Byju's: From EdTech Unicorn to Insolvency Woes - What Went Wrong?
Remember when Byju's was the poster child of the Indian startup ecosystem? "Padhai ka superhero," they called it! But fast forward to 2025, and the narrative has taken a dramatic tu
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Ansh
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They even acquired Whitehat Jr for $300 millions and all cash deal 🤝
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Seasoned founders chase output.
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