“Don’t get distracted. Never tell yourself that you need to be the biggest brand in the whole world. Start by working on what you need at the present moment and then what you need to do tomorrow.” Says Dr. Heramb Shelke co-founder of VTRO motors private limited. VTRO motors is a Pune-based Electric Vehicle (bike) startup company that aims at launching a consolidated ecosystem that pieces together the challenges that the EV market is plagued by at this point in time like expensive battery replacements, lack of dedicated parking spots, exiguity of charging infrastructure, etc. and turn them into invaluable opportunities. Under the leadership of Dr. Heramb Shelke, a former mechanical engineer, a visionary and a tech enthusiast with a strong track record in operations and management, the company is undoubtedly one of its kinds in the city of Pune.
The electric vehicles (EV) industry in India is on top gear with new product launches, newer startups, and established automotive companies getting into this segment. Given this environment Dr. Shelke, co-founder and CEO of VTRO aims at providing the EV market with strong foundation in business operations and strategy, and an extensive leadership experience in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments. VTRO aims at launching a consolidated ecosystem that pieces together the challenges that EV market faces at this point in time like expensive battery replacements, lack of dedicated parking spots, exiguity of charging infrastructure, etc. and turn them into invaluable opportunities.
Dr. Heramb is also the owner of two of the most acclaimed and well known lounges in Pune called the 1BHK Super bar and 2BHK Diner & Keyclub respectively. The lounges are not only super popular amongst the locals but have also won the Times Iconic Dining Outlet of the year in 2019, the Times Iconic Dining & Nightlife Outlet in 2020 and the best restaurant in the Pune city from Pune Times Mirror in 2022 owing to their wide variety of scrumptious food, unparalleled service and aesthetic decors.
“The journey from F&B to the Electric vehicle market has not been a smooth one but with the right entrepreneurial spirit and a never-say-die attitude one can go a long way for as one keeps challenges in their life alive and their vision strong” says Heramb.