Pawan Gupta is the co-founder and CEO of Betterhalf, India's first and only matrimony app without parents. Prior to founding Betterhalf, he was a product manager with an MBA from MIT. In this episode Roshan and Pawan dive deep into the human aspects of building a startup, how focusing on people leads to profits and more!



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Pawan Gupta is the co-founder and CEO of Betterhalf, India's first and only matrimony app without parents. Prior to founding Betterhalf, he was a product manager with an MBA from MIT. In this episode Roshan and Pawan dive deep into the human aspects of building a startup, how focusing on people leads to profits and more!
 
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212 : Finding Your Betterhalf with AI & more - Pawan Gupta (Co-founder, Betterhalf)

This Podcast features deep dives into the burgeoning field of Generative AI (Gen AI), with a particular focus on its application in media and entertainment. The conversation with Subho, a co-founder of Neural Garage, explores the transformative potential of advanced AI technologies, such as attention mechanisms and large language models. It addresses the predictions, capabilities, and limitations of Gen AI, underscoring the journey from domain-specific to generalized models and the critical role of data. The dialogue further navigates the broad impact of AI across various sectors, debunking misconceptions about general intelligence, and providing an outlook on future advancements and regulatory considerations. Notably, the discussion emphasizes AI's prowess in creating multi-language dubbed content seamlessly and its societal implications, alongside offering insights into the life of high-tech AI startup founders in the media realm.

Topics:
00:00 The New Frontier: Data as the Fuel for AI
00:53 Welcome to the Startup Operator Podcast
01:08 Diving Deep into Generative AI with Shubo
02:31 Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of Generative AI
06:09 The Evolution and Impact of Large Language Models
10:51 Understanding Intelligence and the Future of AI
17:19 The AI Race: Global Investments and Data Battles
21:03 Adopting Gen AI in Business: Strategies and Insights
25:28 Introducing Neural Garage: A Journey from Idea to Impact
27:41 The Birth of Neural Garage and VisualDub
28:25 Technical Nuances of VisualDub's Dubbing Technology
30:13 Choosing a Vertical Focus in AI Development
33:02 Navigating Business Growth and Industry Adoption
34:47 Generative AI's Impact on the Entertainment Industry
36:49 India's Position in the Global AI Landscape
39:44 Navigating AI Policy and Regulation
44:58 Advice for Embracing AI in Professional Development
47:37 The Founder's Journey: Challenges and Learnings
53:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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This Podcast features deep dives into the burgeoning field of Generative AI (Gen AI), with a particular focus on its application in media and entertainment. The conversation with Subho, a co-founder of Neural Garage, explores the transformative potential of advanced AI technologies, such as attention mechanisms and large language models. It addresses the predictions, capabilities, and limitations of Gen AI, underscoring the journey from domain-specific to generalized models and the critical role of data. The dialogue further navigates the broad impact of AI across various sectors, debunking misconceptions about general intelligence, and providing an outlook on future advancements and regulatory considerations. Notably, the discussion emphasizes AI's prowess in creating multi-language dubbed content seamlessly and its societal implications, alongside offering insights into the life of high-tech AI startup founders in the media realm.
Topics: 00:00 The New Frontier: Data as the Fuel for AI 00:53 Welcome to the Startup Operator Podcast 01:08 Diving Deep into Generative AI with Shubo 02:31 Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of Generative AI 06:09 The Evolution and Impact of Large Language Models 10:51 Understanding Intelligence and the Future of AI 17:19 The AI Race: Global Investments and Data Battles 21:03 Adopting Gen AI in Business: Strategies and Insights 25:28 Introducing Neural Garage: A Journey from Idea to Impact 27:41 The Birth of Neural Garage and VisualDub 28:25 Technical Nuances of VisualDub's Dubbing Technology 30:13 Choosing a Vertical Focus in AI Development 33:02 Navigating Business Growth and Industry Adoption 34:47 Generative AI's Impact on the Entertainment Industry 36:49 India's Position in the Global AI Landscape 39:44 Navigating AI Policy and Regulation 44:58 Advice for Embracing AI in Professional Development 47:37 The Founder's Journey: Challenges and Learnings 53:10 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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239:The AI Gold Rush: India's Unique Edge in the Global AI Race | Subhabrata Debnath (CTO, Neuralgarage)

This episode of the Startup Operator Roundup delves into recent developments within the Indian startup ecosystem, covering topics like Ola's strategic withdrawal from international markets to prioritize Indian expansion ahead of its IPO, Elon Musk's planned visit to India for potential manufacturing collaborations with Reliance Industries, and Apple's increasing iPhone production in India. The episode also highlights Sridhar Vembu's new venture into manufacturing power tools through his company Karuvi, and discusses various fundraising events, including employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) buybacks at The Sleep Company. 

Topics:
00:00 Opening Banter: RCB Match 
00:24 Welcome to the Startup Operator Roundup
00:49 Major Moves in the Startup Ecosystem
02:03 Prime Minister Modi's Tech Initiatives and Gaming Industry Insights
03:45 Ola's Strategic Shift: Focusing on India
07:46 India as a Manufacturing Hub: Tesla and Apple's Expansion
11:15 The Rise of Manufacturing and Skill Development in India
16:22 Innovations and Ventures: From Software to Hardware
18:52 Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and Startup Culture
21:35 Startup Fundraising Highlights and Circular Economy Discussion
22:38 Celebrating 20 Years of Khosla Ventures
25:00 Weekly Roundup Wrap-up and Future Episodes Tease

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This episode of the Startup Operator Roundup delves into recent developments within the Indian startup ecosystem, covering topics like Ola's strategic withdrawal from international markets to prioritize Indian expansion ahead of its IPO, Elon Musk's planned visit to India for potential manufacturing collaborations with Reliance Industries, and Apple's increasing iPhone production in India. The episode also highlights Sridhar Vembu's new venture into manufacturing power tools through his company Karuvi, and discusses various fundraising events, including employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) buybacks at The Sleep Company. 
Topics: 00:00 Opening Banter: RCB Match  00:24 Welcome to the Startup Operator Roundup 00:49 Major Moves in the Startup Ecosystem 02:03 Prime Minister Modi's Tech Initiatives and Gaming Industry Insights 03:45 Ola's Strategic Shift: Focusing on India 07:46 India as a Manufacturing Hub: Tesla and Apple's Expansion 11:15 The Rise of Manufacturing and Skill Development in India 16:22 Innovations and Ventures: From Software to Hardware 18:52 Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) and Startup Culture 21:35 Startup Fundraising Highlights and Circular Economy Discussion 22:38 Celebrating 20 Years of Khosla Ventures 25:00 Weekly Roundup Wrap-up and Future Episodes Tease
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Reliance set to Enter EV space with Tesla partnership? | Roundup #148 | The Startup Operator

Siddharth Mehta, co-founder of Kiwi,  discusses the disruptive innovation of credit on UPI in India. Siddharth, with a rich 20-year background in the cards and merchants sector, shares insights into his transition from CEO of FreeCharge to co-founding Kiwi, emphasizing the unique challenges and learnings in both roles. The conversation explores the potential for credit card growth in India, poised to jump from 40 million to 100 million users, and how Kiwi aims to facilitate this expansion by targeting a segment of 28 to 40-year-old salaried individuals who are heavy UPI users. Siddharth outlines the journey of Kiwi from its inception to the launch of its product, touching upon the role of NPCI in enabling digital transactions, the future of credit access in India, and the importance of adhering to regulatory compliance for fintechs. The episode highlights Kiwi’s vision to be at the forefront of increasing transaction credit access in India.

Topics:
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Siddharth's Journey from Banking to Startup Ecosystem
05:53 The CEO vs. Founder Perspective
08:45 Understanding the Cards Business and Credit Access
16:49 The Game-Changing Potential of Credit on UPI
24:24 The Evolution of Fintech and Its Relationship with Banks
25:14 The Role of Fintech in Disrupting the Banking Sector
29:25 The Founding Story of Kiwi and Its Journey
39:40 The Impact of Digital Payments and Credit Access in India
45:40 Navigating Compliance and Growth in Fintech
49:04 Looking Ahead: The Future of Kiwi and Fintech Innovations


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Siddharth Mehta, co-founder of Kiwi,  discusses the disruptive innovation of credit on UPI in India. Siddharth, with a rich 20-year background in the cards and merchants sector, shares insights into his transition from CEO of FreeCharge to co-founding Kiwi, emphasizing the unique challenges and learnings in both roles. The conversation explores the potential for credit card growth in India, poised to jump from 40 million to 100 million users, and how Kiwi aims to facilitate this expansion by targeting a segment of 28 to 40-year-old salaried individuals who are heavy UPI users. Siddharth outlines the journey of Kiwi from its inception to the launch of its product, touching upon the role of NPCI in enabling digital transactions, the future of credit access in India, and the importance of adhering to regulatory compliance for fintechs. The episode highlights Kiwi’s vision to be at the forefront of increasing transaction credit access in India.
Topics: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Siddharth's Journey from Banking to Startup Ecosystem 05:53 The CEO vs. Founder Perspective 08:45 Understanding the Cards Business and Credit Access 16:49 The Game-Changing Potential of Credit on UPI 24:24 The Evolution of Fintech and Its Relationship with Banks 25:14 The Role of Fintech in Disrupting the Banking Sector 29:25 The Founding Story of Kiwi and Its Journey 39:40 The Impact of Digital Payments and Credit Access in India 45:40 Navigating Compliance and Growth in Fintech 49:04 Looking Ahead: The Future of Kiwi and Fintech Innovations
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