DesiCrew Solutions

Basic Details

Summary:

A business process outsourcing model, where urban consumers outsource back-end support work to rural centres

Sector:

Other

Description:

An innovative Business Process Outsourcing model, where urban consumers outsource back-end support work (like processing cheques for a bank) to rural centres

Challenge Addressed:

An asymmetry exists between industry needs and a large unemployed rural workforce.

Solution:

A business model that provides employment (and related skills, income and social standing) to the rural populace. It also enables village-level entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

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L-RAMP Involvement

Nature of Support:

Field Trials

Details of support provided:

We aim to provide support such as
1) Funding (to support testing of the business model and training of employees)
2) Networks (for raising capital in the future)
3) Business Operations Support (addressing specific tasks such as HR, operational improvements).

During the year 2007-2008, we supported DesiCrew in building a business plan.

Innovator Details

Name:

Saloni

Innovator Bio:

Entrepreneur; 26 years old

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Innovation Status

Current or Past Incubation?:

Current Incubation

Market Readiness

Current Status:

Commercially sold