Arpit Dave

Building for India’s manufacturing sector

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

The interface is changing.
So will the winners.

Who builds this demand layer?
– Foundational model players like OpenAI or Google?
– Traditional marketplaces adapting?
– Or new vertical-focused AI agents?

Still an open question.

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

Most marketplaces today were built by owning both supply and demand.
But AI changes that.

We’re entering an era where demand aggregation can be unbundled — and the next big winners might not own any supply at all.
🧵

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

We’re likely to see a wave of AI-native aggregators emerge:

They won’t own supply.
They won’t rely on SEO.
They’ll win by knowing the user better than anyone else.

And they’ll monetize intent across fragmented supply.

[ArkamVC @arkam_vc]

Tech-driven transparency: Bengaluru start-up aims to transform informal jobs into formal opportunities- writes @the_hindu on @getsmartstaff
Read the full story here: https://t.co/UIsE6LN1ba

[ArkamVC @arkam_vc]

In this short clip, @arpdave , Co-founder & CEO of @getsmartstaff , discusses the essential factors in building for Middle India consumers. Founders building for Middle India can resonate and learn from the Smartstaff journey
Watch the video here: https://t.co/nX0MZYXJxd

[ArkamVC @arkam_vc]

Here is @getsmartstaff crafting a story for the blue-collar migrant laborers & helping manufacturing with access to a skilled workforce from remote parts of the country. While building a scalable & sustainable business. Watch the video with @arpdave https://t.co/a9wgELlwne

[CNBC-TV18 @CNBCTV18News]

🚨 Shortage of skill training is costing better employment opportunities to 400M Indians that work in informal sectors.

A blue-collar staffing platform is leveraging tech to upskill & help this cohort get gainfully employed. @Aish_19_Anand puts spotlight on @getsmartstaff

[YourStory @YourStoryCo]

SmartStaff is helping businesses manage their blue-collar workforce, a great need at the moment as the demand for manufacturing grows and global companies setting up facilities in India, along with a push from the govt for #MakeinIndia, says Arpit Dave (@arpdave), Co-Founder & CEO, @getsmartstaff, at #TechSparks2023.

@makeinindia @_TechSparks

[ETtech @ETtech]

Smartstaff raises fresh #equity from returning investors

Read more at:
https://t.co/P2ZZlFIpoe

By @supriya_speaks

[Sajith Pai @sajithpai]

On my last Blr trip, I drove 40kms to the Jigani indl area to meet with a bunch of Bengali tailors working in an apparel factory!

They were w Smartstaff, a co solving a severe talent crunch in Indian mfg.

A closer look at @getsmartstaff & ofc India2.

https://t.co/n7pl24VLUS

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

@IFB_Care

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

@IFBindia Had a life threatening experience with a fairly new dishwasher I bought from you guys. 2 days ago in middle of the night, your dishwasher caught fire and filled the whole house with smoke. Thankfully no-one was hurt. #IFBonFire

[Arpit Dave @arpdave]

@consumercourtin @amazon @jagograhakjago

[Sonal Bhadauria @Sonalbhadauria]

Extremely poor service @flyspicejet first they canceled my flight at last min. I am trying to reach out to customer support for refund since yesterday but none of the numbers work #SpiceJet #worstairline #MoCA_GoI

[Smartstaff @getsmartstaff]

.@arpdave featured on @MediaBrief_! Read to know more about why and how #Smartstaff empowers blue-collar employees & companies with a tech-first approach.

https://t.co/8a6hDe4WmA

#bluecollar #workforcemanagement