Aru Anavekar's guest appearances

Aru Anavekar

Charlotte Angel Connection

Lead Management Masterminds

Mike Murphy

Paul Clark

Jonathan Kite

Dan Ariely

Alan Fitzpatrick

Haley Bohon

Meggie Williams

Joe Maxwell

Sarah Smith

Chris Wright

Jim Roberts

Sara Smith

Ben Harrison

John Espey

Lee Farabaugh

OwlTail

LEAD

Aru Anavekar, CEO and co-founder of Botsplash, joins the show to provide her insights into communication best practices. We go in depth on how her company improves interactions with consumers by providing a single platform that incorporates text, call, web-chats, and video so that consumers can easily communicate with all parties involved in the sales process. We also discuss the specialization of messaging and how giving customers the ability to choose their communication preference, whether it be text, call, or video, is a key differentiator that all companies in this day and age should be taking advantage of.  Aru provides insight into how this software can be utilized as a lead distribution system and also provides great examples of how it can be integrated with various lead management systems. Lastly, Aru announces an exciting new product offering for her platform that will greatly enhance how salespeople communicate with customers going forward.

Aru Anavekar, CEO of Botsplash - Episode 13 - Lead Management Masterminds Podcast

Charlotte Angel

Today we have Aru Anavekar back joining us on the podcast.  As we learned last week, Aru and her husband Ramu Pulipati are the Co-Founders of botsplash – “a software as a service messaging platform aimed at improving communications between consumers and businesses.”  We focused mostly on Aru and Ramu and how they got to this point.  This week I wanted to focus more on botsplash, the business.So this week, we wanted to talk more about the business and how it’s developing.  We learned last week Ramu is the developer behind the business and Aru is running the business and drumming up new business.  Our conversation focused mostly around the following and just like last week Aru does a great job weaving us in and out of what’s going on.When did they start the business?In a ‘use case’ how would botsplash work for a business segment?They did a big pivot in 2017.  How did the business start?What led them to pivot to their new business model?How are they beginning to use machine learning in the business model?How did the pilot/alpha users respond to the fact that botsplash was going to change its business model?How has it been creating a startup in Charlotte?What is the Charlotte Bots and AI group?What is the plan for them to raise money from investors for botsplash?  How do they intend to tackle that aspect of the business?What is Collective Hustle and why does it exist?Several key people have stepped up and served as mentors and advisors to the botsplash.  What has that been like and how tight is the network in Charlotte.What’s the next 12 months look like for Botsplash?Enjoy today’s podcast.William Bissett is an Investment Advisor Representative with Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates, a Registered Investment Adviser.  Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests.  Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Today we have Aru Anavekar back joining us on the podcast.  As we learned last week, Aru and her husband Ramu Pulipati are the Co-Founders of botsplash – “a software as a service messaging platform aimed at improving communications between consumers and businesses.”  We focused mostly on Aru and Ramu and how they got to this point.  This week I wanted to focus more on botsplash, the business. So this week, we wanted to talk more about the business and how it’s developing.  We learned last week Ramu is the developer behind the business and Aru is running the business and drumming up new business.  Our conversation focused mostly around the following and just like last week Aru does a great job weaving us in and out of what’s going on. When did they start the business? In a ‘use case’ how would botsplash work for a business segment? They did a big pivot in 2017.  How did the business start? What led them to pivot to their new business model? How are they beginning to use machine learning in the business model? How did the pilot/alpha users respond to the fact that botsplash was going to change its business model? How has it been creating a startup in Charlotte? What is the Charlotte Bots and AI group? What is the plan for them to raise money from investors for botsplash?  How do they intend to tackle that aspect of the business? What is Collective Hustle and why does it exist? Several key people have stepped up and served as mentors and advisors to the botsplash.  What has that been like and how tight is the network in Charlotte. What’s the next 12 months look like for Botsplash? Enjoy today’s podcast. William Bissett is an Investment Advisor Representative with Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates, a Registered Investment Adviser.  Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.  Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests.  Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 059: Aru Anavekar, Co-Founder and CEO of botsplash, Part II

Today we are excited to have Aru Anavekar join the podcast.  Aru and her husband, Ramu Pulipati, are the Co-Founders of botsplash – “a software as a service messaging platform aimed at improving communications between consumers and businesses.”  I saw Ramu pitch this as a very early beta in 2016 at 1 Million Cups in Charlotte.  It has come a long way since then with intense work by Ramu and Aru.In today’s podcast, I wanted to get to know Aru and learn more about the backstory.  As an entrepreneur and investor, I think the background is so important.  It helps bring out the character of the person and lets us peak into some of their values.I love her story of discovery and learning.  It plays so well into the heart of being an entrepreneur.  Not to be left out, we dive into several key aspects of botsplash too as we lay the groundwork for a really good discussion next week.  In today’s podcast, we address the following and much more:What brought Aru to where she is today?We learn they have always had a few side hustles in the past. How have they traditionally determined what is worth pursuing and what falls to the side?Did Aru come from an entrepreneurial family? How about Ramu?Aru got her MBA from Wake Forest several years ago?  What has she taken from the MBA as she starts her own business?What is she learning in her ‘new MBA’ in terms of getting a startup off the ground that she hasn’t learned before now?How did working for a huge business (a bank) help prepare her for the startup world?Would Aru go back to work for a bank or is she a forever entrepreneur?What would Aru take back to the banks that she has learned from a startup?How has it been raising a child in a startup family?And more on a family working on a startup which comes with some really good personal finance advice from Aru.Enjoy today’s podcast and come back next week for a really solid discussion on the business.  I'm really excited to post it already!William Bissett is an Investment Advisor Representative with Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates, a Registered Investment Adviser.  Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests.  Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Today we are excited to have Aru Anavekar join the podcast.  Aru and her husband, Ramu Pulipati, are the Co-Founders of botsplash – “a software as a service messaging platform aimed at improving communications between consumers and businesses.”  I saw Ramu pitch this as a very early beta in 2016 at 1 Million Cups in Charlotte.  It has come a long way since then with intense work by Ramu and Aru. In today’s podcast, I wanted to get to know Aru and learn more about the backstory.  As an entrepreneur and investor, I think the background is so important.  It helps bring out the character of the person and lets us peak into some of their values. I love her story of discovery and learning.  It plays so well into the heart of being an entrepreneur.  Not to be left out, we dive into several key aspects of botsplash too as we lay the groundwork for a really good discussion next week.  In today’s podcast, we address the following and much more: What brought Aru to where she is today? We learn they have always had a few side hustles in the past. How have they traditionally determined what is worth pursuing and what falls to the side? Did Aru come from an entrepreneurial family? How about Ramu? Aru got her MBA from Wake Forest several years ago?  What has she taken from the MBA as she starts her own business? What is she learning in her ‘new MBA’ in terms of getting a startup off the ground that she hasn’t learned before now? How did working for a huge business (a bank) help prepare her for the startup world? Would Aru go back to work for a bank or is she a forever entrepreneur? What would Aru take back to the banks that she has learned from a startup? How has it been raising a child in a startup family? And more on a family working on a startup which comes with some really good personal finance advice from Aru. Enjoy today’s podcast and come back next week for a really solid discussion on the business.  I'm really excited to post it already! William Bissett is an Investment Advisor Representative with Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates, a Registered Investment Adviser.  Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates. The topics discussed and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener.  Secrest Blakey &amp; Associates does not offer legal or tax advice, listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Investments described herein may be speculative and may involve a substantial risk of loss. Interests may be offered only to persons who qualify as accredited investors under the Securities Act, and a Qualified Purchaser as defined in Section 2(a)(51)(A) under the Company Act or an eligible employee of the management company. There generally is no public market for the Interests.  Prospective investors should particularly note that many factors affect performance, including changes in market conditions and interest rates, and other economic, political or financial developments. Past performance is not, and should not be construed as, indicative of future results.

Charlotte Angel Connection Episode 058: Aru Anavekar, Co-Founder and CEO of botsplash