{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energytech Startups","title":"Rekha Patel from Xrathus, Inc.","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4d034abf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3886,"description":"Innovation doesn’t have to be slow or siloed and Xrathus is out to prove it. Rekha Patel walks us through how her platform is breaking down barriers between teams, helping everyone from scrappy startups to NASA-level giants turn their ideas into real, working solutions. It’s part hackathon engine, part crowdsourcing hub, and all about making collaboration easy, fast, and actually fun. If you’re building, leading, or dreaming something big, this one’s for you.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n00:00 - Intro\n00:25 - Rekha Patel, Founder & CEO of Xerathis\n03:42 - Rekha’s Career Journey: Geologist to Tech Entrepreneur\n11:28 - CEO Role Decision: Insights and Reflections\n19:20 - Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile\n23:23 - User Interaction on the Platform: A Deep Dive\n26:24 - Finding Advisors: Strategies for Success\n29:01 - Energy Tech Nexus\n35:05 - Meeting Pradeep: Networking in Tech\n37:05 - Pricing Strategy for Tech Products\n40:10 - Advice to My Past Self: Lessons Learned\n46:54 - Guidance for Mid-Career Professionals\n51:48 - Co-Founder Search: Tips and Tricks\n56:19 - Future of Xerathis: Vision and Goals\n1:00:24 - The Meaning Behind the Name Xerathis\n1:03:10 - How to Find Rekha: Contact Information\n1:03:19 - Connect with Rekha on LinkedIn: Networking Tips\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BcLvBZs7KjKyKwxjCN7uM3ceaU5nLSxOZljzKK515LE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kM2Fj/MzRlYTQ3ZDM0NmJm/ZDllOWE1Y2Y3MmRm/MDFkOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}