Tarun Mehta | Co-founder of Ather | Meet The Leaders | PowerDrift

In this episode of Meet The Leaders, Shumi and Rohan are in Bangalore to meet Tarun Mehta, the co-founder of Ather. One half behind the Ather and its glowing success. The trio talks about the evolution of Ather, the future of EVs, and what it takes to make the best electric scooter in one of the most candid chats on Meet The Leaders yet!
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Hey #PDArmy, we hope you loved this episode of Meet The Leaders. Hit that Like button if you wanna see more.

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PD guys tell them to reduce pricing, and no excuses pls.🥸

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Didn't find the playlist for "Meet the Leader" series, could you please create one? 🤔

[@bijushrestha8065]

when will they go international??

[@nrusimhanseshadri9993]

you are doing really cool stuffs

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Ii

[@pahulpsg]

Suggestion: when you guys use a voice recorder that records in stereo, a lot of times the interviews sound echo-y because of their stereo recording(sounds fine on headphones, but on laptop/mobile/mono speakers, there's lots of destructive interference). Turn it to mono in post (cancel the left channel and replicate the right on left as well - easy fix in any editing software) Works like a charm and sounds great!

[@PranavPreman]

Cool bro even I felt the left and right not synchronized

[@zubairsyed23]

Me too with stereo speakers in mobile struggling to concentrate!!!!

[@SuperRokerz]

I sometimes do this 😂

[@tarakjana3852]

@@PranavPreman A Aa

[@tarakjana3852]

Aaa77

[@akshaymore4142]

Watching Tarun feels like watching video on 1.5x speed 😂

[@mvhk69]

I actuallly had to check the speed , that I kept in the youtube

[@Aniglad]

This new format of interviewing is soooo cool! Loved how you guys navigate through along

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thank you so much Anirudh! Happy to hear you are enjoying this.

[@trustshankar]

@@powerdriftofficial This is the 1st Meet the leaders I've watched. I'll go back and watch the others. But all 3 of you were spot on. Impressed. All the best to PD and Ather. Good going guys

[@neeleshchandramanyam5804]

dear pd this is so cool, never felt this was a interview the whole time, more like a podcast less like a interview style ..loved it !

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Neelesh!

[@vishalmenon1611]

Haven't watched such an intelligent yet fun interview for the longest of times. Usually the 1.25x-1.5x watcher, this time the thought didn't even crossed my mind. Brilliant !

[@AbhimanyuGururaj]

I cross checked if I was playing this at 1.5x, when actually it was just normal speed.

[@IbbiAhmed]

SAME

[@aniketpal2420]

Day 46 of asking PowerDrift to bring Holy Shift Season 2.

[@bodaciousbecky601]

He handled the IIT-roasting so well.

[@ommishra6391]

It was great overall but I felt that sound quality was not upto the mark.

[@PallatiCharan]

I never seen an interview like this which a founder replying in cool manner.

[@vegetassj1629]

Good to see India having new companies with their own IP and not just rebranding.

[@shu_mar]

Agreed!

[@mounishbalusu]

Just loved the confidence in Tarun's words on his business and as always u both are the best in these interviews making it more lively..❤👌🏻

[@fullstarlaming7937]

That point about being an entrepreneur and working with everyone in a team says a lot about the man's character...loved this

[@vishwasjain1353]

Great job guys, interview was done in a charming and witty manner as always😎 Keeping up the originality of the way you guys do things👍👍

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it, Vishwas! Do stay tuned. More coming up for you.

[@prabhav996]

Boy oh boy now this is what you call a “meet the leaders 2021” love you PD

[@samratvij95]

Great interview, but I was expecting some questions around competition with OLA Electric.

[@Ashish00770]

The last line by Shumi and Tenhunt's reaction was awesome. Great interview guys and found exact questions of getting job into Ather. Thanks a ton.

[@shu_mar]

Cheers!

[@AKSHAYMEENAUNIVERSE]

Ather CEO speaks faster then the ather top speed 🤣👍🏻

[@powerdriftofficial]

Haha!

[@dibdolai88]

😂😂😂

[@Dev-nd5oc]

Please make a video on Orxa Energies.

[@HumourTumourr]

I want more such conversations from PD! Thoughtful & Provoking. Loved it! Youth needs such doses more often.

[@PrashantMhj]

Well this was amazing, now we want one with Bhavish Agarwal of Ola 👀

[@prathameshbirajdar8778]

We want removable battery e scooters... We dont want to rely on manufacturers for their charging infrastructure

[@drunkcat1713]

Whats up with the sound?

[@powerdriftofficial]

The mics decided to have a mind of their own! Apologies Soumyadip.

[@drunkcat1713]

@@powerdriftofficial np

[@AyushSinhgSikarwar]

This is how a job interview should be like! Sending my CV to Rohan RN 😂

[@2751Jackson]

Wow!!! That was just an amazing Interview. . .❤️ For a while I thought I was back to my Management class. . What an inspiring guy❤️. . This is why PD is the best in the country for Automotive Content❤️

[@harshpawar7272]

This is strange but after watching this Interview I am started taking interest on EV's especially Ather !!!!

[@HumourusLAV]

Finally they met with a 2 Wheeler Manufacturing CEO!! Shumi! They heard your calls! 😂😂😂

[@abhishekr.9691]

This is how job interviews should be. God please make Shumi and Rohan my next interviewer/manager/boss.

[@sae6969]

*See How passionate these 3 guys are*

[@DivyamBajaj]

I just love these interviews and wait for them to release. Ather is an incredible company. Loved hearing the thoughts of the man behind it. Kudos to @PowerDrift

[@leftlanedriver3814]

Shumi at @4:58, Priceless...!!!!

[@vijethshetty4121]

This was one of the best meet the leaders episode 😊😊 I guess you should include Shumi for all the future ones 😬

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha! Thank you Vijeth!

[@Majesticmedico]

Shumi just added fire to this interview 🔥🔥🔥

[@oliverqueen5095]

Tarun really know what is Indian market 6:56

[@AutoandExplore]

why do people in Powerdrift skip prepositions in their English 😂😂

[@p.chakraborty4453]

Sound is echoing way too much though, ngl.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sigh! Sorry about that.

[@p.chakraborty4453]

@@powerdriftofficial happens , not that big of a problem.

[@i_arun]

Man I love this series ! Do more of this ❤️

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Coming up!

[@josephraj9155]

Great job guys and really good interview it was. That honest words from teacher sir " It can be lot better" was amazing. Love from Telangana ❤️

[@vikramm2170]

Content awesome. Sound quality is an issue.

[@sarthakbhardwaj3392]

You should have given subtitles atleast

[@shu_mar]

They’re coming. Some delay in the back end

[@fayadnazim]

I thought i forgot to switch back from 1.5x 😁

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha! Rapid fire mode from the begining!

[@undrcuts7625]

Reality check ✔️ > People want more range and scooter to look bit more bulky and not like a straw.

[@tapanmehta7924]

I really appreciate the content you are covering with leaders. But the sound filters during conversations aren't that compelling. There are echoes. Just a suggestion that I guess make this series a better version of it.

[@dipakasari5148]

In love with this show... I think PDArmy should start news show too ...

[@albertzeliang3374]

With him in the company Ather is going a long way ... Just keep making great products without caring about the price, people will buy

[@silicongarden]

Great Interview! Felt very natural and made the interviewee open up.

[@NikTikDiary]

Voice echo is very very bad in this video 👎

[@sagnikdebsarkar169]

Why Ather doesn't exist in West Bengal?

[@nitishgupta6463]

You should have asked if it's possible to build a adventure e-vehicle like Himalayan. Like 400 km range .... Possible ??

[@DeepakSharma-ko8le]

Just before the biggest compititor of Ather is going to be launched, this interview seems to be done to promote Ather in an indirect manner. Just my view!

[@shu_mar]

I love the cynicism but it’s unwarranted. We recorded this before Ola comms started and it’s actually 8 days late to release 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@blazechat]

one of the best ev auto industry interview till date

[@nidhin916]

I don't like interviews, and had no idea about Tarun, I had almost given this video a pass but glad I made up my mind and started watching it. Really enjoyed the episode and hope you guys make more of it... And who the hell gives a thumbs down for such an awesome effort?

[@rajatyadav2872]

The sound could be better. Good work btw 👍

[@bhishekghusalkar3297]

So nice and enjoyable conversation. It hard to talk with IITian guy. They are so smart. 🔥

[@thelastsamuraiRonin]

Why sounds quality bit poor?

[@sanjayrao2147]

Its an inspiring interview! Thanks to PowerDrift Please do an interview with Bavish Aggarwal, Waiting for it

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye, we shall definitely try for that interview too! :D

[@sanjayrao2147]

@@powerdriftofficial Thanks for your reply!

[@GoofyPandit]

Echo in voice.

[@krypto-mv8xp]

Ather should make electric bus, with quick swapping batteries.

[@niravmehta3854]

Amazing content , sound was terrible double sounds like echo .

[@mkverma]

Voice is not good

[@jayadj1]

Unable to hear clearly due to the background music, have to stopped watching at 1st minute

[@suddenleegaming]

Is it just me or did anyone feel the co founder was talking as fast as his scooter ?

[@powerdriftofficial]

Now we know where the scooter gets its traits! :P

[@shreyasshetty3879]

Lot of knowledge from a single video 👍

[@roshanthomas9805]

14:38 Wrong. A breakthrough in battery technology can make EVs more mainstream than ever. The current lithium ion battery tech is several decades old with lots of limitations. Solid-state batteries aim to solve these problems.

[@shu_mar]

I don’t think he meant that breakthroughs won’t help. He meant that what we have is enough to develop further into working, effective solutions at competitive pricing

[@maheshgaikwadpatil3243]

PowerDrift 😍😍

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye, thank you Mahesh!

[@abhirajram]

Great interview format. Loved the energy! Ather is solving one of the most challenging problem with such elegance.

[@gokhalesach]

Voice problems since last videos

[@murtazapoonawala2017]

Did y'all forget to use mics ?😂

[@NishantKumar-mp9zg]

Good question Shumi about Data Privacy !!

[@jonathanfernandes1242]

Quick fast answers and immediate processing…Next level productivity 🔥🔥🔥

[@powerdriftofficial]

It's true when they say IITians are built differently.

[@anthonyraj419]

Ather may not be playing key role in ev as it's not product that reaches middle class 2lakh after all subsidy ,it costs 1.4 with only 80-90km range. They shd design few basic models that shd reach common man with latest technology ,than instrumentation. Has many companies are coming up with different concept with affordable price with more benefits.

[@HumourusLAV]

WHAT!! I was waiting for the Question "Rohan or Shumi" Where did that go?

[@avinashsahu338]

Thanks for bringing this segment or continue with it 😀

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Hit that Like button and we shall have more coming up!

[@sambhavkanulla]

Lot of echo. Having hard time understanding the discussion. :(

[@Aditya90sKZ]

I think shifting from li-ion batteries to maybe FCEV like hydrogen could probably be the breakthrough. But its a long game, but long game works. Atleast the founder should be open minded on these things.

[@swapnilpatel7403]

Everything else was great except the Sound quality of the Tarun...I found it very much echoing and that's terrible to listen

[@abhikdas8464]

the guy is speaking fast and skipping words just like elon musk does 😂

[@roshansvideos]

Wow...thanks for that interview!

[@guneetkochar7083]

You guys are🌹. Kudos to powerdrift! One rapid fire question that missed is simple or ola your biggest competitor?! Kudos to tarun mehta! He is the guy of most analysed business view. I LOVE India for this ✨🥵

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It's always fun watching powerdrift....❤️

[@litchisolutions5384]

What an interview , a great inspiration

[@DBSVlogs]

Where does Rohan get those Orange glasses from? ☺️

[@sagartekale3320]

Every question asked are amazing 😻!! You both are simply awesome 😎

[@PasangSherpa-qk9xy]

i have seen this company grow. They had a open office in Bangalore . everyday coming back from work in my vespa, i used to see a scooter on display in their office. i knew they would be big. Even applied for internship there back then. sadly no revert ☹️

[@shu_mar]

Chase it down!

[@Madrasin_Selvan]

This would be the best of the meet the leaders ever !!!

[@mvhk69]

CEO🔥

[@dheerajkrishna541]

why didn't you guys ask regaurding OLA???

[@trailtales97TV]

This interview is so cool! Kudos PD

[@PavanMS87]

That’s a 50 year old soul in a 31 year old body. Incredible spirit

[@shu_mar]

True!!

[@PavanMS87]

@@shu_mar excellent interview as always Shumi, love you loads 😍

[@Dhipin]

One of the best series’s. Loved it. Keep them coming.

[@nish2997]

Coolest Interview I have even saw, Tarun answered well with smartness.... Guys who knows completely what he's doing

[@shu_mar]

Agreed!

[@TusharSelvakumar]

Easily the best Meet the Leaders episode

[@nitin9837560]

I am also going to EVs Expo in Delhi...😍

[@vishnuprasadbh]

Is it an interview or IT raid team shooting questions to a guy

[@dibyajyotiamarsagar8092]

Ohh the last question.. 🤣

[@advmotoman3588]

Shumi you're a genius.

[@vinodKumar-ed6ui]

A very smart interview With the smart people And smart young leader Tarun is very faster in speaking like ather lolz Loved the interview though It would really be amazing If ather comes down on the price part We don’t need any software to be connected As we are all addicted to mobiles Why do we need smart technology in bikes again

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It's AMAZING DUDE. whAt!!! Love you powerdrift❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Rutwik Karekar

[@DBSVlogs]

Saw this while having chai in the morning and it made my day 👍🏻

[@powerdriftofficial]

Woohoo! Watch it again, and your weekend should be sorted! ;)