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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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 [&hellip;]

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