63: Tarun Mehta (Ather Energy) | " Shaping the Future Mobility with Ather Energy" | 1947 Operators

Tarun is the Co-founder & CEO at Ather Energy. He is also known as the Elon Musk of India for introducing EV scooters to the country. Ather is India's first smart and connected electric scooter, often referred to as the Tesla of two-wheelers in India. Ather is contributing to the growth of the EV ecosystem in India and inspiring the adoption of electric mobility. Timeline: 00:00 Top Moments 00:38 Intro to pod with Tarun Mehta 2:20 What was the founding story of Ather? 09:07 Who was the first believer in Tarun and Ather? 14:23 What policy would Tarun create to promote EV if given the opportunity? 17:44 What is something the government hasn't got right? 20:30 Why is India leading in EVs compared to its counterparts? 21:35 What led Tarun to angel investing, and what is his best gain from it? 23:24 What drives Tarun's long-term thinking, and why does he admire companies prioritizing it? 26:58 What is Tarun's day like? 29:27 What is Tarun's sleep routine? 30:36 If money and attention are not needed anymore what would Tarun work on? 32:05 Who would Tarun invite for a dinner and why? 33:31 Who is Tarun outside of work?