252: Secrets Behind Building Planes in India – What You Didn't Know | Venkatesh Mudragalla(Jeh Aerospace)

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 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!