Nepali Entrepreneurs in Australia: ‘AI won't take your job; not knowing AI will'

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Deepesh Shrestha is the director of a Sydney-based brewery that has been producing beers with a “Nepali taste”. — Dipesh Shrestha says understanding and adopting AI has become essential for businesses to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Credit: Getty Images / Vithun Khamsong, Supplied by Deepesh Shrestha

As the number of Nepalis running their own businesses in Australia continues to grow, adapting to rapid technological changes is seen as an important tool for success. Sydney-based businessman Dipesh Shrestha believes artificial intelligence (AI) should be understood and embraced by entrepreneurs. Involved in education, migration services, and the production of Nepali-flavoured beer in Australia, Shrestha is also providing AI training to help businesses adopt new technologies. Shrestha spoke to SBS Nepali about why AI matters for businesses and the future workforce, and why learning to use the technology could be more important than fearing it.

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Published 29 July 2026 3:54pm

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As the number of Nepalis running their own businesses in Australia continues to grow, adapting to rapid technological changes is seen as an important tool for success. Sydney-based businessman Dipesh Shrestha believes artificial intelligence (AI) should be understood and embraced by entrepreneurs. Involved in education, migration services, and the production of Nepali-flavoured beer in Australia, Shrestha is also providing AI training to help businesses adopt new technologies. Shrestha spoke to SBS Nepali about why AI matters for businesses and the future workforce, and why learning to use the technology could be more important than fearing it.

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