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Why Failed Stayzilla ? Stayzilla failed due to a shift in its business model, intense competition from companies like OYO and Airbnb, high operational costs, and challenges in scaling to smaller towns. It burned through cash without securing eno

Why Flipkart Struggles to Turn a Profit: Unpacking the E-commerce Giant's Challenges - Intense Competition: Competing with Amazon, Snapdeal, and other local players drives up marketing and operational costs. - High Discounts & Offers: To attract

In 1999, Webvan, an online grocery delivery startup (us zamane ka zepto), was scaling at a breakneck pace. Backed by millions in venture capital, they expanded to multiple cities in the US, built massive warehouses, and hired hundreds of employees, a

Stayzilla: A Bangalore Startup's Demise Stayzilla, a once-promising Bangalore-based startup in the budget accommodation space, collapsed in 2017 due to a combination of factors: * Unsustainable Growth: Rapid expansion strained resources and proved

Hi all, What should be done to decrease the cost of cold chain transportation. 🤔 We're facing a huge cash burn to just provide the milk chocolates to the retailers. (We're outsourcing a tempo with freezer to transport it) but, it's a too costly for

Scaling is NOT just about "getting bigger." It's about growing smarter. Here's what most founders get wrong... In the startup world, "scaling" gets thrown around like it's just about hiring more people, expanding to new markets, or pouring money int

𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 : The amount of cash a company is losing per month. It’s essentially the negative cash flow of the business. Let's understand this with some maths : Suppose a startup has 1,000,000 Rs in the bank and spends

🗣 Alibaba is Building New Hubs in Europe and Launching Next-Day Delivery 🚚🌍 Alibaba is expanding its logistics network in Europe by constructing new hubs, which will enable them to offer next-day delivery services. This move aims to enhance their

🚨 Critical Startup Metrics VCs look for ➨ When securing venture capital, 4 key metrics are essential at EVERY stage of a startup's growth: • Revenue • Net Burn Rate • Full-time Employee Headcount • Gross Margin ➨ Cash is king in early stages but

1. **Swiggy Instamart Leadership Expansion**: Swiggy's quick commerce arm, Instamart, has strengthened its leadership team with four new VP-level hires to enhance its operational efficiency and market presence [oai_citation:1,IndianStartupNews - Late