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Kicking off Season 2 of The Indian Dream with Satish Shukla, Co-Founder of Addverb Technologies!
They build Robots (a lot of them) & make a few hundred crores by selling them all over the world!
From transforming Indian warehouses to going global —and now building India's first humanoids — their story is incredible!
We dive deep into automation, manufacturing mindset, R&D, hiring & more!
This was one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had about India’s future in automation, robotics, and deep tech. If you’re an entrepreneur, engineer, or just someone excited about AI, this one’s for you!
Here’s what we talked about:
00:00 Teaser
01:47 Sid's Prologue
03:54 Podcast Begins
04:00 The Future of Humanoids in Manufacturing
04:46 Addverb's Robotics Innovations
06:15 Humanoids in Indian Context
11:58 Automation in India: The Beginning
16:21 Addverb's Journey and Achievements
17:28 Types of Robots in Warehouses
19:44 Challenges and Success in Indian Manufacturing
25:54 Competing with China: The Automation Blueprint
32:48 The Importance of R&D
41:58 Going Global: Addverb's International Expansion
43:59 Creating a Multicultural Workforce
45:09 Challenges in Different Markets
46:48 Addressing Skill Shortages in India
49:28 Government's Role in Supporting Startups
53:51 Navigating Bureaucracy and Corruption
55:55 The Entrepreneurial Spirit in India
01:00:05 Personal Stories of Resilience
01:04:41 Adapting to Policy Changes
01:13:32 AI and Robotics at AddVerb
01:15:07 AI in Robotics and Fleet Management
01:15:52 Partnership with Reliance and Innovation
01:17:13 Strategic Investors vs. Venture Capitalists
01:17:43 Top Problems for Entrepreneurs to Solve
01:18:32 Automation in Healthcare
01:21:38 Education and Training in Robotics
01:23:31 Robotics in Agriculture
01:25:30 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:31:13 Building a Strong Team
01:40:34 Funding for Robotics and Automation Startups
01:44:19 Lights Out Warehouses and Factories
01:45:54 Automation in Indian Warehousing
01:50:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Siddharth Betala:
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharth-betala/
Twitter: https://x.com/sidbetala
Satish Shukla:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-shukla-addverb/
If you want to stay updated about our latest episodes or just want to say hi, you can join our No Spam WhatsApp group here: https://bit.ly/3Q0To2K

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Kicking off Season 2 of The Indian Dream with Satish Shukla, Co-Founder of Addverb Technologies!
They build Robots (a lot of them) & make a few hundred crores by selling them all over the world!
From transforming Indian warehouses to going global —and now building India's first humanoids — their story is incredible!
We dive deep into automation, manufacturing mindset, R&D, hiring & more!
This was one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had about India’s future in automation, robotics, and deep tech. If you’re an entrepreneur, engineer, or just someone excited about AI, this one’s for you!
Here’s what we talked about:
00:00 Teaser
01:47 Sid's Prologue
03:54 Podcast Begins
04:00 The Future of Humanoids in Manufacturing
04:46 Addverb's Robotics Innovations
06:15 Humanoids in Indian Context
11:58 Automation in India: The Beginning
16:21 Addverb's Journey and Achievements
17:28 Types of Robots in Warehouses
19:44 Challenges and Success in Indian Manufacturing
25:54 Competing with China: The Automation Blueprint
32:48 The Importance of R&D
41:58 Going Global: Addverb's International Expansion
43:59 Creating a Multicultural Workforce
45:09 Challenges in Different Markets
46:48 Addressing Skill Shortages in India
49:28 Government's Role in Supporting Startups
53:51 Navigating Bureaucracy and Corruption
55:55 The Entrepreneurial Spirit in India
01:00:05 Personal Stories of Resilience
01:04:41 Adapting to Policy Changes
01:13:32 AI and Robotics at AddVerb
01:15:07 AI in Robotics and Fleet Management
01:15:52 Partnership with Reliance and Innovation
01:17:13 Strategic Investors vs. Venture Capitalists
01:17:43 Top Problems for Entrepreneurs to Solve
01:18:32 Automation in Healthcare
01:21:38 Education and Training in Robotics
01:23:31 Robotics in Agriculture
01:25:30 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
01:31:13 Building a Strong Team
01:40:34 Funding for Robotics and Automation Startups
01:44:19 Lights Out Warehouses and Factories
01:45:54 Automation in Indian Warehousing
01:50:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Siddharth Betala:
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharth-betala/
Twitter: https://x.com/sidbetala
Satish Shukla:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-shukla-addverb/
If you want to stay updated about our latest episodes or just want to say hi, you can join our No Spam WhatsApp group here: https://bit.ly/3Q0To2K

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