Puneet Motihar

Pioneer
DISC Type : ids

Investor at The ePlane Company

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Puneet is a seasoned Airline Captain and an active angel investor with a keen focus on deep-tech. He supports startups in the space-tech, eVTOL, and sustainable technology sectors. Founders he has backed describe him as a highly supportive and loyal investor who remains committed through challenges.

He demonstrates a strong personal commitment to environmental causes, investing in companies that align with his values, such as those tackling air pollution and creating sustainable packaging from agricultural waste. His interests also include professional organizations like YPO.

He uniquely balances a full-time career as an Airline Captain with his role as a seed-stage investor in Indias innovative aerospace and sustainability startups.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Space-Tech Startups
He is a seed investor in multiple space-tech companies, including Dhruva Space (satellites) and Manastu Space (less-toxic satellite propulsion systems).
Sustainable Solutions
Invested in Dharaksha Ecosolutions, which uses crop stubble to create packaging, stating that their sustainable value system is one he strongly aligns with.
Urban Air Mobility
He is an investor in The ePlane Company, an electric aircraft (eVTOL) startup aiming to reduce travel time in congested Indian cities.

Media Appearances

Puneet has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Investor at The ePlane Company
5-2023
Airline Captain at Air India Limited
1-2023
Seed Investor at Manastu Space
2-2022
Seed Investor at Dharaksha Ecosolutions
7-2021
Angel Investor at Inflection Point Ventures

Education

BMS from H.R. College Of Commerce & Economics
Junior College from JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI

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Exp : 4 Location : Hyderabad, Telangana, India Job Level : N/A Designation : Investor at The ePlane Company
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Insights For Selling To Puneet

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Puneet is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Puneet

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Puneet move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Puneet take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Puneet

Personality Compatibility


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