The creative economy is a significant area where India can excel, especially with the rise of generative AI in retail and grocery businesses.

The success of Indian creators on YouTube reflects the enormous potential of the creative industry in India, which is rapidly evolving and gaining recognition globally. Four out of five Indians are on YouTube, with billions of hours of content being created and consumed, showcasing the vibrancy of the creator economy in India.

The advantage of building a startup in India is the incredible talent available, which is often underestimated.

India has access to an extraordinarily vast pool of talent, which is our greatest strength, as artificial intelligence is fundamentally powered, shaped, and guided by human intelligence.

India is now our fastest growing market for AI, having embraced the technology significantly earlier than many other countries.

India's GDP has grown significantly over the years, and the consumption class is expected to expand, driving economic growth.

About 15% of the content created by Indian creators is consumed outside of India, making YouTube an exporter of ideas and culture.

Indian creators generated approximately $2.5 billion on YouTube in the last three years, highlighting the platform's significant economic impact.

I genuinely believe we've got a once in a generation opportunity to build a world-class internet company out of India, but we had to push ourselves through some really tricky moments.