In this podcast, Jashid Hameed, co-founder, Nuvedo, shares his journey from a corporate career to co-founding Nuvedo, a mushroom startup that was featured on Shark Tank India. Explore Jashid's insights into the health benefits of mushrooms and how they ignited his passion for sustainable cultivation. Jashid and I met on a bus from Pondicherry to Bengaluru in 2015. Back then he was working with Aditya Birla Fashion after an internship with Loreal. He studied at BITS Pilani, IIM Indore, Aranya Agricultural Alternatives, ICAR, and Fungi Foundation.

Jashid offers advice for entrepreneurs entering the mushroom space in India. He emphasizes the significance of hands-on learning, community building, and grassroots education to create an organic flywheel (growth cycle) over prioritizing quick profits. Explore opportunities in utilizing agricultural waste and creating value-added products.

For a comprehensive overview, check out Jashid's advice in this blog post: https://www.gifsagar.com/i-work-with-mushrooms-dont-grow-them-jashid-hameed-cofounder-nuvedo/

This podcast is a must-listen for those interested in upskilling, entrepreneurship, effective communication, and community building. Gain perspectives on the current landscape and future potential of mushroom cultivation in India, particularly for individuals intrigued by emerging industries, alternative lifestyles, and sustainability solutions. Immerse yourself in this discussion that has the potential to spark new ideas and curiosity about the fascinating world of fungi.

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