As we feel settled into 2022, Varun & Suchita talk about some interesting acquisitions and fundings, like that of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, and The Label Life's by GOAT Labs. They discuss Ashneer Grover taking a break, Airbnb CEO experimenting with the digital nomad life, Tata's foray into digital payments, etc. In the short segment, Suchita takes up the Beauty & Personal Care industry while Varun explains Instagram's newer initiatives for creators. For the Deep Dive segment, Kar...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Varun & Suchita begin by listing some noteworthy stuff in the world of acquisitions, fundings, celebrities, etc. They have a brief appreciation session for the show that's making waves- Shark Tank India. Further, it's a shallow dive into the world of Nutraceuticals by Suchita, and Live-Audio by Varun. For the deep-dive section, they are joined by Shephali Bhatt, Tech & Culture reporter with Mint, to talk about trends on the Internet. She tells us about the Meme culture, ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The first week of the new year wasn't great with the third wave of Covid just falling upon us like a Tsunami but when it came to Business, it was a tornado of fundings, and Varun & Suchita list out a few of the most significant ones. Further, they discuss Apple's 3Tn Market Cap, Bezos' CharaghDin uncle look for NYE, Blackberry being laid to rest. In the short segment, they cover the evolution of the Indian Alco-Bev, and Fashion segments, and finally deep dive into GoodGlamm's next step and I...
Jan 10, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
It's 2022 (already)! As we ease into the year's pace, Varun & Suchita discuss Instagram considering its users' suggestions and how it can expand into India Inc. on a large scale owing to the absence of TikTok and the popularity of Reels; and a French LVMH taking on an American Tiffany's. They deep-dive into the hybrid working model and WeWork's progress, a little more about the bustling creator economy and having side hustles, chalk out the growth, and future of the E-Commerce sector, and en...
Jan 03, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On this year-end special episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita give their predictions on what lies ahead for the world of business and startups in 2022! From the rise of creator-led brands and the emergence of LinkedIn as a major player to the home & kitchen segment, the health, wellness and fitness category and much more...Tune in to find out what to expect from the year that lies ahead. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at http...
Dec 27, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Think Fast, Varun & Suchita are joined by Mr Sajith Pai- Director, Blume Ventures. He tells us about the year gone by with reference to VC and funding. He begins by talking about covering the white spaces in EdTech which is a hot category in the present time, and goes on to tell us the segments where fresh opportunities lie and how can aspiring entrepreneurs tap into them. Further, we ask him about his predictions for 2022. Varun & Suchita discuss Third Wave Coffee's l...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita are joined by Meeta Malhotra, founder of The Hard Copy, to discuss India's rising consumer brands. Meeta also shares her insights into what kind of brands should we keep an eye out for heading into 2022. The two also give their hot takes and take a deep dive on the rise of quick commerce and 10-minute delivery services, India's ed-tech sector and the future of schooling via a digital medium. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://tw...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita give their hot takes and take a deep dive on NFTs in music and how they benefit the artists, on a number of mergers and acquisitions, including those by Pristyn and Cred. The two also discuss the rise of social commerce in India and take a quick look at the large number of new-age consumer brands that have emerged in the Indian markets. This and a lot more on the latest episode of Think Fast! You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://t...
Dec 06, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita give their hot takes and take a deep dive on: Taylor Swift re-recording her albums, India's latest unicorns - and the speed with which they have been coming out, the Paytm IPO fallout, the latest season of Shark Tank India, and much more. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggi You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter at https://twitter.com/suchitasalwan...
Nov 29, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hosted by Varun Duggirala and Suchita Salwan, Think Fast is a podcast about the latest trends and conversations happening in the world of business, media, content, marketing and beyond. Suchita and Varun sift through the clutter and unpack the biggest stories to give their hot takes and also dig into the broader picture of where things are going. It’s a fast talking, no holds barred take on everything and anything around the world of business! You can follow Varun Duggirala on Instagram and Twit...
Nov 18, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
