In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into key developments in India's vibrant startup ecosystem. They discuss the significance of freedom for startups, the technological advancements in India's digital infrastructure, and the promising updates in UPI's payment system. Highlights include Sarvam AI's innovation in Indian language models, Krafton's plans for an R&D center in India, and significant fundraises by Ather Energy, Fresh Bus, and Skydo. In this week's talk of the town they touch on Google's Eric Schmidt's becoming an arms dealer and Peter Thiel's take on the current state of AI.

00:00 Introduction 
00:29 Celebrating Independence Day and Startup Freedom
02:37 Sarvam AI: Revolutionizing Indian Languages
08:00 UPI Circle: Expanding Financial Inclusion
11:20 Krafton's R&D Center in India
12:54 Startup Fundraising Highlights
17:24 AI in Warfare: Eric Schmidt's Vision
23:26 Peter Thiel on AI's Future
25:26 Ghana's Acquisition by Radio Mirchi
26:59 Conclusion and Sign Off
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