneurs raising funds Startup operators & VCs Students, professionals & job seekers exploring tech & consulting Don’t just watch — take notes. These insights could change how you look at the startup ecosystem in India. If you’re serious about funding, M&A, AI, or building in India’s TMT sector, this is YOUR playbook. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accompanyakki/ Checkout Our WhatsApp Channel - https://wa.openinapp.co/a46ji Subscribe for more powerful insights into tech, leadership, and the future of work: https://www.youtube.com/@AccompanyAkki/ --------------------------------------------------- ️ Subscribe To Our Main Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AccompanyAkki ️ Subscribe To Accompany Akki Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@AccompanyAkkiClips ️ Subscribe To Our Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AccompanyAkkiShorts Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2C3Mzgpm5Kd8PdYFKclscv?si=Rx65isjqRZiZPKcpoCc0Ig Also on Audible & Amazon Music: https://www.audible.in/pd/B0DWLB3P5Y https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/326f01c9-1908-412c-81ca-86a938da5fbe