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In the latest episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan makes sense of the ongoing dispute between WhatsApp and GoI over the new IT rules, Razorpay’s newly launched UPI Switch and its promise for bettering UPI, RBI’s notice to Kotak Mahindra Bank, and much more. 

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In the latest episode of The Startup Operator Roundup, Gunjan and Roshan makes sense of the ongoing dispute between WhatsApp and GoI over the new IT rules, Razorpay’s newly launched UPI Switch and its promise for bettering UPI, RBI’s notice to Kotak Mahindra Bank, and much more. 
If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Remember to subscribe to the podcast for regular updates from India’s growing startup ecosystem.
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18:54 Navigating the Challenges of a Hardware Startup
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Divanshu Kumar co-founder and CEO of Solinas, talks about the story of a robotics startup evolving from an education-focused non-profit to tackling water and sanitation challenges in India, highlighting the intricacies of operating a hardware startup, manufacturing strategies, and the significance of B2B and B2G relationships. The discussion further encompasses strategic growth, detailing a technology firm's expansion from India to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, emphasizing cost-effective technology solutions, high-end R&amp;D, and the importance of maintaining culture within growing teams. The episode offers invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, market understanding, and the continuous learning required for innovation and scaling in diverse environments.
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30:20 Fundraises of the week 
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This episode of the Startup Operator Roundup delves into recent developments within the Indian startup ecosystem, covering topics like GoI's plans to purchase Nvidia GPUs to rent and sublet for Indian startups to use, India SaaS report, Flipkart's attempt to buy Zepto and more!
Topic: 00:00 Intro 05:00 India planning to sign deal with NVIDIA 11:17 India's SaaS report  20:33 Flipkart's failed plans to buy Zepto 26:00 building UPI-like platform for EV users  30:20 Fundraises of the week  32:30 Talk of the town 
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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.
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