StartUp Chemistry Neel Reddy Rebala

We are here with another episode and will take you on a ride into the world of EVs this time. Pratik Gupta, CEO & Co-founder of Gensol EVs, our guest, is an inventor-entrepreneur. His inventions are deployed in a variety of sectors from Pharma to Cricket. We explore what it takes to come up with new ideas, deep dive into Indian EV, and learn about how his firm Gensol EV is aiming to disrupt the EV market with their unique 3-wheeled car, equipped with world-class technologies. We explore battery technologies, the need for giga factories for EVs, emerging trends in EV, the impact of Lithium reserves in India, and much more.



This episode is for anyone curious about interesting products being built in India. If you are a car enthusiast, deep-tech nerd, or climate-conscious human - you don't want to miss this.



Host and Founder


Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala



Partners


Abhinav Jain

Abhishek Srivastava

Jayshree Kanther Patodi



Edits & Design


Aman S Raju

Barsha Nandy

Om Pawar

Producers

Anirudh Kaushik

Barsha Nandy



Chapters

00:00 - Pre-cap and Intro

02:48 - Pratik's background

04:11 - Pratik's experience building multi-million dollar products

06:34 - How do you get ideas for new products

08:52 - Does engineering mind help in running a deep tech business?

10:24 - How can non-tech people build deep-tech startups?

13:40 - Electric Vehicles & Sustainability

18:06 - Post usage electric battery disposal - How is the industry thinking about it?

21:00 - Overview of the EV market

25:14 - Market approach of EV vs ICE

29:07 - Solution to recharging challenges of EVs

32:03 - Are the Government Policies like FAME PLI helping?

34:37 - What are the various components of EV infrastructure

37:09 - Where is the battery technology headed?

41:10 - Why do we need Giga Factories?

43:20 - Where do you see the Indian EV market in the next 5 years?

46:05 - Impact of new lithium reserves found in India?

47:26 - Pratik's EV Startup - Gensol EV

52:51 - How did you arrive at this design and product?

01:05:20 - Business Model of this EV Startup01:10:20 - Closing comments




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Correction: Shield Square got acquired by Radware.


Join the host Neel Reddy Rebala as he welcomes Abhishek Srivastava, seasoned early-stage VC and co-founder of Endiya Partners, to share his journey and insights into the dynamic world of venture capital. Discover Abhishek's passion for deep tech and enterprise SaaS, and learn how he stays ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Explore Endiya Partners' thematic approach to supporting startups in sectors like technology, healthcare, and financial services. Gain valuable insights into investment focus areas, trends, and considerations for exits in the vibrant Indian startup ecosystem. Tune in for an engaging conversation and don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and follow Startup Chemistry for more insightful discussions!


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Host and Founder
Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala

Partners
Abhinav Jain
Abhishek Srivastava
Jayshree Kanther Patodi

Edits & Design
Aman S Raju
Barsha Nandy
Om Pawar

Producers
Anirudh Kaushik
Barsha Nandy

Volunteers
Aishwarya A Swamy
Harshini Gunda
Prasad Potturu
Shivani Chinnamaraju

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Chapters

00:00 Precap
02:42 How did you become a Venture Capitalist?
05:32 Do these traits help in investment decision making or pattern recognition?
08:10 How did the expertise in product and deep tech come to be?
11:00 How do you stay on top of fast changing technology space?
14:09 Can you introduce Endiya Partners to audience?
16:44 Can you give a pulse check on your focus sectors?
18:48 How were the last 2 years for the VC industry?
23:38 Would the Geo-political scenerio give a filip to the hardware startups?
26:05 What is your view on the climate sector?
36:10 Do we have the Deeptech and Deep science startups that the climate sector needs in India?
42:23 Your view on Climate sector - Macros and India vs the world
49:34 Why are exits important to VCs?
51:50 Can you please takes us through some of your exits?
55:08 How do you about with due diligence and evaluation of Deep Science & Deep Tech startups while investing?
01:01:38 How should a startup prepare for an exit?
01:08:23 What is the boardroom like during an exit?
01:09:58 Closing comments?
01:11:08 How should the founder think of exit?

In this power-packed episode, we deep dive into the end-to-end funding journey of a startup founder and discuss how an entrepreneur can successfully navigate this path. We touch upon the world of Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) in the Indian entrepreneurial landscape. We uncover the crucial role of PE/VC in the startup ecosystem and peek into the future of entrepreneurship in India. We also demystify terms of funding and IPO planning. Our charismatic guest and a seasoned investor, Abhinav Jain who is a General Partner at the leading mid-market private equity firm, Gaja Capital, shares his insights to leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take on challenges that a startup journey presents. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a curious investor or simply passionate about startups, this episode is a must-listen.



#startupchemistry #startupexpert #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast #startupstory #IndianIPO #IPO
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Host and Founder
Neelakanteshwar Reddy Rebala

Partners
Abhinav Jain
Abhishek Srivastava
Jayshree Kanther Patodi

Edits & Design
Aman S Raju
Barsha Nandy
Om Pawar

Producers
Anirudh Kaushik
Barsha Nandy

Volunteers
Aishwarya A Swamy
Harshini Gunda
Prasad Potturu
Shivani Chinnamaraju

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00:00 -Precap
02:02 - Abhinav and Finance
08:49 - Private Equity and Venture Capital Overview
28:16 - Fundraising Journey of a Startup/ Entrepreneur
44:15 - Exit Paths for Investors and Founders
51:59 - IPOs - Initial Public Offerings Deep Dive
01:12:00 - Abhinav Beyond Finance

For the inaugural episode of Startup Chemistry, we explore the Indian Healthcare Opportunity with Jayshree Kanther Patodi, co-founder of Enzia Ventures, an early-stage VC firm. She brings a unique perspective thanks to her experience both as an operator and investor.

Discover Enzia's mission, unique investment approach, and support beyond funding for portfolio companies. Explore the healthcare sector's current status, trends, global comparisons, and where funding is directed. Uncover the next big thing in healthcare - Speciality-focused Business.


#startupchemistry #startupexpert #entrepreneurshippodcast #startuppodcast #startupstory #Indianhealthcare #healthcarespecialityopportunity #healthcareandtechnology



Chapters

00:00 - Precap
01:58 - Jayshree's background and Enzia Ventures' intro
27:09 - Overview of Healthcare sector
39:26 - Opportunities in Healthcare - Speciality focussed businesses
1:06:06 - Jayshree's other interests and final comments

StartUp Chemistry, a brand new podcast hosted by your guide to the innovation frontier, Neel Reddy Rebala, is all set to go live on Saturday, 24th February on all leading podcast platforms.

In a series of freewheeling chats, Neel, a startup enthusiast and Indian School of Business alumnus, will be bringing you insightful conversations with esteemed guests, industry leaders and achievers across diverse backgrounds. StartUp Chemistry is ably guided by its team, Abhinav, Abhishek, and Jayshree, who are veteran investors of startup world. StartUp Chemistry brings to the fore credible and valuable insights to its audience. Each episode dives deep into the cutting-edge trends and groundbreaking ideas shaping the next generation of startups – companies poised to revolutionize the world for the next 20-30 years.

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, student, or policymaker with an eye on the future, StartUp Chemistry is your essential source of inspiration, knowledge, and cutting-edge insights.

#startupchemistry #startupexpert #startupstory