India's AI landscape is exploding. By 2026, the market could hit $17 billion, fueled by startups and GCCs chasing everything from machine learning models to generative AI tools. Demand for AI engineers has spiked 74% year-over-year, with roles in voice AI and vision AI leading the charge. But here's the rub: talent is scarce. Founders and HR leaders juggle skill gaps, fierce global competition, and budgets stretched thin by scaling pains. I understand—hiring an AI specialist