45000 Crore Empire from Gandhinagar - Gujarat's Success Story | A Global Startup from Gujarat Odoo

The Odoo India Story | Mantavya Gajjar on The Jay Thadeshwar Show Can you imagine a brand born in Gujarat... that’s now making waves across the world? A brand that started from Gandhinagar, Gujarat and today is valued at more than ₹45,000 crores? That brand is Odoo. And its story is nothing short of a miracle - Gujarat no Garv. In this episode, I sit down with Mantavya Gajjar, Managing Director of Odoo India—a homegrown Gujarati hero who turned a dream into a global success story. Odoo is not just a company; it is proof of what Gujarat is capable of. It is a reminder to the world that our land, our people, and our talent can create something truly exceptional. This isn’t just a business story. This is a story of courage, struggle, faith, and the fire within a Gujarati heart. From the early days when no one believed in the idea, to creating a company that is now respected across continents—this journey is packed with moments that will move you, inspire you, and make you proud. In this heartfelt conversation, we talk about: - How Odoo started and what inspired it - The difficult days, the emotional battles, and the small wins that built the foundation - The people of Gujarat who stood by and contributed to this dream - The belief that kept them going when everything seemed against them - And most importantly, how Gujarat gave this brand its heart and soul This is a story that every Gujarati must hear. Because Odoo isn’t just a brand from Gujarat—it is Gujarat’s gift to the world. A brand born here, built here, and now celebrated everywhere. Let’s take pride. Let’s celebrate. Let’s tell the world—“Ame Gujarat thi chhiye, ane ame duniya ne badlai shakiye chhiye.” 👇 Watch now and be part of this historic conversation. Host: Jay Thadeshwar, Entrepreneur, Investor Podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.thadeshwar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaythadeshwar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar Guest: Mantavya Gajjar, Managing director, Odoo India LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mantavya Subscribe To Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar ============================= Timestamps 00:00 – Teaser 01:38 – Introduction 03:48 – You won’t believe how big Odoo actually is 07:03 – How they built Odoo and developed over 1200 applications on it 09:40 – How can the IT industry be creative? 11:43 – When he risked his career for Fabien 17:20 – How he became a partner at Odoo 18:44 – Why he struggled to hire developers in the early days 24:08 – Organizing India’s biggest hackathon 30:18 – What are Odoo Community Days? 35:04 – The toughest phase in Odoo’s journey 37:24 – Why Fabien is such a successful entrepreneur 40:15 – Is there a shortage of talent in Gujarat? 42:00 – Does Odoo have the best work culture? 46:15 – Challenges of operating from India 50:35 – What startups must do to be successful #odoo #opensource #techleadership #startupjourney #jaythadeshwar #entrepreneur #indianstartups #odoocommunity #hackathon #gujarat #gandhinagar #productdevelopment #startups #business #erpsolutions #techinnovation #codinglife #odoodevelopment #LeadershipStories