The Startup Operator

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  • The best-curated wisdom from founders, operators, & investors on executing at startups | Hosted by Roshan Cariappa | Head down, execute hard. 🔥 Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple
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  • Will India Disrupt & Dominate the Space Industry? | Roundup #163 | The Startup Operator

    Will India Disrupt & Dominate the Space Industry? | Roundup #163 | The Startup Operator
    Sep 24 2024
    In this Roundup, hosts Roshan Cariappa and Gunjan Saha discuss the latest headlines in India's startup ecosystem, covering topics such as the Great Indian Shopping Festival on eCommerce apps, separation talks between Mensa Brands and Men's XP, and GoKwik's acquisition of Return Prime. The episode also highlights government initiatives to simplify processes for overseas startups shifting domicile back to India. Additionally, the conversation touches on India's plans to establish a self-sustained space station by 2035 and land on the moon by 2040, the launch of Accel's new pre-seed accelerator program for Bharat startups. The episode wraps up with an entertaining discussion on cultural sensitivity at Ather Energy and the achievements of Sourabh Netravalkar, the star cricketer and Oracle employee. 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Topics and Opening comments 06:48 EY Suicide Case and Work Culture 11:13 E-commerce Festive Season Preparations 14:37 Men's XP separating from Mensa Brands 17:27 GoKwik's International Expansion 23:21 Government Initiatives to simplify moving overseas startups 30:52 India's Space Ambitions 31:21 Technological and Geopolitical Implications 32:42 Challenges and Comparisons in Space Exploration 37:09 Accel's New Pre-Seed Accelerator Program: Accel Atoms 38:45 Recent Fundraises and Market Trends 41:55 Nike's new CEO's career 45:25 Lessons from China's Startup Ecosystem 48:54 Ather's Onam "Controversy" 58:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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    1 hr
  • 246: How Alyve Health is Boosting Insurance Access with User-Centric Solutions | Shashank Avadhani (Co-founder, Alyve Health)

    246: How Alyve Health is Boosting Insurance Access with User-Centric Solutions | Shashank Avadhani (Co-founder, Alyve Health)
    Sep 18 2024
    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 Journey02:29 Understanding the Health Insurance Market03:34 Customer Experience in Insurance05:10 The Problem of Under Coverage16:45 Comparing Global Healthcare Systems24:27 Building a Customer-Centric Product26:42 Collaborating with Incumbents39:06 Managing Customer Experience46:55 User-Centric Network Philosophy47:16 Challenges in Insurance Alignment47:59 Inpatient vs. Outpatient Worlds48:43 Technological Integrations and Claims Processing49:50 Health Claims Exchange Explained54:41 Billing Code Harmonization01:01:57 Platform Business Insights01:07:08 Navigating Regulatory Landscape01:18:47 Growth Strategies and Market Expansion01:27:00 Startup Challenges and Sustainability01:33:51 Recommended Reads and Podcasts ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- 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!
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Why is Anil Kapoor AI's most influential people? | Roundup #162 | The Startup Operator

    Why is Anil Kapoor AI's most influential people? | Roundup #162 | The Startup Operator
    Sep 10 2024
    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 Introduction00:10 Celebrating #101:14 Global FinTech Festival Highlights01:51 Time's 100 Most Influential in AI including Anil Kapoor02:21 Arrest of Telegram CEO 02:51 Insurance Dekho's New SaaS Platform03:28 Upcoming FinTech IPOs03:39 Angel Investing Success Stories23:43 InfoEdge's Impressive Portfolio23:59 Rapido Joins the Unicorn Club26:29 Zepto's Remarkable Fundraising28:00 Quick Roundup of Fundraisers28:36 SSI's Billion Dollar Seed Round31:43 OnlyFans' Financial Success33:15 Boldcare's Viral Marketing Stunt35:25 Innovative Consumer Tech Products38:08 Shopify's Market Insight42:30 Founder Mode vs. Manager Mode48:08 Conclusion and closing comments ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates:https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- Talk of the Town Tweets:Consumer Tech: https://x.com/ritwikpavan/status/1832061056447033377OnlyFans Revenue: https://x.com/ParikPatelCFA/status/1832126344177791011Tobi Lutke : https://x.com/StartupArchive_/status/18283995994151078091x Neo : https://x.com/minchoi/status/1829931741219602739Boldcare Marketing: https://x.com/oneandonlyrk/status/1830585560060289428Paul 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!
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