In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of education and skilling, the controversial angel tax, and recent fundraising activities within the ecosystem.
Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Karnataka's New Job Reservation Bill 11:01 Union Budget Highlights for Startups 23:06 The Blue Screen of Death Incident 26:46 Ola Maps Challenges Google's Monopoly 27:42 Challenges with Ola Map Services 28:05 The Evolution of Map Technologies 28:48 The Need for Indigenous Solutions 29:37 Comparing Bhavish Aggarwal to Elon Musk 32:03 WazirX Hack and Cryptocurrency Security 34:14 Blockchain's Real-World Applications 35:18 Bajaj Auto's CNG Two-Wheeler Launch 38:14 CRED's New Feature: CredMoney 41:50 Swiggy's ESOP Buyback Program 43:28 Notable Fundraisers and Investments 44:50 Talk of the Town: Indian Engineers and Google Maps Update 46:58 The Future of the Gig Economy 53:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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Can Ola Maps Dethrone Google Maps in India? | Roundup #159 | The Startup Operator

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with [&hellip;]