In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, host JL Heather is joined by Prasad Gollapalli, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Qued, a company revolutionizing the appointment scheduling process in the logistics industry. Prasad discusses his journey from founding Trucker Tools to his latest venture, Qued, and how his team is solving long-standing problems in freight scheduling using innovative technology. He dives into the importance of problem-solving, creating a culture of innovation, and approaching business challenges with a fresh mindset.

Key Lessons Covered in This Episode:

Innovation Beyond Technology:

Prasad explains how true innovation isn’t about creating something completely new but finding smarter, more efficient ways to solve existing problems.

Revolutionizing Appointment Scheduling:

Discover how Qued is changing the way appointments are scheduled in the logistics world, leading to better efficiency and fewer penalties.

The Power of Problem-Solving Culture:

Prasad emphasizes the importance of fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within teams to tackle big challenges.

The Importance of Mistakes:

Why failure should be seen as an opportunity to learn and iterate on solutions.

Practical Advice for Entrepreneurs:

Insights on how entrepreneurs can keep their teams focused and motivated while solving complex, industry-wide problems.

Building Innovative Teams:

How to encourage risk-taking and new ideas without the fear of failure.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Innovation is about solving existing problems, not just creating new ones.

✅ Efficient appointment scheduling in logistics can streamline operations and reduce penalties.

✅ A culture of problem-solving and creative thinking leads to breakthrough innovations.

✅ Mistakes are learning opportunities—don’t fear them.

✅ Entrepreneurs should keep teams motivated, focused, and solution-oriented to drive success.

Links And Resources:

• Connect with Prasad Gollapalli on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/prasadgollapalli

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