Founded in 2016 by three friends, Rapido wasn’t even supposed to be a bike taxi service. It started as a logistics company called “The karrier,” but they soon had the realisation: India has 75% of its vehicles as two-wheelers, and no one’s using them
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Anonymous 1
Stealth • 2m
Rapido's model may seem effective now, relying heavily on bike taxis could be risky as the market evolves.
How Rapido Dominated the Bike Taxi Genre?
So Rapido was founded in 2015 by IIT alumni Aravind Sanka and Pavan Guntupalli.
Aravind, once stuck in traffic, realized that bikes could navigate traffic easily and thought of starting a bike taxi company
"Karodo ki bikes" is now real thing
> Rapido, an Indian ride-hailing startup, has officially become a unicorn after raising $120 million in a Series E funding round led by WestBridge Capital, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion
> Rapido has a
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Gautam Ambani
Stealth • 8m
Aaj Ki Raat, Dhandhe Ki Baat
Risk (Part-1):
In Dhandha, Always Remember,
Don't be a Harshad Mehta, "Risk Hai To Isq Hai",
Be a Babu Rao, "Bilkul Riks Ni Lene Ka He" or say "Calculate The Risk"
Almost all Dhandha have some form of uncertainty & thu
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Yash Satyajit
Stealth • 1m
Zomato’s platform fee hike to ₹10 reflects rising operational costs and the need for sustainable revenue models in a competitive market. While ₹10 may seem small, it could affect frequent users. Zomato must justify this increase by improving delivery
Bitcoin Is Surging—But One Mistake Could Lead to Mass Bankruptcy
Let’s Understand Today’s Landscape
Bitcoin’s surge is catching the attention of millions, but it’s far from a safe bet. While some view it as the future of finance, its volatility and
Could AI workload processing be the new crypto mining?
Some companies think so, offering ways to earn by lending your GPU power for AI tasks, just like the old crypto mining days.
Key points:
- Services like Salad pay users to contribute their GP
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SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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OpenAI • 6m
Studying India's rapidly evolving VC landscape & have some hypotheses on its future:
1. Cold outreach deals?
With startups outpacing VCs, cold outreach may rise, pushing VCs to better evaluate pitches.
2. Deal sourcing shake-up?
Hack Used By Startup #7
How Spotify Turned Scarcity Into Hype in His Early Days with an ----!!
The Problem:
When Spotify launched, it needed to create buzz and manage the initial influx of users to ensure a smooth experience.
The Idea:
Spotify laun
Exploring the Easiest and Least Risky Funding Method for Startups
When you're launching a startup, finding the right funding can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s crucial to choose a method that aligns with your business's nee
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Mr Z
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Medial • 1m
In 2001, Amazon was imploding.
$1.4 Billion lost. 1,300 fired. Weeks from bankruptcy.
Then Bezos made a controversial move Wall Street called "business suic*de."
Here's how that ONE decision sparked a $2 TRILLION comeback:
Imagine losing $1 milli