Ola goes against Microsoft! | Roundup #152 | The Startup Operator

In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into the hottest headlines from India's burgeoning startup ecosystem. They cover a variety of topics including a feud between Ola and Microsoft, highlights from Microsoft’s Build Developer Conference, and Google’s potential acquisition of HubSpot.  The show features insightful views on the strategies and implications of these developments, along with some engaging cricket commentary and industry gossip. 00:00 Introduction00:34 A Quick Movie Recommendation: Aavesham00:52 India's Startup Ecosystem: Feuds, Acquisitions, and Innovations04:00 Microsoft vs. Ola: A Feud Over Cloud Infrastructure09:08 Microsoft's Build Developer Conference Highlights11:27 Google's Potential Acquisition of HubSpot16:53 Celebrating Founders and Big Acquisitions17:49 Google's Drone Ventures in India18:10 The Surge of Drone Startups and Policies in India20:29 The Growing Appeal of Indian IPO Markets for Tech Companies24:04 The Rise of Tech-Based Insurance Companies in India27:27 Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and Their Impact28:41 A Week in Fintech Fundraising29:35 The Debate on Founders' Time Investment in Podcasts and Events32:56 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 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!