In this conversation, Manan Bhatt, a mechanical engineer with experience in startups, shares his insights on working with startups and the importance of stakeholder management and technology in startup development. He discusses the need to solve use cases effectively and increase efficiency and productivity. Manan also talks about his own journey in the startup ecosystem and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the importance of learning fast, taking risks, building a network, and involving mentors. Manan shares examples of startups he has worked with, such as Torchit Electronics and Pabiben, and highlights the significance of stakeholder management and technology in their success. Manan Bhatt discusses his experience working with startups and the role of mentorship in their success. He highlights the importance of building a strong team and seeking guidance from experts in different areas. Manan also talks about his involvement in the Smart India Hackathon and how it contributes to innovation. He emphasizes the need for startups to focus on creating value and solving real problems, rather than just chasing funding or awards. Manan shares his philosophy of seeing setbacks as feedback and learning opportunities. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start small, take risks, and continuously learn and improve.

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00:00 Introduction and Background
07:14 Advice to Entrepreneurs
10:48 What is Stakeholder Management?
13:31 Where do Startups Make Mistakes?
17:39 Advice on Diluting Equity
20:04 Smart India Hackathon
25:00 Startup trends in India
26:35 Seeing Setbacks as Feedback and Learning Opportunities
28:24 What Motivates You on a Daily Basis?