Listen "He Came to America with $50—Now He's Rewiring an $11 Trillion Industry"
Episode Synopsis
Shekar Natarajan shares his remarkable journey—fueled by miracles, mission, and a promise to his son. In this episode, he unveils how Orchestro.AI is building the foundational rails for the next generation of supply chains—without ripping up what already exists.Key Discussion Points:Growing up with 8 people in a one-room home—and the father who gave away his last rupeeThe promise Shekar made to his newborn son that became the mission of Orchestro.AIWhy today’s supply chain system is broken and inaccessible for small businessesThe $1.3 trillion problem hiding inside global logisticsHow Orchestro.AI is creating an open, AI-powered infrastructure to unite fragmented systemsWhy he believes this is like the early days of the internetThe mindset Shekar looks for when hiring—and why resumes come secondWhat big companies get wrong about innovation—and how grassroots systems can winTakeaways:Fixing complex systems doesn’t always mean tearing them down—sometimes it means connecting themAI’s greatest promise isn’t automation—it’s amplification of human effortMiracles, when honored, can fuel missions that outlast a lifetimeFounders with purpose build companies that people want to believe inClosing Thoughts:Shekar Natarajan isn’t just building a company—he’s building the future backbone of global commerce. With humility, purpose, and visionary grit, he’s proving that the most powerful innovations are born not from disruption, but connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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