#164: Manufacturing Software with Karan Talati of First Resonance

Hosted by Santosh Sankar on June 14, 2023

Summary

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Karan Talati, Co-Founder & CEO, First Resonance, a company developing the next-generation manufacturing software platform for modern manufacturers. During this conversation, Santosh and Karan discuss how ION is replacing outdated manufacturing processes, the impact of nearshoring in manufacturing, needed investment in the supply chain space, and more.

Show Notes

Highlights from their conversation include:

The First Resonance story (0:26)
Karan’s journey into software manufacturing and supply chain (1:20)
How ION replaces outdated manufacturing processes (3:21)
Advice on dealing with sales cycles in manufacturing (9:32)
Why First Resonance broadened their scope beyond aerospace (13:41)
Nearshoring in manufacturing (17:04)
A daily ritual that keeps Karan productive (19:59)
Needed investment in supply chain today (21:46)

Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.

Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/

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