Welcome to another inspiring episode of TBCY - "The Brand Called You." In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Murali Bukkapatnam, Chairman of the Global Board of Trustees at TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and founder of Folksy Technologies. Murali shares his remarkable journey from rural Andhra Pradesh to the US and back, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit along the way.
Tune in as we explore:
The key cultural differences between startup ecosystems in India and the US
How Murali’s upbringing and personal values shaped his focus on underserved communities
The vision and mission of TiE and how it’s fostering global entrepreneurship
TiE’s programs supporting women entrepreneurs and intergenerational mentoring
Why global investors must look at startups from India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
Folksy Technologies’ unique venture-building approach and commitment to social impact
The Brand Called You