Hello, visibility enthusiasts! Welcome to the Beyond Visibility Lounge, the podcast that explores the seen and unseen world of the supply chain, logistics, transportation, and traceability. Join your hosts, Iliriana Kacaniku and Ron Volpe in an exploration of drivers of collaboration in the supply chain.
In this episode, they host Divya Modi, an entrepreneur and investor, who shares her career journey and insights into the Indian entrepreneurship and innovation landscape. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, building a strong team, and identifying market opportunities when investing in ventures. Divya discusses the role of the Indian government in fostering innovation and the growth of entrepreneurship in the country. She also highlights the challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India, such as infrastructure development, and the need for localized innovations. Divya shares her experiences as a socialpreneur and the importance of giving back to society. She offers advice to early-stage entrepreneurs on securing support and funding, understanding competition, and building a network of advisors.
Takeaways:
Problem-solving, team building, and identifying market opportunities are crucial when investing in ventures.
The Indian government plays a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through infrastructure development and support for startups.
Challenges in the supply chain and logistics sector in India include infrastructure development and the need for localized innovations.
Giving back to society and supporting social impact initiatives are important aspects of being an entrepreneur.
Early-stage entrepreneurs should understand their competition, research the market, and find the right investors and advisors to support their journey.
