Best Frontrow Podcasts (2025)

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FrontRow: The Rise and Fall of $17.5 Mn Indian Edtech Startup! 9:05

6d ago9:05

9:05

Explore 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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DoorDash to Buy Deliveroo? Rationale, Risks & Market Impact! 8:12

1d ago8:12

8:12

Will 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! 8:43

4d ago8:43

8:43

We 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 8:46

4d ago8:46

8:46

We 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 7:45

4d ago7:45

7:45

We 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 9:41

6d ago9:41

9:41

We 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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GoMechanic: From Unicorn Dreams to Crash & Rebirth after Sale! 7:19

6d ago7:19

7:19

We 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! 7:44

10d 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

14d 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

16d 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

19d 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

19d 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

19d 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

27d 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

27d 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

28d 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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

5M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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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