How A $250 Startup Turned India Into A $250B Outsourcing Giant

What happens when the underdog becomes the architect of the global system?

You’ve heard of IBM, Accenture, and Capgemini. But one of the most influential tech service giants in the world isn’t American or European. It’s Indian.

Founded in 1981 with just $250 and no computer, Infosys started with a single project and a damaged floppy disk. Four decades later, it’s a global IT powerhouse, powering the backends of banks, airlines, and telecoms around the world.

This episode breaks down how Infosys built a $70 billion legacy from the ground up, despite red tape, tech shortages, and zero global credibility.

We’ll show how it pioneered offshore outsourcing, scaled elite engineering talent, and became a symbol of India’s tech rise.

So what happens when the underdog becomes the architect of the global system?

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