Priyanka & Nandita
The Flop Side
In a world obsessed with the next big thing we look at the other side of business stories. While success is loud, failure is where the real wisdom lies. Every week, we peel back the curtain on the Indian startup ecosystem to uncover stories of companies that once soared, only to come crashing down. From disruptors that once dominated headlines to heavily funded favorites that vanished overnight, we explore the bad bets, boardroom battles and brutal reality of growth in India. Presenting… The Flop Side🎙️Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups. New episode out every Friday, 5pm IST
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Priyanka & Nandita
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
S2E2: Log9 Materials - Charged Up, Shorted Out 10.07.2026 24:51
This startup scaled patents into revenue. 📄💸 Betting on new chemistry paid off. Until foreign alternatives ran them off the ground. So how did Log9's battery run out of charge? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #launch #podcast #startup #business #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available inf...
S2 Ep1: Koo - Borrowed Wings, Broken Flock 03.07.2026 23:54
Find out how Koo failed, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While reasonable care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accur...
Ep10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out 05.06.2026 30:47
This is the finale of Season 1 on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While reasonable care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or...
Ep9: Byju's - Glossy Screens, Concrete Liabilities 29.05.2026 28:40
Byju's conquered the nation's classrooms on a wave of venture capital. 📖📱 Until predatory debt and hidden liabilities completely destroyed its foundation So how did the finances spiral out of control for this edtech giant? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available in...
Ep8: CodeParrot - Silicon Dream, Pivot Nightmare 22.05.2026 26:58
They rode the AI hype to a YC golden ticket and $500k seed round 🚀💰 But got trapped in the purgatory of Pivot HellHere is the brutal debugging of CodeParrot. Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to b...
Ep7: Kenko Health - Bureaucratic Block, Boardroom Brawl 15.05.2026 26:46
They promised a subscription based lifeline for your medical bills 💊💸 But got trapped between the demands of regulators and investors Here is the uncomfortable financial autopsy of Kenko Health. Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, a...
Ep6: Stayzilla - Chased Scale, Lost Footing 08.05.2026 28:50
They wanted to be the undisputed monster of budget travel. 🧳💸 Their massive supply was real. Their unit economics were not. So how did Stayzilla’s discount-fueled illusion finally shatter? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, article...
Ep5 - Hike: Mass Adoption, No Retention 01.05.2026 25:33
In an attempt to do everything, this unicorn ended up with nothing. 🦄 It once touted 100 million users, but vanity metrics can be blinding. So how did the Indian Super App, collapse under it's own weight? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including ne...
Ep4 - BharatAgri: Deep Tech, Shallow Roots 24.04.2026 26:34
They tried to force a 5,000 year old ecosystem onto a 30-day venture cycle. 🌱📉 The early metrics were blinding. But you cannot hack a harvest. So how did a sudden funding frost completely starve a rising agritech empire? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information,...
Ep3 - Niro: Smart Lending, Harsh Rulings 17.04.2026 24:42
They hacked the checkout page to print instant, invisible loans. 💳💨 The growth was staggering. But the watchdog was not amused. So how did a single RBI circular unplug Niro’s invisible money machine? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news repor...
Ep2 - BluSmart Mobility: Clean Rides, Dirty Realities 10.04.2026 25:14
This startup had a thousand-crore secret. 🚕🤫 Their mission was clean. Their money was not. So how did BluSmart's electric blue illusion break down? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reli...
Ep1 - TinyOwl: Too Fast, Too Furious 03.04.2026 25:40
They had the product. They had the funding. They had the timing. So how did TinyOwl still fail? Find out, on this week's episode of The Flop Side 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While reasonable care has b...
Ep0 - Intro 23.03.2026 3:36
A short episode introducing the podcast!
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