Building India’s Drone Revolution | John Livingstone on Team Building, AI in Robotics & Startup скачать в хорошем качестве

Building India’s Drone Revolution | John Livingstone on Team Building, AI in Robotics & Startup

In this insightful episode of Dawdle Conversations, Rishikesh sits down with John Livingstone, a visionary entrepreneur and ex-Army officer who has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s drone and robotics ecosystem. From leading one of India’s pioneering drone companies to nurturing future innovators through the Indian Institute of Drones, John shares his entrepreneurial journey — the lessons learned from bootstrapping, team building, leadership, and building technology for national impact. 💡 Key Themes Discussed: Leadership & Team Building in Startups Bootstrapping vs. Funding: Hard Truths for Founders The Evolution of India’s Drone & Robotics Industry The Real Role of AI in Automation Why Indian Startups Struggle with DeepTech Innovation How Founders Should Approach Enterprise Sales Fixing India’s Innovation Funding Model This episode is a must-watch for founders, innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts who want to understand the realities of building sustainable technology ventures in India. 🎯 Guest: John Livingstone — Founder, Johnnette Technologies & Indian Institute of Drones 🎙️ Host: Rishikesh — Dawdle.live ⏱️ Timestamps/Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: From Sterlite Power to Drones 01:10 – John’s journey: From 12 to 100+ employees 02:00 – The secret to team building and hiring right people 03:00 – Why “hire slow, fire fast” matters 04:30 – Delegation and building trust-driven leadership 06:00 – Retaining talent with growth and transparency 08:00 – Evolution of the drone industry and lessons from failures 10:20 – How startups should experiment and fail fast 12:00 – Why large enterprises struggle to adopt the right technologies 13:20 – A simple framework for tech adoption using the “grocery store” example 16:00 – ROI and efficiency: Choosing need-based tech, not trend-based 17:20 – The real role of AI in robotics and automation 18:40 – Why India lags in DeepTech and AI innovation 20:40 – Government funding vs. distribution challenges in India 22:00 – The need for operator-led innovation policies 24:00 – John’s investments: From defense tech to F&B (Livingstone Coffee) 25:40 – Why founders must also learn to invest 26:30 – Closing thoughts: Turning dreams into reality through discipline and AI #DroneTechnology #AIinRobotics #StartupIndia #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #Innovation #DawdleConversations #JohnLivingstone #Rishikesh #TechLeadership #BootstrappedStartup #IndianStartups #DroneRevolution #TeamBuilding #AIIndia #FutureTech