Ravi's profile

Ravi

Location:

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Reputation points: 20

Ravi's co-founder search details

Why Ravi would make a good co-founder

I bring the supply chain strength and international sourcing advantage to this partnership, combined with construction industry intelligence and risk assessment experience.

Direct factory access in India (no middlemen)

Strong pricing advantage and margin control

5 years of construction underwriting experience

Access to bulk builder networks and upcoming project pipelines

Ability to assess builder stability and project feasibility

Experience negotiating with manufacturers and managing supplier relationships

Long-term vision to build a scalable and sustainable operation

My underwriting background means I understand how builders operate financially, how projects are structured, and where supply bottlenecks occur. This allows us to strategically target reliable builders and reduce business risk from the outset.

As a co-founder, I offer strategic sourcing capability, market intelligence, financial risk awareness, and strong commitment. Combined with a local Australian partner who understands on-the-ground sales and construction operations, this creates a complementary partnership with strong potential for scalable success.

Elevator pitch for startup:

I am building a tile supply and distribution business in Australia, backed by direct relationships with established Indian tile manufacturers in cities like Morbi and Ahmedabad — two of the largest ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing hubs globally.

Through these direct factory partnerships, I can secure high-quality ceramic, porcelain, vitrified, and large-format tiles at highly competitive pricing by removing unnecessary intermediaries. This creates a strong opportunity to supply builders, flooring contractors, developers, and renovation companies in Australia with premium products at better margins than traditional wholesalers.

The opportunity:

Offer competitive pricing without compromising quality

Supply directly to builders and flooring contractors

Focus on residential builds, renovations, and small-to-medium developments

Potential to expand into exclusive ranges or private-label products

What I’m looking for in a co-founder:
I am seeking a co-founder based in Australia who:

Has strong experience in the construction, flooring, or building industry

Has an existing network of builders, contractors, or developers

Understands local regulations, standards, and compliance requirements

Can manage local sales, warehousing, and customer relationships

Is entrepreneurial and wants to build a scalable supply business

Ideally, this person would be a flooring contractor, builder, construction manager, or industry professional who understands market demand and can help position our product effectively within the Australian construction ecosystem.

Idea stage:

Planning - Business model & business plan writing

Idea industry:

Construction/ Trade

Ravi's skills:

Skills Ravi is looking for:

Hours per week available to commit:

30+ hours per week