AI Impact Summit Heist: Wearables Startup Learns from Disheartening Incident

NeoSapien's CEO Dhananjay Yadav addresses the theft of AI wearables at the AI Impact Summit, detailing the incident's impact on the company and expressing optimism for India's future in hosting global events. Despite setbacks, Yadav sees the experience as a catalyst for growth and security improvement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 17-02-2026 16:47 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 16:47 IST
AI Impact Summit Heist: Wearables Startup Learns from Disheartening Incident
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A social media frenzy erupted following the theft of exhibits at the AI Impact Summit, where homegrown wearables startup NeoSapien's innovations were stolen. Co-founder and CEO Dhananjay Yadav discussed the incident, shedding light on the challenges and the need for improved security measures.

During a media interaction, Yadav described the theft as both difficult and painful, noting it occurred amid a security shutdown for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The startup's cutting-edge AI wearable products, integral to their showcase, vanished, creating a disheartening experience for the company.

Despite the setback, Yadav expressed his gratitude towards the Delhi Police for their proactive approach and vowed that such an incident serves as a learning opportunity for future events. He remains optimistic about the potential growth and global showcasing of India's engineering talent.

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