We Can Make a Difference
Hi, I am Aneesh Prasad, a 16-year-old from Massachusetts. Some of the biggest issues facing Gen-Zers today are mental health and well-being, racial equity, access to equal opportunities, social justice, and the environment. Come join me as I explore how we can tackle these issues by talking to experts in the field who have made a difference. Let's learn from them so we can make a difference too.
We Can Make a Difference
Episode 3: Building an eco-friendly toy brand in India with Meeta Sharma Gupta
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Aneesh Prasad
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Season 1
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Episode 3
In today's episode, I interview Meeta Sharma Gupta, the founder of Shumee, a "Made in India" toy brand that focuses on eco-friendliness and free play. Meeta shares her insights on why being eco-friendly and sustainable is increasingly relevant in the toy industry. She also discusses another aspect of their USP - "play" where her company believes that the child should lead the experience of play rather than the other way round. Finally, Meeta shares the highs and lows she faced as a first-time entrepreneur trying to break into the price sensitive toy market in India.