What does it take to go from engineer to co-founder in one of defence technology's fastest-moving sectors? In this episode of Connect To Visionaries, Suresh Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO of Vermeer, shares how curiosity, calculated risk and a willingness to embrace failure shaped his entrepreneurial journey. From aerospace engineering and autonomous drones to leading cutting-edge autonomy programmes, Suresh explains why ownership, adaptability and continuous learning matter more than waiting for the perfect solution.
The conversation explores how software, AI, computer vision and autonomous systems are reshaping modern defence, why startups are driving innovation faster than traditional approaches, and what tomorrow's engineers need to succeed. Suresh also discusses building high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture where experimentation is encouraged, and why the future belongs to those willing to iterate quickly and solve complex real-world problems.
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