April 23, 2025
When Investors Say, ‘It’s Impossible,’ Build It Anyway
By Ragul Nishanth, Founder – Mechlae Energy In the startup world, the word “impossible” is tossed around far too casually. I’ve heard it in boardrooms, investor meetings, pitch calls, and sometimes, even whispered by well-wishers. “This is not how energy infrastructure works.” “Battery swapping is too capital-intensive.” “You can’t build hardware in India without millions.”…