The Flop Side

Priyanka & Nandita
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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. Presenting… The Flop Side🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups. New episode out every Friday, 5pm IST

  1. 6 days ago

    S3E4: My Tirth India - Temple Rush, Funding Hush

    Every pilgrim’s journey, from darshan slot to hotel room, in one place. 🛕🪔 The market was booming and the showrooms were open, but something inside wasn’t holding. So why did the startup built for India’s pilgrimage boom shut down? 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 care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S3E4: My Tirth India - Temple Rush, Funding Hush

  2. 16 Oct

    S3E3: BeepKart - Certified Trust, Costly Guarantee

    Used 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 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 care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S3E3: BeepKart - Certified Trust, Costly Guarantee

  3. 9 Oct

    S3E2: GenWise - Wise Intentions, Unwise Economics

    Built 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 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 care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S3E2: GenWise - Wise Intentions, Unwise Economics

  4. 2 Oct

    S3E1: Subtl.ai - Sharp Product, Scattered Focus

    They 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 still run out of runway? 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 care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S3E1: Subtl.ai - Sharp Product, Scattered Focus

  5. 4 Sept

    S2E10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out

    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, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S2E10: Finale! - Failures In, Framework Out

  6. 28 Aug

    S2E9: Dunzo - Task Done, Value Undone

    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 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, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S2E9: Dunzo - Task Done, Value Undone

  7. 21 Aug

    S2E8: ShopX - Stocked Aisle, Cracked Model

    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 care has been taken, the creators make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content. All views, opinions, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S2E8: ShopX - Stocked Aisle, Cracked Model

  8. 14 Aug

    S2E7: Cardback - Smart Points, Empty Pockets

    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 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, analyses, and interpretations expressed are those of the creators and are intended solely for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. They do not constitute facts, professional advice, or definitive accounts of events. This podcast may include commentary on companies, individuals, or events. Such content is not intended to defame, harm, or disparage any person or entity. References are made in good faith and based on publicly reported information. Listeners are advised to independently verify information and form their own conclusions. The creators disclaim all liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the content, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Indian laws. All trademarks, company names, and brand references belong to their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only, without any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship implied.

    S2E7: Cardback - Smart Points, Empty Pockets
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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. Presenting… The Flop Side🎙️ Where we show you, the flip side of flop startups. New episode out every Friday, 5pm IST

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  • Creator
    Priyanka & Nandita
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Priyanka & Nandita
  • Show Website
    The Flop Side