EPISODE · Jul 23, 2018 · 31 MIN
327 Behind-the-Scenes of Launching a New Transportation Startup w/ Bharath Krishnamoorthy
from Going Deep with Aaron Watson · host Aaron Watson
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft aren’t ideal for long distances. They cost too much. However, trains and airlines aren’t always practical. Bharath Krishnamoorthy believes his company, Axle Travel, is the solution. Axle is a ride-hailing service for long-distances that's focused on providing fast and affordable transportation to the airport. In this conversation, Aaron and B discuss the inspiration behind the company, the strategy behind launching in a new city, and why the team came to Pittsburgh. Before he started this company, Bharath was practicing Mergers and Acquisitions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, a global top-10 law firm. Claim your $5 credit at axletravel.com/goingdeep Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Bharath’s Challenge; Bet on yourself. Mentioned Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman Connect with Bharath Instagram Linkedin Twitter Connect with Axle Facebook Instagram Twitter Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram If you liked this interview, check out episode 291 with Ryan Green where we discuss his transportation startup, how to make more money as a rideshare driver, and his path to starting a business. <p
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Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft aren’t ideal for long distances. They cost too much. However, trains and airlines aren’t always practical. Bharath Krishnamoorthy believes his company, Axle Travel, is the solution. Axle is a ride-hailing service for long-distances that's focused on providing fast and affordable transportation to the airport. In this conversation, Aaron and B discuss the inspiration behind the company, the strategy behind launching in a new city, and why the team came to Pittsburgh. Before he started this company, Bharath was practicing Mergers and Acquisitions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, a global top-10 law firm. Claim your $5 credit at axletravel.com/goingdeep Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter. Bharath’s Challenge; Bet on yourself. Mentioned Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain by David Eagleman Connect with Bharath Instagram Linkedin Twitter Connect with Axle Facebook Instagram Twitter Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram If you liked this interview, check out episode 291 with Ryan Green where we discuss his transportation startup, how to make more money as a rideshare driver, and his path to starting a business. <p
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