Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
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#2Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way!
The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%) of farmers are small and marginal and therefore, have to deal with this system.
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#3Amazing work man!
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#4Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way! The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%)…
Why YC?
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#5Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way! The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%)…
Great Idea. All the best.
- What's the cut your company is taking?
- Is pricing transparent to farmers?
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#6Great work Aditya!
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#7This require advertisement and trust from farmers;
I had similar idea but with co-operative way .
Good luck and how do you handle issues like trade unions etc?
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#8Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way! The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%)…
I've had something like this in my mind for quite a while now! I know what the situation is like because I've first-hand knowledge of all the trials and tribulations farmers in India go through when it comes to selling their produce. Already, irregular rainfall makes their lives miserable!
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#9Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way! The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%)…
Great Idea. All the best. - What's the cut your company is taking? - Is pricing transparent to farmers?
The cut depends on the crop and even specific varieties within the crop.
Yes, pricing is transparent to farmers.
Re: Kisan Network (YC W16) is an online marketplace for Indian agriculture
#10Co-founder Aditya here. I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so please free to fire them my way! The reason why we decided to build this is because the agricultural market in India is plagued by a middleman driven inefficient physical system where farmers do not have a say in the crop sale process. This is different from how the industry works in the US. But the fact is that in India, a huge majority (~85%)…
Why YC?
A couple of major reasons. There are so many aspects of a startup that go beyond where you are operating and the kind of market you are targeting. YC's advice with these matters is very valuable. They have started accepting international companies as well recently, which is a good sign.
Finally, the value of the YC network including its very strong alumni can never be quantified.