Think Fast with Varun and Suchita

Think Fast with Varun and Suchita

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Think Fast with Varun and Suchita episodes

  • Zakir Khan's Biryani Brand, PVR + INOX, & Lessons from NYTimes

    This week, cure the midweek blues with Varun & Suchita as they have some more fun around the big slap in the Oscars that echoed around the world, routine weather check for Delhi & Bombay, Games 24X7 achieving the Unicorn status, and Companies delaying their IPOs given how tepid the markets are.

    They Think Fast about lessons businesses can learn from the NYTimes as they aim to cover and empower the entire English speaking population in the world, about the PVR-INOX merger and the CitiBank-AxisBank association, about Zakir Khan's Biryani Brand and Ekta Kapoor's Home Decor bestsellers, Cool Collabs like Omega X Swatch & Ganni X Juicy, and about Reliance's acquisitions in the Fashion space.

    Suchita Recommends (besides avoiding Bridgerton S2): Dua Lipa's Podcast 'At Your Service'.

    Varun recommends 'The Bibliotherapy Project'

    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi

    You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan

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    56 min
  • Acquisitions in FinTech, Fantasy Sports & WFH vs WFO

    In this episode of Think Fast's #MidDayMadness #HumpdayHappiness, Varun & Suchita begin by giving us important and interesting updates about Varun's trip, Delhi weather, Kunal Shah, Balle Balle Land etc. 
    (Please Note: Suchita is referring to InstaCart, and not InstaMart)

    In the Think Fast segment, Suchita begins by listing down the latest FinTech acquisitions followed by Varun taking us through Reliance buying a stake in Clovia, the innerwear market, and Diageo's association with NaoSpirits. Further, they discuss the rise of Fantasy sports in India, especially with the IPL, ISL, and the likes gaining popularity; and also debate whether Work From Office is better than Work from Home. They also discuss Meesho's pivot from being a reseller to going D2C, and Varun is suspicious of Zomato's 10-min delivery and thinks it could be an April Fool's joke.

    Varun recommends Dunzo and its realistic timeline of delivering things. And he also mentions Polka Pop Sparkling Water.

    Suchita recommends Pistola Agave

    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi

    You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan

    You can follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

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    55 min
  • Zomato-Blinkit Merger, No Code Products, & Audio Industry with Amit Doshi

    In this episode of Think Fast, Suchita is joined by Amit Doshi, Founder of IVM Podcasts. They discuss the recent developments in the quick commerce industry in India, especially when Zomato & Blinkit are eying a merger and try to bring in some examples from abroad to see how are they faring; Trell was under some trouble recently with its investors and basis that there was going to be downsizing, they discuss these happenings and how CEOs should manage such situations; SEBI drafting new rules for IPOs and how positively or negatively will they affect; Mumbai's new climate action plan, No Coding Software like Webflow and much more.

    For the Deep-Dive segment, Amit tells us about the rise in Audio apps, the evolution of audio content, and what the future looks like.

    Amit Recommends: Book: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

    Suchita Recommends: Show: WeCrashed

    Find Amit on Instagram & Twitter

    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi

    You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan

    You can follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Titan & Noise, Navi & Swiggy eye IPO, & DeepDive: F&B industry with Gauri Devidayal

    This week, it's mainly Suchita thinking fast since Varun is holidaying as mentioned in the previous episode.

    In the first section, Jalasmi, the producer, joins Suchita as she takes us through the week's highlights in Business, Tech, Startups, and more. They discuss the upcoming Navi & Swiggy IPOs, celebrity investments, Serena William's venture raising capital and the lack of women in VC, Titan looking to acquire Noise wearables, and Myntra's partnership with Zalora.

    We brought the Deep Dive segment back and invited Gauri Devidayal- the restauranteur and co-founder of the Food Matters group to discuss everything about the F&B Space. She tells us the challenges of the business, how the pandemic affected business, and the struggles with getting back on feet, exuberant rents, delivery apps and their relationships with establishments, consumer behavior, and much more.

    Suchita's Recommendation: Article: How Glossier Lost it's Grip

    Love Is Blind Season 2

    You can follow Gauri on Instagram: @gauridevidayal

    Twitter: @gauridetails

    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi

    You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan

    You can follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  • Pet Care, Mental Health & IG-TikTok Duration Confusion
    This week on Think Fast, Varun & Suchita talk about 2 growing categories- Mental Health & Pets. Suchita gives us a rundown of why mental health apps have seen a rise, especially as a result of the lockdown when offline sessions were not possible, and the trend just continues thereafter. She also analyses the significant growth in the pets category with a rise in food products, grooming and daycare services, and more. Varun discussed how Twitter has been eyeing India as a potential market that can accelerate its growth, INOX's partnership with ESports to bring the stadium experience to theatres, especially in smaller cities, and Instagram laying IGTV to rest while TikTok letting users make 10-minute videos. All this and much more.

    Suchita Recommends: 1. Russia's War on Ukraine (The Atlantic)
    2. Honestly with Bari Weiss: Russia's War on Ukraine: A Roundtable (Podcast Episode)
    Varun Recommends: Johny Harris' YouTube Channel
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi
    Follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    You can follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  • Audio Erotica, Drama resolved at Indigo Airlines & More Metaverse News
    On this episode, Varun & Suchita Think Fast about The leadership dynamics at IndiGo airlines- what conspired and what concluded; the rise of Audio Erotica with reference to Pocket FM and how has the trajectory been so far, a low-key unicorn founder Supam Maheshwari and his smart moves with his companies; Meta's special VR program Horizon and its performance so far, Singapore based but China-backed Shopee's possible ban and Indian retailers' reaction to it, and Coinbase CEO's SuperBowl ad- it's analysis and reactions.

    Suchita's recommendation: Business Breakdown Podcast's NYT episode
    Varun's Recommendation: Reacher on Amazon Prime
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi
    You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    You can follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

    You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  • Gehraaiyan, Acquisitions & Investments Galore, Pooja-Verse & The Rock's Tequila Supremacy
    We are experimenting with a slight change in format and would love to hear from you!

    Bringing a series of the week's top stories in just the Think Fast segment are Varun & Suchita who talk about Disney+ Hotstar's swelling Subscription numbers, Gehraaiyaan- talk of the town & Twitter, Jio investing in Glance, Mama Earth acquiring the hair products business of Bblunt, Cult acquiring Gold's Gym, Bollywood's foray into the Metaverse and The Rock's Tequila Tuesdays.

    The Rock's Tequila Brand 

    Suchita Recommends the book 'Becoming Trader Joe'
    Varun Recommends John Coogan's Youtube Channel
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/varunduggi
    Follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  • Content 2 Commerce, Biz Controversies + Ishaan Preet Singh on Subscription Model
    In the week leading to Valentine's, some companies got a lot of love, some folks got a lot of hate and we got a lot of stories to bring to you in this episode of Think Fast with Varun & Suchita.

    They discuss a Metaverse shaadi, Ola's scaling issues, and some Crypto updates followed by a rapid-fire on Twitter's downvote button, Peloton's possible acquisitions, rounding up Shark Tank S1, Times Internet's recent disinvestment, and Zomato's BNPL model. Suchita probes into what Content to Commerce is, and Varun lists all the drama around Ashneer Grover, the ScoopWhoop case, John Foley, and Jeff Zucker.

    And we have a guest- Front Row's Ishaan Preet Singh who gives us a masterclass on the Subscription Model- how it has existed since long and has just gone digital and boomed, how brands try to retain consumers via loyalty programs, and much more.

    Fins Ishaan on Twitter @ishaanpreet
    Check Out Front Row at (https://frontrow.co.in/)
    Varun's book is out!
    Suchita Recommends AirMail
    Varun Recommends The Book of Boba Fett on Disney + Hotstar
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/varunduggi
    Follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 16 min
  • boAt, Warikoo & Creator Monetisation + Budget 2022
    In this episode of Think Fast, Varun & Suchita begin by listing the most significant developments in Tech & Business, discuss harassment in the Metaverse, and how H&M might be giving competition to Ikea.

    In the short segment, Suchita profiles Ankur Warikoo with respect to creator Monetisation while Varun gives us some highlights from 2022's Budget.

    And they deep dive into the success, profits, strategies, and the upcoming IPO of the company boAt. Tune in for an insightful episode.

    The Podcast episode mentioned by Suchita: Honestly with Bari Weiss- Tiger Mom won't stop roaring 

    Suchita's recommended articles: (https://thehardcopy.co/rebrands-of-2020-21-part-1/)(https://thehardcopy.co/rebrands-of-2020-21-part-2/)

    Varun's Recommendation: The Creative Elements Podcast
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/varunduggi
    Follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

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    53 min
  • Netflix India, Uday Shankar's Return, + All Things NFT with Nameet Potnis
    In this episode, Varun and Suchita end the month with a detailed analysis of Netflix's struggle to get a hold in the Indian market and Uday Shankar's return into the Biz and Media world with Viacom18. They also touch upon some interesting developments- like Reliance trying to build a Nykaa rival named 'Tiara', Air India's 'gharvapasi' as Tata takes over the reigns, Swiggy's promotion to becoming a 'Decacorn', and Caroline Speigel's Audio erotica company- Quinn.

    In this episode, we feature Nameet Potnis, founder of DrumWorks, and someone actively involved in the Web3 space. We ask him all our queries around NFTs and it's no less than a masterclass into understanding what they are and how can a layperson get involved. All this and much more in this insightful episode.

    Find Nameet on LinkedIn | Twitter
    Sign up for 'The Token Dispatch', a platform to learn about NFTs, decentralized finance, and the blockchain.
    You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/varunduggi
    Follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan and on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/suchitasalwan
    Listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr 6 min

About Think Fast with Varun and Suchita

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Hosted by Varun Duggirala and Suchita Salwan, Think Fast is a podcast about the latest trends and conversations happening in the world of business, media, content, marketing and beyond. Suchita and…