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The Neon ShowHow a 45 Year Old VC Firm Decides to Invest or Pass? | Somesh Dash, Partner at IVP130 IPOs from over 400 startups. IVP is now in its 18th fund, with companies like Perplexity, Glean, Slack, Figma, Twitter, Uber, and Abridge in its portfolio. Somesh Dash, general partner at the 45-year-old firm, has been part of IVP for more than 20 years.We start with something we are both passionate about, building in the US-India corridor. Somesh talks about the group of people who put the silicon in Silicon Valley, the immigrants. From Andy Grove to Elon Musk to Chennai-born Aravind Srinivas.He recalls the first time he met Aravind at a WeWork, when Perplexity...
2025-11-181h 14
BusinessLine PodcastsBL Morning report: October 8, 2025
Markets watch, wallets tighten, and UPI taps biometrics
đ§ On todayâs episode: WeWork Indiaâs âč3,000 crore IPO just clears the line at 1.15 times subscription, driven by institutional buyers, even as legal clouds gather and retail investors stay wary. Jewellers fear a gold shortage as festive demand surges and prices soar past âč1.21 lakh. UPI rolls out facial and fingerprint authentication from tomorrow, marking a major shift in digital payments. Salary hikes in India are also projected to reach 9% in 2026, led by real estate and NBFCs.
2025-10-0803 min
The Offline NetworkWeWork India IPO, Zerodhaâs 40% Hit & The Next Identity Layer | Episode 14Episode 14 of The Offline Network â hosted by Utsav and Dhruv â dives into Indiaâs hottest startup and tech stories: WeWork Indiaâs IPO, Zerodhaâs pivot moment, founders upping stakes ahead of listings, Chamathâs comeback SPAC, OpenAIâs Sora 2 + app, and ChatGPTâs instant checkout. đ° This Weekâs News RundownWeWork India IPO-bound â Q1 FY26: net loss narrows 51% to âč14.14 Cr; revenue up 19% to âč535.3 Cr. IPO via 100% OFS (~âč3,000 Cr), price band âč615ââč648, listing Oct 10. Implied valuation: âč8,685 Cr. 68 centres, ~7M sq ft, ARPM at âč19,085. Runs independently of US bankruptcy.Zerodha Revenue Hit â Brokerage revenue â40% YoY in Q1 FY26. Kamath says...
2025-10-0653 min
Moneycontrol PodcastIndia nears roll-out of first Online Gaming Law, WeWork Indiaâs IPO starts slow on day 1, Anthropic CTO's Bengaluru connection & H-1B heat on IT and Big TechIn todayâs Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Indiaâs draft online gaming rules that ban real-money games while giving a push to e-sports and social gaming. WeWork Indiaâs Rs 3,000 crore IPO opens on a muted note. Anthropic names tech veteran Rahul Patil as its new CTO and he has a Bengaluru connection. And US Senators question TCS, Cognizant, and Big Tech over H-1B filings after mass layoffs.
2025-10-0306 min
The Daily BriefCan WeWork sell India on premium offices?In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:00:04 Â Â Intro00:29 Â Â WeWork India and the Office boom12:15 Â Â Indiaâs E-commerce rule shift24:24 Â Â TidbitsWe also send out a crisp and short daily newsletter for The Daily Brief. Put your email here and we'll make you smart every day: https://thedailybriefing.substack.com/Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements.
2025-09-3025 min
AFIA MEDIAWHAT IS THE VIJAY MALLYA PODCAST?WHAT IS THE VIJAY MALLYA PODCAST? #vijaymallyapodcast #vijaymallya What is âThe Vijay Mallya Podcastâ?âThe Vijay Mallya Podcastâ is a fictional concept (as of now) â but a powerful and imaginative one. The idea imagines what would happen if Vijay Mallya, the controversial Indian businessman and former billionaire, launched a tell-all podcast to share his side of the story after years of silence, scandal, and exile.đ Background on Vijay Mallya (Real-Life Context)-...
2025-06-1902 min
OODAcastEpisode 128: The Money Trap: Alok Sama on SoftBank, Mega Bets, and Life Beyond Wall StreetIn this episode of the OODAcast, host Matt Devost is joined by Alok Sama, author of The Money Trap, for a compelling conversation about Sama's journey from modest beginnings in India to leading some of the most ambitious investment efforts in tech history. Sama recounts his early days in Delhi, the unlikely path to Wharton, and his time at Morgan Stanley before stepping into the eye of the storm as President and CFO of SoftBank. Alongside Masayoshi Son, he helped deploy the groundbreaking Vision Fund, a $100B initiative that forever changed the scale of tech investing. Sama offers behind-the-scenes...
2025-05-1251 min
DaybreakWhy Wework India is moving away from what it knows best â co-workingBy now, we are all aware of the WeWork story. We know how the company grew to become synonymous with coworking spaces thanks to its lavish network of offices around the world. How these offices were once packed with young techies playing pool and sipping beer. And how, eventually, it all came crashing down. The company, once valued at 47 billion dollars, was brought to its knees.But here in India, the WeWork story has been playing out drastically differently. The workspace providerâs India business is thriving. In fact, it is currently prepping for an...
2025-02-2609 min
ASYMMETRICSheinâs Re-Entry in India, Nykaa and Delhivery FY25 Q3 Results, and WeWork India IPOThe ASYMMETRIC Crew today:Revant: CEO, Mosaic WellnessShantanu: Founder, Bombay Shaving CoChirag: CEO, GoKwik0:00 Coming Up 1:15 Intro 3:39 Sheinâs Global Success 9:34 Deep Dive Into Sheinâs Re-entry in India 15:12 Who Will Take the Hit in Fashion in India? 19:57 Can Shein Crack Costs in India? 22:56 Nykaaâs FY25Q3 Results 28:16 Nykaaâs Biggest Challenge - Q-Com34:15 Why Isnât Q-Com Big in China?36:48 Delhiveryâs FY25Q3 Results 41:56 Should Delhi...
2025-02-141h 14
This Week In CoworkingWeek 6 in Coworking: US, UK and Ireland Numbers, Local Impact, Expansions & WeWork IPOIn this jam-packed episode of 'This Week in Coworking,' hosts Mike and Hector delve into rich market data from the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, provided by Coworking Cafe. They discuss the surprising rise of Washington, D.C., in the number of coworking spaces, steady pricing trends despite increased supply, and sector-specific expansions. The episode also explores WeWork Indiaâs IPO and its implications for the coworking industry. Additionally, they highlight interesting nonprofit initiatives offering discounted or free coworking spaces and make a case for enhanced Wi-Fi security in coworking environments. The episode is filled with insights, in...
2025-02-0736 min
Leap Academy with Ilana GolanFormer Managing Director of Facebook India, Kirthiga Reddy: How to Seize Life-Changing OpportunitiesKirthiga Reddyâs legacy is built on bold decisions and breaking barriers. Defying cultural norms, she became a top engineering graduate in a society where her mother was denied an education. After moving to the U.S., her career soared, until she took a 40% pay cut to join a startup. That gamble led her to become Facebookâs first employee in India, scaling revenues to millions. She later made history as SoftBank Investment Advisersâ first female partner. Now, as CEO of web3 startup Virtualness, she proves that reinvention and boldness drive transformative growth. In this episode, Kirthiga joins Ilana to ref...
2025-01-1448 min
Commercial Real Estate Insights PodcastOffice & Retail Sales, Market Trends, and Economic Outlook for 2024-2025 in Commercial Real EstateIn this episode, Steve Hamoen MMA explores the commercial real estate landscape, covering office and retail property sales in key areas like Maple Road and Renaissance Commerce Park. Topics include retail chain sales involving Big Lots and Gordon Brothers, TSG Realty's acquisitions in Jacksonville, and a tribute to G. Joseph Cosenza. Discussions touch on bank transactions, commercial construction in Jacksonville, market trends for 2024-2025, zoning appeals, and Seattle's retail and industrial growth. The episode also covers office leases, deals in Phoenix and Florida, transactions in Bethlehem Township and Arizona, flexible workspaces, and Bengaluru land deals, with a capital market outlook...
2024-12-302h 02
Commercial Real Estate Insights PodcastUS Developments, Technological Impacts, and Global Real Estate Trends in 2024In this episode, Steve Hamoen MMA explores the commercial real estate landscape. Topics include U.S. real estate developments, a tribute to G. Joseph Cosenza, significant banking transactions, and construction in Jacksonville. Discover insights on retail center management, economic influences, and technology's impact on investments. The episode also examines retail real estate's resurgence, industrial transactions, corporate relocations, and strategic property acquisitions. It concludes with trends in multifamily properties, infrastructure growth in Noida, India, and transformations in the office real estate sector.
(0:00) Introduction and welcome
(0:22) Real estate developments across various US locations
(7:25) Tribute to G. Joseph Cosenza
(10:15) Significant banking transactions and...
2024-12-302h 01
WTF is with Nikhil KamathEp. #20 | WTF are Indian Real Estate Giants Up To? Nikhil ft. Irfan, Nirupa, & KaranThere seems to be a preconceived bias about the real estate ecosystem in India. With this episode, we aim to dive into the nuances that explain the complexities of the business.And who better to explain it than Irfan Razack from Prestige Group, Nirupa Shankar from Brigade Group, and Karan Virwani from WeWork & Embassy. We deep dive into family businesses, passion versus wealth, new-age real estate, and much more.For those who know me, Iâm not the biggest fan of real estate (as an asset class), but I ma...
2024-10-123h 16DaybreakWhat does Awfis know about co-working that Wework doesnât?Many thought the fall of WeWork â as quick and public as it was â was the final nail in the coffin for the fledgling coworking space business. But a few years later, the pandemic is over and people are finally making their way back to their workplaces. The end of work from home has given the coworking space a new lease on life and one Delhi-based startup in particular is really standing out.Awfis, a nine-year-old flexible workspace company, is breaking pretty much every rule in the coworking space playbook. And it seems to be...
2024-08-2109 min
SPEAKING REAL ESTATEEp 21| Karan Virwani CEO at WeWork India | Co-Working In India | Sustainability | TechnologyKaran Virwani, the CEO of  @weworkindia8717 India, introduced the company to the Indian market in July 2017 through a partnership with his family's Embassy Group. Under his leadership, WeWork swiftly established 8 locations across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR, with more on the way.
In this episode, You will gain insights into the importance of co-working spaces in the market, the innovative marketing strategies Karan employed to launch WeWork India, and the unique culture that defines WeWork. Learn about the team selection process, the operations in different cities, and the technology that keeps them connected. Additionally, you'll get a glimpse into Ka...
2024-07-121h 09
The Building Blocks PodcastWhat Do Investors Look For in a Startup? | Arvind Radhakrishnan | Director at WeWork LabsJoin us for an enlightening episode with Arvind Radhakrishnan, Associate Director at WeWork Labs and founder of 21Dojo. Dive into his unique perspective on the startup ecosystem in India and uncover the strategies that have helped numerous startups secure funding and accelerate growth.
Don't miss out on valuable insights into startup strategies, investment criteria, and the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace from someone who has successfully played both roles of founder and investor.
Learn more about WeWork Labs: https://wework.co.in/labs/
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2024-05-1454 min
Mint PrimerWeWorkâs fall: the outlook for co-working firms Indiaâs co-working sector, also called the flex workspace sector, modelled itself on WeWork Inc., the SoftBank-backed startup that filed for bankruptcy in the US this week. How does this development impact WeWork India and other companies?
2023-11-0906 min
Daily Dump with Jasmine ShermanDD 11/8: Boycott Companies that Support GenocideGeneral:
[https://wkfr.com/mr-cooper-hacked/](https://wkfr.com/mr-cooper-hacked/)
[https://www.npr.org/2023/11/07/1211131176/starbucks-increases-u-s-hourly-wages-and-adds-other-benefits-for-non-union-worke](https://www.npr.org/2023/11/07/1211131176/starbucks-increases-u-s-hourly-wages-and-adds-other-benefits-for-non-union-worke)
Environment:
[https://apnews.com/article/new-delhi-india-pollution-smog-ad71e120c7b3dc2b3a09bc5e295013e0](https://apnews.com/article/new-delhi-india-pollution-smog-ad71e120c7b3dc2b3a09bc5e295013e0)
Economy:
[https://apnews.com/article/wework-bankruptcy-be8c36b9720377334645e37c73d55e6e](https://apnews.com/article/wework-bankruptcy-be8c36b9720377334645e37...
2023-11-081h 02
Namastey IndiaWeWork bankruptcy | EP1207Aaj k episode main baat karenge WeWork Global (US and Canada) k bankruptcy filing k baare main.Kya Indian business hoga impact?Janne k liye sunte rahiye Namastey India!Listen to the podcast, a month before anywhere else exclusively on Amazon Music- included with your prime membership.
2023-11-0710 min
Mis Propias FinanzasEconomĂa en desorden - Buffett lleno de bonos, la estrellada de Wework, lo que ganĂł RoldĂĄn por pitar la final Libertadores, y las clases de felicidad en IndiaEn este desorden de semana les contamos el repunte del S&P500, los Ășltimos reportes de las compañĂas pĂșblicas, la inflaciĂłn en Colombia, y la posible declaraciĂłn de bancarrota de Wework.Â
TambiĂ©n hablamos de nuestras predicciones sobre China, lo que ganĂł RoldĂĄn por pitar la final de la Libertadores, y la suma astronĂłmica que tiene Warren Buffett invertida en bonos del tesoro.Â
Un desorden de semana.Â
Link a nuestro podcast +2.7 Club de lectura:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6OWA6iRo1rTNz8z2vOFrGr?si=b4c66bc2008f4601
ÂĄA seguir aprendiendo!
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2023-11-0311 min
Tech In Traffic03/11 (Fri) - New M3 Chips, Disney India And Reliance Deal, WeWork Globalâs Bankruptcy, New ChatGPT FeaturesThe aftermath of the Apple event AKA the addition of the new M3 chips in the Apple silicon family, latest murmurs about the Disney India and Reliance deal, WeWork Global filing for bankruptcy and new ChatGPT features and its threat on Gen-AI bootstraps.
2023-11-0310 min
The Core Report#139 Abu Dhabi May Bring In $50 Billion Of Investments Into IndiaOn todayâs episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Harsh Binani, co founder of SmartWorks, one of Indiaâs largest managed workspace platform for enterprises.SHOW NOTES[00:00] Stories Of The Day[00:51] US Federal Reserve saves the day, Indian markets rise after two losing sessions.[02:33] Abu Dhabi may bring in $50 billion of investments into India.[04:00] Biggest ever IPO rush as companies hope to benefit from strong market.[07:08] WeWork is set to declare bankruptcy, how is Indiaâs shared office space business stacking upFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and In...
2023-11-0317 min
Designed this wayNeethi | Illustration Design âą Mural ArtNeethi is an illustrator, muralist and surface pattern designer based out of Bangalore, India. She has illustrated for companies like Google, Instagram, WeWork, NPR, Whatsapp and Mahindra, amongst others, and is currently a Creative Partner at studio How About That!
Bright, fantastical, pattern-infused still life and exaggerated interior scenes are a recurring theme in her work. She aims to captivate and transport her audience into these worlds.
Neethi proudly carries a mononymous name, given by her father as a symbol of equality in representation as well as independence from gender norms.
In today's...
2023-10-161h 32
Mo NewsNew Mexico Emergency Gun Order; Hurricane Lee Trajectory; Morocco Earthquake; Coco Gauff! Historic US Open â Mo News RundownA daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of todayâs top news and breaking news stories. This Weekâs Sponsors: â Boll & Branch Bedding & Sheets â 15% Off + Free Shipping | CODE: MONEWSâ BetterHelp â Online Therapy â 10% Off Your First Month â WeWork â 30% Off WeWork All Access | CODE: MOWORKSFLASHâ Athletic Greens â AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packsHeadlines:â Unconstitutional? New Mexico Gov Suspends Open, Concealed Gun Carry (02:30)â More Than 2,100 Killed By Earthquake Near Marrakech, Morocco (06:40)â At the G20, Biden Joins Forces With India and the Mid...
2023-09-1138 min
Big Boss InterviewG20 India: The world's largest economies meet in DelhiWorld leaders are making their way to Delhi for this weekend's G20 summit. And India is trying hard to present its best face for the visiting dignitaries. But is it trying too hard?The co-working company, WeWork, is looking to renegotiate nearly all of its office leases following a significant decline in its share value since the beginning of the year. The company has 777 locations in 39 countries with long term lease obligations totalling more than $13 billion. Roger Hearing discusses this topics and more other stories with Oliver Stuenkel, associate professor of International Relations at the...
2023-09-0850 min
Le Portee - Weekly Hospitality News#16 - WeWork in trouble, Hotel Design Trends & moreTLDR: Too Long Didnât ReadLobbying in the German hospitality industry includes inviting the Chancellor for VAT reduction discussions. WeWork's financial woes continue with losses and board resignations. Business travel costs rise amid a demand paradox. Hotel interior design trends focus on organic, multifunctional spaces, comfort, and clarity. China restarts cruises and lifts group tour bans. kununu's Best Employers 2023 for Germany includes hospitality. A loyalty program study shows travelers prioritize cost over rewards. Air India rebrands as its fleet expands. Real estate prices vary globally. Stock market predictions for 2024 are uncertain. Latin America's resource demand could le...
2023-08-1934 min
The DNA of WorkExploring the Future of Hybrid Work in India: Insights from Industry ExpertsToday we're taking a compelling journey into the heart of the hybrid work model in India to discover how the pandemic has radically transformed the workspace and encouraged innovative solutions to retain productivity and enhance employee satisfaction. So, buckle up and prepare to delve deep into the intricacies of remote work, office occupancy measurement, and the challenges of policy framing in large tech companies - which provide much of the current workplace narrative in India!Jagvinder (Pinny) Mann, former leader at Microsoft India, shares fresh updates on the aftermath of the pandemic and the hurdles organizations are...
2023-07-1834 min
One Thing Today in TechApple announces new accessibility features; Wipro among Viceâs creditors â report; WeWorkâs Mathrani quitsApple yesterday announced new software features for cognitive, speech, and vision accessibility. These updates, set to launch later this year, include assistive access, live speech, personal voice, and point and speak in the magnifier app, the company said in a press release. Also in this brief, Infosys and bp signed an MoU to deepen their partnership. This helps Infosys âsolidifyâ its 20-year-old relationship as the primary provider of IT application services to the British energy company, Indiaâs second-biggest IT company said in a press release yesterday.
Vice Media, the New York media and entertainment company that filed...
2023-05-1705 min
The Neon ShowWeWork In India - The Untold Story with CEO Karan VirwaniBy end-2019, just before the pandemic, the market for Coworking spaces was spread over some 30 million sq. ft, with 471,782 seats across the top seven markets in India, per JLL Research data.In December 2022, the numbers grew to 50 million sq. ft and 750,000+ seats. In the next three years, the co-working space market in India is set to cross the 1-million-seats mark spread over 75 million sq. ft.WeWork India is the leading provider of flexible workspace solutions with almost 70,000+ seats across 44+ locations in India.In this episode, we have Karan...
2023-03-2046 min
IN THE HAUSD2C Explained Best : Saksham Mendiratta in Talks with Arman Sood (Sleepy Owl) | In The HausCoffee is not for the faint hearted and neither is this episode. Weâre exploring the entrepreneurial spirit of Arman Sood (Founder- Sleepy Owl) a man who founded his hyper-growth product with ZERO corporate experience.
In this, taste how Arman hot brewed his education in law, to finally cold brewing his own venture with patience and discipline. We dig deep on how he plans and ideates for a demographic larger than he expected and continues questioning every step of the process.
Arman goes beyond to correlate his innate love for sports and how he integrates sp...
2022-10-301h 11
IN THE HAUSThe Brand We Didnât Know We Needed | Taran Chhabra (Neeman's) | Saksham Mendiratta (Lights Out)This shoe brand takes comfort so seriously that the founder sleep-checks it! Passion runs down from the founderâs office to the man delivering the shoes.
The ache to come up with a brand which makes people look good, feel good and do good for the environment birthed Neemanâs. Taran Chhabra- the founder of Neemanâs is an ex-business analyst who spent years in the US making sense of why he was pushed to switch his footwear before stepping into work after a 2 hour run to the train station.
In this we discuss how the up...
2022-10-1658 min
IN THE HAUSThe mindset behind Indiaâs leading healthcare platform | Gaurav Agarwal ( Tata 1mg) | Saksham Mendiratta (Lights Out)Tata MG is Indiaâs largest healthcare with a footfall of over 260 million.
In conversation with the CTO and Co-Founder of Tata 1MG - making healthcare affordable, accessible and available in over 1800 Indian cities.
We take a dig at how being an entrepreneur in this day and age is a lot like running - putting one step ahead of another and positively expecting defeats once in a while.
Watch us discuss some core values and metrix which builds an efficient team and how empathy and answerability goes hand in hand with it. Gaurav is...
2022-10-0954 min
IN THE HAUSMindset Behind Creating Indiaâs Largest Neo Bank | Sumit Gwalani (Fi) | Saksham Mendiratta (Lights Out)Over 1 million Indians are on FI!Â
Talking about how decades of tech & banking wisdom distilled to build Indiaâs most successful Neo Bank.
In conversation with Sumit Gwalani - the man who built GPay in India. He belongs to a team of eccentric individuals, who are genuinely revolutionising money management in India. In this, we discuss Indiaâs entrepreneurial muscle and how education system has evolved through the years.
We also tap on the importance of having a good idea in this time when investor risks are bullish and supportive.
Sumit and h...
2022-10-021h 05
IN THE HAUSWhat goes inside the mind of a consumer-focussed venture capital fund | Kanwaljit Singh (Fireside Ventures) | Saksham Mendiratta (Lights Out)Saksham Mendiratta (Founder, Lights Out) is In The Haus with Kanwaljit Singh (General Partner, Fireside Ventures). As India stands at the cusp of explosion in consumer-tech, thereâs a clear evolution & maturity that this sector is currently witnessing. Moving away from traditional businesses of the late 90's, the new age consumer economy is diverse & galloping. Amidst these, Kanwaljit has managed to keep his sanity and make some brilliant bets. But whatâs the mindset one needs to be part of the unicorn race as a consumer-tech startup?
This episode is an eye-opener for every investor & entrepreneur that has...
2022-09-2555 min
IN THE HAUSMindset of a founding product designer at a fintech-lifestyle product | Harish Sivaramakrishnan (CRED) with Saksham Mendiratta (Lights Out)Saksham Mendiratta is In The Haus with Harish Sivaramakrishnan, Head of Design at CRED.
Harish is the founding designer at CRED. His radical approaches to designing products has created an almost cult-like following for him in the design community in India.
Saksham & Harish dive into the mindset it takes to be the Founding Designer of a venture like CRED, his journey with Kunal and his mindset on what design is to a product.
Itâs a power-packed conversation that would push you to re-think everything you knew about product design so far.
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2022-09-181h 29
IN THE HAUSMindset while scaling a billion dollar house of brands | Ananth Narayanan | Mensa BrandsSaksham Mendiratta is In The Haus with Ananth Narayanan, Founder of Mensa Brands.
Mensa Brands started off in the pandemic and claimed a unicorn status within itâs first year, thereby becoming the fastest unicorn in India.
Ananthâs journey with McKinsey, Myntra and Medlife has had some experiential ups & downs. He talks about learnings from each of his stints and what pushes him every single day to build a better entrepreneurial venture.
Saksham & Ananth dive into the mindset it takes to be the Founder & CEO of a venture like Mensa, every single day...
2022-09-1151 min
Think Fast with Varun and SuchitaHBO Max in India, Peloton Slow-Down & Adam Neumann's FLOWIt's a Think Fast after a slow long weekend but an equally hectic week gone by. So today, the episode was a long introduction segment of multiple interesting stories. Hosts Varun & Suchita begin with Varun (finally) turning 40 and his serene Birthday Bash by the Pool. Further, they talk about the demise of ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and his esteemed portfolio, Threads on LinkedIn about Indians returning from abroad, WeWork's Adam Neumann's latest venture- Flow, Salman Rushdie's stabbing, and thoughts on Indian Matchmaking season 2. They then deep dive into talking about Amazon acquiring Rhoomba, Peloton & Soul Cycle laying off employees...
2022-08-1842 min
Prime Venture Partners Podcast#93 The Power of A Big, Bold Vision & Solving Challenges of Tomorrow with Kirthiga ReddyKirthiga Reddy, Growth-stage Investor & Technology Executive Ex Facebook & Softbank chats with Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners.Kirthiga is President, Athena Technology II, the third in a series of all women-led SPACs bringing leading talent, access to capital and transaction experience to enable a market leader to access the equity capital markets. She is Founding Investment Partner of F7 seed fund. She serves on the Board of Directors for WeWork and Pear. Previously, Kirthiga was the first female Investment Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA), manager of the $100B+ SoftBank Vision Fund. She led a...
2022-04-0845 minPrime Venture Partners Podcast#93 The Power of A Big, Bold Vision & Solving Challenges of Tomorrow with Kirthiga ReddyKirthiga Reddy, Growth-stage Investor & Technology Executive Ex Facebook & Softbank chats with Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners.Kirthiga is President, Athena Technology II, the third in a series of all women-led SPACs bringing leading talent, access to capital and transaction experience to enable a market leader to access the equity capital markets. She is Founding Investment Partner of F7 seed fund. She serves on the Board of Directors for WeWork and Pear. Previously, Kirthiga was the first female Investment Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA), manager of the $100B+ SoftBank Vision Fund. She led a...
2022-04-0845 min
That One IdeaYellow Metal | Rahul Boggaram and Nikhil BoggaramAnjali Sosale of Waterbridge Ventures chats with Rahul Boggaram and Nikhil Boggaram of Yellow Metal. Yellow Metal is an asset-backed credit company that disburses gold loans in less than 30 minutes in the privacy of your home. Focused on rural India, Yellow Metal seeks to provide low-cost loans to small farmers and business owners who are otherwise not part of the formal credit eco-system. Â Â
We dive deep into Rahul and Nikhils's journeys and the series of experiences and events that led to them to building Yellow Metal.
(1:09) Upbringing and early years
(3:14) Why gold loans for ru...
2022-03-0737 min
That One IdeaOneCode | Manish Shara and Yash DesaiNilesh Balakrishnan of Waterbridge Ventures chats with Manish Shara and Yash Desai - the founders of OneCode. OneCode is a hyperlocal network of direct sellers for digital-first brands. Through their unique phygital approach, OneCode is building a demand funnel for brands by acting as a bridge for end-consumers that need physical touch points and in-person interactions before buying a product or service. Â
They dive deep into Manish's and Yash's journeys; the series of experiences and events that led to them to building OneCode.
Sections -Â
Backgrounds: (1:15)
Dineout : Journey (8:59)
OneCode : The Ge...
2022-02-1455 min
That One IdeaBitClass | Gunjan Kejriwal and Utsav TiwaryAnjali Sosale of Waterbridge Ventures chats with Gunjan Kejriwal and Utsav Tiwary of BitClass. BitClass is Indiaâs largest platform for live-learning for the passionate and curious. With over 1 million learners on the platform, they were recently crowned App of the Year by Google Play.
They dive deep into Gunjanâs and Utsav's journeys; the series of experiences and events that led to them to building BitClass.
Sections:Â
Where Gunjan and Utsav grew up - (1:10)
How Gunjan & Utsav met - (6:05)
Third time lucky - (7:34)
While everyone was partying, we were start...
2022-02-0746 min
That One IdeaEloelo | Saurabh PandeyAnjali Sosale of Waterbridge Ventures chats with Saurabh Pandey, co-founder and CEO of EloElo. EloElo is an app that enables live-social experiences through games and entertainment. it is currently among the top 10 Apps on the Google Play Store in India, with over 2 million downloads in 2021. Â Anjali deep dives into Saurabh's journey and explores the series of experiences and events that led to him building EloElo.Â
(4:32) Discovering himself and his love for studying human behaviour while being a college student at St Xaviers, Mumbai
(5:36) Wearing skull ties and shiny shirts at his first sa...
2022-01-3155 min
That One IdeaLegitquest | Karan KailaAnjali Sosale of Waterbridge Ventures chats with Karan Kalia of Legitquest. Legitquest is a data-as-a-service platform, unlocking the huge potential of litigation data in India. With a repository of 80m pages that continues to grow by 1m pages a day, LegitQuest uses deep-tech to bring on-demand insights that allow businesses to proactively take real-time, data driven decisions while engaging with any stakeholder.
We dive deep into Karans's journey getting to this point in his life, from Ram Jethmalaniâs law chambers to the University of Pennsylvania and the series of experiences and events that led to him bu...
2022-01-241h 00
Absolutely Write with Aditi SuranaEp. 189: 5 best lessons that I learnt in 2021 | Throwback episode This is one special episode that features 5 amazing guests: Shreya Sachdev - Marketing head of Puma India, Vineet Singh who was then the Head of Marketing for WeWork India, Vikram Gupta - Founder & Managing Partner of IvyCap Ventures, Aparna Popat -Badminton Double Olympian and Ashish Babu - Chief Marketing officer for TCS, UK & Europe. This throwback episode has some of Aditi's favourite learnings shared by these phenomenal guests from season 2 of the Absolutely write podcast. In this special episode, our podcast guests share some learnings and stories that have transformed them to become the successful leaders...
2021-12-2942 min
The Signal BriefWeWork India Is ProfitableOur host, Priyanka Ganwani, walks us through two interesting stories in today's episode. Firstly, Chile now has a millennial president. In other news, WeWork has a reason to celebrate. WeWork India finally became profitable in November 2021. Work from hom
2021-12-2106 min
QuoteUnquote with KKThe Future of Office and Co-Working, Indiaâs Success StoryQuoteUnQuote with KK and Karan Virwani, CEO of WeWork India on The Future of Office and Co-Working, Indiaâs Success Story. QuoteUnQuote with KK | Kapil Khandelwal (KK)
2021-10-2943 min
Exhibit PodcastKaran Virwani X Audi E-Tron | Exhibit DrivesWe get behind the wheels of the all-new Audi E-Tron and get candid with the Boss man of WeWork, Karan Virwani! Have a look at some trivia and behind-the-scenes stories of bringing WeWork to India.#Behindthescenes #AudiETron #CoverShootFor more tech & lifestyle content follow us on :Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/exhibitmagazineFacebook - http://facebook.com/exhibitmagTwitter - http://twitter.com/exhibitmagazineWebsite - http://www.exhibit.tech
2021-08-2711 min
On a Journeys2e12 Vikas Yadav - The olympian punchThe district of Bhiwani in Haryana is called âmini Cubaâ owing to the number of boxers and wrestlers who come out of the region. Why is that though? Why Bhiwani. Vikas Krishnan says his people take up boxing so they get a job, when the soil isnât fertile, children learn to fight for their livelihood.
In this episode, Boxer Vikas Krishnan speaks to us about his journey from a village in Haryana to now his 3rd time at the Olympics at Tokyo in July 2021.
2021-04-2829 min
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & FriedbergE30: Ramifications of Biden's proposed capital gains tax hike, federal budget, India's COVID surge, founder psychology & moreFollow the besties: https://twitter.com/chamath https://linktr.ee/calacanis https://twitter.com/DavidSacks https://twitter.com/friedberg Follow the pod: https://twitter.com/theallinpod https://linktr.ee/allinpodcast Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://twitter.com/yung_spielburg Referenced in the show: Federal Net Outlays as Percent of GDP https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/FYONGDA188S Wayback Machine / WhiteHouse.gov https://web.archive.org/web/20010118204900...
2021-04-231h 23
On a Journeys2e11 Parvin Dabas - The combat leagueBack in childhood, every little fight could be solved with a friendly (or not) game of panja. When we think of combat sports, at least in India, arm wrestling is probably the most popular one. Hereâs Parvin Dabas, actor from the Khosla ka Ghosla fame, and Founder of the Pro Panja League whoâs re-popularising the sport to reach the masses.
In this episode, Parvin talks about his journey from being an actor to launching a sports league, the MMA scene in the country, and the future of combat sports with arm wrestling.
2021-04-2139 min
Tone up a Lot of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessWeWork - N. ChokkanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: WeWorkAuthor: N. ChokkanNarrator: VeeraFormat: UnabridgedLength: 0:11:49Language: TamilRelease date: 04-06-2021Publisher: Storyside AB IndiaGenres: Biography & Memoir, BusinessSummary:'àź
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A Startup company is one that begins its business, having a magnificent idea in mind, and little capital in hand. People start such businesses with utmost faith in their idea and the belief that it will revolutionize the world as it is known. This audio presents you with the success story of We work. You will find great inspiration from the works and achievements of this start-up.'
2021-04-0611 min
Absolutely Write with Aditi SuranaEp. 111: Thriving guide for misfits. Ft. Vineet Singh - Head of Brand & Marketing, WeWork IndiaâMisfits rule the world!â âChaos creates creativityâ âTargets have a funny way of getting achieved if your team is happyâ are some of the profound things Vineet shares in this episode. Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Vineet Singh, Group CMO, Embassy Group and Head of Marketing, WeWork India With over 13+ years of experience in advertising & marketing across sectors, Vineet is currently leading branding & marketing practice at Embassy Group. In his role, he is responsible for developing the marketing strategy, online and offline activations, events and communications for the Group and its brands...
2021-03-3141 min
On a Journeys2e10 Manisha Malhotra - The stride towards excellenceHave you been one of those who compare Indian Olympic performances with those of countries like China, the US, and Russia? Do you talk about how we could do just as well if a developing country like India had better facilities? Hereâs Manisha Malhota, Head of Sports Excellence & Scouting at JSW Sports, whoâs changing this conversation by leading an institute that grooms athletes to get the medals weâve all been waiting for.
In this episode, Manisha talks about building the Inspire Institute of Sports, the future of Olympic sports in India, and the prepar...
2021-03-3132 min
QuoteUnquote with KKThe Future of Office and Co-Working, Indiaâs Success StoryQuoteUnQuote with KK and Karan Virwani, CEO of WeWork India on The Future of Office and Co-Working, Indiaâs Success Story.
https://kapilkhandelwal.com/season2/
2021-03-1843 min
On a Journeys2e9 Mira Erda - The speed queenYouâre watching motorsports and one car zooms past the rest, youâre rooting for the driver but who do you think is behind the wheel? One of the most powerful takeaways youâll get from this episode is that the car sees no gender and the story of Mira Erda, Red Bull Athlete and Indiaâs foremost female Formula 4 racer, is a testimony to that.
In this episode, Mira talks about beginning her professional career at the age of 9 and winning over men twice her age to carve a track thatâs all her own.
2021-03-1037 min
On a Journeys2e8 pt 2 - The female championsIn this 2 part episode, Vineet chats with Dipali Goenka - CEO and Joint MD of the Welspun group about Welspunâs effort in promoting women athletes through the Welspun Foundation. Vineet is also joined by Suvarna Raj - Indiaâs premier para athlete and Shivani Charak, a leading sports climber from India, about their journey and the importance of education and empowerment needed to support sportswomen in the country.
2021-03-0340 min
On a Journeys2e8 pt 1 - The female championsIn this 2 part episode, Vineet chats with Dipali Goenka - CEO and Joint MD of the Welspun group about Welspunâs effort in promoting women athletes through the Welspun Foundation. Vineet is also joined by Suvarna Raj - Indiaâs premier para athlete and Shivani Charak, a leading sports climber from India, about their journey and the importance of education and empowerment needed to support sportswomen in the country.
2021-03-0337 min
On a Journeys2e7 Prasana Krishnan, Fancode - The digital scoreboardFrom bunking school to watch a cricket match on cable TV to watching it online at your own convenience, sports broadcasting has come a long way. As the access and consumption of sports becomes deeper, there's a platform that takes the experience a step further, FanCode, which has created a holistic platform that personalises the sporting experience with interactive live streaming, in-depth live commentary, fastest interactive live scores, and fantasy sports data and statistics - not just for cricket but for football, basketball, football, and rugby.
In this episode, Prasana Krishnan, Co-founder of FanCode, talks about...
2021-02-2435 min
On a Journeys2e6 Fouaad Mirza - The olympian rideIt was in 2000 when Imtiaz Anees went to compete at the Olympics in the equestrian category and for 20 years India didnât see any more qualifiers. Until 2020, when 27-year-old Fouaad Mirza qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the third Indian to have qualified for the prestigious international event. With a double medal at the Asian Games and an Arjuna Award, Fouaadâs story is as interesting as it gets.
In this episode, Fouaad talks about his life with the horses, his journey towards becoming an Olympian, and the future of the sport in India.
2021-02-1730 min
On a Journeys2e5 Scott Levy, NBA - The alley-oop playThink back to your school days, did you have a basketball court? Most likely, you did. Most of us have played the sport at least a couple of times but the only champions from India who have made it to an NBA professional season are Satnam Singh, Amjyot Singh, Palpreet Singh, and Princepal Singh. As the global phenomenon of basketball takes over on a global level, Scott Levy, Executive VP and Managing Director at NBA Asia has it in his hands to make the most of the talent in the continent.
In this episode, Scott speaks about...
2021-02-1032 min
On a Journeys2e4 Neelam Babardesai, Tata Trusts - The grassroots trustWhat do wrestler Geeta Phogat, boxer MC Mary Kom, and basketball player Satnam Singh have in common? Their sporting prowess and origin from the grassroots of Indian towns and villages. With the diversity that India breathes, sports as a category will only grow when sports education reaches all corners of the country. That is exactly what Neelam Babardesai, Head of Sports at Tata Trusts, has been doing for many years.
In this episode, Neelam talks about creating a structured sporting curriculum that works across India and its impact on the players that will come out of the...
2021-02-0339 min
On a Journeys2e3 Rohan Bopanna - The backhand strokeBeyond the skill and entertainment of the sport, tennis brings with itself a rich culture and history. Rohan Bopanna is one of the notable tennis players representing this culture internationally on behalf of India today. With the grand slam that he's brought to the country, Rohan is also contributing to the sport with the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy.
In this episode, Rohan talks about his journey of becoming an international tennis player and what it'll take to produce more successful sportspeople from India.
2021-01-2736 min
On a Journeys2e2 Abhishek Ganguly, PUMA - The brand gameOne of the biggest celebrity influencers of India, Kareena Kapoor, had very vocally stayed away from Instagram, until she dropped her official page earlier last year on the platform as the official ambassador of Puma. Virat Kohli, arguably the biggest sports influencer of the country, launched a sportswear brand, One8, with Puma. Sunil Chhetri, Mary Kom, Mumbai City FC - sports and brand associations go hand in hand.
In this episode, Abhishek Ganguly, MD Puma India, talks about the relevance of brand associations in the sporting world and his journey of making Puma the #1 sports brand in...
2021-01-2037 min
On a Journeys2e1 Charu Sharma - The commentatorâs pitchItâs the 90s. Youâve been waiting for the cricket match to start, tuning the television to Doordarshan, praying that the electricity doesnât go out. The match begins and there it is, a voice that stands out of the roaring cheer for the pull that Sachin just hit on the shot ball - âThatâs a big hit!â. Thatâs Charu Sharma for you, iconic, irreplaceable, unmatched.
This episode talks about his journey of making a space for himself in the world of sports, elevating the cricket experience with his voice, and his entrepreneurial journey as the...
2021-01-131h 01
On a Journeys2e0 The sports editThe life of a creator is made in the choices they make on their journey. The little battles they champion on their ride from the gully to the pitch, from the slip to the slam dunk, from the wheelchair to the race track, and from knock-outs to chicken dinner.
Thereâs a teenager who battled cancer to climb every mountain there is, an entrepreneur who cracked the code to monetise a mid-series ad spot, and a gamer who showed the world that the web was just as good a space for you to be a gamechanger.
...
2021-01-1301 min
The Vision-Nari PodcastPriti Shetty, Head of People at WeWork India, on Inclusion, Empowerment, and LeadershipIn episode 30, our Vision-Nari is Priti Shetty, Head of People at WeWork India. Priti is a dynamic and empathetic leader who has worked in the the Human Resources for almost 20 years. Priti has been instrumental in spearheading multiple initiatives to ensure that women and members of the LGBTQ community feel included, supported and empowered. Tune in as Priti talks about how WeWork is keeping employees and members engaged during the lockdown, how the experience of motherhood helped her in evolving into a better leader, and what are the some of the personal and professional goals sheâs set for he...
2020-11-1523 min
On a Journeys1e7 Ragini Das and Anand Sinha, Leap.club - The womenâs networkWhere organisations around the world work towards making workplaces inclusive and equal, there is still much to be done to help more women make it to global leadership positions. Ragini Das and Anand Sinha, Founders at the Leap.Club have created network exclusively for women, where their ambitions are supported and they are coached to get ahead in their careers.
In this episode, we talk to Ragini and Anand about their journey of understanding the specific needs of women professionals, and creating a network that uplifts all.
2020-10-1430 min
On a Journeys1e6 Gautam Sinha, Nappa Dori - The handstitched taleWhile the world perceives Italian leather as being the best quality, Nappa Dori is changing the narrative by popularising goods made of fine Indian leather. From being a student at NIFT to being a global fashion entrepreneur, Gautam Sinha, Founder and Creative Director of Nappa Dori, shows the world the importance of chasing your calling.
In this episode, we talk about Gautumâs journey of becoming an entrepreneur, finding the right aesthetic for a global audience, and taking Indian craftsmanship to the world.
2020-10-0731 min
On a Journeys1e5 Chirag Tekchandaney, BOHECO - The hemp lifeFor the advantage that India has in the cultivation and usage of the Hemp crop, it has largely perceived Hemp with a stigma of being the source of the intoxicating cannabis. The Bombay Hemp Company (BOHECO) is working to change this narrative with its line of textiles and food products that give a renewed livelihood to farmers and a sustainable lifestyle to their consumers.
In this episode, we speak to Chirag Tekchandaney, Co-founder of BOHECO, about leading a shift in the perception of Hemp, the science behind hemp cultivation, and the future of the industry.
2020-09-3046 min
On a Journeys1e4 Riyaaz Amlani, Impressario - The social experimentRiyaaz found that the entertainment industry in India was centred around socialisation and food, and he made the big move to open up Indiaâs first homegrown cafe, Mocha. From one restaurant in Mumbai to now some of the biggest cafe chains in India, like SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, Ishaara, and Prithvi Cafe, Riyaaz has defined the culture of contemporary India with his dining experiences.
In this episode, weâre talking to Riyaaz Amlani, CEO & MD of Impressario Handmade Restaurants about his journey of establishing 59 restaurants across 15 cities in India, each with a unique identity of its...
2020-09-2327 min
On a Journeys1e3 Pernia Qureshi - The global pop upPernia Qureshi started her career with global fashion publications across New York and Delhi and quickly made her own unique identity in the global fashion industry with her store, Perniaâs Pop Up Shop. From Indiaâs first luxury e-commerce website to now leading in the sustainable and organic sector with Gur Organics, Pernia has cracked the code to finding your creative calling and staying ahead of the crowd.
In this episode, weâre talking to Pernia Qureshi about being a fashion entrepreneur, her love for the Kuchipudi dance form, and finding a creative balance as a busine...
2020-09-2332 min
On a Journeys1e2 Anand Virmani, Greater Than - The botanical craftAnand Virmaniâs entrepreneurial journey has taken him from a corporate consulting job to becoming Indiaâs first craft gin maker. Where most people in the country were interested whiskey, wine, and rum, Anand tapped a real gap in the market to create come a London dry gin, âGreater Thanâ, and then a Himalayan dry gin, âHapusaâ.
In this episode, weâre talking to Anand about grabbing onto an idea, starting up in the alco-bev industry, and finding the right gin recipe for the Indian consumer.
2020-09-1639 min
On a Journeys1e1 Amuleek Singh Bijral, Chai Point - The chai breakAmuleek Singh Bijral, CEO and Co-founder of Chai Point is one of the biggest game-changers of the recent times. With one of the biggest tea cafe chains in the country, Chai Point has changed the way India consumes tea.
In this episode, Vineet Singh, Head of Marketing at WeWork India, talks to Amuleek about taking Indians from a âchai tapriâ to a tea cafe with his journey of conceptualising and innovating to make Chai Point what it is today.
2020-09-1654 min
On a Journeys1e0 Locally sourcedThis is our tribute to The Journey. The journey of an idea that becomes an experience. The journey of an experience that transforms us. And the journey of each one of us who becomes a game changer.
Letâs take you on a journey with the worldâs most inspiring creators. Presenting, âOn a journeyâ, a podcast series created by WeWork.
2020-09-0901 min
Peach BlackAshim Jolly - Serial EntrepreneurOn this episode, we sit down with the serial entrepreneur Ashim Jolly. After learning some hard lessons with his first two startups, Ashim went on to become the COO of Haptik, an AI chat experience which would go on to make a 9 figure exit. He then joins the major leagues and becomes the Director of Business Development for WeWork India in 2018.
We touch on the startup ecosystem in India and how it is growing at a phenomenal rate. How lessons learned from his past failures lead to a key pivot with Haptik that shaped their big exit...
2020-06-1737 min
Latest News SunoCo-working firms reworked on rental termsAs many people continue to work from home despite the unlocking of businesses, co-working firms. Which are staring at uncertainty that lies ahead, and keeping costs under check. Putting brakes on expansion and seeking rent waivers or deferment from landlords.
WeWork India, the Indian affiliate of New York-based WeWork Global, is taking stock. Trying to reduce costs, as it scans through its portfolio of buildings and rental expenses.
Co-working operators, in most cases, have also given waivers and rental discounts of up to 50 percent to customers. For the months of April and May but are charging full rent from June...
2020-06-1101 min
Latest News SunoCo-working firms reworked on rental termsAs many people continue to work from home despite the unlocking of businesses, co-working firms. Which are staring at uncertainty that lies ahead, and keeping costs under check. Putting brakes on expansion and seeking rent waivers or deferment from landlords.
WeWork India, the Indian affiliate of New York-based WeWork Global, is taking stock. Trying to reduce costs, as it scans through its portfolio of buildings and rental expenses.
Co-working operators, in most cases, have also given waivers and rental discounts of up to 50 percent to customers. For the months of April and May but are...
2020-06-1101 min
Business IndiaSoftBank Vision Fund posts $17.7 billion loss on WeWork, Uber TechnologiesSoftBank Vision Fund posts $17.7 billion loss on WeWork, Uber Technologies
2020-05-1903 minBusiness IndiaWeWork India cuts 20% staff, says hard decisions needed to sustain pandemicWeWork India cuts 20% staff, says hard decisions needed to sustain pandemic
2020-05-1801 min
The Preconstruction Podcast - Commercial Construction.E3: Rakesh Shah - Former Director of Estimating with WeWork in NYCThis is the zoom interview between our Managing Director Gareth McGlynn and Rakesh Shah one of the best interiors estimators in NYC.
Rakesh discusses everything from his upbringing in India, overcoming adversity, sleeping in a temple during his education, working in Kenya, coming to the US and working his way up the Preconstruction and Estimating ranks to become Director of Estimating at WeWork in NYC.
If you know any Preconstruction professionals that would be interested in coming onto the podcast please reach out to us directly at info@nichessp.com
Enjoy!
2020-04-2846 min
The Australian SellerTAS 088 : Amazon PPC for Beginners. Avoid costly mistakes many new sellers make! With Daren Trewin CEO ZonAds
Gâday, Gâday everybody!
This weekâs guest is Daren Trewin from ZonAds
where he heads an Amazon PPC agency here in Australia.
Our topic today is Amazon PPC for beginners â itâs one of the most daunting aspects for new Amazon sellers to get their head around and Daren sets out his top tips for setting up your sponsored Ads (or PPC), managing your campaigns and importantly how to avoid costly mistakes.We also chat tools â Daren recommends Zontools and if you use his affiliate discount code â ngpz8x â you can save 15% per mon...
2020-03-0238 minThe Australian SellerTAS 086 : How to get your products into retail stores with Timothy Bush
This week Iâm joined by Timothy Bush from www.TLBconsulting.com where he helps brands get their products into retail stores throughout the United States.
Tim used to be a buyer for companies like Bed Bath and
Beyond, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Toys R Us and a bunch more â before
starting his own consulting company and an excellent podcast, On the Shelf.
In our conversation today, we discuss topics:
Is Bricks and Mortar dying in the US?Whenâs the right time for an ecommerce Amazon
seller to approach a B&M store...
2020-02-1439 min
Tech Up Podcast#17 The $47 Billion Disaster Of WeWorkIn less than one year, WeWork went from having a $47 billion valuation and being the darling of the venture capital world to needing an $8 billion infusion to avoid running out of money. This is the story of Adam Neumann, Softbank's risky investment, a failed IPO and how we got here.Tagsweworkwe work remotelywework dcwe work stockwe work founderwe work college parkwework near mewework washingtonwework alexandria vawe work navy yardwe work bookwe...
2020-01-0217 min
ZurĂŒck zur Zukunft - Tech-News und Business Models#48 | Google ohne GrĂŒnder; Apple-Privacy; Robinhoods Trading-Disruption; ML im Asset Management- Google ohne Larry Page und Sergey Brin
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/technology/google-larry-page-sergey-br.html
http://www.roughtype.com/?p=8661
https://www.wired.com/story/larry-sergey-and-the-mixed-legacy-of-google-turned-alphabet/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/opinion/google-larry-page-sergey-brin.html
- Google mit Ăbersetzer vs. Apple
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21010451/google-assistant-interpreter-mode-android-ios-apps
- Apple: Targeting, Privacy und Werbepreise
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apples-ad-targeting-crackdown-shakes-up-ad-market
https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/12/09/apples-safari-ad-tracking-prevention-tech-stunningly-effective-says-industry-executives
- Robinhood â Aktienanteile zu Cent-BetrĂ€gen
https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/12/robinhood-fractional-share/
- Robinhood â nĂ€chstes SouthWest oder WeWork? Konsequenzen fĂŒr Trade Republic?
https://medium.com/swlh/is-robinhood-the-next-southwest-or-wework-52a0e285ccca
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-25/schwab-to-buy-td-ameritrade-extending-brokerage-industry-sway
- Unicorns...
2019-12-1639 min
Ninja Marketing News: le notizie su Digital, Tech, Marketing, Social e Business da Ninja.itSoftBank prende il controllo di WeWork- SoftBank prende il controllo di WeWork, la startup di co-working piĂč famosa al mondo. Il piano di salvataggio valuta la societĂ 8 miliardi di dollari (a gennaio scorso la compagnia ne valeva 47).- Jennifer Aniston nel Guinness dei primati. Lâattrice ha infranto ogni record storico sulla piattaforma Instagram. Ha raggiunto il traguardo di un milione di utenti nel minor tempo mai registrato.- TikTok ha lanciato in India un progetto di video educativi. Si chiama EduTok, conta giĂ 10 milioni di clip, per un totale di 48 miliardi di visualizzazioni.- Libra non sarĂ piĂč una valuta g...
2019-10-2302 min
Futurum Tech WebcastAmazon: America's Newest Military GiantWe take a main dive into the topic of Amazon, and whether we are looking at a company that might be described as America's newest military giant. THIS WEEK's FAST FIVE > Facebook playing favorites with news outlets in advance of news page launch > Google says it's going to fix that "oops" in its new Pixel 4 > U.S. Firms reportedly show initial interest in Huawei's 5G licensing proposal > On the Apple front, the news du jour is that the company started selling the locally assembled iPhone XR in India > Shelly's appearance at the UiPath FORWARD This week's Tech Bites Winner: We...
2019-10-1835 min
Use CaseWhy don't more Indian startups IPO? With Karthik Reddy, Blume VPIt was 2012. I'd just started working at Pluggd.in, the startup and tech site run by Ashish Sinha. Yourstory also covered startups those days. Mainstream media was still covering quarterly results at IT services companies and listening to the same "management commentary," every three months.A new fund had launched a few months ago. They called themselves a micro VC and they were writing cheques faster than you could get from Silkboard to M G Road in Bangalore. I exaggerate, but you get the drift. The fund was called Blume Ventures. It was run by Karthik Reddy and San...
2019-10-1458 min
Analyse PodcastVertex Holdings and Venture Capital in Southeast Asia with Chua Kee LockFresh out of the studio, Chua Kee Lock, CEO of Vertex Holdings and managing partner of Vertex Ventures, Southeast Asia & India joined us in a conversation together with guest host Charles Reed Anderson of TechBurst Asia podcast about the venture capital firm and its footprint across Southeast Asia globally. We start with Kee Lock's story and how he eventually become a venture capitalist. Following on, Kee Lock discuss Vertex Holdings and Vertex Ventures and how the fund assembles and helps their portfolio of high growth startups such as Grab in the region. Last but not least, Kee Lock discuss...
2019-09-0839 min
Techmeme Ride HomeWed. 08/21 - The Bull Case For WeWorkNext gen chips from Intel, the real HQ2 for Amazon is in India, the controversy around Apple blocking ad tracking on kids apps is a real case for King Solomon, and Ben Thompson makes a compelling bull case for WeWork.
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Intel Launches Comet Lake-U and Comet Lake-Y: Up To 6 Cores for Thin & Light Laptops (AnandTech)
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2019-08-2118 min
Global Venturing Review19 August 2019 â Zhihu Raises $434m at $3.5bn ValuationBig Ones
Zhihu is often referred to as Chinaâs answer to Quora, but its services extend beyond an online community Q+A service to areas like online publishing and livestreamed sessions with experts. Itâs just raised $434m at a reported $3.5bn valuation. Livestreaming service Kuaishou led the series F round, which included fellow strategic partner Baidu and another corporate investor, Tencent.
Insurance group MS&AD has tripled the size of its MS&AD Ventures unit to about $128m, just 10 months after its launch. The company said it made more than 20 investments in that time...
2019-08-1910 min
ViewsroomViewsroom: WeWork unfurls the red flagsThe shared-office providerâs long-awaited IPO filing is packed with pointless life-affirming tropes. But it also details a host of conflicts of interest and other risks that should send investors running. Plus: Indiaâs powerhouse Reliance is building a war chest for dominance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-1515 minViewsroomViewsroom: WeWork unfurls the red flagsThe shared-office providerâs long-awaited IPO filing is packed with pointless life-affirming tropes. But it also details a host of conflicts of interest and other risks that should send investors running. Plus: Indiaâs powerhouse Reliance is building a war chest for dominance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-1515 min
Analyse PodcastDigital Transformation and Real Estate with Wilma GerberIn episode 309, Wilma Gerber, the chief operating officer for project and development services in JLL Asia Pacific, joined us for a conversation on digital transformation in the real estate industry. Starting from her work in building technology before the iPhone turned the smartphone mainstream to building the 4G network in India which becomes Reliance Jio, she offered the important lessons that explained the intersection of business and technology. Moving forward, she offered her perspectives on the why and how for a successful digital transformation and how it can be applied into a traditional industry for real estate. ...
2019-07-1730 min
TRASHFUTURELuxury 9/11-Proof Towers feat. India BlockYouâve heard the expression that while the catâs away, the mice will play? In this case, while the catâs away, the mice got in the studio and recorded their own podcast. Yes, friends, Riley was away on holiday and so was Nate, leaving only Milo (@Milo_Edwards) and Hussein (@HKesvani) to host an episode entirely of their own making, with special guest and [Canadian voice] returning podcast champion India Block (@indiablock). This episode discusses Trumpâs stupid parade, white British idiotsâ weird soliloquies about slavery, and a Jenga-block skyscraper where everything is WeWork. You love it! We all lov...
2019-07-091h 07Global Venturing Review30 July 2018 â Alphabet Shares Hit All-time HighWith Facebook and Netflix stumbling without recognised corporate venturing units, it has been interesting to see the other big four US internet companies, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Apple, with powerful CVC investments report or predict strong results.
Alphabet was the most clear-cut as it reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings last Monday, driving Alphabet shares to a new all-time high the following day. It generated adjusted earnings per share of $11.75 versus the Wall Street consensus of $9.59 for the quarter, according to cable news provider CNBC. Alphabet also posted a $1.06bn gain in its equity investments for the time period, w...
2018-07-3014 min