Dickens said, it was the best of the times, it was the worst of the times. The words have never been truer. Best because there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. Worst because the clutter is mind-numbing. Founder Thesis breaks through the noise to bring you stories of success & failure, grit & struggle, bouquets & brickbats from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs in India.
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Dickens said, it was the best of the times, it was the worst of the times. The words have never been truer. Best because there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. Worst because the clutter is mind-numbing. Founder Thesis breaks through the noise to bring you stories of success & failure, grit & struggle, bouquets & brickbats from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs in India.
IdeaForge: The Homegrown Drone Company Protecting India's National Interests
Founder Thesis
1 hour 33 minutes
2 months ago
IdeaForge: The Homegrown Drone Company Protecting India's National Interests
How did Ankit Mehta build IdeaForge into India's leading drone technology company?
In this episode, host Akshay Datt explores his journey of creating mission-critical drones for defense, public safety, and industrial applications.
Ankit shares how IdeaForge scaled through India's funding winter, developed cutting-edge autonomous systems, and positioned itself as a leader in the rapidly growing drone market.
Key Highlights:
👉How Ankit Mehta built IdeaForge into India's top drone startup
👉Surviving India's funding winter and focusing on sustainable growth
👉The role of autonomous drones in defense and public safety
👉Overcoming government procurement challenges for defense contracts
👉The future of drone technology in India and the global market
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Founder Thesis
Dickens said, it was the best of the times, it was the worst of the times. The words have never been truer. Best because there’s never been a better time to be an entrepreneur. Worst because the clutter is mind-numbing. Founder Thesis breaks through the noise to bring you stories of success & failure, grit & struggle, bouquets & brickbats from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs in India.
