Why is India's Twitter Rival KOO shutting down? | Roundup

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss significant developments in India's startup ecosystem. Topics include SEBI's new regulations affecting brokerage firms, the launch of Narayana Health's game changing insurance product, and the shutdown of the Koo app after failed acquisition talks. The hosts also touch on Reliance Retail's relaunch of the Chinese brand Shein, Swiggy's new feature for food recommendations, and Peak XV Ventures' focus on AI startups.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Headlines and opening banter
03:00 SEBI's 2 new circulars
09:13 Narayana Hospital's New Health Insurance Product
14:27 The Shutdown of Koo
18:59 Unacademy and startup Media
24:55 Reliance's Strategic Move with Shein
25:55 Swiggy's New Recommend Feature
28:49 Peak XV Ventures' Big Bet on AI Startups
32:07 Angel Tax Debate and Startup Fundraising Highlights
34:22 Mark Zuckerberg's Advice on Starting a Company
37:08 Tech-Driven Marriage Optimization
38:52 Listener Feedback and Closing Remarks
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[@okayomkar]

Good consistency guys. Very underrated. I hope you grow soon.

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[@SumitKumar-pu9yl]

Great job guys ❤

[@ckcariappa]

Thanks for your support, Sumit!! Glad you liked our content. 🙂

[@thatdhiraj]

Om Shanti Koo 😮

[@ckcariappa]

😢

[@shilparadhakrishna7475]

New game idea. Everytime one of you says "middle class", we take a swig of our drink

[@ckcariappa]

😂😂😂