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Sep 4, 2023 • 15min

ONDC’s Model - Future of E-commerce or Looming Conflict? - Roundup #124

Welcome to #124th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Dive into this episode with Gunjan and Roshan! In this captivating discussion: Discover the jaw-dropping launch of Aditya-L1 and its audacious mission. Uncover the future of e-commerce with ONDC and its potential for conflicts. Explore Amazon's $20 billion partnership with Indian Railways and Post The incredible success of UP's ODOP scheme and the intriguing transformation of All India Gaming Regulation. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 7min

219 : India's Deep Tech Dominance And Its Global Impact

Arjun has spent over 15 years in the technology and Internet start-up ecosystem in India. The entrepreneurial bug led him to start an edutech startup and also a travel tech startup, Travelyaari. Arjun’s experience spans product development, product management, and digital marketing at growth-stage companies. He is currently a VC at Speciale Invest and invests in Deep Tech ideas, software and hardware. They talk about: 00:00- Intro 02:49- What is deep tech06:11- What are the skills required to be in deep tech08:37- Building with customers14:04 - The importance of potential customer's review 18:00- The undeniable impact of letter of intent 20:20- The origin of deep tech founders 23:10- What leads to their failure 29:30- Unknown exciting things about deep tech38:00- The position of India in space tech and its edge over all40:58- Impact of deep tech on climate change 46:37- How is deep tech investing different 53:58- Getting capital providers 1:00:55- The right way of approaching fundraisers in 20231:05:31- Dealing with market forces ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates:https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates ------------------------------------- Connect with Arjun :Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoarjun/Twitter: https://twitter.com/raodyboy ------------------------------------- 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!
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Aug 28, 2023 • 21min

SEBI's New Rules to end Finfluencers? - Roundup #123

Welcome to #123rd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Aug 21, 2023 • 25min

Data Protection Bill Passed in Parliament! - Roundup #122

Welcome to #122nd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Aug 16, 2023 • 16min

Roshan Cariappa on The Evolution of Work

Roshan Cariappa, career growth expert, discusses tips to avoid layoffs, the dilemma of passion vs money in job selection, and the importance of commitment in the world of jobs.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 17min

No More Imported Laptops or Tablets? - Roundup #121

Welcome to #121st episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Topics:00:00 Introduction01:08 Import Restriction05:51 National Deep Tech Policy09:29 OLA Valuation cuts12:38 X(Twitter)'s Tussle with GOI14:38 Other FRAs14:52 Talk of the Town  Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Jul 30, 2023 • 23min

Pixxel Space Plans to launch Constellations - Roundup #120

Welcome to #120th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. T Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Jul 27, 2023 • 47min

218 : Revolutionizing Water Purification with AI (Advait Kumar, Co-founder - Boon)

Advait Kumar is the co-founder and CEO of Boon. He is a graduate Penn State University in US. After rethinking getting an MBA in the US, Advait decided to move to India to make a real difference and started Swajal which later became Boon. Boon is a water-tech startup that aims to make it easier and more sustainable for people to get access to clean drinking water. The company was founded in 2017 by Advait and his mother, Dr. Vibha Tripathi. Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates ------------------------------------- Connect with Advait:Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/advaitkumar/ ------------------------------------- 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!
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Jul 24, 2023 • 16min

More about Gaming tax, PayTM's ESOPs - Roundup #119

Welcome to #119th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week Roshan and Gunjan discuss Topics:00:00 Introduction00:29 Gaming Tax 02:55 TRAI announces Statutory Body To Regulate AI07:02 Flipkart ESOPs08:11 Talk of Town 1 - Chandra R Srikanth09:18 Talk of Town 2 - Jim Cramer09:56 Talk of Town 3 - Jason Lemkin11:20 Quick Commerce Struggling13:11 Other FRAs Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup WhatsApp Link : https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates 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!
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Jul 19, 2023 • 44min

217 - Marketing Masterclass with Kady Srinivasan

Kady Srinivasan is the Chief Marketing Officer of Lightspeed Commerce. She previously worked at Klaviyo as a SVP Global Head of Marketing. She is a marketing veteran and Silicon Valley insider who has held senior positions at leading companies such as Owlet, Dropbox and Electronic Arts and more. In this episode she talks about Hiring a CMO, building a brand, making the case for branding. This video is a part of a longer conversation available on audio platforms. Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates: https://wa.me/917019472685?text=Hi,%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20updates ------------------------------------- Connect with Vivek:Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadysrinivasan/Twitter : https://twitter.com/KadySrinivasan ------------------------------------- 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!

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