#259 Tarun Aleti's Journey: Disrupting the Logistics Industry through Innovation

Prepare yourself for an enlightening conversation with our high-profile guest, Tarun, an impactful entrepreneur who brilliantly transitioned from the world of data science into the realm of entrepreneurship. Our chat is a deep-dive into Tarun's innovative logistics company, PartRunner. Discover the unique approach he took to differentiate his company from traditional players in the industry and the significance of persistence, agility and the need to pivot in entrepreneurship. We'll give you an inside look into the journey of a first-time founder, spotlighting the hurdles of understanding the broader aspects of running a business. Hear from Tarun about the intense pressures of pleasing investors, and the critical timing of raising capital. You'll also gain an understanding of the future trends of the logistics industry and how the concept of independent contractors is making waves in various sectors, with a specific focus on the challenges and opportunities in the last mile delivery industry of Latin America. In a heartening finale, we convey our gratitude to our loyal listeners. We encourage those with an extraordinary journey to come forward and share their experiences with us. Hear from Tarun about his plans for the future, and his invaluable tips for those venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, product management, and technology. Don't miss out on this episode loaded with entrepreneurial wisdom, personal experiences, and future industry trends. More about Tarun: Co-Founder & CPTO at PartRunner. They are disrupting last mile logistics in Big & Bulky. They have operations in US & MX. PartRunner was founded in 2018 from an Northeastern University incubator program Tarun also advises new startups on how to achieve product-market fit and avoid some mistakes early-stage companies tend to do. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarun-aleti https://www.partrunner.com