Vikram Chandra is one of India’s most recognizable TV news personalities, a prominent technology expert, and an acclaimed entrepreneur. He has been the host of India's leading tech show, Gadget Guru, for over a decade. His unique career path—from anchoring major news programs and social campaigns to leading digital innovation and founding an AI-driven startup—positions him as a key strategic voice on digital transformation and the future readiness of organizations.
Chandra is a pioneer in digital journalism, having served as the first CEO of NDTV.com. In this role, he spearheaded a range of digital innovations, including the creation of one of the platform's first news apps and early work in mobile content dating back to 2000. He is currently focused on his entrepreneurial venture, Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which aims to transform the news experience through powerful innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
His distinguished career in journalism saw him anchor leading news shows like Big Fight, 9 o’clock news, and Reality Check, as well as major election and budget events. He was the face of significant social programming initiatives, including the Cleanathon and the Save Our Tigers campaign. This public visibility and commitment to social change adds a profound layer of purpose to his message on technology and the economy.
Educated at Oxford University and the Mass Media Institute at Stanford University, Chandra provides a high-level, informed perspective. As a speaker, he draws from his vast expertise to counsel corporates on becoming future ready, advocating for organizations to embrace new-age technologies like robotics, nano-technology, and genomics. His presentations often encompass his views on the news business, politics, the state of the economy, and the necessity of planning for a digitally disrupted future.
