He Built a ₹2,000 Crore EV Empire!! Amit Gupta on Solving India's Traffic, Pollution & Jobs Crisis

About Guest:Amit Gupta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Yulu, India’s leading micro-mobility startup, focused on sustainable urban transport since 2017. He is also a Co-Founder of InMobi, a global mobile advertising giant. With over two decades of experience across companies like Citifinancial, Andale, and Aditi Technologies, he brings deep expertise in business strategy, analytics, and mobility. He’s also served as a Global Board Member of the Mobile Marketing Association.In this podcast Amit shares insights on building purpose-driven companies, his journey from InMobi to Yulu, and the challenges of scaling in the EV space. The discussion dives into infrastructure, public-private partnerships, battery swapping tech, and how startups can drive meaningful change while staying focused on long-term impact and innovation.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Bug00:06 The Power and Perils of Data00:21 Challenges in Mobility Solutions00:42 Early Success Stories01:59 Insights on Future Energy03:14 The Evolution of Energy Technologies08:32 The Concept of Time Travel09:44 The Journey of InMobi12:59 Painkiller vs. Vitamin Products14:51 The Birth of Ulu19:46 The Role of Hard Work and Luck35:14 The Genesis of Glance41:19 Challenges and Convictions43:51 The Entrepreneurial Mindset44:32 Leaving the Job and Starting Something New45:08 The Birth of InMobi45:28 Planning for Retirement at 4046:40 Finding Joy in Giving Back47:08 Choosing Traffic and Pollution as Problems to Solve48:03 Influence of Philanthropic Leaders49:20 The First Steps Towards Ulo49:40 Understanding Traffic Congestion50:54 The First and Last Mile Problem51:44 Challenges with Bicycle Sharing52:19 Pivoting to E-Bikes52:28 Choosing the Name 'Ulo'57:06 Launching in Indian Cities01:06:28 Impact of COVID-19 on Ulo01:23:51 Personal vs. Commercial Use Cases01:24:19 Launching in New Cities01:25:53 Understanding Consumer Behavior01:26:57 Adapting to Geography01:28:22 Service Infrastructure01:28:54 Fragmentation in Food Business01:30:52 Profitability and Unit Economics01:33:30 Franchisee Business Model01:34:27 Data-Driven Decision Making01:37:39 Challenges in BKC Launch01:40:53 Building a Strong Company Culture01:51:09 Hiring and Letting Go01:53:27 Effective Meetings02:00:34 The Importance of AdvertisingCredits: Host: Shivank Joshi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivankjoshi-2001/Thumbnail: YaaSPost Production: YaaSSupport: Zerodha ( https://zero1byzerodha.com/network )Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the speaker and host are their own and do not represent those of the Exploring Minds platform. The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. All products and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply any endorsement or opposition.#AmitGupta #Yulu #InMobi #UrbanMobility #MicroMobility #EVRevolution #GreenTransport #SustainableMobility #ElectricVehicles #BatterySwapping #MobilityTech #SmartCities #StartupIndia #TechForGood #MobilityInnovation #CleanEnergy #PurposeDriven #MobilitySolutions #EVStartup #PublicPrivatePartnership #ClimateTech #SustainableLiving #ImpactStartup #FounderJourney #TechEntrepreneur #FutureOfTransport #MobilityDisruption #TransportationReform #EVInfrastructure #MobilityLeadership #CityInnovation