Figuring Out · FO144

In today’s episode, we discussed the ongoing problems in BYJUS and how it is hampering its business. We talked about the importance of relationship building and networking in business, how the perspective of Indians has changed, and how it is leading to overall growth. We dive deeper into the difference between traditional media and the new-age media, and how new-age media is filling the gaps. Vaibhav also shared what made him start Inc42 and what made his company so successful. We also talked about startups in India and recent statistics around them. Further, he talked about the process and breakdown of story building at his company and how most media companies work.

1. 00:00Introduction
2. 02:21What went wrong with Byju’s
3. 07:38Startup ecosystem in India
4. 11:12Money vs Power
5. 15:38Genz mindset
6. 18:19Why did he start Inc42?
7. 23:18Sources of Inc42 stories
8. 28:37Threats in media business
9. 32:17How does the media business make money?
10. 38:33Sponsored vs non sponsored content
11. 39:43Opportunities in media company
12. 43:45House of X
13. 46:29Top 2 businesses in India
14. 48:19Inc42 founders
15. 51:05Conclusion