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Fast-charging CVs: Exponent's 15-min bet with battery tech, in-conversation with TDK Ventures

Vishal Krishna

In this episode Anil Achyuta, Managing Director of TDK Ventures, speaks with Arun Vinayak, the founder of Exponent Energy, a company whose tech has enhanced fast charging capabilities to increase value for commercial vehicle fleets in India. Their 15-mins fast charge technology has allowed them to create an ecosystem for fleet operators exclusive to Exponent. Arun talks about the future of the charging ecosystem in India and why his company is poised for Exponential growth. 

00:00 - Introduction to Exponent Energy by TDK Ventures.
00:40 - The business of Exponent Energy. 
04:00 - The aha moment for Arun and team - fast charging in 15-mins.
07:36 - Belief in the idea & an ecosystem for Commercial Vehicles.
10:53 - Being cell agnostic, working with partners and a data led play.
14:49 - Providing value to Exponent's ecosystem of partners.
17:53 - The benefits of Exponent to the small business.
20:23 - Managing engineers to solve problems.
23:09 - The future in the energy game and the upstream.
28:48 - The importance of story telling for a startup founder.
29:46 - What would Arun change if he has to build Exponent again.
35:21 - The future for Exponent.

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