Summary:
Abhi and Huy are the co-founders of Uplancer, a platform that helps universities and learning institutions connect their students with gigs that provide them with experience and insights into today’s work environment. Before Uplancer, Huy and Abhi both have experience as entrepreneurs and founders.
Milestones:
(00:00:00) Opening remarks
(00:00:40) Small Biz Cares
(00:01:42) The SunDown Group
(00:02:08) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)
(00:02:40) Conquering Columbus Introduction
(00:03:36) Introduction to Huy and Abhi
(00:04:27) Abhi’s background and path to Uplancer
(00:07:28) Huy’s background and path to Uplancer
(00:09:40) Studying business at The Ohio State University
(00:11:06) The path to creating Uplancer
(00:15:10) Refining and developing the idea for Uplancer
(00:21:20) Mix Wonders
(00:22:11) Landing the first customer
(00:27:40) Uplancer’s business model
(00:28:30) The long-term goals for Uplancer
(00:34:00) Doing business in Columbus
(00:38:50) Huy and Abhi’s advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs
(00:43:15) Live Uncomfortably
(00:46:10) Closing remarks
(00:46:40) Like, subscribe, and share Conquering Columbus
(00:47:05) Small Biz Cares
(00:48:08) The SunDown Group
(00:48:34) Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)
(00:49:05) Conquering Columbus Outro
Links:
Uplancer
Huy Nguyen
Abhi Chakrabarti
Mix Wonders
Small Biz Cares
The SunDown Group
Facilities Management eXpress (FMX)[subscribe]