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Think Fast with Varun and Suchita
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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!
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Announcement
May 10, 202300:01:05Tap to summarizeDear listeners, We would like to inform you that the hosts of your favorite show, Think Fast, Varun and Suchita, will be taking a short break from recording for the next few weeks. They have some busy weeks ahead of them, but will return soon with the latest news, interesting views, hilarious jokes, and insights on all things business and technology! In the meantime, we encourage you to revisit previous episodes, as there are a wealth of insightful discussions that go beyond the latest news cycle. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to returning soon with more exciting content. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reliance X Warner Bros, Vice Media Layoffs & What is Apple up to?
May 3, 202300:50:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita cover a variety of topics including the recent layoffs at Clubhouse, Aryan Khan's new start-up D Yavol, Travis Barker's collaboration with Liquid Death Water to release a limited-edition enema collectible, the bankruptcy of Bed Bath & Beyond, Reliance's new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery Inc for JioCinema, the emergence of a new competitor for ChatGPT called Giga Chat. Additionally, they discuss Twitter's reintroduction of the blue verification tick, OYO's plans to open 50 properties in Ayodya, Jupiter, a neo-banking app receiving the NBFC license by RBI, Godrej's acquisition of Raymonds, Reliance's Campa Cola, and upcoming product releases from Apple. Suchita Recommends: Ben Smith on the kara swisher podcast Varun Recommends: Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apple in India, Short Video Creators' New Reality & The Fall of Indian Unicorns
Apr 26, 202300:50:22Tap to summarizeThe views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Think Fast, Varun and Suchita delve into a wide range of topics including Twitter’s legacy blue tick disappearing, Tupperware’s financial crisis, BuzzFeed being written off, Instagram’s new features, Jio Cinema’s debut in original content, Viacom18 investing in Bodhi Tree, H&M Beauty’s flagship store in Oslo and more! Additionally, they take a closer look at Apple’s new stores in Mumbai and Delhi and the Tim Cook storm, the significant drop in income for short video content creators in India, and the downfall of Indian Unicorns. Suchita Recommends: Indian Matchmaking Varun Recommends: The Last Thing He Told Me Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advisedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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L'Oréal X Aesop, Founder Salaries, & Exploring the GenZ Culture ft. Pranav Manie
Apr 12, 202300:49:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Varun & Suchita talk about the upcoming Apple store in Mumbai's BKC, how Bangalore rents have hit the roof, EdTech company founders' exuberant salaries, and L'Oreal's acquisition of Aesop + what D2C brands could learn from it. GenZ Pranav Manie who works at Bain & Co. by the day and writes a substack newsletter named 'Hot Chips' by night joins us to discuss all things culture from a GenZ lens and give us some interesting examples of what's really clicking with people. Find Pranav on Hot Chips | Twitter Varun Recommends a podcast: The Great Creators with Guy RazPranav recommends a YouTube video dissing Drake and an NYTimes article about Music You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter @varunduggi and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/varunduggiYou can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter @suchitasalwan and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/suchitasalwan Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The NMACC Gala, World Startup Convention Disaster, & an Ode to Indian Paps
Apr 5, 202300:53:11Tap to summarizeThis episode has an extended introduction followed by two major stories. Varun & Suchita deep dive into the history of the paparazzi in India and their journey from negotiating for space in print to building a sought-after social media clout & the World Startup Convention Disaster that looked very promising and gave hope to multiple founders but turned out to be a scam. Apart from these, they talk about the Good Glamm Group's upcoming JV with Akshay Kumar, Softbank slashing Oyo's valuation before it's IPO, Alibaba breaking up into 6 companies, Substack inviting investments, GoMechanic's acquisition by Lifelong group, First Citizen Bank coming to SVB's rescue, Top techies signing a document asking to pause R&D in AI, PhonePe & ZestMoney's deal getting called off, Spotify & Zee's stuck licensing deal, ByteDance new viral app called Lemon8, Jio Cinema's IPL broadcast, Google pausing their free food policy for employees, Climate Tech seeing a decrease in investments, and a few more stories. Suchita recommends the latest season of Succession & videos of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. Varun recommends having and appreciating a foodie friend. Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Bye Bye Legacy Twitter Blue Ticks, BluSmart Cabs & Macro Indian Startup POV
Mar 29, 202300:49:49Tap to summarizeVarun & Suchita start by discuss the new Finance Bill, Starbucks getting an Indian Origin CEO, Amazon looking to acquire MX Player from the Times Group, Khan Academy introducing AI into the classroom, Ashneer Grover's CricPe, Byjus X Aakash X Unacademy news and more. They deep dive into the interesting strategies and pivots of some Indian Startups, analyse BluSmart cabs' business model and how it fares compared to Uber & Ola, & take a look at Twitter's blue ticks shenanigans. Suchita Recommends two shows: Succession S4 (HBO) & Ted Lasso (Apple) Varun Recommends going away from the city and exploring the smaller towns. Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ryan Reynold's Mint Mobile Sold for 11KCR$, Meta's Year of Efficiency, & The Resilience of FMCG Giants
Mar 22, 202300:52:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Varun & Suchita begin with talking about Google introducing AI across all it's apps, Lenskart raising funds from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, PornHub's parent company MindGeek getting acquired by Ethical Capital Partners, LinkedIn building a Podcast academy, Samsung and Xiaomi's smartphone market competition, SVB filing bankruptcy papers, PhonePe attracting Walmart's investment, and the upcoming documentary about Honey Singh. They talk about how FMCG giants have been expanding their online presence and benefitting retailers and well as consumers, Ryan Reynolds selling off his share along with the company-Mint Mobile to T Mobile, and Mark Zuckerberg's letter to employees titled Meta's year of Efficiency and the upcoming vision of the company. Suchita recommends a newsletter edition: What Taylor Swift can Teach us about BusinessVarun recommends a Podcast episode: The Last of Us Podcast Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Tiktokification of Spotify, HBO + IPL Exit Hotstar, & The Fall of SVB ft. Vidur Singhal
Mar 15, 202300:57:31Tap to summarizeIt's a Naatu Naatu episode! On Think Fast, Varun & Suchita obviously talk about the Oscars and how it was the year of South Asians. Further, they talk about Grammarly employing AI and an update to it's services, Meta's Twitter counterpart, Apple looking at India as a lucrative market, Vinyls selling more as compared to CDs, Slack integrating ChatGPT and how the latter is now a feature. In deep dives, they talk about Disney's strategy of wiping out HBO & IPL from Hotstar, the Tiktokification of Spotify, and finally an in depth analysis into Silicon Valley Bank's downfall with our BlackSwan reporter Vidur Singhal. Suchita recommends her post on Medium about turning 33. Varun recommends Pebble Building Blocks (link is just for reference) Find Vidur on LinkedIn | Muncher Media Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Blume's Indus Valley Report, Curated Marketplaces, & YouTube's 2023 Agenda
Mar 8, 202300:55:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Varun & Suchita start by talking about the ongoing Women's IPL, F1 streaming which was on Hotstar but this season, it will be on the independent app; What is an overpaid CEO, Razorpay's profits, Ashneer Grover's CricPe, Blinkit's new venture, and more. They deep dive into the Indus Valley Report by Blume Ventures, YouTube's agenda for 2023, and Curated Marketplaces. The articles referred were as follows: Blume Ventures' Indus Valley reportYouTube's 2023 Agenda Suchita Recommends an Article written by her on Medium. Varun Recommends a food item: Delight Food's Gongura Pickle Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's a Match (group) X Shaadi, Rise of the Tastefluencer, & Taking Algorithms to Court
Mar 1, 202300:49:32Tap to summarizeVarun & Suchita begin with the menstrual leave law that was recently passed in Spain, WazirX shutting its NFT Marketplace, IPL to be streamed for free on Jio, Bill Gates' minority stake in Heineken, Byju's denying rumors of shutting White Hat Jr, Spotify changing its design to appeal to GenZ, US nominating former Mastercard CEO for World Bank, Zomato's new service, Akshay Kumar returning Home, YouTube testing Podcast management options, Airtel looking to acquire a stake in PayTM, and Cred rolling a BNPL service. The stories in the spotlight included the Google VS Gonzalez case which took Algorithms to court, InfoEdge considering moving on from Rahul Yadav- the former co-founder of Housing.com, Match group looking to invest in Shaadi.com, and the rise of tastefluencers and curated content. Shephali Bhatt & Vamgmayi Parakala's article from Mint about 'Tastefluencers'. Varun recommends a show: Farzi (Amazon Prime Video) Suchita recommends a book: The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee Varun & Suchita also answer a few listener questions on the show. Do share yours on the below-mentioned handles. You can follow Varun Duggirala on Twitter & Instagram You can follow Suchita Salwan on Twitter & Instagram Check out video episodes on the Think Fast YouTube Channel. Find the show across audio streaming apps:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | JioSaavn | Gaana | Amazon Music Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android or iOS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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