In this episode of The Startup Operator, Roshan spoke with Kaushik Mudda, the co-founder of Ethereal Machines. Ethereal Machines is a Deep-Tech start-up leading the innovation of 5-Axis CNC technology in India. 5-Axis machining solves gaps in manufacturing, for industries extending from plastic to aerospace to drone manufacturing to healthcare industries.

Some of the takeaways from this conversation include -
Dealing with Rejections 
Future of fully automated facilities in India
Building future proof capabilities

Tune in to this engaging discussion on sustainable business growth and gain valuable lessons that can be applied to your own entrepreneurial journey.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 63 Rejections/Dealing with Rejections

03:03 Why CNC machines

16:30 Keeping your team motivated

20:54 Understanding your market

28:44 Running 2 business models 

30:48 Customer Acquisition

33:08 Customers’ success stories

36:44 Future of fully automated facilities in India

38:00 Path to Atma Nirbhar Bharat

41:16 Building a better manufacturing ecosystem

46:39 Building future proof capabilities

49:55 Book recommendations

52:25 Conclusion

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In this episode of The Startup Operator, Roshan spoke with Kaushik Mudda, the co-founder of Ethereal Machines. Ethereal Machines is a Deep-Tech start-up leading the innovation of 5-Axis CNC technology in India. 5-Axis machining solves gaps in manufacturing, for industries extending from plastic to aerospace to drone manufacturing to healthcare industries.
Some of the takeaways from this conversation include -
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Dealing with Rejections </li>
<li aria-level="1">Future of fully automated facilities in India</li>
<li aria-level="1">Building future proof capabilities</li>
</ol>
Tune in to this engaging discussion on sustainable business growth and gain valuable lessons that can be applied to your own entrepreneurial journey.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 63 Rejections/Dealing with Rejections
03:03 Why CNC machines
16:30 Keeping your team motivated
20:54 Understanding your market
28:44 Running 2 business models 
30:48 Customer Acquisition
33:08 Customers’ success stories
36:44 Future of fully automated facilities in India
38:00 Path to Atma Nirbhar Bharat
41:16 Building a better manufacturing ecosystem
46:39 Building future proof capabilities
49:55 Book recommendations
52:25 Conclusion
Don't miss out on this insightful episode of Startup Operator Podcast, where you'll gain valuable lessons for sustainable business growth.
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225: This company helps BOOST Indian Manufacturing | Kaushik Mudda (Co-Founder & CEO, Ethereal Machines) | The Startup Operator Podcast

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss  the significant drop in placements and employment of IIT graduates in the country, financial troubles at ThirdWave Coffee and Reshamandi, and the launch of Safe Superintelligence Inc. by Ilya Sutskever. The hosts also touch on notable fundraising rounds for Zepto, Alyve Health, and Bira91, and conclude with an analysis of interesting tweets and market trends.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Topics of the week
01:40 Weekly Highlights: Events and Sports
02:29 IIT placements and Job Market Insights
06:12 Economic Trends: Middle Class Growth and Spending
08:07 ThirdWave Coffee's Financial Struggles
13:16 Ilya's Safe Superintelligence Inc. and AI Concerns
16:32 Reflecting on Tech Bubbles and AI Evolution
17:56 Generative AI: Fancy Wrappers or Core Innovation?
19:18 Reshamandi's Financial Crisis and Challenges
22:14 Fundraising Highlights: Zepto, AliveHealth, and More
28:21 Twitter Highlights: Sarcasm, Valuations, and Immigration
34:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Conversations

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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss  the significant drop in placements and employment of IIT graduates in the country, financial troubles at ThirdWave Coffee and Reshamandi, and the launch of Safe Superintelligence Inc. by Ilya Sutskever. The hosts also touch on notable fundraising rounds for Zepto, Alyve Health, and Bira91, and conclude with an analysis of interesting tweets and market trends.
Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Topics of the week 01:40 Weekly Highlights: Events and Sports 02:29 IIT placements and Job Market Insights 06:12 Economic Trends: Middle Class Growth and Spending 08:07 ThirdWave Coffee's Financial Struggles 13:16 Ilya's Safe Superintelligence Inc. and AI Concerns 16:32 Reflecting on Tech Bubbles and AI Evolution 17:56 Generative AI: Fancy Wrappers or Core Innovation? 19:18 Reshamandi's Financial Crisis and Challenges 22:14 Fundraising Highlights: Zepto, AliveHealth, and More 28:21 Twitter Highlights: Sarcasm, Valuations, and Immigration 34:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Conversations
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Are IITs losing their value? | Roundup #155 | The Startup Operator

In this episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, host Roshan welcomes Varun from Bounce. Varun shares insights into Bounce’s progression from its origins as Wicked Rides, a bike rental company, to becoming a prominent player in the electric mobility market. He discusses the significant milestones such as the launch of Bounce Infinity, the introduction of the E1 and E1 Plus models, and their burgeoning B2B operations, including a collaboration with Sun Mobility to supply 30,000 bikes. Varun delves into the innovative pivots that guided Bounce’s journey, highlighting the company's transitions driven by customer needs and market gaps. Additionally, he outlines the current state and future of the EV market in India, detailing the challenges and opportunities within the sector, including range anxiety, service concerns, and financing hurdles. Varun also speaks on the technological advancements and the strategic partnerships that are propelling Bounce forward. For aspiring EV entrepreneurs, he offers advice on navigating the complexities of building and scaling an EV product.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:26 Bounce's Recent Developments
02:46 Innovative Pivots and Evolution
04:13 Challenges and Solutions in Fleet Management
07:55 Transition to Electric Vehicles
10:34 Impact of COVID-19 and Manufacturing Partnership
16:43 Current EV Market Landscape
26:50 The Impact of Mobility on Economic Growth
27:20 Public Transport vs. Personal Mobility
27:58 The Rise of Electric Vehicles
28:36 Battery Swapping and Charging Infrastructure
33:31 Government Initiatives and Challenges
35:10 Innovations in Battery Technology
40:59 Building and Manufacturing EV Bikes
46:19 Customer-Centric Product Development
48:49 Future of EV Technology
50:03 Conclusion and Farewell
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, host Roshan welcomes Varun from Bounce. Varun shares insights into Bounce’s progression from its origins as Wicked Rides, a bike rental company, to becoming a prominent player in the electric mobility market. He discusses the significant milestones such as the launch of Bounce Infinity, the introduction of the E1 and E1 Plus models, and their burgeoning B2B operations, including a collaboration with Sun Mobility to supply 30,000 bikes. Varun delves into the innovative pivots that guided Bounce’s journey, highlighting the company's transitions driven by customer needs and market gaps. Additionally, he outlines the current state and future of the EV market in India, detailing the challenges and opportunities within the sector, including range anxiety, service concerns, and financing hurdles. Varun also speaks on the technological advancements and the strategic partnerships that are propelling Bounce forward. For aspiring EV entrepreneurs, he offers advice on navigating the complexities of building and scaling an EV product.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:26 Bounce's Recent Developments 02:46 Innovative Pivots and Evolution 04:13 Challenges and Solutions in Fleet Management 07:55 Transition to Electric Vehicles 10:34 Impact of COVID-19 and Manufacturing Partnership 16:43 Current EV Market Landscape 26:50 The Impact of Mobility on Economic Growth 27:20 Public Transport vs. Personal Mobility 27:58 The Rise of Electric Vehicles 28:36 Battery Swapping and Charging Infrastructure 33:31 Government Initiatives and Challenges 35:10 Innovations in Battery Technology 40:59 Building and Manufacturing EV Bikes 46:19 Customer-Centric Product Development 48:49 Future of EV Technology 50:03 Conclusion and Farewell -------------------------------------
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242: Rentals to EVs - Bounce's Evolution in Mobility with Varun Agni (Co-founder, Bounce)

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss major headlines impacting India's startup ecosystem. Key topics include the newly elected Indian government and its potential impact on the startup environment, particularly in electric vehicles and funding policies. The hosts highlight the inclusion of ten Indian startups, like Pixel and Niramai, in the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers list. The episode wraps up with discussions on recent funding news and trending social media topics.

00:00 Introduction
00:11 Topic readout
02:04 Opening comments
06:10 Startup Ecosystem and Government Policies
10:24 Indian Startups on Global Stage
13:34 SAP Acquires WalkMe
17:09 Leverage Edu Controversy
23:08 TCS's New Generative AI Aggregator Platform
25:45 Byju's Valuation Crisis
27:15 Notable Fundraisers of the Week
30:55 Data Privacy Concerns in India
32:16 Adobe's Controversial Privacy Policy Update
34:10 Elon Musk: A Modern-Day Rockstar
37:00 Closing comments


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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss major headlines impacting India's startup ecosystem. Key topics include the newly elected Indian government and its potential impact on the startup environment, particularly in electric vehicles and funding policies. The hosts highlight the inclusion of ten Indian startups, like Pixel and Niramai, in the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers list. The episode wraps up with discussions on recent funding news and trending social media topics.
00:00 Introduction 00:11 Topic readout 02:04 Opening comments 06:10 Startup Ecosystem and Government Policies 10:24 Indian Startups on Global Stage 13:34 SAP Acquires WalkMe 17:09 Leverage Edu Controversy 23:08 TCS's New Generative AI Aggregator Platform 25:45 Byju's Valuation Crisis 27:15 Notable Fundraisers of the Week 30:55 Data Privacy Concerns in India 32:16 Adobe's Controversial Privacy Policy Update 34:10 Elon Musk: A Modern-Day Rockstar 37:00 Closing comments
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