Week 15 Reading Reflection

Week 15 Reading Reflection 

Business Basics at the Base of the Pyramid

1.       Interesting – I find it so interesting that Akula works so hard for multiple reasons. Not only does he want to dominate the bottom of the economic pyramid for his own success, but he also wants to genuinely help the lower class survive with a better life.

2.       Confusing – If anything, I am just very impressed by Akula’s ability to see beyond a typical business plan. Many businesses want to target people with money because they know that they will be able to make money. His plan, though not conventional, somehow works perfectly. I am perplexed by it.

3.       2 questions – If I could ask Akula some questions, I would first want to know how he came up with this idea. I would also be very interested to know the interworkings of how he grew the company so large and also how he can trust people to be honest working beneath him.

4.       Incorrect – I didn’t see anything in this article that I thought was incorrect. I am; however, very intrigued by the fact that this company is gaining over 160,000 new customers every month. It would be very exciting to follow these company and see how it grows over the next few years.