What Is the Asset-Light Business Model?
Imagine two entrepreneurs, Priya and Sameer, launching startups in India. Priya builds a logistics company owning a fleet of trucks, warehouses, and expensive real estate. Sameer launches a platform that connects shippers with third-party transport providers without owning trucks. When business slows, Priya is stuck with fixed costs she can’t reduce; Sameer pivots, shrinks, or…