The Startup Operator

In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the journey of Suumit Shah, the visionary founder of the Dukaan App. From understanding the core essence of what Dukaan stands for to the challenges and triumphs faced during and post the Covid era, this video covers it all.

📌 Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: A brief overview of what to expect.
01:58 - What is Dukaan? Unraveling the concept behind the revolutionary app.
03:02 - Fundings and Valuation of Dukaan: A look into the financial backbone of the venture.
03:57 - Dukaan’s Position in Market After Covid: How the pandemic shaped the trajectory of the app.
10:58 - Indian Customer's Reluctance: Delving into the psyche of the Indian consumer.
18:10 - India Story of Dukaan: The localized journey and impact of the app.
19:12 - Building for Large Enterprises: Scaling and catering to big businesses.
30:04 - Making the Team Faster: Strategies and insights on team efficiency.
32:58 - Why No Product Managers? Suumit's unique approach to product development.
37:35 - Firing the Whole Sales Team: A bold move and the reasons behind it.
40:21 - Building AI Dukaan Assistant: Integrating technology for a seamless user experience.
49:16 - Being a Great Founder in This Era: Suumit's advice for budding entrepreneurs.
53:27 - Thoughts on ONDC: Perspectives on the Open Network for Digital Commerce.
1:04:49 - Key Attributes for Entrepreneurs: What it truly takes to succeed in today's business landscape.

Join us as we uncover the strategies, decisions, and innovations that saved Suumit Shah from spending 50 lakhs a month and positioned Dukaan as a market leader. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the startup ecosystem, this video promises a wealth of knowledge.
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In this installation of the Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan discuss:

00:00 Intro
01:20 Impact of India - Canada crisis on Startups
07:40 EV scandals for FAME-II scheme’s subsidy
13:42 The launch of Skill India Digital 
16:25 Kuku Fm raises $25 million and other fund raises of the week
17:52 Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins human trials

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In this episode Dr. Pankaj Jethwani, the CEO of 2070 Health and VP of W Health Ventures talks about: 
- Explore the transformative impact of technology, including AI and wearables, on India's healthcare landscape. 
- Investigate the trust dynamics between people and AI in healthcare, uncovering challenges and opportunities. 
- Gain valuable insights into healthcare investment in India, including considerations for startup investments and validation processes.

00:00 Intro
01:05 Healthcare industry
05:19 Future of healthcare with AI
07:40 Expensive healthcare
09:08 Reliability of healthcare wearables
13:03 Innovative tech support in healthcare
14:36 How is investing in healthcare different?
20:30 Raising money for healthcare startups
24:27 How to validate healthcare startups?
29:14 Policies for healthcare system in India
32:03 Podcasts and Books recommendations

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In this Roundup, we explore the G20 Summit's surprising effects on startups, the cross-border evolution of ONDC, Reliance, Tata, and Nvidia's digital revolution in India, GreyOrange's audacious switch to SaaS, and First Cheque's incredible achievements in the jewellery industry.
Learn why NavIC support is crucial and how Nvidia's partnerships are helping India reach new heights in AI.

Watch our episode with Pramod Ghadge(Co-founder & CEO of Unbox Robotics) on building a robotics and automation: https://youtu.be/KVq0JrS5Yvc?si=KT-wE66R1xzBdUSU

Topics: 
00:00 Intro
01:24 Apple’s iPhone 15
02:45 G-20’s impact on the startup ecosystem, The Saudi- India startup bridge
07:48 ONDC going global
09:52 NavIC - a major step towards technological self-reliance
13:38 Reliance, Tata and Nvidia collaboration
17:25 GreyOrange to raise $80-million
19:50 GIVA and Firstcheque’s 75X success
20:10 Fundraises of the week
21:41 Talk of the town - “VCs don't value companies” 
24:15 New and exciting interviews coming up on The Startup Operator
25:00 Catch us live on 28th september

Don't miss the latest insights and opportunities in India's dynamic startup ecosystem. 

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This is episode no. 125 of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is a weekly show where Roshan and Gunjan share views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem. This week, they discuss - 

0:00 - Introduction
1:20- Prime Minister welcomes G20 leaders in Delhi for G20 Summit
3:25- Pharmeasy loses 90% valuation
7:36- Koo struggles to raise capital
12:00- Why fintechs are fighting to dominate the POS machine market share?
18:00- Hero pumps Rs 550 CR into Ather
21:31- Exciting features announced for UPI
24:54- Fundraises of the week
25:33- Kunal Shah speaking at #globalfintechfest 

Check out Bharatvaarta -  @Bharatvaarta  

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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.

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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 tech
06:11- What are the skills required to be in deep tech
08:37- Building with customers
14:04 - 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 tech
38:00- The position of India in space tech and its edge over all
40:58- 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 2023
1:05:31- Dealing with market forces

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/raodyboy

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Welcome to #123rd episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem.

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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

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​In this episode Roshan Cariappa dives deep into the world of jobs - how to not get laid off, how to grow, and more in this interview hosted by Manvi Shah and Vamsi Krishna from "Today I Learnt" YouTube channel.