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Former CEO of Indigo, Co-founder of Akasa on Building Great Businesses, Running an Airline in India
Jun 1, 2024
Aditya Ghosh, former CEO of IndiGo and co-founder of Akasa Air, discusses leadership, innovation, and the future of aviation and hospitality. Topics include humility in leadership, customer-centric strategies, transitioning to the startup world, and building a new airline venture amidst the pandemic.
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- Operational excellence, customer willingness to pay, and unique service advantages are crucial for building successful ventures in aviation.
- Transitioning from consulting to entrepreneurship requires the willingness to take calculated risks and have a safety net plan in place.
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Starting an Airline Company
The journey from zero to one in building an airline company involved understanding the details that matter. Operational excellence, customer willingness to pay, and a focus on unique service advantages were key. The founder's experience and expertise in the industry influenced the decision to enter the market that was uderserved and had growth potential. The importance of consumer and employee focus in creating differentiation in a commoditized sector like aviation was emphasized.
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