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Why Freshworks Fired 1000+ (While Buying Back Stock) | Roundup #165 | Startup Operator

Nov 16, 202427 min
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan cover the latest and most impactful headlines from India's startup ecosystem. They start with Swiggy's second-largest IPO of the year, Zomato's innovations, Freshworks' recent layoffs and simultaneous stock buyback, and ISRO's new partnership with IIT Madras. They also discuss Elon Musk's Starlink seeking permission for satellite broadband in India and the closure of Stowa's alternate MBA program. Topics: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Opening comments 01:19 Major Headlines 02:28 US Elections and Tech Influence 06:05 Swiggy's Market Debut 09:22 Zomato's New Features 12:39 Freshworks Layoffs and Buyback 17:43 ISRO and IIT Madras Partnership 19:44 Starlink's Entry into India 23:11 Stoa's Shutdown and Reflections 25:53 Weekly Fundraisers and Wrap-Up ------------------------------------- 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!
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