How Raju Vanapala is using AI to reinvent the business of news | Way2News
I’m passionate about sharing the stories of entrepreneurs who have dedicated decades to building ventures. There's a unique humility and clarity of vision that emerges from witnessing the entrepreneurship journey unfold over time.
In this episode, I spoke to Raju Vanapala, a seasoned founder whose entrepreneurial journey began in 2005 when he bootstrapped his first venture, Way2SMS.
The platform gained immense popularity, attracting so many users that Raju had to throttle growth to manage the computing infrastructure effectively.
Now, Raju is at the helm of a groundbreaking hyperlocal news platform called Way2News, which is revolutionizing how millions of Indians receive their daily news updates.
During the episode, he delves into various aspects of his entrepreneurial journey, including his approach to conceiving business models, strategies for organic growth, the importance of leveraging vernacular content, and how to capitalize on events to drive engagement.
Listen on for a deep dive into Raju's innovative methods for disrupting and reshaping the landscape of Indian news consumption!
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Watch the entire conversation on YouTube
Additional readings:-
1.Way2News taps into rising demand for vernacular content with local flavour
2.Way2News founder-CEO Raju Vanapala on serving hyperlocal news for Bharat
4.Today news isn't a matter of language, but rather how quickly it is available
5. How Way2News transformed the hyper- local news ecosystem in India
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Until the next founder's thesis📕,
Your host, AD