Skills Over Degrees: Why Data Science, AI Skills Matter More Than Ever
- Chinmay
- April 2, 2025
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, India
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In a bold hiring post last month, Sudarshan Kamath, founder of AI startup Smallest.ai, wrote, “College – does not matter. Resume – not needed.” The role? A full-stack engineer with a ₹40 lakh annual package. The result? Over 7,000 applications—a testament to a growing trend that’s reshaping India’s job market: skills-first hiring. At Smallest.ai, nearly half the tech team …
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