# Gen Z founders drop copycat model, build global tech from India 2026-08-12T21:54:47+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Gen Z founders in India are moving beyond adapting foreign ideas for the local market and building technologies with global ambitions, according to a Business Today report. Naman Pushp, 21, sums up the shift: his drone start-up Airbound targets universal problem statements rather than creating an Indian version of an existing product. The generation, numbering 377 million per Boston Consulting Group, is entering an ecosystem transformed by AI, cloud infrastructure and investor demand for capital efficiency. A LinkedIn study found 77% of founders believe AI has lowered barriers to entrepreneurship. Roshni Rathi of BCG says the playbook has flipped from 'raise first, build later' to 'build first, scale intelligently.' Success metrics now prioritise sustainable economics over unicorn valuations alone. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: Artificial intelligence, Bengaluru, capital efficiency, Gen Z founders, global innovation, startup ecosystem Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gen-z-founders-drop-copycat-model-build-global-tech-from-india/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gen-z-founders-drop-copycat-model-build-global-tech-from-india/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.