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Once a tech wizard at Intel, Bhaktha Keshavachar shifted gears to co-found Ezetap that shook up India's fintech scene with its innovative digital payment solutions, and was eventually acquired by Razorpay. Now, at Chara Technologies, he is engineering a revolutionary Reluctance motor engine that's free of toxic rare-earth minerals.This nifty invention is not just eco-friendly and cost- effective, but is also set to slash India's import dependency and give a turbo boost to the nation's electric mobility dreams!

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Read more about Chara Technologies:-

1. Why India's Chara Technologies is Ditching Rare-Earth Materials in Electric Motors - CEO, Bhaktha Keshavachar [https://www.autofutures.tv/topics/why-india-s-chara-technologies-is-ditching-rare-earth-materials-in-electric-motors---ceo--bhaktha-ke/s/a1667a46-587a-4c35-ab67-c4960f200c23]

2.As the EV market vrooms, this Bengaluru start-up tries to get its motor running [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/as-the-ev-market-vrooms-this-bengaluru-start-up-tries-to-get-its-motor-running/article68139143.ece]

3.Trio Builds EV Motors With No Toxic Rare-Earth Metals, Cut Dependency on Imports [https://www.thebetterindia.com/309314/bengaluru-deep-tech-startup-chara-builds-rare-earth-metal-free-electric-vehicle-motors/]

Did you know about 10 to 12% of India's GDP goes into logistics? That's even more than what the software or automotive industries get! In this episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of Shiprocket as it shakes up the world of e-commerce. Akshay Ghulati talks about Shiprocket's vision and how they're tackling unique challenges in India's market. Learn how Shiprocket makes e-commerce smarter and more efficient, especially in international shipping.

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1. Shiprocket's 'back-to-the-future' mission: Democratising ecommerce for Bharat [https://yourstory.com/2022/08/shiprocket-democratising-ecommerce-direct-to-consumer-logistics]

2. Tech, Government support driving support in India's exports: Akshay Ghulati [https://www.outlookbusiness.com/high-five-29/tech-government-support-driving-growth-in-indias-exports-akshay-ghulati-7029]

3. D2C sales made smarter and swifter with Shiprocket Checkout [https://yourstory.com/2024/04/shiprocket-checkout-smarter-swifter-d2c-sales]

4.Shiprocket expands services to boost revenue beyond shipping [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/shiprocket-expands-services-to-boost-revenue-beyond-shipping/articleshow/109926064.cms?from=mdr]

5.Shiprocket to upskill 100,000 Indian MSMEs for e-commerce [https://www.itln.in/e-commerce/shiprocket-to-upskill-100000-indian-msmes-for-e-commerce-1352111]

We're living in the golden age of automobiles when they're shifting from gas-guzzlers to clean, cool electric vehicles (EVs). This shift is creating room for new iconic brands to emerge. One such future iconic brand is the performance EV bike-maker Ultraviolette Automotive whose EV bike F77 has been turning heads. In this episode, Niraj Rajmohan and Narayan Subramaniam talk about their journey of building Ultraviolette as a globally aspirational motorcycle brand out of India.

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Read more about Ultraviolette:-

1.Inside Ultraviolette's 6-Year Electric Revolution: How The Emotorcycle Maker Is Ready To Race It Out With KTMs & BMWs [https://inc42.com/startups/inside-ultraviolettes-6-year-electric-revolution-how-the-emotorcycle-maker-is-ready-to-race-it-out-with-ktms-bmws/]

2."Electric is the way forward," says Narayan Subramaniam, Ultraviolette CEO and head of design on the future of mobility [https://www.evoindia.com/top-news/electric-is-the-way-forward-says-narayan-subramaniam-ultraviolette-ceo-and-head-of-design-on-the-future-of-mobility]

3.Ultraviolette: Racing into global markets with F77 [https://www.forbesindia.com/article/innovation/ultraviolette-racing-into-global-markets-with-f77/88607/1]

4.EV firms focussed on high-tech products need more support: Ultraviolette founders [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/ev-firms-focussed-on-high-tech-products-need-more-support-ultraviolette-founders/articleshow/109568800.cms?from=mdr]

Building a successful SaaS business is both challenging and rewarding. There is a real risk that you may end up solving a problem so narrow that it has a very small market but if you focus deeply on solving a common problem, more people will choose your product over a one-size-fits-all solution. In this episode, Sanjay Ghare spills the beans on building Vervotech as a vertical SaaS in the travel tech domain. Vervotech helps travel agencies stay relevant on travel websites by providing smart information about the best deals and prices, so they can offer great options to their customers.

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Read more about Vervotech:-

1.The Digital Transformation of Hospitality: How Technology is Reshaping Guest Experiences [https://hospitalitybizindia.com/feature/guest-article/the-digital-transformation-of-hospitality-how-technology-is-reshaping-guest-experiences/]

2.Vervotech aims to create standardization in the hotel industry through hotel mapping [https://entrackr.com/2023/03/vervotech-aims-to-create-standardization-in-the-hotel-industry-through-hotel-mapping/]

3.Using artificial intelligence, this SaaS startup is helping travel agencies scale up their business [https://yourstory.com/2020/07/artificial-intelligence-saas-pune-startup-vervotech-travel-agencies]

Discover the amazing success story of EcoSoul Home Inc, a homegrown company that started small but quickly emerged as a global leader. By building eco-friendly products and strategizing effective global distribution, they've penetrated markets in over 70 countries, achieving a staggering $30 million in revenue with a mere $10 million in initial funding. Rahul Singh is a hands- on leader and in this episode he talks about his journey of building this D2C brand. He delves deeply into EcoSoul's supply chain development, a critical factor in its rapid growth.

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Read more about EcoSoul:-

1.Meet man who sold his house to create business made of waste, now owns company with annual turnover Rs 600 crore [https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-meet-man-who-sold-his-house-to-create-business-made-of-waste-now-owns-company-with-annual-turnover-rs-30000-3082568]

2.'We Sold Our Home For Our Dream': Sustainable Kitchenware Biz Clocks $50 Million in Revenues [https://www.thebetterindia.com/326200/ecosoul-home-india-boston-sustainable-plastic-free-kitchenware-cutlery-sugarcane-palm/]

3. EcoSoul: Making a Difference [https://www.indiaretailing.com/2024/01/07/ecosoul-making-a-difference/]

4. From waste to wealth: EcoSoul Home's battle cry against plastic toxicity [https://etinsights.et-edge.com/from-waste-to-wealth-ecosoul-homes-battle-cry-against-plastic-toxicity/]

5. Ecosoul develops everyday products using sustainable materials [https://entrackr.com/2023/10/ecosoul-develops-everyday-products-using-sustainable-materials/]

6.From the US to EU, how EcoSoul Home clocked over Rs 100 cr in GMV by exporting sustainable products [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sustainability/from-the-us-to-eu-how-ecosoul-home-clocked-over-rs-100-cr-in-gmv-by-exporting-sustainable-products/articleshow/102927744.cms?from=mdr]

Delve into the massive and fast-growing staffing industry- a sector estimated to touch nearly $50 bn dollars by 2030. In this episode, V C Karthic shares insights about the industry, and offers insightful observations on entrepreneurship, company culture, management principles, and founder aspirations.

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Read more about Buzzworks:-

1.Buzzworks Business Services Pvt Ltd unveils the findings survey highlighting optimal work hours for productivity [https://www.apnnews.com/buzzworks-business-services-pvt-ltd-unveils-the-findings-survey-highlighting-optimal-work-hours-for-productivity/#google_vignette]