This Is Why Automation in the US Is Inevitable and Not Optional ft. Ritukar Vijay
EPISODE NOTES
Ritukar Vijay, Co-founder of Ottonomy Inc, breaks down a surprising reality: the services people enjoy in India aren’t easily possible in the US simply because the labor doesn’t exist. From 10-minute deliveries to on-demand convenience, he explains why the developed world can only match this level of service through automation and robotics, not human workers. Why Automation Is No Longer Optional for Developed Countries 💼 Labor Shortage Is the Real Bottleneck: The US doesn't have the workforce needed to deliver the high-touch services India enjoys. ⚡ Convenience Requires People or Robots: Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto thrive in India because people are available to do the work. In the US, robots must fill that gap. 🏭 Manufacturing Is Returning to the US: Countries want local m…