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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan cover the latest and most impactful headlines from India's startup ecosystem. They start with Swiggy's second-largest IPO of the year, Zomato's innovations, Freshworks' recent layoffs and simultaneous stock buyback, and ISRO's new partnership with IIT Madras. They also discuss Elon Musk's Starlink seeking permission for satellite broadband in India and the closure of Stowa's alternate MBA program. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Opening comments 01:19 Major Headlines 02:28 US Elections and Tech Influence 06:05 Swiggy's Market Debut 09:22 Zomato's New Features 12:39 Freshworks Layoffs and Buyback 17:43 ISRO and IIT Madras Partnership 19:44 Starlink's Entry into India 23:11 Stoa's Shutdown and Reflections 25:53 Weekly Fundraisers and Wrap-Up ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into the evolving landscape of India's startup ecosystem. They honor the late Ratan Tata, reflecting on his monumental contributions and the lasting impact of the Tata brand. The conversation shifts to India's ambitious plans to become a global semiconductor hub by 2025. They then discuss Elon Musk's technological advancements, like Starship and autonomous cybercabs, and their implications for India's labor market. Concerns over India's technological lag and Security issues, highlighted by data breaches like DotPay and Star Health Insurance are also discussed. It concludes with humorous insights on cultural events such as BookMyShow's Coldplay concert ticket fiasco and the significance of choosing the right partner. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Reflecting on Ratan Tata's Legacy 08:39 Elon Musk's Latest Innovations 14:43 India's Technological Challenges and Opportunities 18:24 Rethinking Innovation Culture in India 20:07 Data Breaches and Security Concerns 23:28 The Fall of Topline and Startup Struggles 25:37 Big Fundraisers and Success Stories 29:12 Operator Talent Density Problem in Startups 32:34 Concluding Thoughts and Life Advice ------------------------------------- Relevant Links: Lt. Gen Hooda's Tweet: https://x.com/LtGenHooda/status/1844384368338551250 Balaji Srinivasan's Tweet: https://x.com/balajis/status/1762777110626914509 Roshan's Tweet: https://x.com/RoshanCariappa/status/1844643870409359671 ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this Roundup, hosts Roshan Cariappa and Gunjan Saha discuss the latest headlines in India's startup ecosystem, covering topics such as the Great Indian Shopping Festival on eCommerce apps, separation talks between Mensa Brands and Men's XP, and GoKwik's acquisition of Return Prime. The episode also highlights government initiatives to simplify processes for overseas startups shifting domicile back to India. Additionally, the conversation touches on India's plans to establish a self-sustained space station by 2035 and land on the moon by 2040, the launch of Accel's new pre-seed accelerator program for Bharat startups. The episode wraps up with an entertaining discussion on cultural sensitivity at Ather Energy and the achievements of Sourabh Netravalkar, the star cricketer and Oracle employee. 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Topics and Opening comments 06:48 EY Suicide Case and Work Culture 11:13 E-commerce Festive Season Preparations 14:37 Men's XP separating from Mensa Brands 17:27 GoKwik's International Expansion 23:21 Government Initiatives to simplify moving overseas startups 30:52 India's Space Ambitions 31:21 Technological and Geopolitical Implications 32:42 Challenges and Comparisons in Space Exploration 37:09 Accel's New Pre-Seed Accelerator Program: Accel Atoms 38:45 Recent Fundraises and Market Trends 41:55 Nike's new CEO's career 45:25 Lessons from China's Startup Ecosystem 48:54 Bajaj v/s Ultraviolette 53:02 Ather's Onam "Controversy" 58:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan celebrate Startup Operator's top ranking on Chartable and discuss significant events and trends in India's startup ecosystem. They cover highlights from the Global FinTech Festival in Mumbai. Then they delve into Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, the arrest of Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov, and Insurance Dekho's new SaaS platform. Additionally, they discuss upcoming IPOs in the FinTech sector, notable fundraisers by Rapido and Zepto, and unique consumer tech innovations. The episode ends with a discussion on the founder mode versus manager mode in startups and a light-hearted segment on OnlyFans' staggering financial performance. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Celebrating #1 01:14 Global FinTech Festival Highlights 01:51 Time's 100 Most Influential in AI including Anil Kapoor 02:21 Arrest of Telegram CEO 02:51 Insurance Dekho's New SaaS Platform 03:28 Upcoming FinTech IPOs 03:39 Angel Investing Success Stories 23:43 InfoEdge's Impressive Portfolio 23:59 Rapido Joins the Unicorn Club 26:29 Zepto's Remarkable Fundraising 28:00 Quick Roundup of Fundraisers 28:36 SSI's Billion Dollar Seed Round 31:43 OnlyFans' Financial Success 33:15 Boldcare's Viral Marketing Stunt 35:25 Innovative Consumer Tech Products 38:08 Shopify's Market Insight 42:30 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode 48:08 Conclusion and closing comments ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- Talk of the Town Tweets: Consumer Tech: https://x.com/ritwikpavan/status/1832061056447033377 OnlyFans Revenue: https://x.com/ParikPatelCFA/status/1832126344177791011 Tobi Lutke : https://x.com/StartupArchive_/status/1828399599415107809 1x Neo : https://x.com/minchoi/status/1829931741219602739 Boldcare Marketing: https://x.com/oneandonlyrk/status/1830585560060289428 Paul Graham's Founder mode essay: https://x.com/paulg/status/1830146241054834858 If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into key developments in India's vibrant startup ecosystem. They discuss the significance of freedom for startups, the technological advancements in India's digital infrastructure, and the promising updates in UPI's payment system. Highlights include Sarvam AI's innovation in Indian language models, Krafton's plans for an R&D center in India, and significant fundraises by Ather Energy, Fresh Bus, and Skydo. In this week's talk of the town they touch on Google's Eric Schmidt's becoming an arms dealer and Peter Thiel's take on the current state of AI. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Celebrating Independence Day and Startup Freedom 02:37 Sarvam AI: Revolutionizing Indian Languages 08:00 UPI Circle: Expanding Financial Inclusion 11:20 Krafton's R&D Center in India 12:54 Startup Fundraising Highlights 17:24 AI in Warfare: Eric Schmidt's Vision 23:26 Peter Thiel on AI's Future 25:26 Ghana's Acquisition by Radio Mirchi 26:59 Conclusion and Sign Off ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss major headlines in India's startup ecosystem. Key topics include a U.S. federal judge's ruling against Google for antitrust violations, X's (formerly Twitter) legal battle with advertisers, and an innovative SIP-like approach to startup investing introduced by Infinite Club. They also cover Andhra Pradesh's new YouTube Academy announcement, significant IPOs, and various funding news. Topics 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Headlines 01:29 Olympic Highlights and Reflections 04:54 Celebrating Milestones 06:03 Google's Antitrust Issues 14:28 Twitter's Legal Battle with Advertisers 20:05 Legal Battle Insights 20:25 India's First SIP for Startups 24:07 YouTube Academy in Andhra Pradesh 25:51 IPO Highlights and Market Sentiments 28:01 Fundraising Updates 29:56 Talk of the Town: Tweets and Insights 39:08 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of education and skilling, the controversial angel tax, and recent fundraising activities within the ecosystem. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Karnataka's New Job Reservation Bill 11:01 Union Budget Highlights for Startups 23:06 The Blue Screen of Death Incident 26:46 Ola Maps Challenges Google's Monopoly 27:42 Challenges with Ola Map Services 28:05 The Evolution of Map Technologies 28:48 The Need for Indigenous Solutions 29:37 Comparing Bhavish Aggarwal to Elon Musk 32:03 WazirX Hack and Cryptocurrency Security 34:14 Blockchain's Real-World Applications 35:18 Bajaj Auto's CNG Two-Wheeler Launch 38:14 CRED's New Feature: CredMoney 41:50 Swiggy's ESOP Buyback Program 43:28 Notable Fundraisers and Investments 44:50 Talk of the Town: Indian Engineers and Google Maps Update 46:58 The Future of the Gig Economy 53:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into major headlines in India's startup ecosystem. They discuss BlackBuck's filing of its DHRP papers for a 550 crore rupees IPO with SEBI, and IdeaForge's acquisition of a stake in space tech startup Galaxeye space. The episode also touches on the ongoing Twitter feud between Elon Musk and the European Commission over free speech. 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Attempt on Trump's life 06:12 BlackBuck's IPO Filing 10:26 IdeaForge's Strategic Acquisition 13:29 Elon Musk vs. European Commission 18:45 New York City's Trash Dilemma 23:15 Retired Bureaucrats Entering Venture Capital 26:29 Notable Fundraisers of the Week 27:50 VC Insights on SaaS Growth 32:18 Conclusion ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss significant developments in India's startup ecosystem. Topics include SEBI's new regulations affecting brokerage firms, the launch of Narayana Health's game changing insurance product, and the shutdown of the Koo app after failed acquisition talks. The hosts also touch on Reliance Retail's relaunch of the Chinese brand Shein, Swiggy's new feature for food recommendations, and Peak XV Ventures' focus on AI startups. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Headlines and opening banter 03:00 SEBI's 2 new circulars 09:13 Narayana Hospital's New Health Insurance Product 14:27 The Shutdown of Koo 18:59 Unacademy and startup Media 24:55 Reliance's Strategic Move with Shein 25:55 Swiggy's New Recommend Feature 28:49 Peak XV Ventures' Big Bet on AI Startups 32:07 Angel Tax Debate and Startup Fundraising Highlights 34:22 Mark Zuckerberg's Advice on Starting a Company 37:08 Tech-Driven Marriage Optimization 38:52 Listener Feedback and Closing Remarks ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!