The Rise of RONIN: How This Pakistani Brand is Taking on the World Ft Jahangir Munawar | 438 | TBT

Guest Introduction:
Joining us today is Jahangir Munawar, the visionary Chief Executive Officer of RONiN, a bootstrapped Pakistani tech company. Since 2016, Jahanagir has led RONiN in its mission to deliver high-quality, internationally competitive products while maintaining its roots in Pakistan. Under his leadership, the company has achieved remarkable growth, now distributing 600,000 products monthly. Jahanagir's driving vision is to make a substantial contribution to both Pakistan’s economy and society. He is known for his unwavering principles, commitment to fulfilling promises, and a practical approach to decision-making.

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Jump to your favourite topics using the chapters below:
00:00 Meet Jahangir Munawar
01:36 What Shaped Jahangir's Educational Background and Early Career?
03:54 How Did a Father's Prayer at the Khana Kaaba Lead to the Impossible?
05:32 How Did a Trip to China Spark a Major Turning Point?
10:10 What Sales Challenges Did Jahangir Face in Pakistani Market?
12:49 How Did Jahangir Become Pakistan's Leading Importer?
15:00 How Did High Customs Duties Lead to the Creation of a Mobile Phone Brand?
17:14 What Inspired Ronin's Creation After a US Trip, and What Challenges Followed?
20:28 What Obstacles Were Encountered in Starting Local Manufacturing?
27:28 How Do You Build Efficient Systems for a Manufacturing Unit?
29:56 How Easy is Manufacturing in Pakistan, and What's Ronin's SKU Range?
35:03 What's the Future Outlook for Pakistan's Consumer Electronics Industry?
36:10 What Are Ronin's Export Plans, and What's the Story Behind the Name?
39:57 What's Ronin's Scale, and How Do You Ensure Quality Control
41:13 What Advice Does Jahangir Offer to Young Entrepreneurs?
45:22 What Are Ronin's Future Investment Plans?
47:57 How Does Ronin Retain Employees Through Benefits and Culture?
53:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Pakistan's Talent Development?
59:03 What's Jahangir's Perspective on Brain Drain in Pakistan?
1:02:46 How Does Ronin Approach Internships and Engage the New Generation?
1:05:18 Ending Note