When Investors Say, ‘It’s Impossible,’ Build It Anyway

Mechlae021 Apr, 2025Other

In the startup world, the word “impossible” is tossed around far too casually. I’ve heard it in boardrooms, investor meetings, pitch calls, and sometimes, even whispered by well-wishers. “This is not how energy infrastructure works.” “Battery swapping is too capital-intensive.” “You can’t build hardware in India without millions.” “Immersive cooling? For swappable batteries? That’s a fantasy.” They weren’t wrong—at least according to the traditional playbook. But what if we stopped following the playbook?