Bhumika Chauhan
Every industrial giant knows the pain of outdated systems. Complex workflows, inefficiencies, and downtime become inevitable in legacy environments. Yet, replacing entire infrastructures is rarely feasible. Enter IAVerse, founded by Shantanu Barai, a deep-tech company that has positioned itself as the bridge between the old and the new.
Shantanu’s entrepreneurial spark came from identifying a global gap: while many solutions promised digitalization, few offered real-time integration with legacy systems without disrupting operations. By creating iTwinity and iSimulo, Shantanu provided industries with the rare opportunity to modernize confidently.
The results have been transformative. iTwinity offers live digital twin visualization, enabling decision-makers to monitor and analyze operations in real time. iSimulo empowers companies to simulate scenarios, optimize workflows, and train employees in immersive AR/VR settings before implementation. Together, they save time, reduce errors, and enhance decision-making.
But the story of IAVerse is also one of grit. Shantanu recalls the initial skepticism from industries unwilling to risk change. Resistance to integrating with decades-old systems was a formidable barrier. His solution: start small, show results. Pilot projects proved ROI, building confidence one client at a time.
Today, IAVerse’s reach spans collaborations with government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and global manufacturers. With a turnover of ₹12 crores achieved within three years, the company exemplifies how purpose-driven innovation scales rapidly when it addresses critical pain points.
Awards and recognitions highlight this success—Shantanu has been named the Digital Visionary of the Year 2025, while IAVerse was recognized for the Most Transformative Digital Twin Innovation.
Shantanu’s leadership blends engineering precision with strategic foresight. His motto: “Technology is only as valuable as its ability to integrate seamlessly and deliver measurable ROI.” This clarity has shaped IAVerse’s solutions into globally competitive platforms.
Inspired by Satya Nadella’s transformation of Microsoft, Shantanu is now steering IAVerse toward broader horizons—smart cities, infrastructure, and next-generation manufacturing. His advice to entrepreneurs: “Focus on solving problems that matter. Innovation without market readiness is wasted potential.”
In just three years, IAVerse has proven that legacy can meet the future without fear. For industries once bogged down by outdated systems, Shantanu and his team are offering more than technology—they are offering a future.
