EP028a: What does it mean to define a clear differentiated business model? -- An interview with SeedPlus’ Chirayu Wadke - a podcast by Erik Walenza: CEO, IoT ONE | Chair, IIC Smart Factory Task Group | Director, Startup Grind

What does a VC look for when they evaluate a product’s viability? Is there a difference between a hardware and software startup? How do you build the right team to develop a coherent IoT solution that differentiates and delivers real outcomes?

Understand from Chirayu Wadka of SeedPlus on what makes a startup scale, and why Ofo and Mobike succeeded despite the failure of other bike sharing companies. Plus, we hear his thoughts on starting a VC fund, and the landscape of tech VC in South East Asia.

SeedPlus is a seed stage VC firm aiming to invest in and partner with the best and brightest to build global disruptive start-ups. SeedPlus is backed by Jungle Ventures, Cisco, Accel Partners, IFC, Fidelity, Ratan Tata, Tata Communications Limited and the Singapore Government. Learn more at http://seedplus.com 

 

IoT ONE is an online platform devoted to accelerating adoption of Industrial Internet solutions. We are mapping the global ecosystem of IoT vendors, use cases, case studies, and technologies. We leverage this data to help companies source technology, research competitors, and enter new markets.

Learn more about IoT One: http://iotone.com

Twitter: @IotoneHQ

IIoT Resources: http://www.iotone.com/guides 
IIoT Case Studies: http://www.iotone.com/casestudies 
IIoT Glossary: http://www.iotone.com/terms 

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