Today’s guest: Rajesh Badger, CEO & Chengappa Chottera, COO (Zopnote) Website: https://www.zopnote.com/  You will learn: 02:01Background, studies, prior startups, experience abroad and R&D   04:02What is hyperlocal commerce? And how zopnote is helping local merchants and tapping opportunities 07:27Spark moment and reason behind the Start 09:56Increasing subscribers, formula adopted for customer adoption and retention; and statistics around 13:11Association with Startup Incubation - How they helped & its benefits - Microsoft; Google & more 16:43Sales & marketing - hunting on ground and understanding the problem  18:17Why networking is important in a business journey. “Let’s do it” attitude. 21:19Transition from earlier company to Zopnote. Common goal is the key for consistency and improvements 23:07Funding managed - Bootstrapped; idea of scaling & investment fund 24:31Moment of relief; initial products for newspaper; general stores and more. Reaching first 50 customers 28:54Customer success stories & pride moments in helping local community vendors 30:54Impacts of COVID, and change in dynamics for business with local vendors 35:18Young talents with great ideas in the market. Students & passion the industry 37:39What could go wrong in an entrepreneurial journey? And things to focus 41:31Staying calm and working with principles matters - Perseverance & clarity are key to business ideas 44:39Instances of mistakes and learnings  39:22Rapid fire round Stay tuned! Be motivated! Thank you!! Podcast hosted @ https://indianstartupstories.buzzsprout.com  Social Media handles: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Indian-Startup-Stories-105427574797700 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/indian-startup-stories-b4b385202 Twitter:https://twitter.com/IndianStartupS2 Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38w7euU6JpLjyRb4Am7ugw Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theindianstartupstories/ Music credit: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com