Why is India's Twitter Rival KOO shutting down? | Roundup #157 | The Startup Operator

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.

Topics:

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

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