Shirpaa Manoharan

Sharing an interesting story from around the time when e-commerce started becoming a thing in India. Snapdeal at that time was a couponing business (similar to Groupon). We were selling restaurant, spas, travel coupons and even date with a celebrity as lightning deals on the platform. The sourcing team then started bringing in products like bean bags, perfumes and watches to be sold on the platform. From a technical perspective, we kept the data model as same and fit these products to be sold as deals on the platform. Everything was selling like hot cakes. One fine day, the sourcing team came up with a men's shirt to be sold. But there was one problem. "The shirt came with multiple size options." What started with a small data modelling problem fitting multiple sizes into a deal became a multiple day discussion of whether we need a rewrite the platform into a full fledged e-commerce. Seeing the traction on product deals, the answer was a definitive yes. Once we got the nod, began a marathon of sleepless nights and relentless brainstorming sessions, as a tight-knit team of 6-7 engineers poured their hearts and souls into making our vision a reality. Despite the inevitable challenges and hurdles along the way, we persevered, and against all odds, we succeeded. Now, thirteen years later, as I look back on my career journey, I can't help but smile at the memory of those exhilarating days. Building that e-commerce platform from the ground up remains not just a highlight, but a testament to the power of teamwork, innovation, and unwavering determination. Karun Singla Rahul Narang Shubhanshu Srivastava Praveen Garg Anand Kishor Dubey Kuldeep Singh Karan Sachdeva Snapdeal | AceVector Group

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Did you know that over the last 30 years, Walmart has sourced products worth over $30 billion from India? Now, Walmart has set a new goal to source $10 billion worth of products from India annually, aiming to play a bigger role in the country's e-commerce landscape. This ambitious target shows Walmart's commitment to India's economic development, particularly through its collaboration with Flipkart. This partnership is making a positive impact on India's economy by supporting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Walmart and Flipkart's collaboration not only increases opportunities for these businesses to export globally but also fosters economic growth and job creation across the country. By enhancing the capabilities of MSMEs, Walmart is helping to build a stronger, more resilient economy in India. And this is just the beginning. As Walmart continues to expand its sourcing from India, the future looks bright for the nation's e-commerce sector and its small and medium enterprises.. #Walmart #India #ECommerce #MSMEs #EconomicGrowth #GlobalTrade #JobCreation #Flipkart #FutureGrowth

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A few days ago, Union minister Piyush Goyal shared his concerns about eCommerce on traditional stores (https://lnkd.in/gJTvVjVG) In my previous avatar, 8 years ago, I had shared and raised enough concerns including writing to the Confederation of Indian Industry, about the need to empower local mom and pop stores and digitisation at the store level, rather than a top-down approach or use aggregators. Please see my article https://lnkd.in/g53cpHWs. The problem still remains the same. In my opinion, we can still take a lot of corrective measures and not just allow regulations to hamper disruptions. 1. The local supermarkets and mom and pop stores can benefit immensely by enabling hyperlocal delivery. 2. The delivery businesses should be integrated with the stores. 3. The consumers should buy products from a producer and not a delivery company. This will avoid the delivery agent influencing or dictating what the consumers consume. While there are many businesses in place which address 1 & 2, it is the 3rd one that is very important. Let us hope that the businesses, authorities and consumers all wake up together at the same time. Too much to ask?? #onlinegrocery #hyperlocalgrocery #hyperlocaldelivery Dr. Sujatha R Upadhyaya

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Four years ago, I met Rohit Malhotra at our college dorm’s ping pong table. What started as friendly games quickly turned into late-night marathons, sometimes lasting until 8 am. We’d celebrate the sunrise by heading over to the nearby diner for crepe breakfasts. One night, our ping pong net gave out. But rather than call it quits, we put our heads together and experimented until we found a solution. Shoelaces tied to bathroom hooks, strategically placed to keep the net tension just right from 3 angles. Hilariously unconventional, but it worked. That’s Rohit for you—intelligent, adaptable, and always up for a challenge. Today, he’s one of my closest friends but also one of my cofounders; a killer ping pong player and an incredible AI researcher at Carnegie Mellon. We’re channeling that same spirit of experimentation into Sitewiz where we're building AI-driven solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in e-commerce site optimization. We still laugh at this picture. It's a reminder that we all need people who challenge us to think differently, who invent with us, and who remind us that sometimes the best solutions come from the most unexpected places. #experimentation #testing #optimization #startups #cofounder #AI

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Naveen Jain, serial entrepreneur is a visionary who has built several transformative ventures such as "Moon Express (Moon Mining)", Viome (Making Disease Optional). He has been a huge inspiration to me personally & his philosophy around Moonshot Mindset can help you accomplish big goals. Check out his Book- "Moonshots-Creating a world of abundance" - Link in comments below 👇 Follow our page Thinking United Foundation (TUF) for more stories on Immigrant Founders. Every Sunday morning- #TUFStory.

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Excited to share that I completed the training "Leadership with AI" at Indian School of Business (ISB). Thanks to Emeritus India and Indian School of Business for offering a wonderful course, that enlightens and empowers the leaders to embrace the AI trend. #EmeritusIndia #ISB #LearningNeverStops

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Today, I had the profound honor of meeting with two of the most influential minds from TIME, Sue Suh (she/her/hers) and Bharat Krish. Our conversation was not just a meeting of minds but a convergence of visions, passions, and lifelong commitments to societal betterment. As we shared our experiences, stories, and aspirations, I was deeply inspired by the collective power of our missions. Their expertise and insights will enrich Global Impact Assessment (GIA) as they join us as advisors and mentors. Our joint efforts will undoubtedly catalyze significant, positive impacts worldwide. I am grateful to have them as part of our journey, guiding and inspiring our team. Together, we will redefine the boundaries of impact and create enduring value for our planet and its people. #ImpactAssessment #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #NewBeginnings #ImpactMeasurement #Social #SocialImpact #EnvironmentalImpact #Impact

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