Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is championing a significant investment in research and development-led manufacturing, aligning with the view that future innovation spans both software and the physical economy. Echoing former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer's philosophy, Vembu emphasizes the growing importance of 'atoms' alongside 'bits', believing the synergy between them will drive the next wave of technological progress. This strategic shift signals Zoho's commitment to technology-enabled manufacturing and industrial innovation.