About
"Sai is thrives on connecting ideas across disciplines. As The Polymathic Connector, he shows audiences the hidden links between seemingly unrelated worlds — culture and communication, psychology and leadership. Blending humor, empathy, and sharp analysis, Sai makes complex ideas feel within reach."
I am a software engineer turned standup comedian, mushroom farmer/entrepreneur and professional speaker. After fourteen years abroad working at companies like Goldman Sachs, Pepsi Frito Lays, and ThermoFisher Scientific, I returned to India to find my true calling.I discovered that while software engineering can be very rewarding, I enjoy deconstructing concepts and sharing big ideas more.
This personal insight set me on my journey as a professional speaker which has taken my front of audiences from countries as radically different from each other as Australia and Zambia. In addition, I am applying the same meticulous engineering approach to deconstructing standup comedy and mushroom growing.
Speaking Topics
Speaking Style & Approach
Style
While planning every speech, I make it a point to understand what exactly the audience could gain from my talk. I focus on what I would like them to feel, see, and do during and after my speech.
This leads to a speaking style which is "engaging", "lively", "approachable", "easy to follow and really funny" - the quoted words are from actual respondents to my talks.
Techniques
Storytelling
Humor
Audience Interaction
Q&A Sessions
Notable Accomplishments
I was among only three invitees from India to speak the PSANZ Trailblazers Conference held recently in Auckland. In addition, I have spoken at Mongabay India, the India bureau of the world famous Mongabay.org, an environment focused media publication.
Publications
Books: I have written a book deconstructing Humor titled "Humor Science: When Your Success Depends on Being Funny and Accessible"
I have won Division level speaking awards from Toastmasters.
Video Content
Speaker Reel
Sample Presentation
Quick Information
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Experience
- 3-5 years
- Fee Range
- $1,000 - $2,500
- Availability
- In-Person Events
- Regions Covered
- South East Asia, Japan, Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia, NZ
Event History
Notable Events
- • 1. PSAI - Professional Speakers Association of India
- • 2. Toastmasters - Districts 44 and 98 Area, Division, and District Conferences
- • 3. Rotaract Club of Valiant Midwest
- • 4. Startup Conclaves
International Experience
TEDx RVCA | Bangalore, India | June 2025
PSANZ Trailblazers 2025 | Auckland, NZ | Sept 2025
Area Conference of District 44 Toastmasters | Atlanta | Jan 2017
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