We want to build complex AI capabilities in Dehradun and scale them globally: Steve Larson, Digital Divide Data

Digital Divide Data (DDD) has opened its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India in Dehradun, focused on AI, robotics and physical AI. The centre began operations in August and has already onboarded 150 employees.

In an interaction with Express Computer, Steve Larson, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Divide Data, discusses the rationale behind choosing Dehradun, the capabilities being developed at the centre, the talent strategy and plans to become a global centre of excellence.

Why Dehradun? What made the city stand out as the right location for DDD’s India Centre of Excellence?

DDD evaluated several locations, including Noida, Gurgaon, Lucknow and Hyderabad, before choosing Dehradun. The city’s young talent pool and the opportunity to develop that talent locally were key factors in the decision.

A major consideration was the ability to create technology careers without requiring young professionals from Uttarakhand to move to larger cities. DDD wanted to...

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