Human beings are storyteller by nature. "Q-T.A.L.K.S" is an abbreviation of "Quest for The Adventure of Learning and Knowing through Stories", where people coming from discrete social backgrounds such as Scientists, Social Scientists, Entrepreneurs, Actors, Singers, Teachers, Industrialists, Students, Business people and many more will unite to share their stories and perspective, enabling information from a diverse community. The episodes will be guided but not limited to 17 Sustainable Dev ...
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Welcome to JasaRodio, the podcast channel dedicated to bringing you the latest trends, strategies, and success stories from the dynamic world of Startups! Join us as I host founders, experts, and investors who share their invaluable insights: ◘ In-depth guidance on growing from an idea to an IPO. ◘ Success stories and lessons learned from founders' triumphs and failures. ◘ Best practices and common pitfalls to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you're a first-time founde ...
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Rahul Yadav's Shadow Over Kult: 130 Crore Collapse Story
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9:32How Rahul Yadav's controversial past allegedly led to Kult's catastrophic fall, leaving ₹130 crore burn, unpaid employees & vendors. Lessons for founders.
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Mainstreet Marketplace: From Hype & Funding to Collapse!
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9:07Why did Mainstreet Marketplace fail? We analyze the hype, celebrity backing, high cash burn & the costly mistakes that destroyed trust with customers & resellers.
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The Rise and Collapse of Convoy: The $3.8 Bn Digital Freight Unicorn!
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7:12Convoy, the $3.8 Bn "Uber for trucks," collapsed overnight. We uncover the strategic blunders from massive cash burn to poor timing, with key lessons for founders.
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Artifact: Why the AI-News App from Instagram's Founders Failed?
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7:21Artifact, the AI news app from Instagram's founders, failed to find its market. Learn why impressive product or backing of unicorn founders can't guarantee success.
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Why 75% of Medtech and 97% of Digital Healthcare Startups Fail?
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7:13For healthcare and medtech startups, the failure rate is alarmingly high. Discover why market validation, funding, regulation & partnerships are critical to succeed.
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Otipy's Downfall: What Went Wrong for the Agritech Giant?
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6:53Otipy, an agritech firm, ceased operations, impacting 300 employees. Learn about Otipy's journey, its $44M funding, and the reasons behind its failure.
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Builder.ai: From No-Code AI Revolution to Shocking Insolvency
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9:11Builder.ai, the Microsoft-backed no-code AI unicorn filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. Discover why it collapsed & the essential insights & takeaways for founders.
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Gaana's Distress Sale: Radio Mirchi Buys it for Pennies!
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7:27We Unravel streaming giant Gaana's distress sale to Radio Mirchi. From a $680 Mn valuation to a paltry $30K deal, discover the rise, fall & crucial lessons for founders.
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DoorDash to Buy Deliveroo? Rationale, Risks & Market Impact!
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8:12Will DoorDash buy Deliveroo? Explore the $3.6 Bn bid, rationale, risks. Learn how the deal could reshape global food delivery platforms. We analyze the market impact.
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Trell's Downfall: From $66 Mn Social Commerce Star to Crisis!
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8:43We unravel the rise & fall of Trell, the social-commerce startup. Uncovering its funding frenzy, financial irregularities, layoffs & key lessons for founders.
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4B Networks Insolvency: Proptech's Failure & Info Edge Write-Off
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8:46We unravel the rise & fall of Rahul Yadav's 4B Networks. Uncovering Info Edge's ₹288 crore write-off, proptech's insolvency, multiple FIRs & lessons for founders!
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Mojocare: From $23M Funding to Financial Fraud & Shutdown
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7:45We unravel the Mojocare's saga: A healthtech startup that raised $23.6 Mn but collapsed in 2024, amid financial irregularities. Key lessons for founders!
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Zilingo Liquidation: Unraveling $300+ Mn FashionTech's Failure
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9:41We unravel Zilingo's liquidation: the rise & fall of SE Asia's ~$1 Bn FashionTech startup. Detailing key reasons, unending drama & crucial takeaways for founders.
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FrontRow: The Rise and Fall of $17.5 Mn Indian Edtech Startup!
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9:05Explore the rise & fall of Lightspeed-backed Indian edtech FrontRow. From $17.5 Mn funding for hobby learning to shutdown in 2023. Uncover key lessons for founders.
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GoMechanic: From Unicorn Dreams to Crash & Rebirth after Sale!
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7:19We uncover the GoMechanic saga: Indian auto-service startup's rapid rise, fall due to financial fraud, distress sale to Lifelong & rebound to profitability! Key Takeaways for Founders.
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Medikabazaar News: Audit Reveals Inflated Revenue & Fake Sales!
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7:44Medikabazaar 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?
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8:59Learn 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
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6:44Explore 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!
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7:03Explore 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!
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8:05Deep 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!
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7:06Learn 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!
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13:35Mohandas 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?
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6:26Learn 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!
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6:06Explore 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!
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8:10Explore 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?
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6:43Explore 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?
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8:45Dive 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
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5:45Discover 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?
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4:00Discover 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!
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9:24Google 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!
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7:19Learn 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?
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7:50India'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?
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9:19How 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!
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4:05GoldPe, 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?
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3:49Discover 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?
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5:08Why 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?
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3:53Bluelearn, 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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Episode 157: Healing Our Collective Mental Health as Urgent National Priority-Why?
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32:38Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Phyllis is a psychotherapist, who has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years: She also worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. Website: https://www.phyllisleavitt.com/ Facebook: https…
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How Bootstrapped Founder Won Against VC-Funded Competitor?
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8:02Discover 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!
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6:12WazirX 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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Episode 156: Lifelong Love: Secrets to Deepening Intimacy Over the Years
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32:18Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Rebeccah Silence, Self Healing and Relationship Expert. She's not just changing lives; she's redefining family happiness for audiences around the world. Website: https://rebeccahsilence.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccah.silence Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahsilence/ LinkedIn: http…
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Episode 155: How does the inner critic get in the way of pleasure?
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29:45Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Jenn Wodtke helps women find deep fulfillment and self-worth through connection with their desires, sexuality, and pleasure. Website: https://www.jennwodtke.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jennwodtke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennwodtke/ This episode is available on: Spotify: https://open.spot…
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Episode 154: Treasure of understanding different personality types
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36:39Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than twenty years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. Website: https://www.projectyoutopia.com/ Facebook: https://www…
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Episode 153: Importance of sleep in our daily life
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31:24Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Bijoy John is Certified physician and practicing sleep specialist, with more than 25 years of experience. Website: https://sleepfixacademy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepfixacademy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sleepfix/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sleepfix/ This episode i…
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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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Episode 152: Maximizing Profits: Strategies for Adding Value to Capitalism
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34:30Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Chris is a seasoned sales and business veteran with a Masters in Finance and Economics from Northwestern University. His forty-year career began on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he started his first business in partnership with his brother Curtis. Website: https://get-looped.com/ Facebook…
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Episode 151: Achieving your dreams with a disability
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34:27Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Born with Cerebral Palsy, Win Charles has defied the odds by becoming an author. Her memoir I, Win is an amazing story of how she remembers her life through the years of having a condition called “CP”. As a competitor in the Kona IronMan Triathlon, and motivational speaker, Win Charles truly is an inspiration …
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Episode 150: Where the industry going with cyber security, plus AI?
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34:20Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Evgeniy is a cybersecurity professional who has had the opportunity to spend more than 40,000 hours providing pre and post-sales support as an architect and principal consultant in various technologies. Website: https://www.softskillstech.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekharam/ YouTube: http://www.y…
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Episode 149: Creativity as the secret sauce for personal growth
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35:59Hello and welcome to the Q-T.A.L.K.S😊💐 Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teacher. Website: https://welcometohumanity.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfredmossmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfredmoss/ Li…
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How FanDuel Founders Ended with $0 at $465 Million Exit?
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4:55Imagine 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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