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In the podcast, we uncover why retail investors are willing to invest in every IPO for listing gains, and whether they are currently taken for a ride to benefit existing investors or promoters?

In today's episode, we'll delve into how a startup that raised over $400 million in funding and nearly hit profitability, spiraled into near-oblivion.

We will explore the key reasons behind the dramatic decline of a once-promising retail-tech startup, Arzooo, founded by 2 Flipkart alumni.

The lessons here are not just about failures, but about strategy, relationships, and leadership - or the lack of it.

In today’s episode, we would deep dive into the ongoing saga of MedPlus Health Services, India’s only listed pharma retailer, and its ambitious yet risky private-label strategy.

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In today’s episode, we would delve into the sudden shutdown of Kenko Health, an Indian healthtech startup that had raised $13.7 Million, and yet found itself out of cash.

It’s a stark reminder that even with substantial investor backing, the road to startup success is fraught with challenges.

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In this podcast, I'll be exploring the rise and fall of ReshaMandi, an agritech startup that aimed to revolutionize India's silk supply chain but recently faced a sudden shutdown.

ReshaMandi has shut down operations, laid off 500 employees, and took its website offline, as reported by Entrackr.

In this podcast, we’ll be talking about "LogiNext Solutions", a global logistics SaaS startup that, despite its tremendous growth trajectory, has reportedly liquidated its assets.

Over the years, it raised a total of $50 million, achieving its peak valuation of $100 million after a $39 million funding by global heavyweights like Tiger Global and Steadview.

In a surprising turn of events, LogiNext has recently liquidated its assets for just $250,000, according to a board resolution on July 8, as reported by the Economic Times.

The podcast covers the key learnings from the LogiNext Journey.

In this podcast, we've dived into the story of 1K Kirana, a startup that aimed to revolutionize the kirana store business in India.

Despite the high hopes and strong backing of InfoEdge and other investors, 1K Kirana is now going through a challenging phase, almost staring at bankruptcy as per a report by Inc42.

The podcast uncovers key 6 areas / reasons behind 1K Kirana's precarious situation, and what entrepreneurs can learn from their journey.

In today's podcast, we will dive into the typical challenges that D2C brands face, when pivoting from an online to an offline model.

We’ll be looking at a real-life example of Clensta, a D2C brand that made waves for its innovations and recent struggles, as reported by The CapTable.

Today, we will dive into the story of mCaffeine, a personal care brand known for its caffeine-infused products.

Despite its initial promise and unique offerings, mCaffeine is navigating a challenging phase, vying for strategic suitors or buyers, as recently reported by VC Circle.

This story is a testament that while achieving profitability is crucial, so is managing burn rates, operational efficiency, adaptability, resilience, and strategic planning.

In today's podcast, we will delve into the captivating journey of Koo, once celebrated as India's answer to Twitter (now X).

We will explore the remarkable rise of Koo in 2021 and dissect the key factors that led to its eventual downfall.

The closures of several startups including Koo that once flourished in recent years, owing to their aggressive growth strategies and the funding winter, highlight the challenges of sustainability and maintaining long-term success.