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Scott's ThoughtsWalmart International: More Than Just Revenue StreamsThe untapped potential of international retail operations lies far beyond simple revenue generation. When Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay spoke about the company's global businesses at their recent shareholder meeting, one powerful insight stood out: these international operations function as sophisticated innovation engines that fuel growth and capabilities across Walmart's entire ecosystem.This revelation deeply resonated with Scott Benedict, having spent four years in Walmart's international division witnessing firsthand how global markets catalyze retail innovation. Take quick commerce as a prime example—Walmart's Chinese operations have pioneered cloud fulfillment centers for Sam's Club e-co...2025-06-3003 min
200: Tech Tales FoundFlipkart: How Two Guys, $4,700, and a Stack of Books Built India’s E-Commerce EmpireFlipkart's journey began in October 2007 with two former Amazon employees, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who shared no familial ties but a bold vision for India’s digital future. With just ₹400,000 (around $4,700) of their own money, they launched an online bookstore aimed at solving a major problem—India’s fragmented and unreliable retail landscape. Their first sale was a copy of 'Leaving Microsoft to Change the World'—a fitting start for a company that would soon do just that. Early challenges like payment mistrust were overcome by pioneering Cash on Delivery (COD), a game-changer in a country where credit card penet...2025-06-2817 min
DaybreakInside Kalyan Krishnamurthy’s fight to steady Flipkart as lieutenants fleeIn this episode, we turn the spotlight on one of the most powerful yet elusive figures in Indian e-commerce: Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the everywhere-all-the-time CEO of Flipkart. Flipkart, backed by Walmart, was once India’s great e-commerce hope. But lately, the tides have been turning.Walmart is flying high, outperforming Amazon globally, dominating grocery delivery, and raking in ad dollars with a valuation that’s outshining even Apple. But six years after buying Flipkart, Walmart’s patience is wearing thin. Profits still remain elusive. And Krishnamurthy who has been recognised as a wartime CEO is starting to look more l...2025-06-1921 min
Code to PaycheckWalmart Slashes 1.5K Tech Jobs—AI Outsourcing Or Internal Bloat? Decoded Via Avobot.comWalmart’s massive tech layoffs spark fierce debate: Is AI-driven outsourcing to India/Philippines to blame, or was it internal inefficiency? Avobot users know the future—unlimited GPT-4o, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek API access for flat-rate innovation lets you outpace market shifts. While giants stumble, builders using Avobot.com turn disruption into advantage. To start building, visit Avobot.com. 1.5K Walmart Tech Layoffs—Relocation Bait & Switch Or AI Takeover? Powered By Avobot.com2025-05-2211 min
Business MattersWalmart: US largest retailer set to increase pricesWalmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed by President Donald Trump.
And we will look at President Trump saying that India offered to drop all tariffs on US goods, something India swiftly denied.
Total airline revenue is expected to top 1 trillion US dollars for the first time ever this year, according to the International Air Transport Association.
We will be joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Shoeb Kagda, an Indonesian...2025-05-1649 min
Bloomberg IntelligenceWalmart Falls After Warning Price Increases Are ComingWatch Alix and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Intelligence hosted by Paul Sweeney and Isabelle LeeToday’s Podcast Features are: Jennifer Bartashus, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst, Retail Staples & Packaged Food, discusses Walmart earnings. Walmart delivered solid sales and earnings growth, but cautioned that tariffs and economic turbulence will lead to price increases.Mari Shor, Senior Equity Analyst at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, joins to break down U.S Retail Sales. US retail sales rose 1.4% in March, the most in over two years, driven by a jump...2025-05-1521 min
Modafinil.org Podcast - The Ultimate Modafinil ResourceBeginner's Guide on How to Buy Modafinil Online at Walmart Pharmacy in the USAIs Modafinil Legal in the USA?Yes, modafinil is legal in the USA, but it’s classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This classification means that it has a low potential for abuse compared to higher-scheduled drugs but is still regulated to prevent misuse [4]. Individuals with a history of substance abuse, such as stimulants or cocaine, may be more susceptible to addiction [5]. Though it is less potent in stimulating the brain than other stimulants like amphetamines, modafinil can still be habit-forming if used improperly.As a result, you ne...2025-03-2705 min
Walmart News DailyWalmart's Stock Outlook: Analysts Weigh In on Potential Growth and RisksAs of the latest available data, Walmart's stock price is around eighty-seven dollars and forty-four cents per share. This figure reflects a recent fluctuation in the stock market. The trading volume for Walmart is typically substantial, given its large market presence, but specific recent volume data is not available. However, it is generally comparable to its average trading volume.There have been no major recent news or announcements specifically about the stock or company that would significantly impact its current price. Walmart continues to focus on its strategic initiatives, such as expanding its e-commerce capabilities and enhancing its...2025-03-1202 min
Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart#643 - Walmart catching Amazon & TikTok Growth Goals | Weekly Buzz 2/26/25A change for the Serious Sellers Podcast, Walmart has caught up fast to Amazon in something, and Is Amazon Rufus meaningless? These and more buzzing news on this episode!
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Boeing News TrackerSoaring Opportunities: Boeing Identifies Promising Startup Potential in India's Burgeoning Aviation MarketBoeing has identified significant opportunities for airline startups in India, as highlighted by the President of Boeing India. With the burgeoning aviation market in the region, new entrants have the potential to capitalize on the increasing demand for air travel. This insight was shared on IndianWeb2.com, a prominent digital media platform covering a variety of sectors, including technology and startups.Furthermore, changes in market perceptions and analyst evaluations have affected Boeing, as Wall Street analysts have revised their ratings and price targets for several U.S.-listed companies, including Boeing, Philip Morris, and Walmart. These revisions reflect...2025-02-1701 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Pinn Lawjindakul: Bain Consultant to Grab Head, Tiger Global to Lightspeed VC Partner, Southeast Asia vs. China & India - E520Pinn Lawjindakul, Partner of Lightspeed Southeast Asia and Jeremy Au discussed:
1. Bain Consultant to Grab Head:
Pinn recounted her shift from Bain & Company, where she started as an intern in 2011, to joining Grab in 2015 during its rapid expansion. She highlighted the operational and cultural differences between consulting in San Francisco and Southeast Asia, noting the latter’s more hierarchical and less mature environment. At Grab, Pinn tackled challenges such as competing with Uber, Easy Taxi, and Rocket Internet, emphasizing the importance of localized operational advantages.
2. Tiger Global to...2025-01-0838 min
Quarterly BriefingS01-Retl-E10: Walmart 3Q 2024In this episode of the Quarterly Briefing, we delve into Walmart's impressive Q3 performance, highlighting their growth across all segments, including a 27% increase in global e-commerce sales. We discuss their innovative strategies such as the cashierless Sam’s Club in Texas, the use of AI for personalized shopping experiences, and their expansion into health and wellness services. The episode also explores Walmart’s global operations, particularly their successful models in China and India, and addresses the challenges ahead, including competition from Amazon, rising labor costs, and potential economic headwinds. Join us as we break down the financial jargon and exam...2024-12-3121 min
Your Money with Michelle MartinMarket View: Las Vegas Sands, Marina Bay Sands, CapitaLand India Trust, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT, Apple, Nvidia, Hasbro, Mattel, Boeing, Kroger, Walmart, Grace Ocean, Synergy MarineJoin Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s episode covers earnings updates from Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands, REITs like CapitaLand India Trust and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, and key moves by Apple and Nvidia. Toymakers Hasbro and Mattel beat expectations, while Boeing faces labor challenges. Michelle also breaks down corporate updates from Kroger, Walmart, Grace Ocean, and Synergy Marine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2523 min
The Stock DoctorEpisode 101 - US Jobs Report Raise Hopes of Soft Landing, September Belonged to India's Two Wheelers, and why Walmart Continues to ShineOn this week's episode, I discuss:
1. The blockbuster September US Jobs Report, which brought so much joy to the markets;
2. The September sales numbers of Indian automakers and why investors in India's two wheelers should be happy;
3. Why Investors Should take a look at Walmart (ticker: WMT)
P.S: If you have a specific Indian or US stock suggestion for the doctor to diagnose, do tweet me @uthamvinay or email me on thestockdoctorpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you once again for listening. 2024-10-0643 minDaybreakMeet the unlikely winners of India's quick commerce boom. Local brokers.India's biggest quick commerce players — Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto — are on a mission. They are frantically hunting for properties they can convert into dark stores. Dark stores are an integral part of any quick commerce strategy. Especially now, that the lines between quick commerce and e-commerce are very quickly blurring. People aren't just ordering pantry staples anymore. They are also placing orders for high value goods like headphones and full blown air conditioners. So, dark stores have to cater to these evolving needs. And things are even more heated now that Walmart-backed Flipkart and Amazon have e...2024-10-0112 minSerious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & WalmartHelium 10 Buzz 8/29/24: Amazon Alexa Goes AI | Big Walmart WFS UpdatesWe’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Chief Brand Evangelist, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.
Amazon's revamped Alexa with generative AI to roll out in October
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/amazons-revamped-alexa-with-generative-ai-to-roll-out-in-october/
Walmart Marketplace Accelerates Growth; Launches Category Expansion, Multichannel Solutions and Omnichannel Innovations for Sellers
https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/08/27/walmart-marketplace-accelerates-growth-launches-category-expansion-multichannel-solutions-and-omnichannel-innovations-for-sellers
How cu...2024-08-2922 min
Human in the LoopWalmart Q2 Earnings Call Recap: Ad Growth, Food Prices, & Global ExpansionSummary
In this episode of Human in the Loop, we dive into Walmart's latest earnings call and explore the key highlights from their major annual event, Let's Grow 2024. Laura Pattison, Senior Director of Strategy and Insights at Teikametrics, and Ben Ray, Chief Revenue Officer, provide expert analysis on Walmart's growth strategies and Q2 Earnings Call, focusing on international expansion, Walmart Connect's advertising success, the impact of grocery price trends on consumer behavior, and much more.
Key Takeaways:
International Growth: Walmart's international markets, particularly in China and India, are driving significant revenue growth, with international sa...2024-08-2711 min
Force for Good Business ShowPallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & Beyond - #WisdomOfWomenBlending Business with Family & SustainabilityWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspired by her Indian heritage. Pallavi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and authenticity in entrepreneurship.FINAL WISDOMPallavi leaves us with a powerful message: Persistence is crucial. Don’t be afraid to adapt and lean into your community for support. Your...2024-08-2746 min#WisdomOfWomenPallavi Pande: Sustainability Meets Profitability at Walmart & BeyondBlending Business with Family & SustainabilityWelcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspired by her Indian heritage. Pallavi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and authenticity in entrepreneurship.FINAL WISDOMPallavi leaves us with a powerful message: Persistence is crucial. Don’t be afraid to adapt and lean into your community for support. Your...2024-08-2746 min
The Fashion ScoopBranding 101 with Tejeshwar Sandhoo: What Indian brands are getting wrong and how to evolve | The Fashion Scoop, Ep 29Tejeshwar Sandhoo, a digital therapist, went from aspiring pilot to fashion marketing guru. After a surprising downscale at Blueberry. Inc., he swapped Delhi’s hustle for Raebareli’s calm, only to face aviation’s harsh reality—no jobs. Blueberry Blackout originated from his childhood fascination with a big blueberry muffin at Walmart. Fashion was his way of expressing himself. He wanted to empower people with his Instagram page and now by helping brands build the right strategies to gain traction and grow. In this episode, Tejeshwar shares insights on crafting standout fashion marketing strategies, the importance of brand...2024-08-1446 min
Blockchain DXBBlockchain DXB: Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 07th Aug 🔴 🥶Fear & Greed Index - FEAR 💰Binance $86M tax - 👀 India Ronin Bridge Pause -$9M hack 🔴Tokenizing Olympic Medal 👀 Reserve Bank of India - CBDC07th Aug: Crypto & Coffee at 8🥶Fear & Greed Index - FEAR 💰Binance $86M tax - 👀 India Ronin Bridge Pause -$9M hack 🔴Tokenizing Olympic Medal 👀 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bank of India -CBDC has Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Walmart-backed Phonepe🥶 KAMALA KRASH - 05/08/24🎙️Check out the Blockchain DXB episode on Crypto Bloodbath - Black Monday via Spotify here https://lnkd.in/d6Pz2FBH The Fear and Greed Index is FEAR via CoinMarketCap. Since the last 24 hours, the largest gainers in the industry right now are Polkadot Ecosystem and Base meme cryptocurrencies.💰 Binance is contesting an $86 million tax notice from...2024-08-0733 min
Zinnov Podcast - Business Resilience seriesWoman In The Mirror | Retail Edition w/Jennifer Goschke, 7-Eleven Global Solution Center - India; Prashanti Bodugum, Walmart Global Tech; and Monica Pirgal, Neiman Marcus India
with Jennifer Goschke, VP & Country Leader, 7-Eleven Global Solution Center - India; Prashanti Bodugum, Vice President - Engineering, U.S. Omni Platforms, and Tech, Walmart Global Tech; and Monica Pirgal, Managing Director, Neiman Marcus India
Behind every successful business is a leader with a story. But how often do we get to hear it? The latest episode of "Women in the Mirror" offers a rare glimpse into the lives of three inspirational women leaders shaping the Retail GCC landscape.
Join Zinnov's CMO Nitika Goel as she sits down with Jennifer Goschke...2024-07-0234 min
FreightCastsThe Stockout EP114 India won’t be the new China any time soonWelcome to The Stockout! This episode is packed with insightful discussions on global supply chain, business strategy, and technology trends. Join your hosts, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey, as they interview a special guest, Brittain Ladd, a consultant and strategist in global supply chain and retail. Brittain shares his expertise on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, retail trends, and the latest industry news.In this episode, Brittain talks about:
His background, starting in the Marine Corps and transitioning into the trucking industry and consulting.
His work with companies like Amazon and his insights...2024-05-0627 min
The StockoutIndia won’t be the new China any time soonWelcome to The Stockout! This episode is packed with insightful discussions on global supply chain, business strategy, and technology trends. Join your hosts, Mike Baudendistel and Grace Sharkey, as they interview a special guest, Brittain Ladd, a consultant and strategist in global supply chain and retail. Brittain shares his expertise on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, robotics, retail trends, and the latest industry news.In this episode, Brittain talks about:
His background, starting in the Marine Corps and transitioning into the trucking industry and consulting.
His work with companies like Amazon and his insights...2024-05-0627 minSerious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & WalmartHelium 10 Buzz 11/30/23: Amazon 3D Images Released | Black Friday Results | Helium 10 New AI Image ToolWe’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Chief Brand Evangelist, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, interview someone you need to hear from and provide a training tip for the week.
Amazon Hosted Record-Breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday Holiday Shopping Event, and Announces Millions More Holiday Deals to Come
https://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/11/amazon-hosted-record-breaking-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-holiday-shopping-event-and-announces-millions-more-holiday-deals-to-come
They did it again! Shopify merchants break Black Friday record with $4.1 billion in sales
https://news.shopify.com/they-did-it-again-shopify-merchants-break-black-friday-record-with-41-billion-in-sales
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Blockchain DXBDubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 20th Sep 🚨 💰 Bitcoin Adoption Fund by Nomura 🚨USDC on Polkadot 🎼 Walmart-Backed ‘Cultureverse’ 🔴India state governments spur blockchain20th Sep: Crypto & Coffee at 8 🎙️💰 Bitcoin Adoption Fund by Nomura 🚨USDC on Polkadot 🎼 Walmart-Backed ‘Cultureverse’ 🔴India state governments spur blockchain
💰 Nomura, Japan’s largest investment bank, has introduced the Bitcoin Adoption Fund through its subsidiary, Laser Digital Asset Management, targeting institutional investors. This marks the initial step in Nomura’s plan to launch a series of digital adoption investment solutions. The Bitcoin Adoption Fund provides institutional investors with long-only exposure to Bitcoin and has selected Komainu as its custody partner for secure asset storage. It’s part of the Laser Digital Funds Segregated Portfolio Company, officially registered as a mutual fund under t...2023-09-2045 min
Fight Back with Libby ZnaimerOttawa's Strained Relations with IndiaRECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PREMIER DOUG FORD AND MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S MEETING
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Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Andrew Cash, Former NDP MP, Toronto-Davenport district.
This week, the heads of big grocery retailers like Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro, Walmart and Costco met with Ottawa to discuss stabilizing food prices ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving weekend as Canadians continue to grapple with high inflation. According to industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, they have ag...2023-09-1951 minSerious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart#492 - Walmart Seller Event Updates, Common Issues, & PPC Tips
Ready to catapult your Walmart selling journey to a whole new level of success? For today's special Walmart Wednesday episode, buckle up for an exciting chat where our host, Carrie Miller, sheds light on the latest developments that were revealed during the recent Walmart conference. You'll discover how the launch of new international marketplaces like Chile, same-day pickup, brand stores, and more, could potentially revolutionize your E-commerce business in Walmart.com. Additionally, we'll tackle the complexities of COMP errors, and most importantly, how to fix them - a game-changer for every Walmart seller!
Shifting gears...2023-09-1617 min
The UpstreamLifeDeepali Dani, Talent Partner, talks about life at Walmart Global Tech | The UpStream LifeDeepali Dani, Talent Partner at Walmart Global Tech India, talks about what it takes to build cutting-edge retail tech for the world! Register for their flagship event, Converge @ Walmart bit.ly/3qNn7nS----------------------------------------------------------► Visit Our Website: www.theupstreamlife.com-----------------------------------------------------------► Facebook : @TheUpstreamLife► Instagram : @TheUpstreamLife► Twitter : @TheUpstreamLife► Youtube : @TheUpstreamLife► Linkedin : @TheUpstreamLife-----------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.-----------------------------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction00:42...2023-08-2814 minSerious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart#469 - Walmart Traffic, Q&A, And PPC Tips with Carrie MillerWelcome to this special Winning with Walmart episode on SSP. Today’s host, Carrie Miller covers a wide variety of topics about selling in the Walmart marketplace. She talks about how Walmart sends online traffic to your listings to get more eyeballs and sales, how to get Walmart’s Rich Media for free, and more! Additionally, she answers questions like what’s the process of joining Walmart.com as a seller and can international sellers sign up on Walmart?
In episode 469 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Carrie discusses:
00:51 – Where Does Walmart Get Their Traffic?
06:23 – How To Get Rich Me...2023-06-2920 min
Africa Tech NewsAmazon Plans to Invest Another $15 Billion in India by 2030Amazon plans to more than double its investment in India in the next seven years, the e-commerce group said, joining a roster of other high-profile American giants ramping up commitment to the South Asian market after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy says the e-commerce group has invested about $11 billion in India to date and plans to pour $15 billion more by 2030. India is a key overseas market for Amazon, even as the firm has closed many businesses in the country in recent quarters. Walmart, Amazon’s global rival, has also spent over $2.5 billion in...2023-06-2801 minDaybreakIkea and Walmart are leading the resurrection of jute in IndiaWith the advent of plastic in the 1980s, the once-flourishing jute industry of India saw a slow demise. But lately, the tables seemed to have turned.Countries are implementing more stringent ESG rules forcing global retailers like Ikea, Walmart, Tesco, etc to look for alternatives to plastic bags. India being the largest producer of jute is suddenly in focus. More than $120 million worth of jute bags were exported in the last financial year alone.However, neighbouring Bangladesh, also one of the leading producers of jute is quickly catching up.Tune in to find...2023-06-0512 min
eCom Logistics PodcastHow to Adapt and Thrive in the Ever-Changing Retail Industry: Lessons from Amazon, Target and India with Brittain LaddFor this episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, we welcome Brittain Ladd, Strategy Advisor Shatranj Capital Partners. Amazon is technically one of the biggest players in the eCommerce space, so you would not expect them to make pretty crucial mistakes when it comes to online grocery retail. Aside from explaining why this is the case, Brittain takes us through a master class of online retail overall in today's episode! ABOUT BRITTAINBrittain has 20 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics. He has lived and worked in China, India, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Europe, a...2023-05-2936 min
Tech LatestTech Latest: Walmart flips the script in IndiaTech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry. In this episode, Alice French talks to senior business news correspondent Cissy Zhou, based in Hong Kong, about how two American giants -- Walmart and Amazon -- are battling it out for online consumers in India.
Read more on the topic, and other news from across Asia, at asia.nikkei.com
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One Thing Today in TechUK says no to Microsoft Activision deal; Nasscom highlights India’s dismal show in patent filings
India accounts for an insignificant share of patents worldwide, an analysis by Nasscom, the country’s top tech lobby, shows. In a report titled Unpacking Indians IP landscape, Nasscom yesterday pointed out that China accounted for 46.6 percent of all patents filed in 2021, as applications returned to pre-Covid levels. The US, Japan and South Korea are other major patent filers. India had a dismal 1.8 percent. Also in this brief, UK’s competition authorities have blocked Microsoft’s $68.9 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard; and Infosys and Walmart team up on a software solution for retailers.
2023-04-2706 min
World News with BKPodcast#344: Yemen stampede, China fire, Florida Walmart self-pleasuring vagrant actually ProfessorStarted with that crazy stampede in Yemen, then the outrage over the New Zealand feral cat-killing contest. Plus the India population boom, CIA director he admits he put together anti-Biden laptop because he wanted a job, India claims the made US sub come to surface, Alabama and other shootings, Florida suspected vagrant pleasuring self in Walmart turns out to be local professor. Music: Blink-182/"Pathetic"2023-04-222h 31
Noticias de Tecnología DiariasNT 309e - La India impulsa transferencias digitalesUn reporte de Rest of World informa que la India ha logrado que varios países adopten su interfaz de pagos unificados, o UPI, la cual se introdujo en el país en 2016 y hace implementación de uso de tarjetas de crédito y débito. Las transacciones utilizan números de teléfonos móviles o códigos QR, pero a diferencia de los pagos internacionales de sistemas como Swift, UPI puede ejecutarse con el conjunto interconectado de plataformas digitales, India Stack, evitando que se bloquee en todo el mundo, como pasó con Swift a Rusia. Singapur ha iniciado p...2023-04-2100 min
Remarkable RetailGoing Global with Judith McKenna, President & CEO, Walmart InternationalJoining us for the first of several episodes recorded at the Wizeline remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk is Judith McKenna, who heads up Walmart International.We touch on Judith's journey across the pond to lead Walmart's $100 billion plus division, which operates across 19 countries, before jumping into the challenges and opportunities of executing the Walmart brand promise and purpose while staying attuned to diverse market needs ("strong local businesses powered by Walmart"). Judith shares her perspectives on the importance of strategic alignment, sustaining a culture of innovation, and the emerging role of personalization...2023-04-1142 min
One Thing Today in TechIndia’s Supreme Court rejects Google’s appeal to block Competition Commission order; PhonePe raises $350 mlnIndia’s Supreme Court yesterday rejected Google’s ask that an order by the Competition Commission imposing a fine and changes to its market practices with respect to Android software be stayed. Google had approached the top court after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, earlier this month, had refused to stay the Competition Commission’s order while it heard the matter. Also in this brief, TCS wins an order from Bombardier. And PhonePe is now privately valued at $12 billion, after a new investment from General Atlantic.
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India’s Supreme Court yesterday rejected Google’s ask that...2023-01-2006 minWorld News with BKPodcast#327: New Zealand cig ban, India lethal booze, NC man flings ejaculate at Walmart shopperThe ultra-rare Sunday podcast begins with New Zealand banning cigarettes to anyone born after 2008, and dozens of people die from homemade alcohol in India. Plus Twitter bans (then un-bans) journalists, Trump NFTs, Veterinarian mom kills two police officers, Argentina wins world cup, and a North Carolina guy caught filming himself throwing ejaculate on Walmart shoppers. Music: David Allan Coe/"Need A Little Time Off For Bad Behavior"2022-12-182h 32One Thing Today in TechRishi Sunak reimposes UK’s fracking ban; Apple confirms USB-C for iPhones; IBM India head warns against moonlightingUK’s new prime minister Indian-born Rishi Sunak reimposed the government’s ban on fracking, which had been lifted by his predecessor, Liz Truss, in her short-lived premiership, The Guardian reports. Apple has confirmed future iPhones will be equipped with USB-C charging ports after the EU made it a common standard, Wall Street Journal reports. And IBM’s India head has warned staff against moonlighting, according to Economic Times.
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UK’s new prime minister Rishi Sunak reimposed the government’s ban on fracking, which had been lifted by his predecessor, Liz Truss, in her short-live...2022-10-2705 minOne Thing Today in TechM Damodaran named to lead a panel to boost VC, PE investments; Thoughspot to invest $150 mln in IndiaIndia’s finance ministry has formed an expert panel, led by former SEBI boss M Damodaran, to suggest ways to increase the inflow of venture capital and private equity investments into the country. Apple plans to sell more ads. And data analytics cloud company Thoughtspot plans to invest $150 million in expanding its Indian operations over the next five years.
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India’s finance ministry has formed an expert panel to suggest ways to increase the inflow of venture capital and private equity investments into the country, Inc42 reports.
The six-member committee – first announced by Fin...2022-09-1404 min
East Meets West: A Podcast about understanding Asia Tech and how Asia Tech affects the worldHow is Walmart's Acquisition of Flipkart Taking Down Amazon? | Breaking down FlipkartIn this episode, Dan and Albert break down Flipkart. Flipkart is a part of the Walmart-owned Flipkart Group, which also includes group companies Flipkart Wholesale, Myntra, and Cleartrip. The Group is also a majority shareholder in PhonePe, one of the leading Payments Apps in India. Flipkart has a customer base of over 350 million and product coverage of over 150 million across 80+ categories. It has pioneered solutions that have transformed digital commerce in India from the industry-first introduction of cash-on-delivery in 2010 to the launch of voice search and multiple vernacular interfaces in 2021.
Leave us a Review! If you enjoy...2022-07-3037 minOne Thing Today in TechIndia’s 5G auction underway; PhonePe seeking $12 bln valuation; Google warns of uncertainty aheadThe auction for the 5G spectrum got underway yesterday in India and the government received bids worth $18 billion on the first day from conglomerates including the Reliance Group and Adani Group, TechCrunch reports. PhonePe, one of the largest fintech businesses in India, is seeking a massive valuation ahead of its separation from parent Flipkart, ET reports. And Google’s parent Alphabet missed earnings estimates yesterday and warned of uncertainty ahead.
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The auction for the 5G spectrum got underway yesterday in India and the government received bids worth $18 billion on the first day from conglomerates in...2022-07-2703 minOne Thing Today in TechZomato falls 11 percent; Walmart cuts forecast; ‘Stop mimicking TikTok,’ Kardashians tell InstagramZomato’s shares fell as much as 14 percent yesterday, after a post-IPO lock-in period ended for the loss-making food delivery service and tech platform company. Walmart issued an earnings warning, lowering its projections for the current quarter and the full year, signalling the deepening slowdown. Atlassian names Rajeev Rajan CTO. And the Kardashians don’t like where Instagram is headed.
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Zomato’s shares fell as much as 14 percent yesterday, after a post-IPO lock-in period ended for the loss-making food delivery service and tech platform company, Times of India reports. The stock ended the day 11 percen...2022-07-2603 min
One Thing Today in TechIndia’s digital payments projected at $10 tln by 2026; Coinbase extends hiring freeze; NASA outsources spacesuitsIndia’s digital payments industry will triple to touch $10 trillion in total transaction value by 2026, according to a report by PhonePe, Walmart’s Indian fintech unit, and BCG. Coinbase is extending its hiring freeze indefinitely. NASA is outsourcing its Lunar spacesuit development to two companies including Axiom Space, which is backed by investors including India’s Sanjay Mehta.
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India’s digital payments industry will triple to touch $10 trillion in total transaction value by 2026, according to a report by Walmart’s Indian fintech unit PhonePe and BCG, a consultancy.
Non-cash payments will constitute nearly 65...2022-06-0304 min
Be With Trendsfull stack developer salary in indiaThere is a rising demand for full-stack developers in India. The companies require talented professionals who can work with PHP as well as HTML. This is why companies intend to offer admirable salaries to full-stack developers in India.
What are full-stack developers?
Full-stack developers are IT professionals capable to deal with both client-side and server-side programming. Hence, they are both backend and frontend developers. The basic skills all full-stack developers possess are CSS and HTML. Additionally, they should know how to program a server, database, or browser.
Skills of full-stack developers:
Working on the front end, they have knowledge in...2022-05-2804 min
Winner Take AllWinner Take All #205 | Walmart Marketplace + China, WhatsApp vs Facebook, NFLX OutlookThe episode opens up looking into the tumultuous market conditions as of late and Netflix's reporting that subscriber numbers are declining. Next, Elon Musk has announced the Twitter deal is on hold pending verification on the number of fake/bot users. I discuss what these means for the deal price and if this could be the end of this transaction. Also covered, Nike files a lawsuit against sneaker marketplace StockX and Walmart's marketplace sees a huge influx of Chinese sellers. We wrap up with JP Morgan's accidental "uninvestable" rating given to Chinese internet stocks, WhatsApp employees speaking out against Facebook...2022-05-2457 minOne Thing Today in TechAmazon, Flipkart to join India’s open network for digital commerce; Uber to expand India tech team by 50 percentAmazon and Walmart’s Flipkart unit are joining the country’s new Open Network for Digital Commerce, Economic Times reports. The network is being compared with India’s Unified Payments Interface, to support the idea that it could do for online commerce what UPI did for payments. And Uber, which is looking to cut costs in the US, is significantly and rapidly expanding its tech team in India.
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Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart unit are joining the country’s new Open Network for Digital Commerce, Economic Times reports, citing sources familiar with the developments. This new n...2022-05-1204 minOne Thing Today in TechWipro, Pandorum to develop regenerative medicine tech; Walmart, IITM partner on R&D, training; Blinkit raises $100 mln moreWipro and Pandorum Technologies, a biotechnology company working in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, have teamed up to develop technologies that shorten time-to-market and maximise patient outcomes during R&D and clinical trials of regenerative medicine; Walmart Global Tech and IIT Madras will collaborate on research, and continued education for Walmart associates; And Blinkit raises money from Zomato, ET reports.
Wipro and Pandorum Technologies, a biotechnology company working in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, have teamed up to develop technologies that shorten time-to-market and maximise patient outcomes during R&D and...2022-03-1105 minOne Thing Today in TechIndia extends UPI to feature phones; Google buys Mandiant for $5.4 bln; Apple releases new iPhone SE; Swiggy IPO soonThe Reserve Bank of India yesterday launched additional features on the Unified Payments Interface platform that will allow people to make payments even on basic feature phones, which are still widely used in India.
Considering that there are more than 40 crore feature phone mobile subscribers in the country, UPI123pay will materially improve the options for such users to access UPI, it said.
Google has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mandiant, a leader in dynamic cyber defence and response, for $23.00 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.4 billion, inclusive of Mandiant’s ne...2022-03-0904 min
Review That Review with Chelsey and TreyWalmart / Nizam of IndiaThe Queens rate & review a 1 Star Trustpilot Review of Walmart and a 1 Star Yelp Review for LA restaurant Nizam of India! Chelsey demands consistency, Trey can’t fit, we salute Volvo, and James for President! Make sure you watch out for John Deere trucks and Click it or Ticket!WTMF?!?!?!?!?!(01:47) Lodge a Complaint!(08:02) Listener Voicemail!(12:11) Walmart Review(26:05) Exclusive Offer(27:20) Meryl-Go-Round(31:38) g*dd^mn! Nizam of India Review(43:07) My Royal Highness(47:40) On Today's After Show Pod(48:29) NEXT WEEK IS EPIC!...2022-02-1648 min
One Thing Today in TechUGC, AICTE warn edtech startups, institutes; Walmart has metaverse plans; Sony enters Tamil cinema with Kamal HaasanEd-tech startups, institutes warned against outsourcing arrangement
The Universities Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education, have warned higher education institutes in the country that outsourcing of various programmes to ed-tech startups is not permitted, and said that action could be taken against them.
The Regulations governing higher education institutes in India mandate that they shall not offer open and distance learning and/or online programmes under any franchise arrangement and the institutes themselves are completely responsible for the programmes, according to a notice by the UGC.
However, some ed-tech c...2022-01-1803 min
Cold Brew Money#76 - 5 Businesses Valued Using Discounted Cash Flow (Copart, Walmart, Micron, IEX, IndiaBulls RE) - DCF Explained![podcast_subscribe id="111"]
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Hard Factor11/10/21: Robots Commandeer Walmart Trucks, and Humans Flee to the Toxic WaterWalmart has officially lost their first truck fleet to robot pilots. That story here (00:20:20) (00:00:00) - Timestamps Cup of Coffee in the Big Time (00:03:54) - Fun Fact: Blood Travels Fast (00:05:50) - Holidays: Marine Corps Birthday (00:09:05) - This Day in History: Home Alone Edition (00:10:43) - Trending Mentions: Twitter Launches “Blue” (00:13:30) - #3 - Arbys’ Announces French Fry Flavored Vodka (00:16:40) - #2 - HATCH ACT!!! Trump admin slapped with more Hatch Act Violations that apparently mean nothing at all (00:20:20) - #1 - Walmart has started the Robot vs. Clone Wars to control the Trucking Industry TikTok International Moment (00:34:08) - India - People are Bathing in Toxic River...2021-11-101h 07
Surviving TomorrowToday Is My 10th Anniversary Of Not Shopping at WalmartWelcome to Surviving Tomorrow, a podcast, newsletter, and publication that helps you navigate life in an age of democratic destruction, ecological collapse, and economic irrelevance, available for FREE on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube.I grew up in a pretty little granola town in Ontario, Canada.For many years, the good folk of our town fought against those corporate invaders from Bentonville, Arkansas, in hopes of protecting our local businesses, consumers, the environment, and democracy.My childhood mind is imprinted with images of signs and protestors all telling Walmart to shove off.2021-10-2009 min
LEO PodcastCoding Interview Preparation Tips from a Walmart SDE II | Ft. Amritanjali DubeyToday's episode features an in-depth conversation regarding cracking the coding interview alongside Amritanjali Dubey who is a SDE II at Walmart Global Tech India, previously she has done an internship as a Deep learning Intern in TCS, a Software Engineering Intern at NCR Corporation, she has solved more than 1500 problems on different coding platforms which includes codeforces, codechef, hackerrank and many othes, she has qualified for google code jam and qualified for hiring contests of Google, BNY Mellon, American Express, NCR Corporations, HackerEarth, TCS, Infosys and Compass. She was also the finalist in Smart India Hackathon 2019 and 2020. Today she’ll...2021-09-2235 min
Winner Take AllWinner Take All #170 ft. Nick Johnson | Walmart Expands Tech, Alibaba Stock Exodus, Discord GrowthModern Monopolies co-author Nick Johnson hops on the episode to discuss OnlyFans backpedaling on its decision to ban explicit content. Also covered in this episode, investors selling off Alibaba stock amid the Chinese tech crackdown, Walmart's activities in India with Flipkart, and Discord's continued valuation growth after declining a $15 billion acquisition offer from Microsoft.
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00:30 - OnlyFans Backpedals Ban
04:10 - Alibaba Investor Exodus
07:42 - Walmart's Flipkart Investment
13:05 - India Tech Regulation
18:44 - Walmart GoLocal Delivery Service
22:19 - Discord Valuation Rises
Originally Aired: 08/27/21
#Po...2021-09-0331 minOne Thing Today in TechFlipkart valued at $37.6 bn; CCI approves SoftBank’s $450 mn Swiggy investment; and Aman Sanduja’s plan for a Twitter for cryptoEcommerce company Flipkart, a Walmart unit in India, has raised $3.6 billion in an investment led by GIC, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Walmart. Competition Commission of India has approved SoftBank’s plan to put $450 million in Swiggy; Ola Electric and Hero Electric raise money for expansion; and in today’s tech conversation, Aman Sanduja talks about his ambition to build a Twitter for crypto, at his startup Moving.so2021-07-1324 min
One Knight in ProductFrom Engineer to Product Leader & Getting Away from the "How" (with Rekha Venkatakrishnan, Senior Manager, Group PM @ Walmart)An interview with Rekha Venkatakrishnan. Rekha is a Senior Manager in Group Product Management for Walmart Global Tech, supporting Walmart offices around the world in building great product experiences. She's also a passionate advocate for advancing women in data, tech & product and a chapter lead for Women in Product in San Francisco.
We speak about a lot, including:
What it's like working in product for a giant like Walmart, in a global, distributed product team
Whether an organisation like Walmart can be truly agile or whether it's stuck in the past
How a move from Walmart...2021-05-2634 min
🌐Tech News around the WorldIndia and Russia banning Social Media, Drone Delivery in Africa and India, Bitcoin Going Green(0:00:00) Intro
(0:02:00) Facebook, Twitter to be blocked in India on May 26? Here is what we know so far
(0:06:00) Russia threatens to block Youtube
(0:08:00) Drones sending vaccines to rural india
(0:20:00) Drones use in Africa (eg. Zipline)
(0:22:00) Myanmar allows Tinder but axes dissent havens Twitter, Facebook
(0:25:00) Bitcoin bounces back after Elon Musk proposes ‘green’ mining solution
(0:27:00) Goldman Sachs not giving up hope on Bitcoin
(0:28:00) Huawei founder says company should dodge sanctions by pivoting to software
(0:32:00) JP Morgan Chase Health to launch in Washington DC area2021-05-252h 32
Spark of TechnologyLearning in the virtual world!Learning and exploring new avenues enables us to continue to strive for excellence. To learn about the upskilling opportunities offered to associates in the virtual world via the Global Tech Academy, tune in to our podcast featuring Shannon Molter, Sr. UX Designer at Walmart Global Tech and Tathagat Varma, Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations at Walmart Global Tech India, in conversation with Subhasish Misra, Sr. Manager, Data Science at Walmart Global Tech India.2021-04-1517 minSpark of TechnologyInclusive workspaces and innovation!We believe an inclusive workplace enables innovation. Let’s hear how the wonder women of Walmart Global Tech India strive for excellence in our latest podcast, featuring Roopa Acharya, Vijaya Prasanna, Jayashree Mohanty, and Sukanya Santhanam in conversation with Raghavan Balakrishnan.
#WomenInTech #Inclusion #Innovation2021-04-0618 minSpark of TechnologyLiving Design- Designing omnichannel experiences at scaleThe design principles implemented at Walmart Global Tech India improve efficiency for our associates and enable us to serve our customers better. Let’s hear how omnichannel experiences are designed at scale from Ramesh Kozhissery, Director of Design and Site Lead, in our podcast this week, hosted by Piyush Relan, Director of Design, International eCommerce.2021-03-1207 min
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights50: #HTLS2020 | 'Outstanding': Walmart CEO on tripling exports from India to $10 bnDoug McMillon, CEO and president of Walmart Inc, spoke on expanding business in India by taking exports to over $10 billion annually by 2027. He was speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. McMillon said that customers across the world love 'outstanding, made-in-India' goods, and the company 'believes in India's future'.
2021-01-2507 minSpark of TechnologyCreating Experience That Sparks a DifferenceAt Walmart Global Tech India, our mantra for success is to leverage technology to empower our associates to serve customers better. Our latest podcast features Rohit Kaila, VP, Engineering, U.S. Tech, and Deepthi Sharma, Director- Data Science, U.S. Tech, sharing some of the incredible stories behind creating omnichannel experiences that have won the hearts of our customers across the U.S. market.2021-01-2113 min
Primary Care CuresEpisode # 102 – Dr. Anand Mehta Started his Own Direct Primary Care Clinic After Considering All Alternatives After Launching the First Walmart Health Clinic. The Hard Evidence Why to Make Such a Radical Move is Obvious After Hearing This.
In this episode, Ron brings Dr. Anand Mehta back on the show. Since his last time on the show, Anand has gone on to start a new direct primary care clinic called Stand Up Family Medicine. Here, he dives into what inspired him to start is own DPC clinic and how it feels to be independent vs working for a larger corporation. He talks about his biggest takeaways from his time at Walmart Health and why he feels the direct primary care model is truly the model of the future. Anand also discusses how the name for...2021-01-0828 min
IndieTech - Tech News2 | Airbnb IPO, 5G Spectrum, Walmart PromiseIn today’s episode, we cover big numbers - Airbnb’s IPO, launch of 5G spectrum, telecom subscriber movement in September & Walmart’s commitment to India.
CNBC- Airbnb skyrockets 112% in public market debut, giving it a market cap of $86.5 billion
Moneycontrol- Spectrum bands for 5G to be announced soon: DoT official
FinancialExpress- Bharti Airtel adds more than double subscribers than Reliance Jio
TOI- Walmart commits to exporting $10 billion of India-made goods each year by 2027
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/indietech/message2020-12-1105 minSpark of TechnologyDelivering the Holiday Magic This SeasonThis year, holidays are extra special! As families gather together after a long time for the festivities, our Global Tech team gears up to gift them a happy shopping experience during the peak season sales.
Hear Sai Kumar share with Veena Satish on how we plan and execute a flawless delivery system from suppliers to customer door steps, especially during the Big-5-days of the holiday season!2020-12-0808 minSpark of TechnologyBehind the Scenes of Retail OperationsBehind the retail operations of Walmart, is the great tech talent that resolves core business problems. From refining item setup on catalog to ensuring high success rate for our suppliers, this team keeps a bird’s eye view on the entire operational ecosystem.
In this podcast, hear Chanakya Chandrasekaran share with Devleena Chakravarty how a day in the life of retail operations team in Chennai looks like!2020-11-1813 minSpark of TechnologyAccessibility: How to Design for AllEvery design decision has a potential impact for our customers. In this podcast, @Bhaskarjyoti Hazarika, @Jeevan Anupalli, explain how we at Walmart Global Tech India adopt the 'design for all' approach to develop products and services that are accessible to all!
Host: Debanjana Banerjee, Data Scientist, Global Data
Guest:
- Bhaskarjyoti Hazarika, Sr. Designer – Accessibility, UX Design
- Jeevan Anupalli, Sr. Designer – Accessibility, UX Design
#WalmartGlobalTechIndia #DesignForAll #A11Y #WalmartPodcasts2020-10-3010 minSpark of TechnologyWalmart Chennai - setting up a virtual officeWalmart has been a pioneer in embracing and leveraging the digital world. But, the current large scale virtual work conditions was not something we were prepared for. Yet, Walmart Global Tech India nimbly adapted to the challenges and set up an entirely virtual office in Chennai.
In this podcast, Prashanti Bodugum and Rohit Ramanand talk about how we virtually onboarded an entire team of excellent talent for our Chennai office. The fully virtual office has been working seamlessly and successfully from home thanks to our robust technology and infrastructure.
Host: Rohit Ramanand, Sr. Director of...2020-10-2619 minSpark of TechnologyWalmart Marketplace - widest selection with lowest pricesA robust Marketplace is pivotal in the world of retail and Walmart Marketplace is designed to be that and more. Our Marketplace provides a highly resilient platform for sellers to meet customer demands. In this podcast, @Mrinal Chatterjee and @Raji Gopalakrishnan discuss the innovation and strategic thinking that makes our Marketplace a success - from creating and expanding the seller network to bringing a wide inventory of products from across the globe at the lowest prices.
Host - Raji, Director of Engineering, U.S. Tech
Speaker - Mrinal Chatterjee, VP of Engineering...2020-10-1916 minSpark of TechnologyOptimizing Walmart.com for Mobile-first Indexing | #SparkOfTechnologyWith consumers increasingly shifting to mobile devices for search and purchasing, leveraging mobile-first indexing has become a top priority for us.
In this podcast, Pradeep Jain, Director of Engineering, sheds light on how Walmart Global Tech India's intuitive approach to #eCommerceSEO and responsive design puts us on top of the search results while ensuring convenience and confidence in purchase decisions for our customers.
Host: Himanshu, Manager, BI, Automation & Data Insights, Walmart Business Services
Guest: Pradeep Jain, Director of Engineering, Customer Experience, U.S. Tech
#MobileFirstIndexing #Podcast #Innovation #FutureOfRetail #Technology #ThisisThatPlace
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Winner Take AllWinner Take All #119 | Silicon Valley Echo Chamber, Walmart Investment Thesis, Uber Sells FreightAlex opens the show looking at Walmart's continued investments into digital and news of them exiting a brick and mortar investment in the United Kingdom. Next, a look at Jio Mart and platform investments in India. The second half of the show covers Uber selling off a stake in their freight business and backlash Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is facing after establishing an apolitical corporate stance.
Originally Aired: 10/01/20
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00:32 - Walmart Investing Digital
08:49 - Reliance Retail
20:01 - Uber Sells Freight
28:50 - Silicon Valley Echo Chamber2020-10-1348 min
Not Boring by Packy McCormickReliance: Gateway of India (Audio)Welcome to the 1,034 newly Not Boring people who have joined us since the last email! If you’re reading this but haven’t subscribed, join 17,234 smart, curious folks by subscribing here!Hi friends 👋 ,Happy Monday! This is my first Not Boring as a dad, and we are absolutely loving it (although please forgive me if there are sections in which it seems like my brain is mush — it is.)The timing worked out perfectly for this week’s topic. A couple of weeks ago, I asked people on Twitter for their favorite international companies t...2020-10-1236 min
techLGTMEpisode 1 - #techLGTM -Technology Looks Good To Me - TikTok, Walmart, Microsoft, Chinese App Ban in IndiaA technology podcast hosted by Shashank Singh, Preet Raj and Amol Sharma.
In episode 1, we talk about how technology is disrupting every sphere of life, we talked about TikTok, Walmart and Microsoft and how social commerce is next big thing.
In later part we touched upon ban of Chinese app in Indian market and how India is becoming the hot bed of new tech startups.
Do let us know what other topics you want us to cover in our upcoming episodes.
Watch the YouTube video of...2020-09-1147 minPrimary Care CuresEpisode # 84 – Wait! Dr. Anand Mehta was the First Medical Director at Walmart Health’s Pilot Clinic in Dallas, Georgia. Hear How They Offer Transparently Priced Affordable Care for What Might Someday be Their 2 Million Daily Customers.
In this episode Ron chats with Dr. Anand Mehta, Medical Director for the Flagship location for Walmart Health in Dallas, GA. Here they do a deep dive into the new Walmart Health and Wellness model. They offer Primary Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Optical, Hearing, Labs, Imaging, and Pharmacy all in one location. Anand talks about the significance of having all of those services in one convenient location at a low cost. This model could be a good way to encourage patients with chronic conditions who do not seek healthcare services frequently enough to utilize them more often.2020-09-0433 min
Business TomorrowWhy Ford is the reason Walmart has no retail outlets in India?I share my thoughts on how Ford company started and it's effect on the society and why Walmart because of it's business model can't open retail outlets in India and much more...
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/introvert-immigrant/support2020-08-2208 minWorld News with BKPodcast#206: India-China border war, Atlanta police shooting, Killer alcoholic monkey rampageStarted this week with a look at that crazy hand to hand combat that took place on the India/China border, and took a deep dive into the history of border tensions between the world's two biggest countries. Then it was on to free speech in France, Afghanistan troop drawdown, dude caught jacking it in Walmart, the Atlanta police shooting insanity, and an alcoholic monkey in India went on a rampage when it couldn't get any more booze, killing one guy and injuring others who required plastic surgery. Music: Black Breath/"Endless Corpse"2020-06-202h 29
Business NewsBusiness News #83 -
People use Facebook & Whatsapp more than ever; Walmart new CEO;News in order 📑 -
People using Facebook & WhatsApp more than ever said Facebook; Walmart has appointed it's new CEO from India; Global smartphone sale fell by 14%; All international flights banned in India; Indian Aviation sector may looses $3- 3.6 billion; iPhone 12 launch could be delayed.2020-03-2604 min
Mint Views Daily Dispatch43: Does Walmart’s downsizing strategy reflect changing trend in retail market?Walmart has reportedly downsized a sizeable chunk of its staff in India. The world’s largest retailer reportedly also plans to shut its Mumbai fulfillment center and halt new-store expansion in the country. Its piling up losses even after a decade of operations in India perhaps explain its decision. The question is, did it expect too much of the brick-and-mortar physical store business model when consumers are increasingly preferring to shop online? Mint Views Daily dispatch brings you scenes from the Mint edit table where ideas are mooted, discussed and debated before they make it to the coveted editorial pa...2020-01-1310 min
Evolving for the Next BillionKunal and Rohit of Snapdeal: From Surviving to Thriving in India's eCommerce BattlegroundToday on the show, we have Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, co-founders of Snapdeal. Snapdeal is India's leading online marketplace. The company started out as a flash deal website in 2010, soon evolved into a leader of India's e-Commerce sectors. In early 2017, it was on the verge of being merged to its biggest rival Flipkart, then upgraded itself to Snapdeal 2.0, with a focus on the value-conscious buyers in India. Over the last couple of years, with this focus, the company has seen a significant and positive transformation. As of July 2019, the month this interview is conducted, the company has increased it...2019-09-1858 minEvolving for the Next BillionVaibhav Gupta of Udaan: on Building India's fastest Unicorn in B2BFor the first episode of the Evolving for the Next Billion podcast, we have Vaibhav Gupta, co-founder of Udaan, India's top B2B eCommerce. The company connects manufacturers, wholesalers with retailers online, often referred to as India's fastest unicorn, having achieved over $1 billion valuations in a short period of 26months. Udaan is a GGV portfolio. Prior to starting Udaan, VG was the senior vice president in Business Finance and Analytics at Flipkart, one of the most successful e-commerce platforms out of India, sold to Walmart in a $16 billion deal last year. His other two co-founders for...2019-09-1851 min
Tech Up Podcast#1 Will Amazon Succeed in India?Amazon just opened its largest office building yet in Hyderabad, India. The new space represents the company’s commitment to the Indian market, where it faces steep competition from Walmart-owned Flipkart. Despite recently introduced regulations that make it difficult for foreign-owned e-commerce companies to compete, Amazon is adopting new retail strategies as it looks to India as its next major growth market.Tags#amazon #amazonprime #amazondeals #amazonfinds #kindle #love #usa #instagram #onlineshopping #ebay #fashion #spotify #youtube #bookstagram #flipkart #amazonfashion #itunes #amazonseller #ecommerce #books #netflix #ebook #kindleunlimited #shopping #amazonreviewer #instagood #amazonfreebies #book #amazonfba #bh...2019-09-0508 min
Mind The Gap by FreshchatLast week in startups - India - Mind the Gap NewsIn total, this week, 12 startups raised $35.7 Mn funding and one startup acquisitions took place.
This week, this week one of the biggest funding rounds in the Indian startup ecosystem was raised by Bengaluru-based digital application provider for micro-merchants OkCredit. The startup raised $15.5 Mn in a Series A funding round led by New York-based investment fund Tiger Global. Morningside Venture Capital, Lightspeed India Partners, Venture Highway and Y Combinator also participated in this round of funding. The startup will use the funding to further scale its merchant user base, grow its team and execute on its product roadmap.
2019-06-1900 min
The Third WebThe Third Web #10 - An Emerging IndiaRecently I visited India representing the DFINITY Foundation. The trip was supported by upstart venture production and consulting group, Dunya Labs, and advocacy group, InCrypt. Those ten days altered my understanding of the way technology manifests products and the driving role the needs of high growth nations will have in defining the digital landscape of tomorrow. In this episode, I’m joined by co-founder of Dunya Labs, Cathy Guo, and co-founders of InCrypt, Nitin Sharma & Sumukh Shetty. We examine the Indian startup, business and regulatory environments. We also look at the growth of telecommunications infrastructure alo...2018-11-0650 min
The Third WebThe Third Web #10 - An Emerging IndiaRecently I visited India representing the DFINITY Foundation. The trip was supported by upstart venture production and consulting group, Dunya Labs, and advocacy group, InCrypt. Those ten days altered my understanding of the way technology manifests products and the driving role the needs of high growth nations will have in defining the digital landscape of tomorrow.In this episode, I’m joined by co-founder of Dunya Labs, Cathy Guo, and co-founders of InCrypt, Nitin Sharma & Sumukh Shetty. We examine the Indian startup, business and regulatory environments. We also look at the growth of telecommunications infrastructure alongside macro demographic trends and th...2018-11-0650 min
Inside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 198: Big Shopping DaysAs Amazon, Walmart and Alibaba gear up to shape Indian retail in the next decade, the ecommerce checkout queue may just get longer. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com2018-09-2311 minBusiness MattersCreating Jobs in India's CountrysideRahul Tandon presents a special edition of Business Matters from Delhi. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi came into power promising to make it to do business in the country. We speak to businessmen and women who have set up companies in the past few years. We also hear from the economist Saswati Chaudri about the challenge of creating employment in India's rural economy. And we speak to someone who returned to India few years ago to look for employment about the state of the job market. Also, over the last past few days thousands of small traders across India...2018-07-0452 min
The Human Show: Innovation through Social ScienceShriram Venkatraman, IIIT-Delhi: Why We Post Project: social media in IndiaShriram Venkatraman has academic and industry career tracks that both sit at the intersection of big and thick data. He has a background in Diversity and People Analytics with Walmart Stores, Inc., USA and a PhD in Digital Anthropology from UCL, London. He is currently an Assistant Professor - Centre for IT and Society and the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).
He is the author of a monograph 'Social Media in South India' (UCL Press) and co-author of a comparative book 'How the World Changed Social Media' (UCL...2018-07-0249 min
Investing Fundas with Aditya ShrimankarEpisode 24 - Compounding|Walmart v/s AMZN|Profitable Industries - India|Skills v/s Luck in InvestingInvesting Fundas with Aditya Shrimankar is a weekly podcast that will help keep you abreast with investment ideas/economic data/business news etc. from India and abroad. The information is presented in a succinct manner helping you to get the essence of all the important bits in just a few minutes.
This episode features the following:
- The Compounding Effect
- The E-Commerce Battle Royal continues in India
- The most profitable industries in India
- When Investing - What Matters More Skills or Luck?2018-06-0808 min
The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail NewsEP131 - Industry News, Walmart, FlipKart, AmazonThis episode catches up on the latest e-commerce news
Walmart News
Walmart Acquires 77% of India E-Commerce Site FlipKart
AllswellHome.com launch
Website Redesign
New Delivery Partners Doordash, Postmates
Amazon News
Sears Tire Partnership
Kohls traffic is up at Amazon Stores
Chicos says presence on Amazon is driving more store traffic
Other News
Google IO
Facebook F8
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Episode 131 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, May 10th 2018.
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