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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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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: What Exactly Are Drones and Their Categories
08:30 - Civil Drone Market: Traffic Management and Regulatory Challenges
18:45 - Industry Structure: Hardware vs Software Players and IdeaForge's Positioning
28:20 - Manufacturing Strategy: In-House Production vs Contract Manufacturing
35:10 - Military Drone Evolution: From World War I to Ukraine Conflict
48:30 - Global Drone Powers: Iranian, Turkish, Chinese and Indian Capabilities
58:45 - Defense Procurement Decoded: How to Sell Technology to Government
01:12:20 - The Bootstrap Journey: Surviving 8 Years Without Institutional Funding
01:24:15 - Post-IPO Reality: Managing Public Market Volatility in Defense Business

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