Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu stated his life's mission is to make India technologically strong and self-reliant, emphasizing rural development and innovation to overcome historical 'civilisational wounds' and a 'defeatist, colonial mindset.' He highlighted the need for deep R&D work, particularly leveraging rural talent, to restore national pride and equitable wealth distribution. Vembu also clarified his view on politics as public service, ruling out active electoral involvement due to his priorities.