A Conversation with Hardik Jagda

Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI with Hardik Jagda — engineer-turned-entrepreneur, speaker, and angel investor — as he unpacks how he bootstrapped Proximity Works from a small consulting outfit into a global tech powerhouse operating across the U.S., India, and Dubai. From coding in a school lab on $150 a month to leading teams solving high-stakes challenges in media, live sports, fintech, and enterprise AI, Hardik reveals the mindset and frameworks that power real-world innovation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Hardik’s early experiences shaped his disciplined approach to engineering and leadership.
• The “Rapid AI Experimentation Framework” his teams use to turn workflow ideas into revenue-generating pilots within weeks.
• How Proximity’s MetaVision AI watches live games, detects key sports moments, and auto-creates highlight packages — revolutionizing sports media.
• Why speed, focus, and ruthless ROI are the cornerstones of lasting AI success.