Welcome to #111th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem.

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In this episode Roshan and Gunjan discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Opening comments - Rules rules rules 
05:52 Kerala Startup Mission ranked No. 1 
07:53 Angel investing taxes eased 
09:55 Tesla in India, Yay?
13:00 FRA from the week
15:16 Talk of the town N Chandrasekaran's talk
18:10 Closing comments

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Welcome to #111th episode of The Startup Operator Roundup. The Roundup is our weekly views on the news from the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup
In this episode Roshan and Gunjan discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Opening comments - Rules rules rules  05:52 Kerala Startup Mission ranked No. 1  07:53 Angel investing taxes eased  09:55 Tesla in India, Yay? 13:00 FRA from the week 15:16 Talk of the town N Chandrasekaran's talk 18:10 Closing comments
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Roundup #111 - Is Tesla Coming to India? Why is Kerala Startup Mission Ranked No.1? and more!

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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238: Disrupting Credit - How UPI is shaking up India's credit scene | Siddharth Mehta

This podcast episode brings to light the entrepreneurial journey of Vineeth, the founder of TeleportMe, through a riveting dialogue on the Startup Operator Podcast. It traces the Indian startup ecosystem's evolution from 2012, marking a shift from pure engineering zeal to a more polished, professional approach to building startups. Vineeth opens up about TeleportMe's early days, including turning down a Google acquisition, to mastering the panorama app market, culminating in over 20 million downloads and pivoting towards a B2B model aimed at disrupting the VR and AR spaces with a crowdsourced street view concept. The episode encapsulates the essence of product-led growth, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of solving complex problems. It offers a unique perspective on navigating competition, leveraging user feedback, and the importance of focusing on specific market segments to transform from a pioneer to a market leader in the tech landscape.

Topics: 
00:00 The Evolution of Payments in India: A Tech Revolution
01:02 A Journey Through Time
01:07 The Early Days of Indian Startups
19:09 Rejecting Google: A Bold Move in the Startup World
32:36 Building a Sustainable Startup Over a Decade
35:06 Building Websites and Hustling in Noida
35:57 Learning Business the Hard Way
38:10 Building a Team for the Long Haul: Fun, Curiosity, and Eccentricity
40:43 Talent, Salaries, and Vision
46:12 The Secret to Product-Led Growth: Magic, Not Just UI
48:10 Crafting Breakthrough Products: Vision, Team, and Execution
52:40 Overcoming Technical Challenges
57:40 The Power of Passion and Persistence in Product Development
01:06:14 From B2C Success to B2B Pivot: The Evolution of a Startup

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This podcast episode brings to light the entrepreneurial journey of Vineeth, the founder of TeleportMe, through a riveting dialogue on the Startup Operator Podcast. It traces the Indian startup ecosystem's evolution from 2012, marking a shift from pure engineering zeal to a more polished, professional approach to building startups. Vineeth opens up about TeleportMe's early days, including turning down a Google acquisition, to mastering the panorama app market, culminating in over 20 million downloads and pivoting towards a B2B model aimed at disrupting the VR and AR spaces with a crowdsourced street view concept. The episode encapsulates the essence of product-led growth, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of solving complex problems. It offers a unique perspective on navigating competition, leveraging user feedback, and the importance of focusing on specific market segments to transform from a pioneer to a market leader in the tech landscape.
Topics:  00:00 The Evolution of Payments in India: A Tech Revolution 01:02 A Journey Through Time 01:07 The Early Days of Indian Startups 19:09 Rejecting Google: A Bold Move in the Startup World 32:36 Building a Sustainable Startup Over a Decade 35:06 Building Websites and Hustling in Noida 35:57 Learning Business the Hard Way 38:10 Building a Team for the Long Haul: Fun, Curiosity, and Eccentricity 40:43 Talent, Salaries, and Vision 46:12 The Secret to Product-Led Growth: Magic, Not Just UI 48:10 Crafting Breakthrough Products: Vision, Team, and Execution 52:40 Overcoming Technical Challenges 57:40 The Power of Passion and Persistence in Product Development 01:06:14 From B2C Success to B2B Pivot: The Evolution of a Startup
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