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16 22 24 RAMESHSWAMY CEO&MANAGINGDIRECTOR RameshSwamyisavisionaryleaderwithastrongpassionfordrivingpositivechangeinsociety.Throughhisefforts,hehasbroughtmanysignificantimprovementsinvariousareassuchaseducation,music, and evenfuneralservices. SMARTHVEERSIDANA FOUNDERANDCEO SmarthveerSidanaistheFounderandCEOofHireQuotient.He'sknownforhisinnovativeideas,deepbusinessknowledgeofsoftwareasaservice,andexceptionalorganizationalcapabilities. MR.DHIRENDRASINGH CEO&MD Mr.DhirendraSingh,theCEOandManagingDirectorofAirshedPlanningProfessionalsPrivateLimited,leadsthecompanywithovertwodecadesofexperienceinenvironmentalandengineeringprojects.Heisresponsibleforsteeringthecompany’smissiontoadvanceairqualitysciencethroughinnovationandresearch. COVERSTORY DR.H.C.MARIOSCHMIDT MANAGINGDIRECTOR LINGELWINDOWSANDDOORS KarlLingelFensterbauGmbh&Co.KGhasbeena pioneerinthefenestrationindustrysinceits inception in1959inEllwangen, Germany.Withover sixdecadesofexperience,Lingelhassteadily growntobecomeoneofEurope'sleading manufacturersofhigh-qualitydoorsandwindows. Thecompany'sreputationforexcellencehasonly grownstronger,withtwomanufacturingunitsin Germany and a newlyopened facilityinRomania. 26 ANUMENDA MANAGINGTRUSTEE AnuMenda,ManagingTrustee,RMZFoundationbelievesthatartistheunifyingforcethattranscendsgeographicalboundaries.“Weviewthisexhibitionasanopportunitytosparkmeaningfulconversations andmakeart moreaccessibleto diverseaudiences.
20 Essentials ToBecome AnInfluencer Inthedigitalage,wecomeacrossalotofpeoplewhohavebecomeinfluencersandIndiaiswitnessingrapidgrowthinsocialmediausage.Influencershavealotofpowerintermsofsetting trends, advocating for products,andinteractingwithsomefansinothermajorsectorsincludingfashion&beauty(asweallknow)butalsotech/web/lifestyle.Muchlikeanythinginlife,becomingasuccessfulinfluencerhasbecomeanextensiveprocessthatcanseemconfusingforthosewhoarejuststartingoreventoyouguyslookingintogettingmoreseriousaboutyourcareerasaninfluencer. 28 30 KAOUSTUBHKATHURIA CO-FOUNDER KaoustubhKathuria,theco-founderofUniversalFuelIndustries,bringsoversixyearsofleadershipexperienceintheindustryandapassionfordrivingpositivechangetowardagreenerfutureandcleanerenvironment. RAJESHIYENGAR CO-FOUNDERANDCEO,LINCODELABS LincodeLabshashadextremesuccessandgrowthintheindustry.Withsuccessfulcollaborationswithmajorcompaniesintheautomotive,aerospace,andelectronicssectors,theyhavemadeasignificantglobalimpactthroughtheirAI-poweredinspectionsoftware. It'salso impressivethatthey haveservedsuch esteemedclientsasBMW,Suzuki,Honda,Boeing,SchneiderElectric,Cummins,Magna,SaintGobain,andothers.ThissuggeststhatLincode hasestablisheditselfasatrustedpartnerformanyleadingoriginalequipmentmanufacturers(OEMs)andtiersuppliers.
THELINGELLEGACY:AJOURNEYTHROUGHTIME ANDINNOVATION ANESTABLISHEDFOUNDATION Karl LingelFensterbauGmbh&Co.KG hasbeena pioneerinthefenestrationindustrysinceitsinceptionin 1959inEllwangen,Germany.Withoversixdecadesof experience,Lingelhassteadilygrowntobecomeoneof Europe'sleadingmanufacturersofhigh-qualitydoorsand windows.Thecompany'sreputationforexcellencehas onlygrownstronger,withtwomanufacturingunitsin GermanyandanewlyopenedfacilityinRomania. MISSION-DRIVENEXCELLENCE Lingelisnotjustaboutmanufacturingdoorsand windows;it’saboutofferingacompleteexperience.The company'smissionfocusesonprovidingfreeprofessional consultations,projectplanning,siteinspections,and specializedsolutionsthat balancehighstandardswith valueformoney.Lingel is constantlyevolving,keeping pacewithadvancementsinthefenestrationindustry, ensuringthatcustomersreceivethelatestintechnology anddesign. Lingel'sexpansionintoIndiamarkeda significant chapterinitshistory.AGigamanufacturingunitwasrecentlyestablishedinRewari,Haryana,coveringanimpressive 1.25,000sqft.Thisstate-of-the-artfacility,witha productioncapacityof14,000unitspermonth,isa testamenttoLingel'scommitmenttocateringtoa broadercustomerbaseandreducingwaittimes. Thecompany’srootsinGermanyareevident,withhi-techmachineryimportedfromitshomelandandateamtrainedtoGermanstandards.Lingelpridesitselfonfairpaymenttermsandadedicatedsalesteamthatsupportseverycustomerfromprojectinitiationtocompletion. 08|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
INNOVATIONATTHECORE:SETTINGTRENDSIN FENESTRATION ShapingtheFutureoftheIndustry: Lingelhasalwaysconsidereditselfatrendsetter,particularlyinIndia.In2008/2009,thecompanyintroducedthedoubleshutterswindowsystem,adesignwheretheglassshuttersopenoutsidewhilethemeshshuttersopeninside—aninnovationwellaheadofitstime.Lingeldidn’tstopthere.In2010,theybroughttomarketthefirst glass housesandconservatories. THEMANBEHINDLINGEL'SINDIANSUCCESS:A PERSONALJOURNEYOFDR.H.C.MARIOSCHMIDT FallinginLovewithFenestration: Duringandafterthepandemic,Lingeldelveddeepinto researchanddevelopment(R&D),leadingto groundbreakingproductssuchasLPGglazingand the LingelSafeBox(LSB).Oneofthecompany’sproudest achievementshasbeenthedevelopmentofthelargest aluminumsystemeverseeninIndia. Thejourneyintothe worldoffenestrationbeganfor Lingel'sIndiaManagingDirector,DrH.CMarioSchmidt, in1994,shortlyaftercompletinghisstudiesin mechanicalscience.Hisfascinationwiththisniche industrydeepened,sparkingadesiretoexploreand innovatefurther.In2006,thispassionbroughtthemto India,alandwheretheUPVC(unplasticizedpolyvinyl chloride)sectorwasjustemerging. Lingel’sconstantexchangeofknowledgewithitsGerman headofficehasbeenakeyfactorintheseinnovations, helpingthe companyadaptproductstosuittheIndian market.Glasshouses andconservatories,for instance, havebeenmodifiedtobemoreaffordablewhile maintainingtheiruniqueappeal,openingupanew marketforsuchproductsin India. Atthattime,veryfewpeopleinIndiawerefamiliarwithUPVC,achallengethatpresenteditselfasanopportunity.Thetaskwasnotjustabout selling windowsanddoors;itwasabouteducatingconsumers.Startingfromscratch,hegraduallyassembledateam—manyofwhomarestillwiththecompanytoday,holdingkeypositions. VisionfortheFuture: Lookingahead,Lingelaimstocontinueitsupward trajectory,notjustintermsofcustomernumbersbutalso throughinnovationsthatkeepthem at theforefrontof thefenestrationindustry.Thecompany'scommitmentto offeringdiverseandinnovativesolutionsensuresthat customersalwayshavethebestoptionsavailabletomeet theirneeds. Slowlybutsurely,LingelexpandedbeyondRajasthanto otherregionsinIndia,andtoday,thecompanyis recognizedasoneofthetopfivefenestrationbrandsin thecountry. ClimbingtheRanks: Lingel’sfocusonsustainabilityandresponsiblebusiness practicesisevidentinitseffortstoreducecarbon footprintsandeducatethenextgenerationthroughits LingelTrainingAcademy.Withexperttrainersfrom Germany,theacademyequipstheteamwiththe necessaryskillstoservecustomersbetter. Withover20yearsofexperienceinthefenestration industry,Lingel'sIndiaManagingDirector,DrH.C.Mario Schmidtmadewavesearly inhis career.He wasthe youngestGeneralManager(factoryhead)inhisGerman stateinthefieldofwindowsanddoors.In2006,hetook overasManagingDirectoratLingelIndia,andby2018, hehad also becomethePlantHeadDirectoratLingel Germany. Throughtheseyears,hedevelopedaclearvisionand goals,andwhiletheroadtosuccesswaschallenging,he foundgreatguidanceandmentorshipinMr.KarlLingel. Hisleadershiphasbeeninstrumental inLingel’sgrowth inIndia,whichtodayboastssalesofficesandexperience centersinallmajorcities.Thecompany’sexpanding dealernetworkreflectstheambitiontobringmorelike- mindedpartnersintothefold. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|09
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ACOMPREHENSIVEBUSINESSPORTFOLIO ProductsforEveryNeed: Lingelhascarvedoutanicheincustomizinguniqueproductsforitscustomers,rangingfromUPVCandaluminumtooakwoodandtimberwindows.Thecompany’swiderangeofofferingscaterstovariousprojects,fromindividualhomesandvillasto commercial officesandhospitals. Lingel’sexpertiseinhigh-endtimberwindows,glassconservatories,andwindowsillsisunmatched.Thecompany's productsalsoincludeVenetianblindsandrollershutters,availableinbothmanualandautomatedoptions.Oneof Lingel’sstandoutproductsisitssnow-whitewindows,aperfectblendofaestheticsandfunctionality. In2017,LingellaunchedtheAluminumSystem6.0,whichisconsideredthemostaestheticaluminumsysteminIndia. Thecompanyalsooffersthermalbrokenhigh-endaluminumsolutionsforoptimalheatinsulation,producedin Germanyandimportedasfinalproducts. Lingel’scontinuousinnovationcanbeseenintheintroductionoffivenewproducts:motorizedskylights,roofwindows, top-hungroofwindows,anewhandleselection,andanewpowdercoatingfinish. LOOKINGAHEAD:AMESSAGEFORTHE FUTURE AsLingelcontinuesitsjourneyinIndia,itsManagingDirector,Drh.c.MarioSchmidtreflectsonthepast18yearswithasenseofaccomplishmentandexcitementforthefuture.Hisfocusremainsonensuringthatcustomersalwaysreceivethebestfenestrationsolutions.Headvisesconsumerstofocusonqualityoverpricewhenselectingproductsfortheirhomesoroffices,ensuringthatthey investininnovativeanddurableoptions. Withastrongbeliefincustomer-centricity,Lingelispoisedtoremainamarketleaderinfenestrationforyears tocome. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|11
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6SecretstoMakingBusiness DecisionsThatGetResults By:StanPopovich GUESTWRITING I tcan be stressful when youhaveto makeimportantdecisionsregarding Herearesixsuggestionsonhowtomaketherightbusiness decisions. 1.Knowallthefactsregardingyour company: Gatherallofthefactsandnecessaryinformationthatimpactsyour business.Thisisimportant,becauseyoudonotwanttomisscritical informationthatcouldmakeadifferenceinhowyourunyour business.Also,bybeingpartoftheinformation-gatheringprocess,you caneliminatebiasesoropinionsothersmayhave. yourbusiness. Weall wanttomakethe rightdecisions,andthiscancreatealotof anxiety.Buttogetahead ofthegame,it is anecessity. 14 |Entrepreneur One|October’24
Staythecourse: Managingyourownbusinessinvolvesaseriesof ongoingbusinessdecisions.Don'tputoffimportant decisions,anddon'tworryaboutyourpastmistakes-- justkeepfocusingonwhatisbestforyourcompany.To determinethebestoutcomeforyourbusiness,always listentoyourcustomer’sneedsandhaveyourfinances andexpensesorganized.Customersatisfactionand makingsureyourcompanydoesn't runoutofmoneyare someoftheimportantprioritiesofanybusiness.Ifyour businessisgoinginthewrongdirection,thenyouneed tore-evaluatehowyourunyourbusiness. Learnfromyourmistakesandre-evaluate: Ifyoumakean incorrect business decision,thenthenext stepistolearnfromyourmistakesandgofromthere. Learnwhatyoudidrightandlearnwhatyoudidwrong. Forexample,yourcompanydecidesonamarketing planforacertainproduct,howeveryoudon'tgetthe expectedresultsintermsofsalesandcustomer satisfaction.Whenthishappens,learnwhat wentwrong andusethisknowledgethenexttimeyoumarketyour otherproducts.Thekeyistodoyourbestandalwaysbe persistent. Forexample,understandinghowyour competitionisdoingbusinessisveryimportant. Findingwaystoimprovecustomersatisfaction isanotherexampleofknowingthefactsofyour company.Abusinessownercantalktotheir employeesandcustomerstogetthenecessary informationregardingcertainbusiness operations. 2.Focusontheresults: Thinkaboutwhatyouwantandconsiderthe possibleoutcomesofyourdecision.Aperson needstofocusontheshort-termandlong-terms goalsregardingeveryaspectoftheircompany. Forexample,keepinguptodateonthe company'sfinancialstatementsisvery important.Keepingabreastonyouremployees' moraleisanotherexampleondeterminingthe directionofyourcompany.Lookingforways onimproving how your company doesbusiness willgoalongwayinaccomplishingyour businessgoals. 3.Askaround: Itisimportanttoconsiderotherviewpoints otherthanyourown,sogetadvicefromyour friends andbusinesspeers. For example,a good techniqueistotalktoyourimportantbusiness colleaguesand managers togettheiropinionon how tomanage your business.For instance,you havetomakeadecisiononwhichclientshould manageyourmarketingcampaign.Askyour businessadvisorsandothermanagersonwhat theythinkwhowouldbethebestfitin managingyourcampaign. AboutTheAuthor 4.Relax: Donottrytodoeverythingallatonceand whenthingsgethecticstopwhatyou'redoing andtakea10minutebreak.Takeafewdeep breathsandtrytodosomethingthatwillmake youfeelmorerelaxedsuchastakinga10- minutewalk,listeningtotheradioordoing somestretchingexercisestohelpde-stress.You willfeelbetterandgainafreshperspectiveon yourcurrentsituation,whetheritisdealing withyouremployees,givingapresentationor improvingyourcompany'smarketingplan. StanPopovichistheauthorofthe popularmanagingfearbook,“A Layman’sGuidetoManagingFear”. FormoreinformationaboutStan’s bookandtogetsomemorefreemental healthadvice,pleasevisitStan’s websiteat http://www.managingfear.com October’24|EntrepreneurOne|15
LEARN|EARN|STANDTALL UNNATIFOUNDATION-THECOMMUNITYBUILDERS REGARDINGSGBSENTERPRISE SGBSUnnatiFoundationisarenownednon-profitorganizationthatwasestablishedin2011,andcommittedtoempoweringdisadvantaged,underprivileged,andunemployedyouthbyimpartingthemwithessentialskillsfor gainful employment.'Unnati'offersacomprehensive35-daytrainingprogramspanning300hoursthatcoversspokenEnglishproficiency,lifeskills,ethicalvalues,basiccomputerliteracy,andvocationaltraining.Thefoundationguaranteesplacementinacorporatesettingwithbenefitsforitssuccessfulgraduates.SGBSUnnatiFoundationstrivestohelpyoungindividualsaged18-25fromdifficultbackgroundsrealizetheiraspirationsandcontributepositivelyto society. VOICEOFSGBSUNNATIFOUNDATION Philanthropist!CulturalActivist!Change Agent! RameshSwamyisa visionaryleaderwith a strongpassion fordrivingpositivechangeinsociety.Throughhisefforts,he hasbroughtmanysignificantimprovementsinvariousareas suchaseducation,music,andevenfuneralservices.Ramesh Swamyembodiesthespiritoftransformationandprogress, unifyingcommunitiesthroughhigh-impactsocial movements.Histirelessdedicationhaspositivelyinfluenced countlesslives,leavingalastinglegacythattranscends generations.FromhumblebeginningswithinasmallBhajangroup,SGBS(TheSreeGuruvayurappanBhajanSamajGroup),Rameshandaselectfewtrusteesdaredtodreambig,launching three groundbreakinginitiatives: UnnatiFoundationhelpstorecognizetheimportanceof nurturingindividualsfromtheircommunitiesandstrivesto upliftthemthroughitscomprehensivetrainingprogramand diverseinitiatives.Forinstance,"UNXT"catersspecificallyto ruralyouth,providingvaluableopportunitiesandresources tohelpthemgrow.Similarly,"SUGAM"supportsaspiring entrepreneurswithguidanceandmentorship.Thissets UnnatiFoundationapartfromitscommitmentto guaranteeingjobplacementsfortheyouth,ensuringa brightfutureforthenextgeneration.Throughtheseefforts, theUnnatiFoundationispoisedtoliftanentiregeneration outofpovertyandgivethemthetoolstheyneedto succeed. Withover2 decadesof experience,theUnnatiFoundation hassuccessfullyempoweredmorethan80,000young peoplethroughitsinnovativeprogramssuchasUNNATI, UNXT,andSUGAM.Inarecentmilestoneachievement, Unnatibecamethefirstorganization to listaZeroCoupon ZeroPrincipal(ZCZP)instrumentontheprestigiousSocial StockExchange(SSE),receivingapprovalsfromboththe BombayStockExchange(BSE)andNationalStockExchange (NSE).ThishistoricalfeatunderscoresUnnati'scommitment totransformingthelivesofunderprivilegedyouththrough sustainableandimpactfulinitiatives. RAMESHSWAMY CEO&ManagingDirector 16|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
Shiksha(funding children'sschooleducation),Utsav(a celebratoryCarnaticMusicandDancefestival),andSamstha (funeralrightservices).Theseinnovativeprojectshavenot onlyimprovedthequalityoflifeformanybutalsoserveas atestamenttothepowerofcollectiveactionand determination. Theorganization'semphasisontransformationratherthanmereemploymentspeakstotheircommitmenttocreatingpositivechangeinthelivesofyoungpeople.Additionally,thecompany'sfocusisonefficiencyandtransparencyensuringthatresourcesarebeingusedeffectivelyandresponsibly.Thefactthatthevolunteersplaysuchapivotalroleindrivingthismissionforwardonlyaddstothestrength oftheorganization'simpact. Unnatihasbeenincrediblysuccessfulincreatinga sustainableemploymentecosystemthroughitsinnovative approachtomobilizingtheart-lovercommunityin Bangalore.Byprovidingtrainingandresourcestoover 80,000studentsacross30centersand200government colleges,Unnati hasnotonlyproven itselfasaproof of conceptbutalsocreatedafullysustainableemployment ecosystemwithover300companiesparticipatingincampus placements.Thisistrulyanimpressiveachievement. GOALOFTHEUNNATI ItappearsthatUnnatihasembarkedonanambitiousundertakingbyaimingtotrainandassistastaggering100,000youththroughoutthecountrythroughtheircomprehensiveprogrammingthatincorporatesvocationaltrainingandessentiallifeskills.Theirinnovativeapproachinvolvingonlineandofflineclassesensuresthattheycancatertoadiversegroupofbeneficiaries,includingthoseresidinginremoteareaswhereaccesstoformaleducationmightbe limited. Backedbyateamofpassionatevolunteersand committed partners. RameshSwamy is ahighlyaccomplishedindividualwhohas dedicatedhislifetochampioningsocialcausesthroughhis workintheNGOsectorandhissuccessfulbusinessventures.Hisprobonoapproachtorunninghis logistics anddistributionenterprise,aswellashisleadershiprolesatSGBSTrustandSGBSUnnatiFoundation,aretruly admirable.Unsurprisingly,heandUnnatihavereceivednumerousawardsfortheirefforts,includingtheIndianNGO"RisingStar"award. Unnati’svisionistotrainandplace1million underprivilegedyouthacrossthenation. CHALLENGESFACEDBYSGBSDURING THEPANDEMIC Theorganizationhasfacedalot of changelingsduringthe pandemic. ABOUTPATRONS CSRSponsors,likeInfosysFoundation. BoeingCompany GEIndiaIndustrialPvt.Ltd. MUFG ExxonMobilServices&TechnologyPvt.Ltd. OmegaHealthcare andmanymoreaswellasIndividualdonors. Theefforttomobilizeyouthandoutreachactivitydid nothappenduetothelockdownandtravelrestrictions. Youthfromdifferentplaceswerenotabletotraveland getenrolled. ManyGovernmentCollegesdidnotfunctioninfull fledge Theyconductedonlineclasseswhichcouldnotgiveus muchofresults SGBScouldnotachievethetarget/nos.Expected. Thesponsorscouldnot support SGBSinabigwayastheannouncementofsupportofGovt.contributiontoCSRFunds.Etc. AnewFCRA Account hasto be opened onlyinSBIDelhi.Renewalsgetpostponedandduetothiscompany’sincomingFundswere locked. Itwasaherculeantasktoraisefundswhenevery companywascontributingtoCOVIDrelief. WHATSETSSGBSAPARTFROMOTHER PROFESSIONALSINTHESAMEFIELD? Theorganization'sfocusonprovidingacomprehensive, holisticapproachtoyouthempowermentistruly commendable.Byincorporatingessentiallifeskills,values, andhumanresourcesaspectsintothecompany’s programming,theyarehelpingtocreatewell-rounded individualswhoarebetterequippedtosucceedinboththeir personalandprofessionallives.Thefactthatorganizations prioritizetransformationover mereemploymentspeaks volumesabout the commitmentto the long-termgrowth anddevelopmentoftheyoungpeopletheyserve. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|17
IMMERSIVETECHNOLOGIESANDIT’S POSITIVEIMPACT Unnatirecognizesthepivotalrole technologyplaysin drivinggrowthandsuccess.Fromitsinception,Unnatihas seamlesslyintegratedtechnologyintoeveryaspect of its operations,resultinginincreasedefficiency,costsavings, andstreamlinedprocesses. SGBShasaverygoodMISReportingsystem-Cloud PlatformMISSixerClass. SGBS’sdatacollectionisviathetech-basedplatformin English.Whichalsoprovidesaccesstoane-learningapp withover600videosandquestionstotheyouthwho attendourprogram. SGBShasadoptedablendedlearningmodel,combininge-learningwithclassroominstruction.Thisapproachaccommodatesdiverselearningstyles,ensuringthatallparticipantsreceiveeffectiveeducationandsupport. Youthstrainedandcompletedtheirtrainingunderour programsareissuedDigitalCertificatesacrossall centers. SGBShasdevelopedTheirportalUdyogam.To bridge thegapbetweenUnnati'strainedtalentpooland companiesseekingfreshers,ithascreatedaplatform calledUDYOGAM.Thisplatformallowscompaniesto filtertheirrequirementsandshortlistcandidatesbased onvideoresumesthattheorganizationhasaskedthem toupload. IthasalsoimplementedarobustFinancialsystemthat ensuresaccountabilityacross all itscenters. SUCCESSACCORDINGTOTHE SPOKESPERSON The spokespersonbelievesthatsuccess is not justabout reachinggoals,butalsoaboutthecourage,determination, andresiliencerequiredtoachievethem.ForUnnati,success drivestheorganizationforward,propellingittoward realizingitsvisionandmission.Inparticular,Unnatisees successin theformofjobplacementsforunderprivileged students-atangibleoutcomeofitseducationalprograms. However,Unnatiunderstandsthatsuccessisnotastatic state,butrather an ongoingprocessrequiringcontinuous evaluation,modification,andpartnershipwithmultiple stakeholders,suchaseducators,employers,community members,andstudentsthemselves. NEWTRENDSANDSTRATEGIESINTHE SECTOR Unnatiisan organizationcommittedto skilldevelopment andyouthempowerment,andithasaccomplishedvarious notablemilestones.Oneofitsbiggestaccomplishmentsis becomingthefirstentitytoregisteronasocialstock exchange-arelativelynewdevelopmentinthe philanthropicandnonprofitsectors.Withthisachievement, Unnaticannowattractinvestmentsfromindividualswho valuesociallyresponsibleinitiativesandseektomakea positiveimpactalongsidemonetarygains.Beinglistedona socialstockexchangeopensupopportunitiesforUnnatito receivefundingfrominvestorswhoprioritizesocial responsibilityalongsideprofitability.Asthefirst IMPORTANTDECISIONSTAKENBY UNNATI Thesignificanceofdeliberatingonessentialchoices profoundlyinfluencestheorganization'sachievement, productivity,andultimatepurpose.Amongthesecrucial mattersareprogramgrowthandassessment,associations andcoordinatedefforts,financingandmonetary administration,andstaffingandgroupadministration. organizationtoachievethisfeat,Unnatisetsaprecedentfor otherentitieslookingtomakeadifferencethrough innovativeapproachestofinanceandinvestment. 18|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
HOWUNNATIENCOURAGESITSEMPLOYEES? Thededication and selflessness of committedvolunteers who prioritize theorganization'sobjective and substantially influenceitsaccomplishments.Theseindividualssetasidepricelessassetsliketime,cash,andindividualintereststopositively affectotherpeople'slives. TherecognitionencompassesallbackerswhohavetrailedUnnatithroughits20yearsofexcursionconsideringthatitbegan onOctober2,2003. Themethodunderlinesthesignificanceoflatentqualitiesmorethanjustscholarlyinformation,promptingchange-producing results.Thisshowsappreciationtowardliberalbenefactorswhobelieveandbolstertheassociationinconveyingconsented projects. Everygiver,hugeorlittle,isperceivedandesteemedfortheircrucialpartinpushingadvancementahead. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|19
Essentials ToBecome AnInfluencer Inthedigitalage,wecomeacrossalotofpeoplewhohavebecomeinfluencersandIndiaiswitnessingrapid growthinsocialmediausage.Influencershavealotofpowerintermsofsettingtrends,advocatingfor products,andinteractingwithsomefansinothermajorsectorsincludingfashion&beauty(asweallknow) butalsotech/web/lifestyle.Muchlike anythinginlife,becomingasuccessfulinfluencerhasbecomean extensiveprocessthatcanseemconfusingforthosewhoarejuststartingoreventoyouguyslookinginto gettingmoreseriousaboutyourcareerasaninfluencer. 1:FindingYourNiche Thefirst,andperhapsmostimportantstepto becominganinfluencerisfindingyourniche. Anicheissimplythesubjectyouconcentrate oninyourcontent.Fromfashiontotech, fitness,food,andtravel.Whenyouidentifya niche,itmakesyourcontentmoreattractive topeoplelikeyou. 2:Produceandreleasehigh-quality content regularly Intheworldofinfluencers,contentisking. Quality contentbringsfollowers,always engaged.Yourcontentistobringvalue PostingVideos,ArticlesorPicturesyour audienceshouldfeelvalued. TipstoFindYourNiche: KeyContent Forms: -Thinkabout your passions andthe content you lovecreating. Videos– Tutorials, vlogs,or reviews. YouTube, Instagram:VideoContent -Googlepopular nicheswithouthavingtosqueeze intoomuch. Blogsaregoodforlongpiecesandin-deptharticles orguides(andopinions).Addyourblogcontent to allsocialplatforms. -Chooseifyouaregoodatdesigning,creating somethinguniquelyYOU. Images:Categoricalforexcessivevisible engagementplatforms likeInstagramand Pinterest,as well. Choosingpassion&expertise:Don'twasteyour timewritingaboutsomethingyoucouldcareless, thisisgoingtobehard,ORbeinganexperton1 topicwillhelpkeep consistent!Asyou become an expertinthatniche,beingacrediblevoicehelps youraudiencetofollowyou. Consistencyiskey:Postingregularlykeepsyouin thefrontofyour audience'sminds. Content calendars andscheduling apps canhelpyou organiseyourpostsinanefficientmanner. 20|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
3:InteractwithYourCustomers Thethingthattransformsfollowersintoa communityisengagement.Networkand engagewithyourfollowers,replyto commentsandlivesessionsKeepYour FollowersPostedParticipatinginaudience outreach encouragesmoreparticipationthan justpublishing articles. 4:MostInfluencersandBrandsNeedTo Collaborate Asisoftenthecase,collaborationcanbea greatwaytoreachandbuildauthorityinas manyplacesaspossible.Collaboratingwith otherinfluencersforbrandsfromtimetotime isessentialforgettingyourface,voice,and styleinfrontofentirelynewaudiences. WaystoEngage: RespondtoComments–Thiswillshowyour followersthatyouappreciatetheirinput. HowtoCollaborate: IdentifyPossiblePartners:Youneed toidentify influencersorbrandsthatembodyyourniche& alignwithyoursaswell. Runlive Q&As-Offeringanenvironmentwhereyour audiencecancomeaskquestionsandgettoknow aboutyourwork. Arrivewith a plan: When youmake contact, have specificideasforwhatyoubringtothetableand howthis collaboration willbemutuallybeneficial. OnsiteEngagement:Usepolls, quizzes,and challengestokeepvisitorsengagedwithcontent theycanshare. Success Stories: Over the years manyIndian influencers have struck deals with brands andother influences,therebygainingamassivenumberof followers. Astrongcommunitycanincreaseyourinfluence andkeepyouinthegoodbooksofmanybecause theynowtrust whatever itisthatcomesfromyou. 5: Betruetoyourbrand Amidstthenoise,Authenticityisalsowhat distinguishesinfluencers.Yourpersonalityis whyfollowersaredrawntoyouinthefirst place,andtheywantmoreofit. Conclusion Beinganinfluencerisaroadyoumusttravel andittakescommitment, originality, realness. Inconclusion,findingyournicheand maintaininghigh-quality contentwhile also engagingwiththefollowinghasanideal method ofpositioningyouforinfluencer success.Rememberyouareinauniversethat alwayschanges,beingadaptiveandlearning shouldbecomeyoursecondnaturetokeepup.Readytostartyourjourney?Sticktothese basicsandseeyourinfluenceflourish! MaintainingAuthenticity: HoneYourVoice:youareunique,donottrytocopy others. That unique style is what makes you relatableand authentic. BeOpenwithYourAudience: Transparency is the key, especiallywhenitcomestosponsoredcontent orcollaboration. AUTHENTICITYISTHEKEYManyofthe top influencersinIndiaarewhotheyare,simply becausemorethanperfectionit'sagenuinely relatablenaturethatcanbeseenthrough eachone. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|21
INNOVATINGTALENTACQUISITION: THEHIREQUOTIENT ADVANTAGE, LEADERSHIP, ANDFUTUREVISION ABOUTHIREQUOTIENT HireQuotientisaSaaSstartupthatusesinnovativeAItohelpcompaniesintheUStobuildhigh-qualitycandidatepipelineinthemostefficient(timeandcost)andinclusivemanner. ROLE OFTHEKEYPERSONINTHECOMPANY SmarthveerSidanaplaysacrucialroleinguidingthe company'sdirection/strategy.Hefocusesonfiguringout the bestpaths forthecompanytogrow.Sidanaworks closelywiththeteamtoplanhowtoreachtheirgoals. He'sgoodatspottingpotentialproblemsearlyand makingplanstosolvethem.Bydealingwithchallenges earlyon,Sidanaensuresthattheteamcankeepmoving forwardsmoothly.Additionally,Sidana'sleadershipkeeps theteamtogetherandfocusedonthecompany'smain objectives. WHOARETHEIRCLIENTS? HireQuotientservesawiderangeofclients,including notabletechnologyandSaaSmid-marketcompanieslike Mediafly,EnsembleIQ,AltonLane,Blackbird.AI,YCharts, SWKTechnologies,andothers.Additionally,theyhave prestigiousentitiesinthegovernmentandenterprise sectorssuchasArthurD.Little,BostonConsultingGroup, MinistryofDefenceSingapore,andIMDASingapore, amongothers. KEYPERSON SmarthveerSidanaistheFounderandCEOof HireQuotient.He'sknownforhisinnovativeideas,deep businessknowledgeofsoftwareasaservice,and exceptionalorganizationalcapabilities. HireQuotienthasbecomealeaderinusingtechnologytomakehiringeasierandbetterforcompanies.Sidana'sdrive,commitment&avery strong leadership&foundingteamkeepsHireQuotientmovingforwardandmakingadifferenceinthejobmarket. SMARTHVEERSIDANA FounderandCEO 22|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
NEWTRENDSTOSEEININDUSTRYTODAY IntheAIandSaaSdomains,threemajortrendsare reshapingstrategies: NEWIMMERSIVETECHNOLOGIESINTHE MARKETANDHOWDIDTHEYADAPTTO IT? OneofthemostsignificantvalueadditionsthroughAIis theeradicationofcandidatecalibrationtasks. Firstly,there'sastrongpushtowardsconsolidation,withdepartmentsseekingtostreamlineoperationsbyusingfewerplatformstoaccomplishmoretasks,drivenbyadesireforefficiency. HireQuotient'sadvancedAImodelsarespecifically designedtostreamlinethisprocess,enablingcompanies to effortlesslyevaluatecandidatepoolsbasedonkey companyintelligencemetricssuchasrevenue,funding stage,andcompanysize.Additionally,theAIsystemtakes intoaccountthenatureofworkundertakenby candidates,includingtheirrolesinteambuilding, revenuescaling,andotherrelevantcriteria.Byleveraging thisinnovativetechnology,companiescanefficientlyrate andassesscandidateswithouttheneedformanual calibration,savingvaluabletimeandresourceswhile ensuringaccurateandinformedhiringdecisions. Secondly,AIisincreasinglyemployedtoconductresearch withmultiplevariables,summarizingfindingsswiftlyand accurately,enablinginformeddecision-making. Lastly,there'saheightenedfocusonReturnon Investment(ROI),promptingorganizationstoscrutinize everydollarspent,emphasizingtheneedforsolutions thatdelivertangiblevalueandmeasurableoutcomes. HIREQUOTIENTUSP HireQuotientsetsitselfapartwithitsunparalleledAI accuracy,enablingcompaniestopinpointtop-tierpassivecandidateseffortlessly,withouttheneedformanualresearch.Thiscutting-edgetechnologyensuresthatbusinessesidentifythecrèmedelacrèmeoftalentpoolswithprecision,givingthemacompetitiveedgeintalentacquisition.Moreover,thecompany'sunwaveringcommitmenttocustomersatisfactionservesasanotherkeydifferentiator.Withacustomer-firstapproachdeeply ingrainedinitsethos,HireQuotientprioritizestheneedsandsuccessofitsclientsaboveeverythingelse.Whetherit'sprovidingpersonalizedsupport,offeringtailoredsolutions,orbeingreadilyavailableforassistance,HireQuotientgoesaboveandbeyondtoensureclient satisfactionandestablishlong-lastingpartnerships.This dedicationtoexcellencenotonlydistinguishes HireQuotientfromcompetitorsbutalsosolidifiesitspositionasatrustedpartnerinrevolutionizingrecruitment processesforcompaniesworldwide. FUTUREENDEAVORSOFTHECOMPANY Theirobjectiveistorevolutionizenon-technicaltalent recruitment,employinginnovativemethodsand technology.Theyaimtostreamlineprocesses,enhance candidateexperiences,andenablebusinessestobuild diverse,high-performingteams.Throughcontinuousinnovation,they envision recruitmentbecomingacatalystfororganizationalgrowthandinnovation. ADVICETOTHEREADERS “Doingsomethingmeaningfulisn'teasy.Itrequires givingupthingsandcontinuingthejourneydespite obstacles.Onlyafewpeoplehavethechance,the brains,andthestrengthtoworkhard.Ifyou'relucky enoughtohavethesequalities,youcanachievethings thatseemimpossible.” October’24|EntrepreneurOne|23
AIRSHED:PIONEERINGEXCELLENCEINAIRQUALITY MANAGEMENTANDINNOVATION ABOUTAIRSHED AIRSHEDisaleaderinadvancingairquality management,specializinginsourceapportionment, emissioninventory,ambientairqualitymonitoring,and airpollutionmodeling.Theorganization'smission is to provideexpertadviceandinnovativesolutionsto industries,localauthorities,regulatorybodies,and policymakers,withthegoalofcreatinghealthier environmentsandcommunities.Guidedbycorevaluesof unparalleledexpertise,integrity,andinnovation, WHOARETHEIRCLIENTS? Theyhavesuccessfullycompletedover50projects, servingesteemedclientssuchasstatepollutioncontrol boards,prestigiousinstitutionslikeIITsandNITs, renownedorganizationssuchasCSIR,andindustry leadersincludingTataChemicalsandQatarPetroleum. AIRSHEDisdedicatedtosettingbenchmarksfor excellenceanddrivingpositivechangetowardcleaner air. KEY PERSON ANDTHEIRROLE Mr.DhirendraSingh,theCEOandManagingDirectorof AirshedPlanningProfessionalsPrivateLimited,leadsthe companywithovertwodecadesofexperiencein environmentalandengineeringprojects.Heis to responsibleforsteeringthecompany’smission advanceairqualitysciencethroughinnovationand research.Withfourpatentsandnumerousinternational andnationalresearchpapers,Dhirendraiscommittedto pushingtheboundariesofenvironmentaltechnology. Underhisleadership,AirshedhascompletedthirtySource ApportionmentStudiesacrossIndiaandQatar, demonstratingthecompany'sexpertiseinairquality managementanddedicationtodeliveringimpactful environmentalsolutions. AstheCEOofAirshedPlanningProfessionalsPrivate Limited,prioritizingcontinuousinnovationand investmentinadvancedairqualitymanagement technologiesiscrucial.Thisensuresthecompanyremains attheforefrontoftheindustry,providingclientswith effectivesolutions.Fosteringacultureofresearchand developmentencouragestheteamtoexplorenew methodologiesandtechnologies,enhancingexpertise andmaintainingleadershipinthesector. MR.DHIRENDRASINGH CEO&MD 24|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
AIRSHEDUSP Theirexpertiseliesintechnicalairqualitymanagement servicesandinnovativeproductsforcombatingairpollution. Theyexcelinconductingsourceapportionmentstudies, compilingairpollutantemissionsinventories,andutilizing advancedair qualitymonitoringtechniques.With cutting- edgedispersionmodeling,theyaccuratelypinpointpollution sources.Theircomprehensivesuiteofspecializedairquality instrumentsincludesPMmonitors,mobilevanswith advancedsystems,real-timepollutantsensors,and specializedsamplingdevices.Throughtheseservicesand products,theyprovidecustomizedsolutions,establishing themselvesasleadersinairqualitymanagement. NEWTRENDSANDCHALLENGES OVERCAME Toreachitscurrentposition,thecompanyhasencountered numerouschallengesintheairqualitymanagement industry.Navigatingthecomplexregulatorylandscapeand ensuringcompliancewithevolvingstandardsdemanded constantvigilanceandadaptability.Managingand integratingvastamountsofdatafromdiversesourcesposed significanttechnicalandlogisticalhurdles.Securingthe necessaryresources,bothfinancialandhuman,toinvestin cutting-edgetechnologiesandskilledpersonnelhasbeena continuouschallenge.Stayingaheadinarapidlyevolving fieldrequirescontinuousinnovationandadaptation. Throughdedication,innovation,andcollaboration,the companyovercamethesechallengestoestablishitselfasa leaderinairqualitymanagement. GOALSANDPLANS ThecompanyaimstoleadairqualitymanagementinIndia bysettingexcellentstandardsinsourceapportionment, emissioninventory,monitoring, andpollutionmodeling. Theyleverageexpertiseandinnovativeapproachesinair qualityscience,conductingaccuratestudiesandemploying cutting-edgetechniques.Withadvancedmodeling,they pinpointpollutionsourcesandofferspecializedinstruments foranalysis.Throughinnovationandcollaboration,they drivepositivechangeinairqualitymanagement,aimingto improveenvironmentalhealth. HOWDOTHEY ENCOURAGEPEOPLEIN THEIRCOMPANY? To keeptheteammotivatedandengaged,thecompany prioritizescontinuouslearningthroughtrainingand certifications.Achievementsareacknowledgedandrewarded withperformance-basedincentives.Opencommunication andfeedbackloopsensureeveryonefeelsvaluedandheard. Work-lifebalanceispromotedwithflexiblearrangements andsupportivepolicies.Teambuildingandcollaborationare fosteredthroughactivitiesliketeamlunchesandretreats. Thesestrategiescollectivelycreateamotivatingand fulfillingenvironmentwherethededicatedteamthrives, drivingsuccessinadvancingenvironmentalsustainability andmakingapositiveimpactinairqualityscienceand technology. NEWIMMERSIVETECHNOLOGIESAND CHANGESADOPTED Thecompanyisleveragingseveralcutting-edge technologiestoadvanceitsmissioninairquality management.Itssuiteofspecializedairqualityinstruments FUTUREENDEAVORS Inthenearfuture,thecompanyplanstoactivelyparticipate intheDigitalTwininitiativeledbytheMinistryof Telecommunication,contributingitsexpertisetothis transformativeproject.Additionally,itaimstoexpandits impactbydeployinglow-costairqualitysensorsacrossIndia, ensuringbroadercoverageandaccessibilitytoreal-timeair qualitydata.Thisinitiativealignswiththecompany's missiontopromoteenvironmentalawarenessandempower communitiestoacttowardscleanerair.Throughthese efforts,thecompanyaimstoplayasignificantrolein advancingairqualitymanagementpracticesandfostering healthierenvironmentsnationwide. includesparticulatematter(PM)monitors,mobilevanswith advancedmonitoringsystems,real-timepollutantsensors, andspecializedsamplingdevicesfordetailedanalysis.By integratingtheseinnovativetechnologies,thecompany providescustomizedandimpactfulsolutionsthatdrive forwardairqualitymanagementpracticesandcontributeto ahealthierenvironment. 2024RESOLUTIONS In2024,thecompanyismostlookingforwardtoadvancing its Digital Twin Sangaminitiative.Thisambitiousproject aimstocreatehighlydetaileddigitalreplicasofurban environments tosimulateandanalyzeairqualityscenarios inrealtime.Byintegratingthiscutting-edgetechnology,the companyhopestoprovidemoreaccuratepredictionsand effectivesolutionsforairpollutionmanagement. ADVICETOREADERS Forthoseenteringenvironmentalconsultingorconsidering startingtheirownairqualitymanagementbusiness,hereare somekeytips:Stayupdatedonindustrytrends,builda strongprofessionalnetwork,embraceinnovationand technology,anddevelopessentialbusinessskillsfor sustainablegrowth.Thesestrategiesarecrucialforsuccess inthisdynamicandcompetitivefield. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|25
RMZFOUNDATIONCELEBRATESINDIAN WOMENARTISTONGLOBALPLATFORMS InthevibrantsphereofIndianartanddesign,anewinitiativeisemergingasabeaconofartisticcelebration.AcollaborationbetweenRMZFoundationandtheYorkshireSculpturePark(YSP)hasculminatedinaUKexhibitionthataimstohonorandsupportIndianwomenartists,elevatingtheirworkontothe global stage. Thispartnershipembodiesasharedmission:introducingIndia'srichculturalheritagetoawideraudience.Ittranscendsameredisplayofart,insteadspotlightingthetransformativepowerofarttobridgedivides,promoteaccessibility,andfosterunderstanding. Simultaneously,SuhasiniKejriwal’s“GardenofUn-EarthlyDelights,”isamesmerizingcollectionofhand-paintedbronzesculptures.Kejriwal’sintricatebotanicalthemesinviteviewersintoawhimsicalyetprofoundexplorationofnatureandimagination.Herworkisacelebrationofthedelicatebalancebetweenhumancreativityandthenaturalworld,capturingtheessenceofbeautyandresilience. AmplifyingVoicesThroughArt Attheforefrontofthistwofoldcollaborationaretworemarkableexhibitions.BhartiKher’ssoloexhibition,“Alchemies,”delvesintothefemalebodyandexperience,offeringaprofoundcommentaryoncontemporaryissuesofidentityandgender.Hersculptures,richwithsymbolicmeaningandreflectiveofwomen’sperspectives,areapowerfultestamenttothecomplexitiesofthefemaleexperience.Kher’sworktranscendstraditionalartisticboundaries,engagingviewersinadialogueaboutidentity,power,andthehumancondition. Collaborativepresentationsofsuchscaleandstagearepartofabroaderefforttonotonlyshowcaseartbutalsotoproactivelyofferplatformsforwomenartiststoemergeconfidently. AnuMenda,ManagingTrustee,RMZFoundationbelieves thatartistheunifyingforcethattranscendsgeographical boundaries.“Weviewthisexhibitionasanopportunityto sparkmeaningfulconversationsandmakeartmore accessibletodiverseaudiences.Byshowcasingthese powerfulartworksinoneoftheUK’smostwidelyvisited artspaces,theFoundationaims toshare arichcultural heritagewiththeworldwhileempoweringwomen artists.” AnuMenda, ManagingTrustee,RMZFoundationatYorkshireSculpturePark(UK) 26|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
FosteringAccessibilityandInclusivity Throughamulti-facetedapproach, public artinstallationsarecuratedandcommissionedinparks,publicarenas,andofficespaces,ensuringthatartisanintegralpartofeverydaylife.Suchinitiativestranscendmerelyshowcasingart,aimingtomakeitaccessibletoallandfosteringadeeperconnectionwithdiverseaudiences.Theseinstallationsnotonlybeautifyurbanenvironmentsbutalsocreatespacesforreflectionandcommunityengagement. “OurworkwithwomenartistsextendsacrossIndia’sstates,showcasingtalentssuchasTruptiPatel,ShanthamaniM.,ShilpaGupta,VibhaGalhotra,JaysreeBurman,ManishaParekh,ShaikhaAlMazrou,andAlicja Kwade.”Eachartistbringsaunique perspective and voice,enrichingtheculturaltapestryandcontributingtoart’ssocietalimpact. Asthisjourney continues, the mission tointegrateartintocommunitiesandcontributetosocietalimpactremainssteadfast.Supportforwomenartistsandcommitmenttoinclusivity andaccessibilityarepavingthewayforamorevibrantandequitableartworld,notonlycelebratingIndianwomenonglobalplatformsbutalsoinspiringanewgenerationofartistsandartenthusiasts.Inanerawhereculturalexchangeandunderstandingarecrucial,suchcollaborationsexemplifythepowerofarttounite,inspire,transformanddemonstrateshowdedicatedeffortscanmakealastingimpact,showcasingthebeautyand depth ofIndianarttotheworld. Byprovidingplatformsforartisticexpressionandengagement,barriersmustbebrokendowninmakingartauniversallanguage.Inclusiveartworkshopsandeventsareinitiativesthatbringtogetherpeopleofallagesandabilities,forgingcreativeconnectionsandfosteringasenseofcommunity. Bybringingcelebratedwomenartistsoutoftheshadows andintothespotlight,traditionalgendernormsare constantlychallenged,promotingamoreinclusiveart world.Sofar, RMZFoundationhas heldexhibitions, featuringover60contemporarysculptures,including artworksbyfemaleartistsfromdiversebackgroundsand careerstages,reflectingacommitmenttodiversityand inclusivity. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|27
UNIVERSALFUELINDUSTRIES:PIONEERINGSUSTAINABLE ENERGYSOLUTIONSTHROUGHBIOMASSBRIQUETTES ABOUTUNIVERSALFUELINDUSTRIES Foundedin2009,UniversalFuelIndustries is a leading manufacturerandsupplierofeco-friendlybiomass briquettesmadefromagriculturalandindustrialwaste. WithfacilitiesinRajasthanandMadhyaPradesh,the companydeliverssustainableenergysolutionsthat reduceenvironmentalimpact,maintenancecosts,and productiondelays.Their"EnergySynergy"modelhandles allboileroperations,meetingindustrialsteamand heatingneedswith100%eco-friendlyfuel,ensuring completesafetyandcompliance. Balancingfinancialviabilitywithacommitmentto sustainabilityiscrucialforshapingthecompany’sfuture andreinforcingitsdedicationtoprovidingeco-friendly energyalternatives. UniversalFuelIndustriesaimstorevolutionizeenergy productionwithsolidfuelsthataremoresustainable, efficient,andcost-effectivethancoal,furnaceoil,and diesel.Byminimizingenvironmentalimpactand supportinglocalcommunities,thecompanyaddresses global energychallenges.Strategicpartnershipsand ongoingresearchdriveUniversalFuelIndustries'growth towardamoresustainableandefficientenergyfuture. KEY PERSON ANDTHEIRRESPONSIBILITIES KaoustubhKathuria,theco-founderofUniversalFuelIndustries,bringsoversixyearsofleadershipexperienceintheindustryandapassionfordrivingpositivechangetowardagreenerfutureandcleanerenvironment.HeiscommittedtoutilizingMakeinIndiamachinesandengagingfarmerstoimprovetheirlivelihoods.Oneofhiskeyresponsibilitiesisprioritizingsustainableinnovation inproductdevelopment.Thisincludesdecidingwhichgreentechnologiestoinvestinandhowtointegratethemintofuelsolutions,ensuringthecompanyremainsattheforefrontoftheindustrywhileminimizingenvironmental impact. KAOUSTUBHKATHURIA Co-Founder 28|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
WHOARETHEIRCLIENTS? TheCompanyhassomenotableclientsamongwhichthe keyhighlightsare-Mondelez,PepsiCo,Torrent Pharmaceuticals,ITC,Cargill, Hero Cycles,Hindustan UnileverLtd,WiproConsumerCare,PidiliteIndustries, Mars-Wrigley,etc. Additionally,thecompanyiscommittedtocommunity- buildinginitiativesthatsupportfarmersthroughfinancial aidandtrainingprograms,furtheringtheircommitment tosustainableagriculturalpracticesandeconomic empowerment. NEWTRENDSININDUSTRIESAND CHANGESMADETOADAPTTOIT InIndia,thebiomassbriquetteindustryisadvancingwith innovationslikebinderlesstechnology,automaticcontrol systems,andhybridbriquetting.UniversalFuelIndustries employsthesetechnologiesacrossitssitestoproduce UNIVERSALFUELINDUSTRIESUSP UniversalFuelIndustriesstandsoutwithseveralunique sellingpoints.Theyensureanall-weathersupplyof biomassbriquettes,maintaincompetitivepricingthrough multiplemanufacturingunits,anddeliverconsistently high-qualityproductsbydryingandfilteringraw materials.Thecompanysupportslocalfarmersby providingfaircompensationforcropwaste,turningitinto extraincome.Additionally,theysimplifiesboiler operationsoutsourcingwith100%eco-friendlyfueland prioritizessafetyandcompliancethroughcontinuous improvementandadherenceto allregulations. high-qualitybriquettes.Currenttrendsinclude researchingcropwastesfor solidfuelconversionanda shifttowardscontractualserviceslikesteamgeneration. IndustriesinNorthandCentralIndiaareincreasingly adoptingbiomassboilersforenergyefficiencyandcost savings.Withanin-houselaboratory,UniversalFuel Industriesensureseachbatch meetsrigorous quality standards,supportingoperationalefficiencyandclient satisfactionthroughastructuredservicemodel. FUTUREGOALSANDENDEAVORS UniversalFuelIndustriesisdedicatedtopromoting sustainabilityandprovidingaccessiblecleanenergy solutionsthroughbiomassbriquettes. Theyeducate individualsandindustriesontheenvironmentalbenefits, lowmaintenance,storability,andcost-effectivenessof biomassbriquettes,aimingtoexpandtheirproduction facilitiesstrategically to reachmorecommunitiesand industrieswiththesesolutions.Upholdinghealth,safety, andenvironmental(HSE)complianceinboileroperations andmaintenanceservicesisapriority,ensuringtheir operationsnotonlydelivercleanenergybutalsomeet stringentsafetyandenvironmentalstandards.Looking ahead,UniversalFuelIndustriesplanstoexplorebiomass briquetteexports,researchalternativecropwastefor solidfuelpotential,andassistthepublicsectorin transitioningfromcoaltobiomassbriquettes,thereby contributingtoasustainablefuturewhilefulfilling currentenergyneeds. HOWDOTHEYENCOURAGEPEOPLE WORKINGINTHEIRORGANIZATION Intheircompany,fosteringacultureofcollaborationand innovationis commitment. brainstorming morethananobjective—it'sadaily Forinstance,theyconductweekly sessionswhereteammembersfrom differentdepartmentscometogethertoaddress challengesandexplore fresh ideascollectively.This approachnotonlyresultsininnovativesolutionsbutalso cultivatesaspiritofcamaraderieandteamwork.It exemplifiestheirdedicationtoprioritizingcollaboration andempoweringeachteammembertocontributetheir uniqueperspectivestowardachievingsharedobjectives. 2024RESOLUTIONS In2024,UniversalFuelIndustriesaimstoachieveseveral strategicobjectives.Theyplantodiversifytheirbusiness byventuringintonewareassuchassupplyingboiler partsandintroducingadditionalsolidfuelsderivedfrom coconutshells,sawdust,ricehusk,andothercropwaste. Geographically,theyintend to expandtheiroperations intoSouthIndia. To strengthentheirmarketpresence, UniversalFuelIndustries willincreasetheirpermanent workforce,specificallyfocusingonenhancingtheir capabilitiesinsalesandmarketing. ADVICETOREADERS “Considerinvestinginsustainablebusinessesthatbalance profitabilitywithenvironmentalresponsibility.Theneedto addressurgentenvironmentalissueslikeclimatechangeand pollutionisparamount.Whiletechnologysuchasrenewable energyandefficientresourcemanagementisessential, individualactionssuchasreducingwasteandsupporting eco-friendlypracticesareequallyvital.Bycombining technologicalinnovationwithresponsiblepersonalchoices, wecanworktowardsasustainablefutureforourplanet.” October’24|EntrepreneurOne|29
LincodeLabs: RevolutionizingManufacturingWithAi- PoweredInspectionSoftwareAndVisionaryLeadership WrittenBy:AaliyaWaseem|EntrepreneurOne MAINSTAY OFTHECOMPANY-MR. RAJESHIYENGAR RajeshIyengar,anaccomplishedentrepreneurwith25yearsofoverallexperience,standsasadistinguishedfigureinthetechindustry.Renownedforhisexpertiseinartificialintelligenceandcybersecurity,hehasplayedapivotalrole inthesuccessandstrategicexitsofmultiplestartupsinthecompetitiveSiliconValley landscape. Asaseasonedsoftwaredesigner,Rajeshbringsawealthoftechnicalknowledgetothetable.Hisabilitytonavigatetheintricaciesofthetechworldisfurtherhighlightedbyhis leadershiprolesandsuccessfulexitsintheSanFranciscoBayArea.Withatrackrecord of steeringcompaniestowardsprosperousoutcomes,Rajesh'sentrepreneurialjourneyunderscoreshiscommitmenttoinnovationandexcellence. AtthehelmofLincodeLabs,RajeshIyengarisdrivinga transformativeshiftinstrategy,focusingonspecificindustry verticals,mostnotablytheautomotivesector.Thisstrategic pivotallowstheorganizationtoaddresskeyindustry challengesmoreeffectivelyandmaintainacompetitive edgeintheirrespectivemarkets. RAJESHIYENGAR Co-founderandCEO,LincodeLabs ABOUT THEPATRONS LincodeLabshashadextremesuccessandgrowthintheindustry.Withsuccessfulcollaborationswithmajorcompaniesintheautomotive,aerospace,andelectronicssectors,theyhavemadeasignificantglobalimpactthroughtheirAI-poweredinspectionsoftware.It'salsoimpressivethattheyhaveservedsuchesteemedclientsasBMW,Suzuki,Honda,Boeing,SchneiderElectric,Cummins,Magna,SaintGobain,andothers.ThissuggeststhatLincodehas establisheditselfasatrustedpartnerformanyleadingoriginal equipment manufacturers(OEMs)andtiersuppliers. REGARDINGLINCODELABS LincodeLabsInc.isacompanythatspecializesin developingAI-poweredinspectionsoftwarefor manufacturingindustries.TheyhaveofficesinSunnyvale, California,RochesterHills,Michigan,andanadditional developmentcenterinIndia.Thecompany'smaingoalisto improvetheefficiencyofmanufacturingprocessesthrough accurateandreliableAIinspections,reducingfalsecallsand cycletimes.Thiscanleadtoincreasedproductivityand improvedoverallequipmenteffectiveness(OEE)for manufacturers. 30|EntrepreneurOne|October’24
THINGSWHICH SETSLINCODELABS APART LincodeLabshasanumberof uniquestrengths,ideas,and featuresthatsetitapartfromothercompaniesoperatinginthe samedomain.Theorganizationhastheabilitytointegratewith awiderangeofhardwareconfigurations,theirfocusison innovationtailoredspecificallyfortheautomotiveindustry, easeofAPIintegrationandautonomouscapabilities,and curatedinspectionlibraryallcontributetomakingLincode distinctfromothersinthefield. organizationscanimproveefficiency,reduceerrors,andensure consistentproductquality.Additionally,manyoriginal equipmentmanufacturers(OEMs)andtiersuppliersare investingindevelopingtheirownproprietaryqualityinspection systems,whichfurtherhighlightstheimportanceofinnovation withinthisfield. Inthepreviousyear,theprioritieshaveshiftedfromfocusingon publicvisibilityto expandingpartnerships andgrowingthe clientbaseofthecompany.Inordertoachievetheseobjectives, themainplanistoimplementanyspecificmarketingorsales initiatives,suchastargetedadvertisingcampaignsoroutreach effortstopotentialclients. ThekeydifferencebetweenLincodeandothermachinevision systemprovidersisthatLincode'sapproachreliesonAIrather thantraditionalrule-basedmethods.Thishasseveraloffersand exclusivebenefitssuchasreducedcostsassociatedwith expensivehardwarerequirements,increasedaccuracyand consistency,andimprovedoverall performance. CHALLENGESANDIMPORTANT DECISIONSOFLINCODELABS ThebiggestchallengeLincodeLabfaced whenstartingand runningthestartup,wasacquiringnewcustomers,particularly inestablishingtrustwiththeintendedaudience.Thisisnotan uncommonstruggleforentrepreneurs, asbuildingawareness anddemonstratingvaluecanbedifficulttasks,especiallywhen thereareothersimilarcompaniesofferingsimilarsolutions. AMBITIONOFTHECOMPANY LincodeLabshasacleargoalofalong-termvisionfortheir futuregrowthandsuccess.Withafocusontheexpansionof theircustomerbaseandcontinuousenhancement oftheirAI solutions,theyhopetosolidifytheirpositionastheleading providerofAI-poweredqualityinspectionsolutions.Their commitmenttoinnovationandexcellence,combinedwiththe dedication oftheirteammembers,suggeststhattheyhavea strongfoundationforachievingtheirgoalsandcontinuingto thrive intheindustry. Takingcalculatedrisksisacrucialaspectofbeingasuccessfulentrepreneur.Thecompanyhastocarefullyevaluateopportunitiesandknowwhentotaketheleap,they'vebeenabletogrowthebusinessandadapttochangingcircumstances.Additionally,byrecognizinggaps in themarketandcapitalizingonemergingtechnologiessuchasAI,theorganizationwasabletopositionLincodeLabsasaleaderwithinitsrespectiveindustry. IMMERSIVETECHNOLOGIESANDIT’S POSITIVEIMPACT AItechnologyishavingasignificantimpactonthequality manufacturingindustry.Theuseofcomputervision,predictive maintenancealgorithms,real-timemonitoringandadjustment, andaccuratedemandforecastingareallwaysthatAIcanhelp improveoperationswithinthisfield.Additionally,theabilityof AIsystemstocontinuouslylearnandadaptmeansthattheycan behighlyeffectiveinaddressingevolvingchallenges.Withthe continuousfocusonintegratingwithvarioushardwareand featuringanextensivelibraryof manufacturingprocessesand defects,theLincodeLabsiswellpositionedtoprovide comprehensivesolutionsforimprovingmanufacturingquality andefficiency. FUTURE GOALS Theorganizationseemsto bequitedriven andfocusedon growingtheirLabsthroughexpansionintonewareasof innovation,suchasintelligentautomation.Byleveraging partnershipswithothercompaniesor organizations,theymay beabletoacceleratetheseinitiativesandgainaccessto valuableresourcesandexpertise. WORKINGENVIRONMENTINLINCODELABS Theorganizationfocusesonsettinganexampleand encouragingcollaborationwithintheircompanyculture.By fosteringaworkenvironmentwhereemployeecontributions arevaluedandrespected,theyhavecreated amorepositive andproductiveworkplace.Additionally,thisapproachcanhelp buildtrustandstrengthenrelationshipsamongteammembers, ultimatelycontributingtothesuccessofLincodeLabs. VISIONANDMISSION Lincode'smainobjectivesfor2024aretoincreasetheir presenceinvariousindustries,growthoforganization,andform deeperrelationshipswiththeirexistingandnewclients.This couldinvolveofferingtailoredsolutionsthatcaterspecifically toeachclient'sneedsorexploringopportunitiesfor collaborationbeyondtraditionalservice offerings. ADVICETOTHEREADERS Mr.RajeshIyengarstatedthat“theyhavefoundgreatvaluein engagingdirectlywithpotentialcustomersearlyoninthe productdevelopmentprocess. Bydoingthis,theyhavebeen abletogainadeeperunderstandingoftheirneedsand challenges,whichhasallowedcompaniestodevelopsolutions thatbetter addressthose marketgaps.Additionally,this customer-centricapproachhaslikelycontributedtoincreased satisfactionandloyaltyamongyourclientbase”. October’24|EntrepreneurOne|31 STRATEGIESANDTRENDS Thetrendtowardssmartfactoriesandautomationisbecoming increasinglyprevalentinthequalitymanufacturingindustry.By leveragingroboticsandotherformsofautomation,
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