The Untold Story of Scaling a Rs. 500 Cr+ Robotics Company in India

Kicking off Season 2 of The Indian Dream with Satish Shukla, Co-Founder of Addverb Technologies! They build Robots (a lot of them) & make a few hundred crores by selling them all over the world! From transforming Indian warehouses to going global —and now building India's first humanoids — their story is incredible! We dive deep into automation, manufacturing mindset, R&D, hiring & more! This was one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had about India’s future in automation, robotics, and deep tech. If you’re an entrepreneur, engineer, or just someone excited about AI, this one’s for you! Here’s what we talked about: 00:00 Teaser 01:47 Sid's Prologue 03:54 Podcast Begins 04:00 The Future of Humanoids in Manufacturing 04:46 Addverb's Robotics Innovations 06:15 Humanoids in Indian Context 11:58 Automation in India: The Beginning 16:21 Addverb's Journey and Achievements 17:28 Types of Robots in Warehouses 19:44 Challenges and Success in Indian Manufacturing 25:54 Competing with China: The Automation Blueprint 32:48 The Importance of R&D 41:58 Going Global: Addverb's International Expansion 43:59 Creating a Multicultural Workforce 45:09 Challenges in Different Markets 46:48 Addressing Skill Shortages in India 49:28 Government's Role in Supporting Startups 53:51 Navigating Bureaucracy and Corruption 55:55 The Entrepreneurial Spirit in India 01:00:05 Personal Stories of Resilience 01:04:41 Adapting to Policy Changes 01:13:32 AI and Robotics at AddVerb 01:15:07 AI in Robotics and Fleet Management 01:15:52 Partnership with Reliance and Innovation 01:17:13 Strategic Investors vs. Venture Capitalists 01:17:43 Top Problems for Entrepreneurs to Solve 01:18:32 Automation in Healthcare 01:21:38 Education and Training in Robotics 01:23:31 Robotics in Agriculture 01:25:30 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 01:31:13 Building a Strong Team 01:40:34 Funding for Robotics and Automation Startups 01:44:19 Lights Out Warehouses and Factories 01:45:54 Automation in Indian Warehousing 01:50:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Siddharth Betala: Linkedin : Twitter: Satish Shukla: Linkedin: If you want to stay updated about our latest episodes or just want to say hi, you can join our No Spam WhatsApp group here:

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This episode was published on Mar 11, 2025.

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