The entrepreneurship podcast for young people. We highlight scrappy founders on the rise and the bold tactics underdogs need to win in business. Hosts Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu don’t just talk about the hustle, they live it – they sold their media startup to Morning Brew shortly after graduating college. Listen on any podcasting platform or watch it on YouTube.
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The entrepreneurship podcast for young people. We highlight scrappy founders on the rise and the bold tactics underdogs need to win in business. Hosts Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu don’t just talk about the hustle, they live it – they sold their media startup to Morning Brew shortly after graduating college. Listen on any podcasting platform or watch it on YouTube.
#46: This 23-Year-Old Is Worth $100M From Police Drones
Our Future Podcast
31 minutes
1 year ago
#46: This 23-Year-Old Is Worth $100M From Police Drones
Inn #46, Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu delve into the stories of two young founders, Blake Resnick and Mohak Nahta. Blake Resnick, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has built a police drone startup called Brinc. He's raised $80M from investors like Sam Altman and Peter Thiel and the company is now valued at over $300M. Next up is Mohak, the founder of Atlys, who has created a platform to expedite the visa application process, allowing users to complete the process in minutes by simply taking a selfie, scanning their passport, and answering a few questions. He's raised over $16M from investors like a16z.
00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:11 - Episode Preview: Young Founders and Their Ventures
00:35 - Michael's Sales Pitch Anecdote
01:06 - Daily Office Rentals Business Idea
02:05 - Blake Resnick's $300M Police Drone Startup
05:31 - Public Perception and Privacy Concerns
08:01 - Surveillance Technology and Public Backlash
10:49 - Challenges in Selling to Public Service Departments
17:28 - Second Story: Atlys - Expediting Travel Visas
24:47 - Pay for Passport Programs and Government Revenue Strategies
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Our Future Podcast
The entrepreneurship podcast for young people. We highlight scrappy founders on the rise and the bold tactics underdogs need to win in business. Hosts Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu don’t just talk about the hustle, they live it – they sold their media startup to Morning Brew shortly after graduating college. Listen on any podcasting platform or watch it on YouTube.
