In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more!

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00:00 Intro
01:07 Mamaearth’s IPO oversubscribed
11:22 Zomato bounces back above listing price
16:41 Apple's threat alerts 
21:33 Wework heading for bankruptcy
22:25 Talk of the town
26:44 Fund raises of the week
28:11 Tamilprenuer's Tamil Sangamam - an exciting meetup for the Tamil Nadu Startup Ecosystem

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In this episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan break down the week's startup news and more!
If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!
00:00 Intro 01:07 Mamaearth’s IPO oversubscribed 11:22 Zomato bounces back above listing price 16:41 Apple's threat alerts  21:33 Wework heading for bankruptcy 22:25 Talk of the town 26:44 Fund raises of the week 28:11 Tamilprenuer's Tamil Sangamam - an exciting meetup for the Tamil Nadu Startup Ecosystem
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In this episode Roshan engages with Shashank Avdhani, Co-founder of Alyve Health, an insurtech startup. The conversation uncovers the intricacies of the Indian health insurance landscape, focusing on customer-centric products, under coverage issues, and the impact of COVID-19. Shashank discusses his transition from consulting to founding Alyve, emphasizing collaboration with incumbents and navigating regulatory complexities. The episode also examines the role of regulatory bodies like the IRDA, the necessity for specialized licenses, and the prospects for reducing GST on health plans.

00:00 Introduction 
01:17 Shashank's Background and Founding Journey
02:29 Understanding the Health Insurance Market
03:34 Customer Experience in Insurance
05:10 The Problem of Under Coverage
16:45 Comparing Global Healthcare Systems
24:27 Building a Customer-Centric Product
26:42 Collaborating with Incumbents
39:06 Managing Customer Experience
46:55 User-Centric Network Philosophy
47:16 Challenges in Insurance Alignment
47:59 Inpatient vs. Outpatient Worlds
48:43 Technological Integrations and Claims Processing
49:50 Health Claims Exchange Explained
54:41 Billing Code Harmonization
01:01:57 Platform Business Insights
01:07:08 Navigating Regulatory Landscape
01:18:47 Growth Strategies and Market Expansion
01:27:00 Startup Challenges and Sustainability
01:33:51 Recommended Reads and Podcasts

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In this episode Roshan engages with Shashank Avdhani, Co-founder of Alyve Health, an insurtech startup. The conversation uncovers the intricacies of the Indian health insurance landscape, focusing on customer-centric products, under coverage issues, and the impact of COVID-19. Shashank discusses his transition from consulting to founding Alyve, emphasizing collaboration with incumbents and navigating regulatory complexities. The episode also examines the role of regulatory bodies like the IRDA, the necessity for specialized licenses, and the prospects for reducing GST on health plans.
00:00 Introduction  01:17 Shashank's Background and Founding Journey 02:29 Understanding the Health Insurance Market 03:34 Customer Experience in Insurance 05:10 The Problem of Under Coverage 16:45 Comparing Global Healthcare Systems 24:27 Building a Customer-Centric Product 26:42 Collaborating with Incumbents 39:06 Managing Customer Experience 46:55 User-Centric Network Philosophy 47:16 Challenges in Insurance Alignment 47:59 Inpatient vs. Outpatient Worlds 48:43 Technological Integrations and Claims Processing 49:50 Health Claims Exchange Explained 54:41 Billing Code Harmonization 01:01:57 Platform Business Insights 01:07:08 Navigating Regulatory Landscape 01:18:47 Growth Strategies and Market Expansion 01:27:00 Startup Challenges and Sustainability 01:33:51 Recommended Reads and Podcasts
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246: How Alyve Health is Boosting Insurance Access with User-Centric Solutions |  Shashank Avadhani (Co-founder, Alyve Health)

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan celebrate Startup Operator's top ranking on Chartable and discuss significant events and trends in India's startup ecosystem. They cover highlights from the Global FinTech Festival in Mumbai. Then they delve into Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, the arrest of Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov, and Insurance Dekho's new SaaS platform. Additionally, they discuss upcoming IPOs in the FinTech sector, notable fundraisers by Rapido and Zepto, and unique consumer tech innovations. The episode ends with a discussion on the founder mode versus manager mode in startups and a light-hearted segment on OnlyFans' staggering financial performance.

00:00 Introduction
00:10 Celebrating #1
01:14 Global FinTech Festival Highlights
01:51 Time's 100 Most Influential in AI including Anil Kapoor
02:21 Arrest of Telegram CEO 
02:51 Insurance Dekho's New SaaS Platform
03:28 Upcoming FinTech IPOs
03:39 Angel Investing Success Stories
23:43 InfoEdge's Impressive Portfolio
23:59 Rapido Joins the Unicorn Club
26:29 Zepto's Remarkable Fundraising
28:00 Quick Roundup of Fundraisers
28:36 SSI's Billion Dollar Seed Round
31:43 OnlyFans' Financial Success
33:15 Boldcare's Viral Marketing Stunt
35:25 Innovative Consumer Tech Products
38:08 Shopify's Market Insight
42:30 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode
48:08 Conclusion and closing comments

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Consumer Tech: https://x.com/ritwikpavan/status/1832061056447033377
OnlyFans Revenue: https://x.com/ParikPatelCFA/status/1832126344177791011
Tobi Lutke : https://x.com/StartupArchive_/status/1828399599415107809
1x Neo : https://x.com/minchoi/status/1829931741219602739
Boldcare Marketing: https://x.com/oneandonlyrk/status/1830585560060289428
Paul Graham's Founder mode essay: https://x.com/paulg/status/1830146241054834858


If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan celebrate Startup Operator's top ranking on Chartable and discuss significant events and trends in India's startup ecosystem. They cover highlights from the Global FinTech Festival in Mumbai. Then they delve into Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in AI, the arrest of Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov, and Insurance Dekho's new SaaS platform. Additionally, they discuss upcoming IPOs in the FinTech sector, notable fundraisers by Rapido and Zepto, and unique consumer tech innovations. The episode ends with a discussion on the founder mode versus manager mode in startups and a light-hearted segment on OnlyFans' staggering financial performance.
00:00 Introduction 00:10 Celebrating #1 01:14 Global FinTech Festival Highlights 01:51 Time's 100 Most Influential in AI including Anil Kapoor 02:21 Arrest of Telegram CEO  02:51 Insurance Dekho's New SaaS Platform 03:28 Upcoming FinTech IPOs 03:39 Angel Investing Success Stories 23:43 InfoEdge's Impressive Portfolio 23:59 Rapido Joins the Unicorn Club 26:29 Zepto's Remarkable Fundraising 28:00 Quick Roundup of Fundraisers 28:36 SSI's Billion Dollar Seed Round 31:43 OnlyFans' Financial Success 33:15 Boldcare's Viral Marketing Stunt 35:25 Innovative Consumer Tech Products 38:08 Shopify's Market Insight 42:30 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode 48:08 Conclusion and closing comments
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Talk of the Town Tweets: Consumer Tech: https://x.com/ritwikpavan/status/1832061056447033377 OnlyFans Revenue: https://x.com/ParikPatelCFA/status/1832126344177791011 Tobi Lutke : https://x.com/StartupArchive_/status/1828399599415107809 1x Neo : https://x.com/minchoi/status/1829931741219602739 Boldcare Marketing: https://x.com/oneandonlyrk/status/1830585560060289428 Paul Graham's Founder mode essay: https://x.com/paulg/status/1830146241054834858
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Why is Anil Kapoor AI's most influential people? | Roundup #162 | The Startup Operator

In this episode, Roshan talks to Devendra Agrawal, Founder of Dexter Capital. Having dedicated over five years to investments and two years in a senior corporate finance position, Devendra embraced the entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dexter Capital, a boutique investment bank.

The conversation encompasses the various factors that shaped today's outlook into startup investing. Tune in for a deep-dive into --

00:00 - Introduction

1:13 - Recent Developments in startup Investing

11:27 - Startup Ecosystem and the Indian Economy

16:04 - Power Dynamics Between Founders and Investors

25:26 - Key Developments in the 2021 Startup Ecosystem

31:42 - Building Successful Startups

33:45 - Key Considerations in Equity Sharing and Fundraising

43:30 - Risks of Accepting High Valuations

48:41 - Revising the Current Incentive Structures

56:06 - Incentive Models

01:01:01 - Equity Pledging in Conventional Companies

01:03:12 - Reasons Behind the Surge in Startup Funding

01:14:35 - Characteristics of a Successful Fund

01:20:23 - Supporting Founders



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Connect with Devedra Agrawal, Founder - Dexter Capital

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendra-agrawal-85144598

In this episode, Roshan talks to Devendra Agrawal, Founder of Dexter Capital. Having dedicated over five years to investments and two years in a senior corporate finance position, Devendra embraced the entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dexter Capital, a boutique investment bank.
The conversation encompasses the various factors that shaped today's outlook into startup investing. Tune in for a deep-dive into --
00:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Recent Developments in startup Investing
11:27 - Startup Ecosystem and the Indian Economy
16:04 - Power Dynamics Between Founders and Investors
25:26 - Key Developments in the 2021 Startup Ecosystem
31:42 - Building Successful Startups
33:45 - Key Considerations in Equity Sharing and Fundraising
43:30 - Risks of Accepting High Valuations
48:41 - Revising the Current Incentive Structures
56:06 - Incentive Models
01:01:01 - Equity Pledging in Conventional Companies
01:03:12 - Reasons Behind the Surge in Startup Funding
01:14:35 - Characteristics of a Successful Fund
01:20:23 - Supporting Founders
 
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Connect with Devedra Agrawal, Founder - Dexter Capital
Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendra-agrawal-85144598">https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendra-agrawal-85144598</a>

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