The Startup Operator

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss Agnikul Cosmos launching Agniban, the world's first 3D-printed rocket engine. The Indian government proposing a Digital Competition Bill to limit the dominance of tech giants such as Google, Amazon, and Apple. Meanwhile, Fintech company Paytm plans significant layoffs to counter its financial losses, and payment processor S...

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into the hottest headlines from India's burgeoning startup ecosystem. They cover a variety of topics including a feud between Ola and Microsoft, highlights from Microsoft’s Build Developer Conference, and Google’s potential acquisition of HubSpot.  The show features insightful views on the strategies and implications of these...

India's Startup Ecosystem and Global Tech Innovations: A Comprehensive Roundup In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup,  Roshan Cariappa and Gunjan Saha dive into the latest highlights of India's startup scene and global tech developments. They discuss the intriguing capabilities of GPT 4o, Girish Matrubhutam stepping down as CEO of Freshworks. The discussion wraps with an optimistic outlo...

In the latest episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan makes sense of the ongoing dispute between WhatsApp and GoI over the new IT rules, Razorpay’s newly launched UPI Switch and its promise for bettering UPI, RBI’s notice to Kotak Mahindra Bank, and much more.  If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Remember to s...

Divanshu Kumar co-founder and CEO of Solinas, talks about the story of a robotics startup evolving from an education-focused non-profit to tackling water and sanitation challenges in India, highlighting the intricacies of operating a hardware startup, manufacturing strategies, and the significance of B2B and B2G relationships. The discussion further encompasses strategic growth, detailing a techno...

This episode of the Startup Operator Roundup delves into recent developments within the Indian startup ecosystem, covering topics like GoI's plans to purchase Nvidia GPUs to rent and sublet for Indian startups to use, India SaaS report, Flipkart's attempt to buy Zepto and more! Topic:00:00 Intro05:00 India planning to sign deal with NVIDIA11:17 India's SaaS report 20:33 Flipkart's failed plans to...

This Podcast features deep dives into the burgeoning field of Generative AI (Gen AI), with a particular focus on its application in media and entertainment. The conversation with Subho, a co-founder of Neural Garage, explores the transformative potential of advanced AI technologies, such as attention mechanisms and large language models. It addresses the predictions, capabilities, and limitations...

This episode of the Startup Operator Roundup delves into recent developments within the Indian startup ecosystem, covering topics like Ola's strategic withdrawal from international markets to prioritize Indian expansion ahead of its IPO, Elon Musk's planned visit to India for potential manufacturing collaborations with Reliance Industries, and Apple's increasing iPhone production in India. The epi...

Siddharth Mehta, co-founder of Kiwi,  discusses the disruptive innovation of credit on UPI in India. Siddharth, with a rich 20-year background in the cards and merchants sector, shares insights into his transition from CEO of FreeCharge to co-founding Kiwi, emphasizing the unique challenges and learnings in both roles. The conversation explores the potential for credit card growth in India, poised...

This podcast episode brings to light the entrepreneurial journey of Vineeth, the founder of TeleportMe, through a riveting dialogue on the Startup Operator Podcast. It traces the Indian startup ecosystem's evolution from 2012, marking a shift from pure engineering zeal to a more polished, professional approach to building startups. Vineeth opens up about TeleportMe's early days, including turning...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics:00:00 Intro02:39 Opening comments - PM Modi & Bill gates conversatio...

Rahul is the founder & CEO of Intervue - a hiring tech startup. He was also featured on Shark Tank India Season 3. In this episode he spoke about exploring his entrepreneurial journey, the development of his business 'Intervue', and the pivotal moments and insights gained from his experience on Shark Tank. Rahul discusses the importance of understanding customer needs, staying agile, and the intri...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics:00:00 Intro05:27 Start-up Mahakumbh10:47 Import duties cut for EV ma...

Gaurav Sharma is the founder and CEO of SaaSLabs - a dynamic platform revolutionising productivity and workflow automation for sales and support agents. His entrepreneurial journey began as a passion project where he started from scratch and embarked on a path of innovation and growth. Through his ambition and a distribution-first mindset, Gaurav scaled his SaaSLabs to new heights. In this podcast...

In this captivating interview, Abhinav Das, the Co-founder and CEO of Orangewood labs shares his entrepreneurial journey, spanning multiple startups and groundbreaking innovations. From collaborating with co-founders to revolutionizing Indian manufacturing, Abhinav's insights inspire and inform. He discusses commercialization strategies, staying innovative, and imparts valuable advice for new foun...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics:00:00 Intro07:21 Indus Valley Report 14:35 Krutim's false claims 18:...

Manish is the Founder and CEO of Fello, a fintech startup that is gamifying investments and personal finances. Manish has over 7 years of experience in the fintech ecosystem and prior to founding Fello, he helped scale Koinex and Flobiz. In this conversation he talks about RBI's regulations and compliance, the MASSIVE Unsolved opportunities in fintech and gamifying finances.  Topic:00:00 Introduct...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics:00:00 Intro02:50 Byju's board voted Founder Byju Ravindran and famil...

Neelakanta Bhanu Prakash the founder of Bhanzu talks about his journey of learning maths after a tragic accident. He also spoke about what is killing curiosity in children today and how to get it back, what approach to take to get students to love maths again. Bhanu also explained the problem with ed-tech space today and positioning new things and learning from his mistakes. Topics:00:00 Sneak pea...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics 00:00 Introduction04:43 UPI to link with UAE’s instant payment platf...

Join us as talk to Ranjith Mukundan, the visionary behind Stellapps. From transitioning from tech to dairy, to creating innovative solutions for the dairy ecosystem, Ranjith shares insights on building a successful company, financing strategies, and managing key stakeholders. Tune in to explore the intersection of technology, agriculture, and entrepreneurship!" 🎙️🐄 00:00 intro02:36 Shifting from...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics 00:00 Introduction01:39 Opening comments - Bharat Ratna winners & Pa...

Neeraj Sagar is the founder and CEO of the Wisdom Circle, the startup helping people do meaningful work post-retirement. He started Wisdom circle to help retirees find meaningful things to do at their pace. He talks about how the wisdom generation, pensions, retirement and politics are all inter-related. Topics: 00:00 Intro02:33 His Journey 11:06 advice for entrepreneurs 16:55 picking the right ma...

In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more! 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! Topics:00:00 Intro03:05 Collapse of Sony-Zee merger08:06 Byju's $1B losses ...

Matt Abraham is an author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter". He is also a popular keynote speaker and communication consultant for Fortune 100 businesses. In this podcast he talks about the significance of effective communication, how to improve the way you speak and the best ways to hold the audience' attention while talking.  Topics:00:00 Intro02:56 Methodology for good communication 05:49 Tips fo...