Best JasaRodio Podcasts (2025)

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Medikabazaar News: Audit Reveals Inflated Revenue & Fake Sales! 7:44

19h ago7:44

7:44

Medikabazaar news: From a $700M valuation to financial scandal engulfing the healthtech. Learn about inflated GMV, the $33M claim by Series C investors, governance failure, and the fallout.

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Tally Shutdown: Why the $855 Mn Valued Fintech Startup Failed? 8:59

5d ago8:59

8:59

Learn why the $855 Mn FinTech, Tally failed despite raising $172 Mn in funding? Discover key reasons from market shifts to internal issues, and lessons for founders!

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eFishery Indonesia's Unicorn Failure: The Largest Financial Fraud 6:44

7d ago6:44

6:44

Explore the eFishery financial scandal. Discover how the Indonesian $1.4 Bn tech unicorn faked $600 Mn revenue, fooled investors like SoftBank, and finally crashed.

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Why Deep Rooted Shut Down: AgriTech Startup Failure Analysis! 7:03

10d ago7:03

7:03

Explore the rise & fall of Deep Rooted, the AgriTech startup backed by Accel. Learn why it shut down despite $24+ Mn funding, along with key takeaways for founders!

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Ecom Express Distress Sale to Delhivery: Key Reasons & Lessons! 8:05

10d ago8:05

8:05

Deep dive into Ecom Express's journey from ₹7,000 Cr ore valuation to a ₹1,407 Crore distress sale, to its rival Delhivery. Explore the key reasons & takeaways for founders!

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Why Did Investmint Shut Down? Fintech Failure Lessons! 7:06

10d ago7:06

7:06

Learn why Investmint, a promising Indian fintech, shut down despite funding. Explore the key reasons: business model issues, regulation & final takeaways for founders!

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Mohandas Pai Rebuts Piyush Goyal's Critique on Indian Startups! 13:35

18d ago13:35

13:35

Mohandas Pai refutes Piyush Goyal's critique at Startup Mahakumbh comparing India's focus (food delivery) vs. China (DeepTech). Pai unravels Govt's shortcomings in supporting innovation!

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InsurStaq Shutdown: What Went Wrong for the Insurtech? 6:26

18d ago6:26

6:26

Learn why InsurStaq, a promising insurtech targeting Tier 2/3 India, failed. Explore key reasons like high CAC, low LTV, funding issues & lessons for startups!

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Why Greenikk Failed: Key Lessons from the Agri-Tech Failure! 6:06

19d ago6:06

6:06

Explore Greenikk's failure. India's agri-tech startup aimed to fix the banana supply chain, but had to shut down. Learn key reasons & lessons for entrepreneurs!

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Fall of Log9: India’s Award-winning Battery Tech Startup! 8:10

19d ago8:10

8:10

Explore the downfall of Peak XV-backed Log9, EV battery Tech startup. Discover how its bet on LTO tech, mounting debt & failed leasing led it to near bankruptcy!

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23andMe Bankruptcy: What Went Wrong with the DNA-test Giant? 6:43

22d ago6:43

6:43

Explore the dramatic fall of 23andMe, a genetic testing pioneer from $6Bn to bankruptcy. We analyze the flawed revenue model, data breach, leadership crisis to its path to bankruptcy!

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MobiKwik IPO Losses: Why Retail Investors Get Manipulated? 8:45

25d ago8:45

8:45

Dive into the MobiKwik IPO losses as a case study to understand why retail investors often end up losing on Tech IPOs. Learn vital lessons on navigating the Tech IPOs.

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Toplyne Shutdown: Lack of Product-Market Fit & Sustainability 5:45

28d ago5:45

5:45

Discover why AI startup Toplyne, despite $17.5M funding and big clients like Canva, shut down. Learn key lessons on product-market fit and sustainable growth.

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Why India's Restaurant Partnership Startup, Thrive Shutdown? 4:00

28d ago4:00

4:00

Discover why India's restaurant partnership startup, Thrive, shut down despite early promise. Learn key reasons for its failure and crucial lessons for startups.

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Google Buys Wiz for $32Bn: Cloud Security Game Changer! 9:24

1M ago9:24

9:24

Google acquires Wiz for $32Bn, its largest deal ever! Learn how acquisition of Wiz impacts Google’s Cloud Security, competition with AWS/Azure, & key takeaways.

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Humane AI Pin's Failure: From Hype to Feeble Exit to HP! 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

Learn why Humane, the maker of AI Pin collapsed within a year, and sold its assets to HP for just $116 Mn! Discover the key flaws, and key takeaways for startups & founders.

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How India's GDP Growth Masks Rising Wealth Disparity? 7:50

1M ago7:50

7:50

India's GDP reached $3.91 trillion in 2024, but key challenges like rising debt, job scarcity, infrastructure gaps & widening wealth disparity stifles growth for all.

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How BluSmart's Troubles Have Severely Impacted Gensol? 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

How BluSmart (EV startup) has become a financial burden on Gensol Engineering. We uncover key reasons: High debt, leasing agreements & unethical business relationship that has severely impacted the shareholders!

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GoldPe's Collapse: Fall of Digital Gold Startup in a Year! 4:05

1M ago4:05

4:05

GoldPe, a digital gold investment startup, shut down within a year. Explore the key reasons - unsustainable model & cash crunch. Crucial takeaways for startups.

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Muvin's Downfall: Why FinTech (NeoBanking) Startup Failed? 3:49

1M ago3:49

3:49

Discover why Muvin, a promising neobank, shut down in 2024. Learn about its rise, the regulatory blow from RBI, and crucial takeaways for fintech startups.

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Why Nintee (AI Habit App Startup) Shut Down in 2024? 5:08

2M ago5:08

5:08

Why did Nintee (AI Habit App Startup) fail? Discover the reasons behind failure, from scaling issues, lack of monetization, to market saturation. Plus, Key Takeaways.

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Bluelearn Shutdown: Why EdTech Startup Failed? 3:53

2M ago3:53

3:53

Bluelearn, a once promising EdTech that aimed to democratize learning for Tier-2/3 India, shut down in 2024. Discover why this community-driven platform failed despite $4M funding.

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How Bootstrapped Founder Won Against VC-Funded Competitor? 8:02

2M ago8:02

8:02

Discover how a bootstrapped founder outmaneuvered a VC-funded competitor by focusing on a niche market. Learn why laser focus is the key ingredient for success!

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WazirX News: $230M Crypto Heist Aftermath & Recovery! 6:12

2M ago6:12

6:12

WazirX News: A deep dive into the $230M crypto heist targeting WazirX (India's largest crypto exchange), its impact, recovery efforts & lessons for startups!

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Did Reliance Kill Dunzo? 9:07

3M ago9:07

9:07

Dunzo's journey from $775M valuation to distress sales is a cautionary tale. This podcast highlights key factors, and whether Reliance's write-off exacerbated Dunzo's downfall, and likely exit of last co-founder.

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How FanDuel Founders Ended with $0 at $465 Million Exit? 4:55

4M ago4:55

4:55

Imagine building a billion-dollar company, raising hundreds of millions, and pouring years of hard work into your vision - only to walk away with nothing. Today, we’re diving deep into the sobering reality for the founders of FanDuel, a startup that revolutionized the fantasy sports and sports betting industry. It raised $416 Mn in funding at a val…

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Brutal Reality of Being a Founder: It’s Not for Everyone! 6:11

4M ago6:11

6:11

Explore the dark side of entrepreneurship through the story of a founder who chose mental peace over startup success. Discover why shutting down a profitable business isn't failure but a brave choice to prioritize well-being over the romanticism of being a founder. #founderburnout #startupshutdown #startupideas #entrepreneurshipideas…

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How Lummo (formerly BukuKas) collapsed despite pivoting 4 times in 4 years? 6:31

5M ago6:31

6:31

In this episode, we’ll be diving deep into the story of Lummo (formerly BukuKas) an Indonesian SaaS Fintech startup, once hailed as a game-changer. Backed by some of the biggest names in tech, including Jeff Bezos, Sequoia Capital, and Tiger Global, Lummo seemed destined for greatness, yet formally announced liquidation in late 2023. We will unrave…

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From Losses to Profit: OYO Rooms Remarkable Turnaround Journey! 9:07

5M ago9:07

9:07

In this podcast, we'll delve into the dramatic turnaround of OYO Rooms, a once-troubled hospitality startup that has defied odds to achieve profitability and regain its foothold in the global market. Discover how OYO achieved profitability in FY24 through cost cuts, global expansion, and innovation. Insights for startups and entrepreneurs! #OYORoom…

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How M-Pesa Transformed Kenya’s Banking Landscape? 5:43

5M ago5:43

5:43

In this podcast , we’ll dive into a truly transformative story - the incredible rise of M-Pesa, a mobile-based money service born in Kenya that allows people without traditional bank accounts to easily send and receive money through their phones. M-Pesa has significantly reshaped financial inclusion across Kenya, serving as a pillar of its economy,…

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Why Stoa School Shut Down After 4 Promising Years? 6:14

5M ago6:14

6:14

In this podcast, we’ll delve into the recent closure of Stoa School, an ambitious Indian edtech venture backed by industry stalwarts like Nithin Kamath and Kunal Shah. After 4 years of redefining MBA education, Stoa announced it was shutting down - a move that has sparked widespread discussion about the evolving dynamics of the Edtech sector and th…

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How AI Disrupted Chegg: Lessons for Edtech Startups Worldwide! 5:59

5M ago5:59

5:59

Discover how ChatGPT disrupted Chegg Inc business model, and led to its rapid downfall. Explore the key challenges faced by EdTech startups in the age of Generative AI. #AI #ChatGPT #Chegg #EdTech

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Why the AI Revolution in Business is Losing Steam? 6:51

6M ago6:51

6:51

In this podcast, we explore why AI’s promised revolution in business might be losing steam. While companies like Visa have found success with large-scale AI applications, most corporate AI projects or initiatives are still stucked in testing phases. Businesses are rethinking their investments as they face high costs and limited impact. Join us as w…

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200K Kirana Stores Closed in 1 Year Due to Rise of Quick Commerce! 5:47

6M ago5:47

5:47

In today’s podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into a massive shift that's happening in India’s retail landscape. Over 200Ks kirana stores have shut down in 2024 alone, unable to withstand the rapid rise of platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Dunzo. We will uncover the key reasons, and how can Kirana stores survive in this cut throat market, despite t…

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ZestMoney’s Collapse: Key Lessons for the BNPL Sector! 7:22

6M ago7:22

7:22

In this episode, we will dive deep into the failure of ZestMoney, a once promising Buy Now, Pay Later (or BNPL) startup in India that saw a rapid rise, but faced an equally dramatic failure. In the podcast, we will cover the key reasons behind its failure, and lessons for the BNPL sector, globally.

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Why Good Glamm Group is Selling its Best Performing Brands? 7:55

6M ago7:55

7:55

In this podcast, we’re delving into a critical trajectory of the Good Glamm Group (GGG) that quickly rose to prominence in the beauty and personal care space through a series of high-profile acquisitions, but now finds itself in troubled financial waters. We’ll explore how startups scaling rapidly through M&As can hit a rough patch when the market …

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SouthEast Asia: Hottest Region in Technology! 4:16

6M ago4:16

4:16

In today's episode, we’ll dive into South-East Asia, one of the world’s hottest regions for tech innovation. We’ll explore why companies are flocking here, the factors driving growth, and what’s next for this dynamic part of the world.

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Used Bike Startup BeepKart Lays Off 130 Employees, Halves Stores Amid Cost-Cutting Measures! 3:35

7M ago3:35

3:35

In today's episode, we're diving into the recent cost-cutting measures taken by BeepKart, a Bengaluru-based platform for buying and selling used two-wheelers that has laid off 130 employees, and halved its physical footprint by closing 6 of its 11 stores. BeepKart’s case shows that even with substantial funding, missteps in market positioning and c…

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Are Indian SME IPOs Overrated or Hyped? 5:59

7M ago5:59

5:59

In the podcast, we uncover why retail investors are willing to invest in every IPO for listing gains, and whether they are currently taken for a ride to benefit existing investors or promoters?

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How Mis-management Doomed Arzooo, a $400 Mn Retail Tech Startup? 4:50

7M ago4:50

4:50

In today's episode, we'll delve into how a startup that raised over $400 million in funding and nearly hit profitability, spiraled into near-oblivion. We will explore the key reasons behind the dramatic decline of a once-promising retail-tech startup, Arzooo, founded by 2 Flipkart alumni. The lessons here are not just about failures, but about stra…

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Can MedPlus’s Private-Label Strategy Drive Growth? 4:17

8M ago4:17

4:17

In today’s episode, we would deep dive into the ongoing saga of MedPlus Health Services, India’s only listed pharma retailer, and its ambitious yet risky private-label strategy. Please visit www.jasarodio.com for our previous insightful podcasts!

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Why Kenko Health Failed Despite Raising $13.7 Million? 4:48

8M ago4:48

4:48

In today’s episode, we would delve into the sudden shutdown of Kenko Health, an Indian healthtech startup that had raised $13.7 Million, and yet found itself out of cash. It’s a stark reminder that even with substantial investor backing, the road to startup success is fraught with challenges. Please visit www.jasarodio.com for 80+ insightful podcas…

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ReshaMandi’s Collapse: The Perils of Rapid Expansion and Poor Governance! 3:48

8M ago3:48

3:48

In this podcast, I'll be exploring the rise and fall of ReshaMandi, an agritech startup that aimed to revolutionize India's silk supply chain but recently faced a sudden shutdown. ReshaMandi has shut down operations, laid off 500 employees, and took its website offline, as reported by Entrackr.

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Did LogiNext’s $50M Journey End with the Asset Liquidation for $250K? 5:01

8M ago5:01

5:01

In this podcast, we’ll be talking about "LogiNext Solutions", a global logistics SaaS startup that, despite its tremendous growth trajectory, has reportedly liquidated its assets. Over the years, it raised a total of $50 million, achieving its peak valuation of $100 million after a $39 million funding by global heavyweights like Tiger Global and St…

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Is 1K Kirana Staring at Bankruptcy or Distress Sale? 5:49

9M ago5:49

5:49

In this podcast, we've dived into the story of 1K Kirana, a startup that aimed to revolutionize the kirana store business in India. Despite the high hopes and strong backing of InfoEdge and other investors, 1K Kirana is now going through a challenging phase, almost staring at bankruptcy as per a report by Inc42. The podcast uncovers key 6 areas / r…

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The Challenges of Offline Expansion for D2C Brands! 4:36

9M ago4:36

4:36

In today's podcast, we will dive into the typical challenges that D2C brands face, when pivoting from an online to an offline model. We’ll be looking at a real-life example of Clensta, a D2C brand that made waves for its innovations and recent struggles, as reported by The CapTable.

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mCaffeine: Challenges in the Personal Care Sector! 3:35

10M ago3:35

3:35

Today, we will dive into the story of mCaffeine, a personal care brand known for its caffeine-infused products. Despite its initial promise and unique offerings, mCaffeine is navigating a challenging phase, vying for strategic suitors or buyers, as recently reported by VC Circle. This story is a testament that while achieving profitability is cruci…

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The Rise and Fall of Koo 4:44

10M ago4:44

4:44

In today's podcast, we will delve into the captivating journey of Koo, once celebrated as India's answer to Twitter (now X). We will explore the remarkable rise of Koo in 2021 and dissect the key factors that led to its eventual downfall. The closures of several startups including Koo that once flourished in recent years, owing to their aggressive …

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India's Edtech Boom: From Promising Heights to Stark Despair! 5:08

10M ago5:08

5:08

In this podcast, we will delve into the tumultuous future of the Edtech sector in India, primarily focusing on the dramatic downturns faced by 2 of India's former Edtech giants: Byju’s and Unacademy. Notably, the core reasons behind the struggling Edtech sector are: Struggling to raise fresh capital (funding winter.) Depleting demand, post Covid-19…

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Why should you acquire a profitable business, and how to integrate it successfully? 18:37

1y ago18:37

18:37

In conversation with Richard Parker, a distinguished M&A expert, who has led successful acquisitions of 13 companies, ranging from $50K to $200+ Mn. Richard shares his valuable insights on: Why should you only buy an existing profitable business? How do you source potential businesses, and conduct due diligence? Finally, how do you integrate it suc…

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