252: Secrets Behind Building Planes in India – What You Didn't Know | Venkatesh Mudragalla(Jeh Aerospace)
Description
In this episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, Roshan sits down with Venkatesh Mudragalla, co-founder of Jeh Aerospace, to discuss the intricacies of the aerospace industry. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including the challenges Boeing faced, the impact of supply chain constraints, and the critical nature of manufacturing in the aerospace sector. Venkatesh shares his journey from working with Tata to starting J Aerospace in 2022, the importance of advanced manufacturing, and how India is poised to become a global aerospace hub.
Topics:
00:00 Sneak peak
01:06 Introduction
03:28 Challenges and Evolution in the Aerospace Industry
04:40 Impact of Supply Chain on Aerospace
11:23 India's Role in the Global Aerospace Market
12:35 The Origin Story of J Aerospace
14:18 Starting Up in Aerospace: Challenges and Strategies
19:43 Technical Nuances in Aerospace Manufacturing
22:36 Partnering with Academia for Industry-Relevant Education
23:35 The Evolution and Current State of Industry 4.0
24:07 Balancing Automation and Workforce in Aerospace
25:51 Leveraging India's Jugaad Mentality in Aerospace
27:36 Challenges in Indian Aerospace Manufacturing
28:45 Targeting Mid-Market Companies for Growth
29:56 Building Trust in Indian Manufacturing
32:17 Government Support and Ecosystem Growth
34:29 VC Interest and Funding Challenges
36:10 Rapid Fire: Future Technologies and Aspirations
40:29 Advice for Aspiring Aerospace Entrepreneurs
43:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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