The Flop Side
In a world obsessed with "the next big thing" and "viral sensations," we’re looking at the other side of business stories.
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S2E10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out (opens the original)
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This is the finale of Season 2 on 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #podcast #startup #fail #story #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While reasonable care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyse
S2E9: Dunzo - Task Done, Value Undone (opens the original)
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It gave the city a magic wand for mundane errands. 🪄📦 Unprecedented convenience, deep-pocketed investors, and a catastrophic quick-commerce pivot. So how did the startup that taught us to "Just Dunzo It" go permanently offline? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #launch #podcast #startup #business #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews
S2E8: ShopX - Stocked Aisle, Cracked Model (opens the original)
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It gave kirana shops a digital shelf. 🏪📲 Big brands, bigger backers, and a model that never held up. So how did a business built for Bharat's retailers collapse? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #launch #podcast #startup #business #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While reasonable
S2E7: Cardback - Smart Points, Empty Pockets (opens the original)
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Five hundred cards mapped, one smart tap away. 💳✨ Credible angels believed in it. India's wallets weren't ready for it. So what happens when a startup's biggest mistake is simply being early? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #launch #podcast #startup #business #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be reliable at the time
S2E6: Zilingo - Fashion Forward, Books Backward (opens the original)
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They built the ultimate digital infrastructure for the Asian garment trade. 🏭👗 Their product-market fit was real. Their audited financials were not. So how did a single whistleblower bring Zilingo to its knees? Find out, on this week's episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... #launch #podcast #startup #business #theflopside Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles, and interviews believed to be re
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