Inspiration
During COVID, tomatoes were priced at Rs 150/kg in Waling and Rs 50/kg in Palpa. Transporting a jeep load from Palpa to Waling at Rs 70/kg cost seemed lucrative, promising a Rs 60+ profit per kilo. However, the established networks in Waling deterred retailers from breaking existing channels for short-term gains, making it challenging to tap into this seemingly profitable opportunity.
What it does
Ours is not a saas product or even a service, as we mostly will be dealing with farmers initially , most of our work is and will be done physically in the field. Further 1 or 2 years down the line a website showcasing our work and buidling credible and reliability , attracting patreons, busineses and brands.
Challenges we ran into
The success of any business idea, be it B2B or B2C, is hindered by the potential resistance from two entities willing to bear losses temporarily to stifle us:
The Middlemen Mafia Government Syndicate Despite continuous pivoting of the idea, the most formidable hurdle is developing a functional demo. Presently, the strategy is to focus on a niche market of farmers and expand the network. We have a roadmap for 5 years on how to proceed but the idea itself took us all the time we didn't have.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We've successfully transformed our initial vague concept into a concrete and actionable model. While extensive research remains a crucial next step, we've already delved into discussions on what aspects to focus on and where to direct our research efforts. This groundwork has been laid out, setting the stage for our exploration into the specifics of our concept.
What we learned
Idea to demo execution , and idea to business execution has a high difference, which has made me realise that this idea should be nurtured in an incubation center, not while pulling an all nighter in a hackathon.
What's next for Kodalo
In the initial three months, we'll extensively research the viability of our identified problem, assess solution optimality, explore user adoption, analyze competitors, consider supporting laws, and understand our end consumer—the farmer. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of both apparent and hidden challenges within the supply chain.
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