Sriram Vijayakumar

Certified Independent Director (IICA), governance and technology risk professional with 20+ years of experience across India, APAC, the UK, and the US. MBA & B.Tech (IT). Founder, Creator and Producer of The Boardroom Blueprint - a weekly podcast on Corporate Governance, hosted on Spotify. Certified Member of ISC2, Certified in AI Security & Governance and in DPDPA. Member - IOD. Author of multiple books including 2 books on Corporate Governance & 5 books on AI (focusing on ethical implementation, governance and enterprise risk management). 

Actively looking to contribute at the board level as an Independent Director (ID) / Director. 

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriram-vijayakumar-id/ - please feel free to connect. 

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sriram-vijayakumar-id/ -  

Corporate Governance Podcast: The Boardroom Blueprint: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75VHElaj9MAabR8j8amjJb?si=U63HK6EiSoaTFx1RhiTUlw 

Substack: AI Vault: https://aivault.substack.com/ 

Medium: https://medium.com/@sriramvijayakumar 

Title: The Independent Director’s Handbook: Compliance & Beyond 

Subtitle: Governance, Ethics, Boardroom Practice & The Future of Independent Directorship in India 

Author: Sriram Vijayakumar  

The Independent Director's Handbook: Compliance & Beyond: Governance, Ethics, Boardroom Practice & The Future of Independent Directorship in India 

Independent Directors play a critical role in strengthening corporate governance, protecting stakeholder interests and ensuring regulatory compliance and long-term sustainability of organisations. This book provides a structured and comprehensive resource for aspiring and serving IDs and the appendices offer practical boardroom takeaways. 

Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0GW818D29/    

Title: Governance 4.0: India’s Next Boardroom Revolution

Subtitle: From Compliance to Intelligent Oversight - Reinventing Indian Boards for a Digital World

Author: Sriram Vijayakumar

Governance 4.0: India’s Next Boardroom Revolution is a thought-provoking exploration of how corporate governance in India is being reshaped in an era defined by technology, complexity, and heightened accountability. The book traces the journey from traditional compliance-driven frameworks to a new model of intelligent oversight, where strategy, risk, technology, and stakeholder expectations converge. It is a forward-looking narrative that reinterprets the role of

boards in a world shaped by digital transformation, complex risks, and rising stakeholder expectations. It questions and connects regulations or frameworks and builds a broader philosophy of governance that is adaptive, intelligent, and deeply contextual to India. 

Amazon Book Link: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0GYFWYZM6

Title: Small AI, Big Future: Rethinking Intelligence at the Edge 

Subtitle: Why Small, Smart, and Ethical AI Will Power the Next Digital Revolution  

The future of artificial intelligence isn’t massive. It’s microscopic - and it’s already here. In this bold and timely manifesto, Small AI, Big Future challenges the dominant narrative of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and instead presents a grounded, transformative vision for the next era of AI: small, specialized models running everywhere - on phones, cars, wearables, sensors, and edge devices. Whether you're a business leader, technologist, policymaker, or curious reader, this book will reshape how you think about intelligence, innovation, and the direction of technology itself. 

Available on Amazon 

Title: Decoding AI: What Every Decision-Maker Needs to Know 

Subtitle: How Boards, CEOs, and Leaders Can Navigate the AI Shift with Confidence 

The Ultimate AI Guide for Non-Tech Leaders. You don’t need to code - you need to lead.

AI is not a future trend but a present-day reality transforming every industry. But for many executives, board members, and professionals, AI remains a maze of buzzwords, hype, and technical jargon. Decoding AI cuts through the noise. Written in plain, jargon-free language for non-technical leaders, this book demystifies artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLMs, and more. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to scale responsibly, this is your go-to playbook for understanding, implementing, and leading with AI. 

Ideal For: C-suite executives and board directors, Consultants, advisors, and business owners and Policy makers and public sector leaders. Written for leaders, not engineers - with a 90-day action plan to get started or scale with confidence. Aligns with global AI trends, ethics, and compliance expectations. 

Available on Amazon 

Title: AI Megatrends 2025: What Smart Leaders Must Understand Now 

Subtitle: How to Navigate, Lead, and Win in the Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence 

AI Megatrends 2025: What Smart Leaders Must Understand Now

The must-read playbook for navigating the AI revolution. AI is not coming - it's here. From generative AI to edge intelligence and autonomous agents, today’s leaders face an era of transformation unlike any before. This book delivers the insights, frameworks, and strategic foresight every decision-maker needs to lead with confidence.

In clear, actionable language, AI Megatrends 2025 explores the most important developments shaping business and leadership - today and tomorrow. Learn how to harness the power of LLMs, build AI-ready organizations, lead responsibly, and future-proof your strategy in a world driven by intelligent technology. 

Available on Amazon  

Title: Rewiring Education: How AI is Shaping the Next 100 Years of Learning  

Subtitle: Reimagining Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence  

Rewiring Education: How AI is Shaping the Next 100 Years of Learning

Reimagining Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence 

In a world where algorithms can pass exams, write essays, and simulate teachers, what will it mean to learn? This ground-breaking book takes readers on a journey from today’s classrooms to the learning landscapes of 2045 and beyond. Blending present-day insight with future forecasting, it explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping knowledge, skills, and the very purpose of education. 

Through visionary scenarios, in-depth analysis, and imagined interviews with tomorrow’s learners, educators, and policymakers, you’ll discover:

- How AI will transform teaching and assessment

- The skills that will remain uniquely human - and why they matter

- Radical new models of schools, universities, and lifelong learning

- The risks of bias, inequality, and technological overreach - and how to counter them 

Whether you are an educator, parent, policymaker, or simply curious about the future, this book offers a compelling guide to thriving - not just surviving - in the AI-driven century.

Available on Amazon  

Title: Prompt Engineering Made Easy   

Subtitle: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Results from ChatGPT and Other Generative Models 

Prompt Engineering Made Easy: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Results from ChatGPT and Other Generative Models 

Unlock the Power of AI with the Right Words

Generative AI is changing the world and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are revolutionizing how we think, work, and create. However, the real secret to getting the best results lies in Prompt Engineering - the skill of asking AI the right way.

Prompt Engineering Made Easy: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Results from ChatGPT and Other Generative Models is your complete roadmap to mastering the art of writing prompts that actually work. 

Available on Amazon