Will India Disrupt & Dominate the Space Industry? | Roundup #163 | The Startup Operator

The Startup Operator

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