Azim Barodawala's guest appearances

Azim Barodawala

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The Tyler Wagner Show

How I Got Here - Inside stories behind innovation and startups in travel

Robert Albert

Gillian Morris

Rita Soman

Jasmine Crowe

Brian Scudamore

Clint Arthur

Perry Marshall

Jasmine Star

Diane Gardner

Gary Vaynerchuk

Stacey Brown Randall

Daniel Ramsey

Rob Bell

David Meltzer

Kevin Bupp

OwlTail

Volantio launched into the aviation market in 2014, bidding to capitalize on a burgeoning need by airlines to embrace the digital world behind the scenes.The U.S.-based company, co-founded by Azim Barodawala and Fenn Baily, helps carriers automate their marketing, improve the passenger experience and, generally, bring their systems up to the level of other digital businesses.It has captured the attention of JetBlue Technology Ventures, Amadeus Ventures, Qantas and IAG.Customers include some of the most high-profile airlines on the planet, including Emirates, Iberia, Jetstar and Volaris.Baradowala joins us at the latest guest on How I Got Here.HIGH is a weekly show produced by PhocusWire and Mozio, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.It's hosted by PhocusWire's editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO David Litwak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

<a href="http://www.volantio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volantio</a> launched into the aviation market in 2014, bidding to capitalize on a burgeoning need by airlines to embrace the digital world behind the scenes.The U.S.-based company, co-founded by Azim Barodawala and Fenn Baily, helps carriers automate their marketing, improve the passenger experience and, generally, bring their systems up to the level of other digital businesses.It has captured the attention of JetBlue Technology Ventures, Amadeus Ventures, Qantas and IAG.Customers include some of the most high-profile airlines on the planet, including Emirates, Iberia, Jetstar and Volaris.Baradowala joins us at the latest guest on How I Got Here.HIGH is a weekly show produced by <a href="http://www.phocuswire.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PhocusWire</a> and <a href="http://www.mozio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mozio</a>, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.It's hosted by PhocusWire's editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlitwak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Litwak</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

44. Azim Barodawala of Volantio

Azim Barodawala, CEO of Volantio (technology that helps airlines maximize unit revenues and decrease costs through greater capacity utilization, while providing customers with better predictability and control over their travel journey) joins John Matson and Bess Chapman in the MouthMedia Network studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Azim Barodawala, CEO of Volantio (technology that helps airlines maximize unit revenues and decrease costs through greater capacity utilization, while providing customers with better predictability and control over their travel journey) joins John Matson and Bess Chapman in the MouthMedia Network studio.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Azim Barodawala of Volantio - Optimizing Revenue and Operations

Azim Barodawala shares his wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast! You can learn more about Azim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azim-barodawala-9230254/This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsunite/support

Azim Barodawala shares his wisdom on The Business Blast Podcast! You can learn more about Azim here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/azim-barodawala-9230254/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/azim-barodawala-9230254/</a> This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite and join the free community at <a href="http://authorsunite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://authorsunite.com/</a>. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsunite/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsunite/support</a>

Azim Barodawala: CEO at Volantio

On this episode of Startup Funding hosted by Dr. Roshawnna Novellus we have Azim Barodawala who is the CEO of Atlanta-based Volantio Inc, a technology based focused on helping industries with highly volatile pricing and availability. This technology particularly applies to the travel industry and increases conversion rates while reducing costs. He is also a graduate of Duke University and completed his MBA in the Walton School along with a Masters in International Affairs from the University of Pennsylvania. Azim, who has a strong passion for travel, innovation, technology, and strategy, has been able to utilize his significant international experience to solve the problem of last minute airline ticket sales. He talks about his experiences and why he decided to become an entrepreneur in a startup company. Azim explains better what Volantio Inc, actually does and how they are able to solve a major problem in ticket sales. “Are you really passionate about what you are doing?” According to Azim, passion is a huge part of a successful startup, sharing how his passion for traveling was a huge factor in changing the way Volantio Inc operated in the past. Volantio Inc was already setup before Azim came into the picture and he tells us how he was able to properly integrate and overcome that challenge. According to Azim, “financial concerns are the ones that can hold some people back” stating that monetary gains or glory shouldn’t be the main focus for startups, instead they should aim to solve a problem, in his case, Azim is trying to change and fundamentally impact how airlines are able to sell their tickets. We get to hear Azim’s best and worst parts of raising capital including the highlights of the fundraising process for his business. We get to learn network building tips like writing a thank you card to potential investors and leveraging personal connections which will make funding much easier. Speaking on the best advice he has received, Azim recommends a lecture he once heard on: 10 pieces of advice for a mega-successful career and a fulfilling life. These tips include focusing on objectives and starting your day early for higher effectiveness. The episode ends with Azim giving some words of wisdom to startup founders who want to raise money for their business. Roshawnna and Azim discuss:  [04:09] Azim talks about himself and why he decided to become an entrepreneur. [05:25] We get to hear more about the company and what has Azim fired up. [12:44] Azim talks about how he was able to come into the business. [16:50] Azim talks about his passion and how it was able to help him in the business. [20:25] “Tell us about the best and worst parts of raising capital.” [26:16] We learn what may have held him back from investing in the business. [34:52] Azim shares a personal habit that contributes to his success. [50:23] Azim shares words of wisdom for founders who want to raise capital.

On this episode of Startup Funding hosted by Dr. Roshawnna Novellus we have Azim Barodawala who is the CEO of Atlanta-based Volantio Inc, a technology based focused on helping industries with highly volatile pricing and availability. This technology particularly applies to the travel industry and increases conversion rates while reducing costs. He is also a graduate of Duke University and completed his MBA in the Walton School along with a Masters in International Affairs from the University of Pennsylvania. Azim, who has a strong passion for travel, innovation, technology, and strategy, has been able to utilize his significant international experience to solve the problem of last minute airline ticket sales. He talks about his experiences and why he decided to become an entrepreneur in a startup company. Azim explains better what Volantio Inc, actually does and how they are able to solve a major problem in ticket sales. “Are you really passionate about what you are doing?” According to Azim, passion is a huge part of a successful startup, sharing how his passion for traveling was a huge factor in changing the way Volantio Inc operated in the past. Volantio Inc was already setup before Azim came into the picture and he tells us how he was able to properly integrate and overcome that challenge. According to Azim, “financial concerns are the ones that can hold some people back” stating that monetary gains or glory shouldn’t be the main focus for startups, instead they should aim to solve a problem, in his case, Azim is trying to change and fundamentally impact how airlines are able to sell their tickets. We get to hear Azim’s best and worst parts of raising capital including the highlights of the fundraising process for his business. We get to learn network building tips like writing a thank you card to potential investors and leveraging personal connections which will make funding much easier. Speaking on the best advice he has received, Azim recommends a lecture he once heard on: 10 pieces of advice for a mega-successful career and a fulfilling life. These tips include focusing on objectives and starting your day early for higher effectiveness. The episode ends with Azim giving some words of wisdom to startup founders who want to raise money for their business. Roshawnna and Azim discuss:  [04:09] Azim talks about himself and why he decided to become an entrepreneur. [05:25] We get to hear more about the company and what has Azim fired up. [12:44] Azim talks about how he was able to come into the business. [16:50] Azim talks about his passion and how it was able to help him in the business. [20:25] “Tell us about the best and worst parts of raising capital.” [26:16] We learn what may have held him back from investing in the business. [34:52] Azim shares a personal habit that contributes to his success. [50:23] Azim shares words of wisdom for founders who want to raise capital.