India, April 18 -- All three founders of 'AeroDel Technology Innovations' have experienced asthma firsthand. That gave them an edge when it came to designing respiratory devices, knowing wherein lay the gaps. So when their devices hit the market, they were an instant hit. Pharma giants lapped them up, with Zydus partnering with the startup.

Such enthusiastic responses spurred AeroDel on to innovate and broaden its horizon. Founded in 2020 by Zahir Jaffer, the company has progressed by leaps and bounds and achieved success within a short span of time, a rare feat for a startup. But, as Zahir would say, their success mantra lies in the simple fact that they "have lived the problem!".

Living with asthma

"I had asthma in my childhood," Zah...