Oct 23, 202625 minS2
Every pilgrimโs journey, from darshan slot to hotel room, in one place. The market was booming and the showrooms were open, but something inside wasnโt holding. So why did the startup built for Indiaโs pilgrimage boom...
About this Podcast:
In a world obsessed with the next big thing we look at the other side of business stories.While success is loud, failure is where the real wisdom lies.Every week, we peel back the curtain on the Indian startup ecosystem to uncover stories of companies that once soared, only to come crashing down. From disruptors that once dominated headlines to heavily funded favorites that vanished overnight, we explore the bad bets, boardroom battles and brutal reality of growth in India.Presentingโฆ The Flop Side๐๏ธWhere we show you, the flip side of flop startups.New episode out every Friday, 5pm IST
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What is The Flop Side about?
In a world obsessed with the next big thing we look at the other side of business stories. While success is loud, failure is where the real wisdom lies. Every week, we peel back the curtain on the Indian startup ecosystem to uncover stories of companies that once soared, only to come crashing down.
Who hosts The Flop Side?
The Flop Side is hosted by Priyanka & Nandita. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
What has The Flop Side covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S3E4: My Tirth India - Temple Rush, Funding Hush" (23 October 2026, 25 minutes), "S3E3: BeepKart - Certified Trust, Costly Guarantee" (16 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "S3E2: GenWise - Wise Intentions, Unwise Economics" (9 October 2026, 27 minutes).
How often does The Flop Side publish?
The Flop Side publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 21 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Flop Side?
Booking probability for The Flop Side is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Flop Side requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Flop Side's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Flop Side?
The strongest fits for The Flop Side are Investing & Wealth Management and Business & Management Consulting. The Flop Side has a business audience.
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Priyanka & Nandita hosts The Flop Side, a business podcast with 21 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 16, 202627 minS3Used scooters, fully inspected, warranted, and returnable. Seasoned backers and a guarantee that promised no surprises. So why did a startup built on trust run out of road? Find out, on this week's episode of ๏ธ Where we...
Oct 9, 202627 minS3Built to empower the country's senior citizens. The crowd came, but the cash never quite did. So why did an app made to help elders keep up run out of runway? Find out, on this week's episode of ๏ธ Where we show you, the...
Oct 2, 202629 minS3They built an AI sharp enough to outsmart tools from OpenAI itself. Banks, airports, and defense contracts all signed on, but the money never followed. So how did one of India's most technically impressive AI startups...
Episode #10
S2E10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out
Sep 4, 202624 minS2This is the finale of Season 2 on ๏ธ 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...
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Episode #9
S2E9: Dunzo - Task Done, Value Undone
Aug 28, 202627 minS2It 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...
Aug 21, 202629 minS2It 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 ๏ธ Where we show you, the...
Aug 14, 202626 minS2Five hundred cards mapped, one smart tap away. โจ 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...
Aug 7, 202628 minS2They 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...
Jul 31, 202629 minS2They built the bridge between classrooms and companies. Thousands of students, hundreds of partners, a top VC believing in every bit of it. So what happens when your entire business runs on a calendar you don't control...
Jul 24, 202627 minS2They built the ledger. The banks controlled the lock. Volumes soared, users flooded in, but you can't trade what you can't bank. So how did a single regulatory circular freeze one of India's fastest-growing exchanges...
Episode #3
S2E3: Doodhwala - Fresh Milk, Sour Math
Jul 17, 202627 minS2Every household trusted the man at the door with a can of milk. ๐ฅ This startup rebuilt that trust as an app, and scaled it in three cities. So how did this milkman end up running dry? Find out, on this week's episode...
Jul 10, 202625 minS2This startup scaled patents into revenue. ๐๐ธ Betting on new chemistry paid off. Until foreign alternatives ran them off the ground. So how did Log9's battery run out of charge? Find out, on this week's episode of...
Jul 3, 202624 minS2Find out how Koo failed, on this week's episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๏ธ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news...
Episode #10
Ep10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out
Jun 5, 202631 minS1This is the finale of Season 1 on ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๏ธ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups... Disclaimer This podcast is based on publicly available information, including news reports, articles...
May 29, 202629 minS1Byju's conquered the nation's classrooms on a wave of venture capital. ๐๐ฑ Until predatory debt and hidden liabilities completely destroyed its foundation So how did the finances spiral out of control for this edtech...
May 22, 202627 minS1They rode the AI hype to a YC golden ticket and $500k seed round ๐๐ฐ But got trapped in the purgatory of Pivot HellHere is the brutal debugging of CodeParrot. Find out, on this week's episode of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฝ...
May 15, 202627 minS1They promised a subscription based lifeline for your medical bills ๐๐ธ But got trapped between the demands of regulators and investors Here is the uncomfortable financial autopsy of Kenko Health. Find out, on this...
May 8, 202629 minS1They wanted to be the undisputed monster of budget travel. ๐งณ๐ธ Their massive supply was real. Their unit economics were not. So how did Stayzillaโs discount-fueled illusion finally shatter? Find out, on this week's...
Episode #5
Ep5 - Hike: Mass Adoption, No Retention
May 1, 202626 minS1In an attempt to do everything, this unicorn ended up with nothing. ๐ฆ It once touted 100 million users, but vanity metrics can be blinding. So how did the Indian Super App, collapse under it's own weight? Find out, on...
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