Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC) interviews the world's greatest venture capitalists with prior guests including Sequoia's Doug Leone and Benchmark's Bill Gurley. Once per week, 20VC Host, Harry Stebbings is also joined by one of the great founders of our time with prior founder episodes from Spotify's Daniel Ek, Linkedin's Reid Hoffman, and Snowflake's Frank Slootman. If you would like to see more of The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), head to www.20vc.com for more information on the podcast, show note ...
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20VC: Do Margins Matter in AI? | Is Defensibility Gone For Good? | Is Vertical SaaS Dead in a World of AI | What SaaS Rules Are BS and No Longer Apply in a World of AI | The Future of Venture: Why Chanel ...
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1:21:03Byron Deeter is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, and one of the most renowned SaaS investors. Byron has led 19 unicorn investments, including IPO successes like ServiceTitan, Procore, Twilio, Box, Gainsight, Intercom, DocuSign, SendGrid. His portfolio includes eight companies that have gone public. Insane. Agenda: 00:00 – Why are the stakes …
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4773: Will Powell’s rate cut signal revive the bulls? US tariff deadline, Q1 GDP & RIL AGM this week | Market Minutes
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8:21Indian equity markets snapped a six-day winning streak on Friday, with financials dragging the Nifty below 24,900 even as midcaps continued to outperform. Autos, realty, and consumption names led weekly gains on GST rationalisation hopes, while PSU banks and IT stocks provided some support. US Fed Chair Jerome Powell sends a strong signal of a Sept…
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4772: Exclusive: Ashwini Vaishnaw likens RMG to drug menace & Nitin Gadkari calls out petroleum lobby | MC Editor's Picks
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4:19Tune in for two Moneycontrol exclusives with Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Vaishnaw talks about the road ahead post the ban on real money games and Gadkari addresses a wide range of topics from economic reforms, issues in the auto sector and the Bihar elector…
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4771: President gives assent for online gaming bill, D2C festive rush reaches quick commerce and Ola Electric’s IPO funds Rejig | MC Tech3
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5:25In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we start with a big update. The Online Gaming Bill 2025 has received the President’s assent and Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explains why India banned real money gaming. We also cover how D2C brands are battling the festive quick commerce rush, Ola Electric’s shareholder approval to reallocate IPO proceeds,…
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4770: Indian Diaspora Powering New Possibilities for India’s Social Sector | Andy Kalambi, Chairperson of the Board, ATREE USA
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26:42In this episode, we explore how members of the Indian diaspora are deepening their engagement with India’s social sector. Andy Kalambi, Chairperson of the Board Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE) USA, reflects on his philanthropic journey. He shares why he has chosen to center his efforts on biodiversity and natural capita…
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4769: GST reforms impact, FPIs exit India, RMG ban to hit ads & Apple’s AI strategy | MC Editor's Picks
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4:29On GST reforms: GoM okays plan to scrap 12% and 28% rates, states seek guarantees to cover revenue loss, and Q3 and Q4 might still see solid earnings from consumer companies. Also inside: FPIs vote with their feet, Sebi chair’s mission to reform capital markets, surge in IT sector M&As, advertisers feel squeeze of RMG ban and more news from the day…
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4768: Dream11 plans to exit real money gaming biz, Bike taxis are back in Karnataka, Pune’s GCC rise & Apple’s third India store | MC Tech3
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6:32In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top startup and tech stories of the day. Dream11's plan to wind down its real money gaming business as the Online Gaming Bill 2025 heads for Presidential assent. Bike taxis make a cautious comeback in Karnataka after a High Court nudge. Pune is emerging as India’s next big GCC hub, attracting glo…
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20VC: Databricks at $100BN | Chamath’s SPAC Revival: Peak Mania? | OpenAI Staff Cash Out Billions & Sam Altman Will Spend Trillions | CoreWeave’s $11B Debt Bet & Nubank’s $2.5B Profit Shocker
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1:27:58Agenda: 00:00 – Databricks hits $100B: Bubble or just the beginning? 03:15 – Is Databricks actually undervalued at 25x revenue? 07:40 – Are we on the verge of the biggest IPO wave ever? 11:30 – Can Andreessen’s Databricks bet return $30B+? 18:10 – Who really gets rich when mega-unicorns IPO? 19:30 – Is the return of Chamath’s SPACs the ultimate bub…
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4767: Online gaming bill explained, possible GST relief on insurance & thaw in India-China ties
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3:38In this episode of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, we have 360 degree coverage on the online gaming bill - with a detailed explainer on the law and what it means for you. Also inside: GST reform might make insurance cheaper, our data story on India-China dependency patterns, and news from the capital markets.…
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4766: Online gaming bill clears Lok Sabha, RIP RMG, Infosys employees get bonus, and FirstClub’s big fundraise
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8:23In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Online Gaming Bill’s lightning passage through Lok Sabha and what it means for India’s $25 billion real-money gaming sector. We also look at the ripple effects on payment firms, the big boost in performance bonuses at Infosys, and FirstClub’s $20 million funding talks with Accel and Paramark.…
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4765: GST reform rollout: From consumer durable sales impact to a possible double bonanza | MC Editor's Picks
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3:57In this episode of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, we have a special focus on the GST reform rollout and its impact on consumer durables, the economy of lottery-dependent states, revenue collection, and the green signal it gives to the RBI to introduce another expected rate cut by the end of 2025.By moneycontrol
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4764: Cabinet clears online gaming bill, BlueStone sparkles, Weaver raises $170 mn, OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go | MC Tech3
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8:27In today’s episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, the Union Cabinet approves the online gaming bill to regulate betting apps and curb fraud. BlueStone Jewellery recovers from a muted IPO debut to close over 6% higher. Housing finance platform Weaver Services bags $170 million from Lightspeed, Premji Invest and Gaja Capital. And OpenAI rolls out its most…
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4763: Private capex revival, GST reform pitch lifts markets & a policy shift on Chinese investments | MC Editor's Picks
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4:27Catch exclusive interviews with Larsen & Toubro chairman S N Subrahmanyan, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal and Maruti Suzuki chairman R C Bhargava as the executives speak on a range of issues from private capex revival to GST reforms. We also have a 360 degree analysis of the GST overhaul if it were to be implemented - the benefits and challe…
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4762: Apple’s Bengaluru expansion, Ola’s EV mojo, Swiggy splits finance function, Nasscom flags concerns on new RBI rules | MC Tech3
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7:36In today’s episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, Apple doubles down on India with a massive office lease and a new retail store in Bengaluru. Ola Electric’s Bhavish Aggarwal says the company’s mojo is returning with homegrown cells and ferrite motors. Swiggy splits its finance function between food delivery and Instamart. Nasscom raises red flags on RB…
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20VC: Lovable CEO Anton Osika on $120M in ARR in 7 Months | The Honest Truth About Defensibility and Unit Economics for AI Startups | The State of Foundation Models: Long Grok, Short OpenAI, Why | Replit ...
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1:08:48Anton Osika is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Lovable, the fastest growing company on the planet. In just 7 months, they have scaled from $0 to $120M in ARR. They have raised over $200M in funding from some of the best including Accel, Creandum and 20VC. Their latest round priced the company at a whopping $2BN. Agenda for Today: 00:00 – Is AI an Arms Rac…
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Madhav Sheth on Ai+ Smartphones, Supply Chains and Building India’s Next Global Tech Brand | The Digital India Podcast | EP12
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15:41In this episode of The Digital India Podcast, host Mohd Ujaley speaks with Madhav Sheth, CEO, AI+ Smartphones and Founder of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies. Best known for his leadership at Realme, Madhav now returns with a bold vision: the Ai+ smartphone powered by the new NxtQuantum OS. In this conversation, he shares: The hard lessons from buildi…
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20VC: 15 Term Sheets in 7 Days and Choosing Benchmark | Harvey vs Legora: Who Wins Legal and How to Play When You Have $600M Less Funding | Are AI Models Plateauing Today | Building a 9-9-6 Culture From ...
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1:20:48Max Junestrand is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Legora, the collaborative AI powering the next generation of lawyers. Now this is an insane story for many reasons; first, Max turned down a multi-million dollar career in gaming to build Legora. Second, he has raised from the best of the best including Benchmark and IVP. Third, he has scaled the firm with…
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4761: India’s AI gold rush, US H-1B visa shake-up may hit IT freshers, & Swiggy surges ahead of Zepto in the quick commerce race | MC Tech3
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7:29In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s AI funding surge up 46% in 2025, and why investors are betting on niche, high-impact applications. We also break down the Trump administration’s proposed H-1B changes that could sideline early-career Indian tech talent, and look at how Swiggy’s Instamart has overtaken Zepto in the quick commerce…
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4760: Nurturing Community Action Through Family Giving | Swati Apte, Founder, Kshirsagar Apte Foundation & Co-Founder, The Arts Quotient
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30:25In this episode, we explore how family philanthropy can spark citizen-led change by nurturing local leadership and strengthening civic participation. Swati Apte, Founder of the Kshirsagar Apte Foundation, reflects on how early experiences with volunteering shaped her approach to giving. She shares the story behind the Mumbai Ekatra initiative, an e…
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20VC: GPT5: Sam Altman's Masterplan or a Gift To Anthropic | Palantir & Shopify Crush Earnings | Monday & Datadog Perform But Hit Hard by Wall St | Should Perplexity Buy Chrome for $34.5BN |
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1:22:01AGENDA: 00:04 – Was GPT-5 the Biggest AI Letdown Yet? 00:17 – Is OpenAI’s Real Target Anthropic’s $6B Revenue? 00:22 – Why Anthropic Might Secretly Be Worried 00:28 – The Hidden Business Strategy Behind OpenAI’s “Underwhelming” Launch 00:32 – Should Perplexity Really Try to Buy Chrome for $34.5B? 00:35 – The $3B N8N Deal: Genius Bet or Bubble FOMO?…
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4759: Vi in talks with private credit funds; Vivo, Xiaomi being probed; FY26 GDP growth to be at least 6% | MC Editor's Picks
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4:03Vodafone Idea is in early talks with credit funds to plug a looming cash gap as uncertainty pertains over bank funding. Serious Fraud Investigation Office is probing Chinese phone makers Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi. Despite trade tensions with the US, India’s real GDP growth is unlikely to fall below 6% in FY26.…
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4758: Fractal’s Rs 4,900 crore IPO, Zepto’s Dark Pattern Cleanup & Bhashini Seeks Annotators for AI Push | MC Tech3
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5:49In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Fractal Analytics gears up for India’s first pure-play AI IPO worth Rs 4,900 crore. Zepto cleans up its checkout, dropping “dark patterns” amid new regulations. Bhashini recruits annotators to train AI in 22 Indian languages, Allen Digital sees a leadership exit, and a father-son duo launches Covasant to push Age…
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4757: Tata-SP Group in talks to sell latter’s stake, Trump’s tariffs could hit north, central India hardest | MC Editor's Picks
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4:03Tata Sons and the SP Group are in early talks over a possible sale of the latter’s 18.37% stake in the Tata Group holding company. Jio BlackRock will offer both active and passive products to investors. President Trump’s tariffs could hit north and central India hardest. Tune in to today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s picks.…
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4756: Funding frenzy sweeps Indian startups, new semicon projects break ground, Pixxel’s satellite push & Rupee-priced ChatGPT is here | MC Tech3
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7:56In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack a funding spree across Elivaas, Pronto, and Dashverse, new semiconductor projects worth Rs 4,594 crore in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, and Pixxel’s ambitious plan to launch India’s first public-private Earth observation satellite constellation. Plus, OpenAI pilots rupee pricing for ChatGPT for In…
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4755: Indian stocks script rebound, Mirzapur most exposed to US tariffs & a possible GST slab revision | MC Editor's Picks
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3:49Indian stocks rebound after a six week unprecedented decline (barring the Covid crash), a round up of the top Indian districts most exposed to US tariff threats, small merchants may get GST relief in order to keep them in digital payments fold, NHAI begins work on its InvIT IPO and a hi-tech factory floor assistant is revealed. Tune in to today’s e…
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4754: Home services join quick commerce race, Taxman serves notice to Google, Banks push for higher GST limits for merchants | MC Tech3
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6:33In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol: From 10-minute groceries to 10-minute home help, startups like Snabbit and Pronto are racing to deliver cleaners, cooks, and handymen in record time. The taxman issues Google notices over gambling sites, while banks urge raising GST thresholds to keep small merchants on digital payments. Plus, India’s humanoid ro…
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20VC: Figma, Scale, Wiz: Inside Index's Decacorn Factory | Decision-Making, Investment Process, Biggest Lessons, Biggest Misses | Why Gross Margin is a Fallacy at Seed | Never Turn Down a Deal on Price ...
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1:19:50Martin Mignot is a Partner at Index Ventures, the best-performing fund in the world right now. In the last three months, they have sold Wiz for $ 32 billion, sold Scale for $14.9 billion, and IPO'd Figma as the largest investor. In addition to this, they are the largest or second-largest shareholders in Roblox, Revolut, Adyen and Datadog. Agenda fo…
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4753: Tata Capital kicks off investor roadshows, SBI pips HDFC to become largest home loan lender & Mahavatar to get its own universe | MC Editor's Picks
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4:05VC funding in India picks up pace after a muted 2024, Tata Capital kicks off investor roadshows, IPO-bound Urban Company draws interest, and SBI retakes largest home loan lender crown. Also find an exclusive interview of Sanjay Agarwal, MD & CEO, AU Small Finance Bank; an analysis of the second-order effects of Trump tariffs; an opinion piece on wh…
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4752: VC fundraising hits new high, Urban Company gets pre IPO round, Trump Tariffs make Indian IT nervous and more | MC Tech3
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6:56In today’s Tech3 episode, we break down how VC fundraising has already crossed 2024 levels with $3.2 billion raised so far. Urban Company is shaking up its cap table ahead of its IPO, while India’s IT sector braces for indirect fallout from new US tariffs. Plus, the government pulls back the first version of the new Income Tax Bill and promises a r…
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4751: India’s New Age of Professional Givers | Prasad Baji, Mumbai Chapter Chair And Board Member SVP India
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24:08In this episode, Prasad Baji, Mumbai Chapter Chair and Board Member of Social Venture Partners India, reflects on the growing trend of professionals entering the philanthropic space in India. Drawing from his own transition from corporate investment banking to the social sector, he shares thoughtful insights on why professionals bringing their live…
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20VC: The $BN Greenoaks Backed Protein Bar | Hitting $100M Revenues in David's First Year: Lessons & Mistakes | $0 to $600M: The Untold RXBAR Story | Product-Market-Fit, Pricing, Branding: What Every Founder ...
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1:06:15Peter Rahal is the Co‑Founder & CEO of David Protein, the highest protein‑to‑calorie ratio for any protein bar on the market. Peter has raised over $85M from Greenoaks, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman with the latest round valuing the company at $725 million. The company is poised for over $100 million in first‑year revenue. Formerly, Peter…
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4750: HUL’s new sales playbook, 2 clean energy majors prepare for IPO & India’s response to Trump’s trade tirade | MC Editor's Picks
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6:21In this edition: Bharti Airtel’s promoter group prepares to offload shares, Hindustan Unilever is sharpening its core portfolio to drive sales, Hero Future Energies and CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions are expected to file draft IPO papers and how India is responding to US President Trump’s tariff escalation - interesting political developments are…
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4749: Swiggy boosts SoftBank Vision Fund gains, IAMAI flags impact of DPDP clause on AI training & Nandan Nilekani’s $3 trillion land vision | MC Tech3
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6:53In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Swiggy serves up gains for SoftBank Vision Fund as its stock rallies. IAMAI warns that a legal grey area in India’s data law could derail AI progress. Nandan Nilekani floats a bold $3 trillion plan to tokenise land. And D2C beauty brand Renee Cosmetics raises $30M to power its next phase of growth.…
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20VC: Figma's 250% Pop - The Greatest IPO Mispricing Ever | Meta and Microsoft Blowout Quarters: Broken Down | Cognition Raises at $15BN and Ramp at $22BN | CRV Downsizing and What It Means for LPs and ...
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1:20:30Agenda: 00:00 – The Worst IPO Mis-Pricing Ever: What Really Happened at Figma 02:30 – Fidelity vs Founders: How Important is Fidelity When Going Public 07:00 – Why Founders Secretly Want a Pop, Even If It Makes Them Look Stupid 10:15 – The Truth Behind the $3B Figma "Left on the Table" 14:00 – Direct Listings vs IPOs: Should Figma Have Gone Direct …
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4748: Trump escalates tariff war, PM Modi heads to China, RBI keeps rates steady & the possibility of a UPI txn fees | MC Editor's Picks
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4:13US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods exports, citing Russian oil purchase, on top of country-specific tariffs of 25 per cent. Could this trigger a reaction against Trump brand equity in India? Moneycontrol investigates. Besides this, find our pieces on the implications of PM Modi’s visit to China, RBI’s …
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4747: Antfin exits Zomato, Swiggy eyes Rapido windfall & Bluestone investors strike gold | MC Tech3
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8:51In today’s episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down four big stories: Antfin’s Rs 5,375 crore exit from Zomato, Swiggy’s plan to cash out of Rapido with a $300 million deal, Bluestone’s glitzy IPO despite being loss-making, and RBI’s fresh take on the future of UPI charges. Plus, a deep dive into how India’s biggest banks are quietly build…
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4746: EU-Russia trade defies sanction logic, India sticks to Russian oil & ED heat on Amazon & Flipkart | MC Editor's Picks
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4:19In a deeper probe of western sanctions against Russia amid Trump’s higher tariff threats against India for trading with Moscow, Moneycontrol finds the European Union’s imports from Russia are nearly as high as India’s. Also in this edition: scrutiny on Amazon & Flipkart, Income Tax Bill 2025 faces criticism, and UPI crosses another big milestone.…
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4745: I-T probes Jane Street, Q-com faces manpower crunch & India’s ‘tariff king’ label is a lie | MC Editor's Picks
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5:10Jane Street is under the scanner again for potentially breaching India’s Place of Effective Management (POEM) rules for taxation. Indian quick commerce companies are experimenting with incentives to retain manpower. A Moneycontrol analysis shows India ranks below countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand on tariffs imposed on US goods. Our reporters al…
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4744: Amazon-Flipkart's mystery sellers, Bluestone cuts IPO valuation and new UPI milestone clocked | MC Tech3
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7:17In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol Amazon and Flipkart’s top sellers are clocking massive revenues, but with razor-thin profits and rising regulatory heat. Jewellery brand Bluestone tones down its IPO valuation but hopes to shine with its phygital strategy. Meanwhile, UPI hits a record 707 million daily transactions, but funding cuts raise question…
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20Sales: $0-$3.7BN: The Databricks CRO’s Playbook to Build the Fastest GTM Engine in SaaS History | How Databricks Beat Snowflake | How To Build a Sales Org of 5,000 and Close $190M Deals with Ron Gabrisko ...
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1:15:36Ron Gabrisko is the Chief Revenue Officer at Databricks, where he joined in 2016. Under his leadership, Databricks has scaled from $0 to $3.7BN annualized revenue. He has grown the sales team from 0 to over 1,000 globally, leading expansion into enterprise, government, and international markets. Ron previously held senior sales roles at Cloudera an…
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4743: Paytm’s Chinese investor to fully exit, rider crunch in quick commerce firms, Ather's Q1 performance shines | MC Tech3
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7:29In this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we break down Antfin’s Rs 3,803 crore exit from Paytm, the growing rider shortage hitting quick commerce players, and why the government is tightening cybersecurity rules for AI and quantum systems. Plus, Ather Energy reports a sharp jump in revenue and margins & net loss narrows, while Shree Anandhaas secu…
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20VC: Inside Carnegie Mellon's $4BN Endowment | Why 90% of LPs Shouldn't Invest in VC | The $140BN Problem with Multi-Stage Funds | The Hidden Math Behind DPI, TVPI, and Illiquidity with Miles Dieffenbach ...
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1:27:17Miles Dieffenbach is Managing Director of Investments at Carnegie Mellon University, where he helps oversee a $4 billion endowment with a focus on venture capital, private equity, and alternative investments. Under his leadership, CMU’s private book has remained self-funding during some of the toughest years for liquidity. Agenda for Today: 00:04 –…
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BN 130: The Rise of Danang: Southeast Asia’s New Digital Nomad Capital
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48:04In this episode Eli talks with James Clark, the legendary digital nomad behind Nomadic Notes. With over 20 years of experience, James shares his insights on how the digital nomad lifestyle has evolved since the pandemic, including the rise of digital nomad visas and the shift to career-driven travel. They also dive into the growing appeal of Southe…
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4742: Tata Steel stands strong amid Trump tariffs, India eyes new trade allies and buffers & what investors should watch out for | MC Editor's Picks
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2:41Despite Trump’s 25% tariffs, Tata Steel’s India operations remain resilient. Global uncertainties are beginning to weigh on markets. In today’s newsletter find: a summary of analysts’ views on global competitiveness and what Indian investors should watch out for. Meanwhile, New Delhi fast tracks trade talks with other partners even as our data stor…
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4741: Apple's Trump tariff hit, SarvaGram’s profits dip, Q-comm fight still intense says Swiggy Instamart CEO, Delhivery posts strong Q1 | MC Tech3
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6:58In Today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Apple braces for a $1.1B tariff hit as Trump turns up the heat, even as iPhone sales surge. Rural fintech SarvaGram reports strong income growth but shrinking profits. Swiggy Instamart CEO says the quick commerce fight is far from over, with rivals expanding fast. And Delhivery kicks off FY26 with a 67% profit ju…
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4740: Building India’s Philanthropy Infrastructure | Tara Singh Vachani, Managing Trustee, Max India Foundation and Exec. Chair., Antara Senior Living | MC Unusual Suspects
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20:36In this episode, Tara Singh Vachani, Managing Trustee of Max India Foundation and Executive Chairperson of Antara Senior Living, reflects on her journey into philanthropy and the need to strengthen philanthropy infrastructure in India. As a Founders Circle member of GivingPi, India’s first family-focused philanthropy network, she discusses how netw…
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4739: Swiggy founder on creating a winning pitch deck, early food delivery days & making logistics a moat
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40:07In 2015, Swiggy pitched a bold idea to create an on-demand quick delivery experience for every restaurant. In the first episode of PitchCraft Season 2, Swiggy co-founder Sriharsha Majety and Anand Daniel, Partner at Accel, break down and analyse the original pitch deck that turned Swiggy into a household name and secured $2.5 million in funds. They…
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4738: Razorpay founder on crafting a winning pitch deck, early rejections, & building a fintech giant
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35:52What makes an investor back a startup in a “crowded, commoditized” space? In this episode of PitchCraft Season 2, we go deep into Razorpay’s original pitch deck, which helped a pair of IIT grads raise their first round of funding against the odds. Co-founder Harshil Mathur, along with early investor Vikram Vaidyanathan, takes us back to 2015. Learn…
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4737: Infosys bucks AI headwinds, Tata's Iveco deal, & experts weigh in on Trump’s tariffs | MC Editor's Picks
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4:15Infosys remains optimistic about recruitment even as rival TCS prepares for a significant workforce reduction in the wake of AI-driven business squeeze. Listen to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh’s exclusive interview with Moneycontrol. In other news, we dive deep into Tata’s acquisition of Iveco and Swiggy’s reevaluation of its investments in Rapido. Also…
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4736: Swiggy's losses widen in Q1, Infosys hires while TCS fires, UPI's fee fight begins for banks and fintechs | MC Tech3
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7:17In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Swiggy's widening losses as Instamart expansion costs bite, despite 54% revenue growth. We explore the drama brewing between Swiggy and its investee Rapido, which just announced plans to compete in food delivery. We also unpack the great IT divide - Infosys adding 17,000 employees while TCS cuts 12,0…
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