Suhas Patel | Digital Thread Podcast | Momenta

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Exploring Impactful Manufacturing Technologies with Suhas Patel, CEO and Founder of TVARIT

Welcome to an exciting new episode of the Digital Thread podcast! In this edition, our host Ken Forster talks with a guest making significant strides in sustainable manufacturing: Suhas Patel, the CEO and Founder of TVARIT, a German startup focused on reducing scrap and energy waste for metal manufacturing companies.

We are honored to have Suhas Patel join us today, especially as Momenta, our organization, has recently invested in TVARIT, leading its Series A funding round. Suhas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having successfully established and led greenfield factories in diverse industries such as metal processing, densified biofuel, and packaging machinery. His early R&D tenure with renowned technology companies like Qualcomm and Intel has shaped him into a leader within the tech startup ecosystem.

Not only is Suhas, a dedicated entrepreneur, but he is also a business-driven philanthropist who actively mentors startups within his network. As the President of TiE, the German chapter of a prominent Silicon Valley-based entrepreneurship organization, Suhas is pivotal in fostering innovation and growth in the startup community. Moreover, his recent appointment as an Ambassador at GINSEP, a bilateral startup exchange program supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, highlights his commitment to promoting international collaboration.

Suhas's passion for sustainable manufacturing has also led him to serve on the board of the Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance at EUTECH, further solidifying his dedication to driving positive change in the industry. With a bachelor's degree in computer science from India and a master's degree in telecommunications from France, Suhas possesses a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen that propels his visionary leadership.

It is our pleasure to welcome Suhas Patel to the Digital Thread podcast. Stay tuned as we dive deep into his insights, accomplishments, and the digital thread shaping his remarkable journey.

 Discussion Points:

• What would you consider your digital thread (the one or more thematic threads that define your digital industry journey?
• How did your early work experience at Qualcomm and Intel, spanning over ten years, prepare you for the role of founding and leading Tvarit? Could you elaborate on this?
• As the Co-Founder and Head of Production for Giriraj Specialty, you transitioned to the field of manufacturing in 2010. What initially drew you to metal manufacturing, and what valuable lessons did you learn during your time there that inspired the creation of Tvarit?
• Now let's delve into Tvarit, the company you founded in 2019. Could you explain Tvarit's unique value proposition?
• Can you share some notable use cases and successful outcomes that Tvarit has achieved so far?
• We were particularly intrigued by the industrial impact Tvarit has had on the metal casting industry in Germany and across Europe. Could you provide us with some insights into the nature of this impact?
• How do you determine when an organization is ready to adopt Tvarit's solution, and what best practices have you observed in realizing the potential value for these organizations?
• Lately, there have been discussions around generative AI, often called ChatGPT. Where do your clients observe the most significant impact of AI in their operations?
• When you're not leading Tvarit, you actively participate in entrepreneur organizations such as TiE and GINSPE. Could you explain your role in these organizations and how they contribute to your personal growth as an entrepreneur?
• In closing, where do you find your inspiration? (i.e., book recommendations, articles, podcasts, people, etc.)