Priyanka & Nandita

The Flop Side

Business EN ↓ 28 episodes

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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Business

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Latest episode

Nov 13, 2026

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Episodes

S3E7: Toplyne - Clear Forecast, Cloudy Market 13.11.2026

They built a crystal ball for software’s freeloaders. 🔮💸 Big names signed on, top investors backed it, and customers said the product delivered. So why did a machine that could predict who would pay still end up shutting down? 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 T...

S3E6: Zoplar - Used Machines, Unused Runway 06.11.2026

They put refurbished machines within reach of small-town hospitals. 🏥📦 Fresh funding, returning customers, and then one letter addressed to the ports. So why did a freshly funded startup reportedly shut down within weeks? 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 p...

S3E5: Housing.com - Tall Hoardings, Shallow Footings 30.10.2026

They told a nation to look up, then lost their footing. 🏠📉 The valuation soared, the boardroom burned, and only the name stayed standing. So how did a ₹1,500 crore proptech darling end up in a distress sale? 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 base...

S3E4: My Tirth India - Temple Rush, Funding Hush 23.10.2026

Every pilgrim’s journey, from darshan slot to hotel room, in one place. 🛕🪔 The market was booming and the showrooms were open, but something inside wasn’t holding. So why did the startup built for India’s pilgrimage boom shut down? 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 Disclai...

S3E3: BeepKart - Certified Trust, Costly Guarantee 16.10.2026

Used scooters, fully inspected, warranted, and returnable. 🛵🔧 Seasoned backers and a guarantee that promised no surprises. So why did a startup built on trust run out of road? 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 informat...

S3E2: GenWise - Wise Intentions, Unwise Economics 09.10.2026

Built to empower the country's senior citizens. 🧓📱 The crowd came, but the cash never quite did. So why did an app made to help elders keep up run out of runway? 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 information, inclu...

S3E1: Subtl.ai - Sharp Product, Scattered Focus 02.10.2026

They built an AI sharp enough to outsmart tools from OpenAI itself. 🤖🔍 Banks, airports, and defense contracts all signed on, but the money never followed. So how did one of India's most technically impressive AI startups still run out of runway? 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 #t...

S2E10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out 04.09.2026

This is the finale of Season 2 on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #podcast #startup #fail #story #theflopside 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 warrant...

S2E9: Dunzo - Task Done, Value Undone 28.08.2026

It gave the city a magic wand for mundane errands. 🪄📦 Unprecedented convenience, deep-pocketed investors, and a catastrophic quick-commerce pivot. So how did the startup that taught us to "Just Dunzo It" go permanently offline? 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 D...

S2E8: ShopX - Stocked Aisle, Cracked Model 21.08.2026

It gave kirana shops a digital shelf. 🏪📲 Big brands, bigger backers, and a model that never held up. So how did a business built for Bharat's retailers collapse? 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 information, inclu...

S2E7: Cardback - Smart Points, Empty Pockets 14.08.2026

Five hundred cards mapped, one smart tap away. 💳✨ Credible angels believed in it. India's wallets weren't ready for it. So what happens when a startup's biggest mistake is simply being early? 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...

S2E6: Zilingo - Fashion Forward, Books Backward 07.08.2026

They built the ultimate digital infrastructure for the Asian garment trade. 🏭👗 Their product-market fit was real. Their audited financials were not. So how did a single whistleblower bring Zilingo to its knees? 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 b...

S2E5: Purple Squirrel - Off Campus, Off Track 31.07.2026

They built the bridge between classrooms and companies. 🏭📚 Thousands of students, hundreds of partners, a top VC believing in every bit of it. So what happens when your entire business runs on a calendar you don't control? 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 T...

S2E4: Koinex - Crypto Boom, Regulatory Doom 24.07.2026

They built the ledger. The banks controlled the lock. 🔒📉 Volumes soared, users flooded in, but you can't trade what you can't bank. So how did a single regulatory circular freeze one of India's fastest-growing exchanges? 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 Discla...

S2E3: Doodhwala - Fresh Milk, Sour Math 17.07.2026

Every household trusted the man at the door with a can of milk. 🥛 This startup rebuilt that trust as an app, and scaled it in three cities. So how did this milkman end up running dry? 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 i...

S2E2: Log9 Materials - Charged Up, Shorted Out 10.07.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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