Entrepreneur's In-flight Tissue Paper Pitch to Ashwini Vaishnaw Leads to Surprising Outcome
- Posted on February 9, 2024
- Business
- By Arijit Dutta
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Entrepreneur Akshay Satnaliwala presented a business proposal on a tissue paper to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during a flight, leading to a swift response from Eastern Railway. The impromptu pitch, focusing on waste management, earned Satnaliwala a meeting with railway officials to discuss collaboration.
In
a unique turn of events, entrepreneur Akshay
Satnaliwala found himself presenting a business idea to Union Railway
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw onboard a flight using tissue paper. Despite the
unconventional medium, the proposal caught the attention of railway
authorities, leading to a swift response and a subsequent meeting with Eastern
Railway officials.
Within
six minutes of landing, Satnaliwala received a call from Eastern Railway's
general manager's office, expressing interest in his proposal. The meeting,
scheduled for February 6, aimed to explore the potential collaboration between
Satnaliwala's firm and the railway for waste management solutions.
Satnaliwala's handwritten note highlighted the opportunity for railways to play a crucial role in the supply chain for alternative fuel and raw materials to cement plants, aligning with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. He emphasized his company's track record, citing a previous successful consignment of plastic waste via railway.
During
the meeting, Eastern Railway officials discussed the proposed business model
with Satnaliwala, acknowledging the potential benefits of utilizing railways
for waste transportation. They offered flexible terms to facilitate the
movement of solid and plastic waste, aiming to promote recycling and reduce
pollution.
Impressed
by the response, Satnaliwala expressed gratitude to the railway ministry and
Eastern Railway for considering his proposal. He viewed the opportunity to
present his idea to senior railway officials as a positive step toward
potential collaboration in waste management.
Overall,
the incident showcases how innovative ideas can emerge from unexpected
situations, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and thinking
outside the box in business endeavors.