₹1,500 Crore Agritech, Rural Economy & Future of Indian Farming ft. Vamsi Udayagiri

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0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - Overview of Hesa
6:40 - Challenges in village life
9:34 - Vamsi’s passion for rural economy
11:46 - Building Hesa
17:24 - Selling ₹1 crore solar products
21:26 - Gaps in the pharma industry
24:39 - Experiences from 2016-17
26:56 - Learnings from visiting 10,000 villages across India
28:54 - Insights around rural life
32:38 - Advice for aspiring farmers
36:33 - Future of Indian Farming
39:33 - The Jio effect in rural India
41:45 - Unknown Facts About Rural Life
46:31 - What Hesa does?
51:57 - How many villages/farmers are in your network?
54:44 - Government recognition for efforts
55:44 - $7 million round
1:04:05 - Advice for young entrepreneurs
1:06:31 - Startup challenges and solutions
1:08:39 - What money means to you?
1:11:00 - Rapid fire round
1:13:18 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, we are joined by the visionary Vamsi Udayagiri, founder and CEO of Hesa, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing rural commerce in India.

With over 20 years of experience and a deep connection to the grassroots, Vamsi has dedicated his life to empowering rural livelihoods and bridging the gap between Bharat and India.

In this enriching conversation, Vamsi takes us through his inspiring journey of transforming rural economies. From his early days of visiting over 10,000 villages to co-creating agriculture, employment, and healthcare solutions, Vamsi shares fascinating insights about life in India’s rural heartlands.

We discuss his passion for leveraging digital innovation to solve pain points in rural value chains, his challenges in scaling a rural-focused enterprise, and the incredible impact Hesa has made by connecting businesses to villages.

Whether selling ₹1 crore worth of solar products, addressing gaps in the pharma industry, or gaining recognition from the government for his efforts, Vamsi’s journey is a testament to the power of innovation and grassroots connection.

He also dives into the “Jio effect” on rural India, shares advice for aspiring farmers, and provides key lessons for entrepreneurs navigating startup challenges.

So, if you want to understand the future of rural commerce, discover the hidden potential of India’s villages, or gain inspiration from a true changemaker, this episode is for you!

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