Minal Srinivasan, Managing Director, Kesari Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd.
- Desire to build & create businesses
- Influence of life-changing books: Man’s Search for Meaning, Evolve Your Brain, Conscious Capitalism
Podcast
Overview
In this engaging TBCY episode, Ashutosh Garg interviews Minal Srinivasan, Managing Director of KIPL, on her journey from corporate life to leading one of India’s top environmental consultancy firms. The conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, environmental compliance, technological innovation, and sustainable infrastructure.
Here are the key discussion points, presented with guiding questions and timestamps for quick reference:
00:01:09- Why did Minal transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship?
- Desire to build & create businesses
- Influence of life-changing books: Man’s Search for Meaning, Evolve Your Brain, Conscious Capitalism
- Balancing family and professional goals
00:04:11- How did she overcome gender barriers in infrastructure?
- Supportive, gender-neutral upbringing
- Letting results, not appearance, speak
- Facing challenges as opportunities for growth
00:06:53- How does KIPL ensure compliance with environmental rules?
- Acts as a bridge between regulators and project developers
- Explains necessity of restoring environmental balance in projects
- Dispels the myth that growth must harm the environment
00:09:54- What are the top environmental compliance challenges in India?
- Biodiversity and pollution management
- High costs and space constraints
- Navigating multiple regulatory bodies
00:13:56- How does technology boost environmental compliance?
- IoT sensors and real-time monitoring
- Use of AI in environmental reports
- Increasing affordability of advanced solutions
00:16:06- What are the primary hurdles in wastewater treatment?
- High capital and operating costs
- Limited space and skilled talent
- Maintenance challenges for SMEs
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- Desire to build & create businesses
- Influence of life-changing books: Man’s Search for Meaning, Evolve Your Brain, Conscious Capitalism
- Balancing family and professional goals
