Zoho founder and chief scientist Sridhar Vembu has stated his primary life goal is to make India technologically strong and self-reliant, crucial for economic prosperity and civilizational revival. He views technology leadership as key to restoring national pride and overcoming a colonial mindset, emphasizing rural talent for wealth distribution. While seeing politics as public service, Vembu explicitly ruled out active electoral politics due to his overriding priority in technology and R&D-led nation-building.