{"id":"sowmay-jain","title":"Sowmay Jain","content":"**Sowmay Jain** is the co-founder of the [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) platform [Instadapp](https://iq.wiki/wiki/instadapp) and the founder and CEO of the agentic AI company Bhindi AI [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9). Jain has been recognized for his contributions to the technology industry with inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists for both Asia and India [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-mtV4gMW0w27dClHX).\n\n## Education and Early Career\n\nSowmay Jain became a self-taught derivatives trader and programmer at the age of 17 [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5). He began his entrepreneurial journey at 20, later stating that he dropped out of college to focus on his business ventures full-time [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9). Sources alternately list his field of study as Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and Computer Science at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs). Prior to his major ventures, he was a co-founder and web developer at a company called Fesschain from 2016 to 2018 [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs).\n\n## Career\n\nJain's career has been marked by a focus on building platforms that simplify and automate complex technical processes, first in the realm of [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) and later in artificial intelligence [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2).\n\n### Instadapp\n\nIn 2018, Jain co-founded the [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) (DeFi) platform [Instadapp](https://iq.wiki/wiki/instadapp) with his brother, Samyak Jain [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf). The platform was designed as a DeFi \"middleware\" or aggregation layer to simplify user interactions with various underlying DeFi protocols [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5). Instadapp provided a smart wallet and a single user interface, allowing users to manage and optimize their assets across the DeFi ecosystem without needing deep technical expertise [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs).\n\nUnder Jain's leadership, the platform became one of the largest in the [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) space, managing billions of dollars in assets at its peak [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9). The venture attracted backing from prominent investors, including Naval Ravikant, [Pantera Capital](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pantera-capital), [Coinbase](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinbase) Ventures, and [Balaji Srinivasan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/balaji-srinivasan) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf). Instadapp secured a 10 million Series A round in June 2021 [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs). Jain's role at the company transitioned in early 2024 as he shifted his focus to his next venture [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf).\n\n### Bhindi AI\n\nIn January 2024, Jain founded Bhindi Labs Pte Ltd. in Singapore, where he serves as CEO [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs). The company's flagship product, Bhindi AI, is an agentic AI platform designed to automate complex digital tasks [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-mtV4gMW0w27dClHX). Jain stated that the motivation for Bhindi AI came from the realization that technology was fragmenting people's time rather than saving it, leading to \"AI fatigue\" and \"tool and context overload\" [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-AuRzlDpeZqKlxa8B) [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2). The concept was initially developed at Upsurge Labs, an innovation lab Jain founded in 2022 to experiment with new technologies in AI, robotics, and biotechnology [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2).\n\nBhindi AI is built around the concept of \"Background Agents,\" which are autonomous AI entities that can execute multi-step workflows across different applications without constant user supervision [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-AuRzlDpeZqKlxa8B) [\\[8\\]](#cite-id-mrsZv8TuXWk6s90d). The platform operates on a \"chat-to-action\" or \"intent-to-action\" model, where users can give instructions in natural language, and the agents plan and execute the necessary steps [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5) [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-AuRzlDpeZqKlxa8B). The platform's technology includes an agent-to-agent communication layer, allowing specialized agents to coordinate and build upon each other's work to complete complex tasks [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2). Jain has described the company's vision as creating a \"killer everything app\" that serves as the definitive interface between humans and AI [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5). The name \"Bhindi\" is the Hindi word for \"okra,\" chosen for its simplicity and memorability [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs).\n\nIn late 2024, Bhindi AI announced it had raised 28 million [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-AuRzlDpeZqKlxa8B) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9). The round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from Avium, Super Capital, and angel investors including [Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon) co-founder [Sandeep Nailwal](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sandeep-nailwal) and Appsmith co-founder Aniket Gune [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9). The funds were allocated for product development, scaling operations, and team expansion [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5).\n\n## Entrepreneurial Philosophy\n\nJain's entrepreneurial philosophy centers on building products that provide tangible automation and utility, moving beyond conversational interfaces to actionable execution [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2). He has stated that his experience building Instadapp, which connected disparate [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) protocols, directly influenced his approach to Bhindi AI, where he aims to create an interoperable layer for siloed enterprise applications [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-tMRVnuUpknHaeHNs).\n\nHe advocates for an \"AI-first\" approach for companies, emphasizing the need for small, agile teams that can make quick decisions and maintain a clear vision [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf). He has articulated his view on the evolution of AI in several interviews:\n\n* On the limitations of contemporary AI: \"The problem with current AI is it’s all talk and no action. You can have a great conversation with a chatbot, but when you ask it to actually do something complex, it falls apart. We’re building the do-engine.\" [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2)\n* On the vision for agentic AI: \"The future isn’t about endlessly prompting a chatbot. It’s about teaching an AI agent once and then letting it work for you in the background. Imagine AI that works while you sleep.\" [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf)\n* On his background and motivation: \"I started out as a self-taught derivatives trader and programmer at 17. Dropped out of college to go all-in on my ventures, got neck-deep into crypto and ended up co-founding Instadapp.\" [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-EsukqpfZ0iIKgHj5)\n\nSamvit Ramadurgam, a partner at lead investor Lightspeed, commented on the vision for Bhindi AI, stating, \"What Sowmay and the team are building is the foundational OS for this multi-agent world. The vision of 'Background Agents' that can be composed, reused, and shared across users is an absolute game-changer.\" [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-OQp04FB7jq8m88k9)​\n\n## Awards and Recognition\n\nSowmay Jain has been recognized by Forbes for his work in the technology and finance sectors.\n\n* **Forbes 30 Under 30 India (2022):** Named to the list in March 2022 [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-mtV4gMW0w27dClHX).\n* **Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2022):** Named to the list in June 2022 [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-mtV4gMW0w27dClHX).\n\nSome sources cite his inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in the Finance & Venture Capital category in 2021 for his work with Instadapp [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-Hluq7JG3jRxe3tPf) [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-j12fPrtSM27MxkL2).\n\n## Interviews\n\n### Bhindi AI Pre-Seed Discussion on RuntimeBRT #01\n\nIn an interview streamed on August 4, 2025, on the YouTube channel RuntimeBRT, Sowmay Jain discussed Bhindi AI following its $4 million pre-seed funding round led by Cyber Fund.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4i3O2CEOYAg)\n\nJain described Bhindi AI as a system that enables task execution across multiple software applications using natural language inputs. The platform connects with services such as email, document tools, and data platforms, allowing actions to be performed across different environments within a single workflow.\n\nHe stated that the project originated from efforts to address fragmented digital processes and later developed into a system for coordinating tasks across applications. According to Jain, usage has been concentrated in India and the United States, with an emphasis on consumer-oriented applications.\n\nJain identified user interaction with prompting systems as a current limitation in AI usage. He indicated that future development may involve systems that interpret user intent with reduced reliance on explicit instructions. He also referenced the concept of “back-end agent communication,” in which software agents interact directly through application interfaces rather than through user-facing environments.\n\nHe stated that the funding will be used for product development, expansion of distribution efforts, and the growth of engineering and operational teams. Additional areas mentioned include work on internal models and systems related to data context and memory handling.\n\nThe interview presents Jain’s description of ongoing developments in agent-based AI systems designed to operate across multiple applications. [\\[9\\]](#cite-id-wFvF1hHNM2MyJ4kB) \n\n### AI and Software Transformation #02\n\nIn an interview published on November 29, 2025, on the YouTube channel of Raj Shamani, Sowmay Jain outlined his views on the development of artificial intelligence and its potential implications for digital systems and human activity.\n\n[YOUTUBE@VID](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RMAux-sD1bA)\n\nJain described artificial intelligence as evolving from systems that respond to user input toward models that generate suggestions and propose actions based on inferred intent. In his account, this shift alters the interaction between users and software by reducing reliance on direct commands.\n\nHe identified messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram, as environments where AI-based features could be integrated into existing communication workflows. He also referred to productivity software as a category likely to incorporate AI-driven functions, with the possibility that current applications may be restructured around such capabilities.\n\nJain stated that online environments may increasingly include AI-generated entities, which could make it difficult to distinguish between human and non-human interactions. He referred to this condition as part of a transition toward an “intelligence age,” where automated systems operate alongside users across digital platforms.\n\nThe interview also included references to the combination of artificial intelligence with robotics and biological research. Topics mentioned included gene editing and the use of computational models in biological processes. Jain also noted discussions around the concept of maintaining digital representations of individuals after death.\n\nIn addition, Jain emphasized prompt engineering as a method for interacting with AI systems, describing it as a factor influencing system outputs. He referenced Bhindi AI as an example of a platform designed to execute multi-step processes through automated workflows.\n\nThe interview presents Jain’s account of ongoing developments in artificial intelligence and outlines areas in which such systems may be applied, including communication tools, software infrastructure, and interdisciplinary research. [\\[10\\]](#cite-id-RcHSHdkgAqpbF4qN) ","summary":"Sowmay Jain is an entrepreneur and co-founder of the DeFi platform Instadapp, for which he was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2021. 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