MUMBAI: When AI meets ambition, sparks tend to fly and Ziroh Labs has just added fresh fuel to its fire. The Bengaluru-based deeptech startup has roped in industry veteran Vineet Mittal as senior vice president, marking a decisive step in its mission to democratise Artificial Intelligence through CPU-powered innovation.
Mittal brings more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software, AI, and cloud-scale data platforms, with stints that read like a who’s who of tech heavyweights. At Microsoft, where he most recently served as principal group engineering manager, he led efforts in cloud security, data governance, and a massive log collection and threat detection platform. Before that, his leadership roles at Bluetalon (later acquired by Microsoft), RSA India, and Sun Microsystems saw him shape breakthroughs in secure computing and large-scale data systems.
For Ziroh Labs, his arrival comes at a pivotal juncture. The company’s flagship Kompact AI platform is rewriting the rules of AI infrastructure by enabling large language model inference on CPUs eliminating the dependence on costly GPUs and unlocking advanced AI for cost-sensitive, data-regulated sectors. With applications spanning BFSI, healthcare, public services, and defence, Kompact AI is positioning itself as a disruptor in AI affordability and accessibility.
“Ziroh Labs is at the forefront of solving one of the most urgent challenges in AI today delivering scalable AI on existing CPU racks without compromising on output quality,” said Mittal, calling Kompact AI’s CPU-native architecture a “game-changer for democratising access to advanced AI.”
Ziroh Labs co-founder and CEO Hrishikesh Dewan echoed the excitement: “Vineet’s extensive expertise in cloud platforms, AI infrastructure, and security management makes him the ideal leader to drive the global growth of Kompact AI. His hands-on approach and track record of building high-performing teams will be instrumental as we accelerate our innovation and scale our impact worldwide.”
As Ziroh Labs eyes global markets with an AI-for-all philosophy, Mittal’s appointment signals more than just a leadership shift, it’s a statement of intent. In a world obsessed with GPUs, Ziroh is betting that its CPU-first strategy, backed by seasoned leadership, will be the real power play in the AI arms race.