Revamping the Automotive Future – Narayan Subramaniam & Niraj Rajmohan
In this exciting episode, I’m joined by Narayan Subramaniam (CEO) and Niraj Rajmohan (CTO), co-founders of Ultraviolette Automotive, a company revolutionizing sustainable mobility in India. Narayan and Niraj share their journey from creating their first prototype to developing the upcoming electric motorbike, the F77.
The conversation dives into the lessons learned from their college years, their competitive friendship, and the early days of pitching to investors. Both Narayan and Niraj emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to solving problems and how limited resources often lead to the most creative solutions. They also talk about how their individual passions and skills complement each other in driving Ultraviolette’s success.
In this episode, we discuss:
- • The Journey of Ultraviolette – From the prototype to the F77, how Narayan and Niraj are redefining electric mobility in India.
- • Multidisciplinary Innovation – How combining diverse skills, such as creativity, fitness, and intellectual curiosity, fuels their success.
- • Lessons from Investors – Key takeaways from their early days of pitching to VCs and investors.
- • Creative Solutions Through Limited Resources – How uncertainty and limited resources can spark innovation.
- • Personal Passions and Complementary Skills – How Narayan’s passion for fitness and Niraj’s love for ideas come together in building Ultraviolette.
“To create something unconventional, you must look at it from as many different perspectives as possible.” – Narayan Subramaniam & Niraj Rajmohan
Links & Resources:
• Ultraviolette Automotive – Official Website
• Narayan Subramaniam on Instagram
• Niraj Rajmohan on Instagram