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Can Ola Maps Dethrone Google Maps in India? | Roundup #159 | The Startup Operator

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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of education and skilling, the controversial angel tax, and recent fundraising activities within the ecosystem.

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00:00 Introduction
00:53 Karnataka's New Job Reservation Bill
11:01 Union Budget Highlights for Startups
23:06 The Blue Screen of Death Incident
26:46 Ola Maps Challenges Google's Monopoly
27:42 Challenges with Ola Map Services
28:05 The Evolution of Map Technologies
28:48 The Need for Indigenous Solutions
29:37 Comparing Bhavish Aggarwal to Elon Musk
32:03 WazirX Hack and Cryptocurrency Security
34:14 Blockchain's Real-World Applications
35:18 Bajaj Auto's CNG Two-Wheeler Launch
38:14 CRED's New Feature: CredMoney
41:50 Swiggy's ESOP Buyback Program
43:28 Notable Fundraisers and Investments
44:50 Talk of the Town: Indian Engineers and Google Maps Update
46:58 The Future of the Gig Economy
53:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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