Can Ola Maps Dethrone Google Maps in India? | Roundup #159 | The Startup Operator

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of education and skilling, the controversial angel tax, and recent fundraising activities within the ecosystem. Topics:00:00 Introduction00:53 Karnataka's New Job Reservation Bill11:01 Union Budget Highlights for Startups23:06 The Blue Screen of Death Incident26:46 Ola Maps Challenges Google's Monopoly27:42 Challenges with Ola Map Services28:05 The Evolution of Map Technologies28:48 The Need for Indigenous Solutions29:37 Comparing Bhavish Aggarwal to Elon Musk32:03 WazirX Hack and Cryptocurrency Security34:14 Blockchain's Real-World Applications35:18 Bajaj Auto's CNG Two-Wheeler Launch38:14 CRED's New Feature: CredMoney41:50 Swiggy's ESOP Buyback Program43:28 Notable Fundraisers and Investments44:50 Talk of the Town: Indian Engineers and Google Maps Update46:58 The Future of the Gig Economy53:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes ------------------------------------- Click here to get regular WhatsApp updates:https://wa.me/message/ZUZQQGKCZTADL1 ------------------------------------- Connect with Us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-operator​Twitter: https://twitter.com/OperatorStartup​​ ------------------------------------- If you liked this episode, let us know by hitting the like button and share with your friends and family. Please also remember to subscribe to our channel and switch on the notifications to never miss an episode!