episode 0027- the 13-year-old girl revolutionizing the dmv experience with sowmya nandyala
In this episode, we sit down with 13-year-old Sowmya Nandyala, founder of the Drive IT app that is transforming the DMV experience. One trip to the DMV with her parents was enough to set her on a journey to solve the problem with DMV wait times. Drive IT turns months of waiting into moments, giving users more control over their time.
Tune in to discover how she did it! How was she able to juggle homework and studying with running a business to create an app that has already brought in $10,000 in revenue? There is much to learn from her fearless entrepreneurial spirit, so join us as we witness business, and be inspired to get off the couch and get after it!
Show Highlights:
1- Sowmya discusses the platform she created and what it is used for. (5:45)
2- How were you inspired to create an app that caters to the DMV experience when you aren’t legal driving age yet? (6:30)
3- What was step one to getting the idea out of your head and making it a reality? (8:55)
4- How encouraging were your parents for you to move forward with your idea? (11:15)
5- How do you work with the DMV to get your software implemented? (11:40)
6- How did you find the time to work on your business while managing your school work? (12:35)
7- What are your offerings, and what are your revenues? (13:30)
8- Sowmya discusses what she envisions for the company going forward, including AI implementation. (14:20)
9- How big is your team, or are you a one-woman show? (16:15)
10- What has been the most intimidating part of entrepreneurship at such a young age? (17:30)
11- We discuss the willingness of others to help out when we get stuck. (18:30)
12- What are your next steps to making your app available nationwide? (20:40)
13- Where does your business inspiration come from? (21:25)
14- Sowmya discusses the business book she is currently writing. (23:30)
15- What is your approach to people not taking you seriously because of your age? (24:20)
16- Listener question: What is a challenge you’ve had to overcome in building your business? (25:25)
Books Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyasaki
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