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245: How Venture Capital Funding is Changing | Devendra Agrawal (Founder - Dexter Capital)
In this episode, Roshan talks to Devendra Agrawal, Founder of Dexter Capital. Having dedicated over five years to investments and two years in a senior corporate finance position, Devendra embraced the entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dexter Capital, a boutique investment bank.
The conversation encompasses the various factors that shaped today's outlook into startup investing. Tune in for a deep-dive into --
00:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Recent Developments in startup Investing
11:27 - Startup Ecosystem and the Indian Economy
16:04 - Power Dynamics Between Founders and Investors
25:26 - Key Developments in the 2021 Startup Ecosystem
31:42 - Building Successful Startups
33:45 - Key Considerations in Equity Sharing and Fundraising
43:30 - Risks of Accepting High-Valuation Investments
48:41 - Revising the Current Incentive Structures
56:06 - Incentive Models
01:01:01 - Equity Pledging in Conventional Companies
01:03:12 - Reasons Behind the Surge in Startup Funding
01:14:35 - Characteristics of a Successful Fund
01:20:23 - Supporting Founders
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244: Can Devotion Drive Digital Innovation? | Prashant Sachan (Co-founder, Apps for Bharat)
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In this episode Roshan talks to Prashant Sachan, co-founder of Apps for Bharat, to explore the dynamic landscape of India's consumer market and his successful journey with the Srimandir app. With over 3 crore downloads and 3 million monthly users, Prashanth discusses the art of building engaging app-led businesses, the role of monetization, and delivering unique user experiences. The conversati...
India's Gaming Future: Will Krafton's R&D bet payoff? | Roundup #161 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into key developments in India's vibrant startup ecosystem. They discuss the significance of freedom for startups, the technological advancements in India's digital infrastructure, and the promising updates in UPI's payment system. Highlights include Sarvam AI's innovation in Indian language models, Krafton's plans for an ...
Twitter is going to war against advertisers | Roundup #160 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss major headlines in India's startup ecosystem. Key topics include a U.S. federal judge's ruling against Google for antitrust violations, X's (formerly Twitter) legal battle with advertisers, and an innovative SIP-like approach to startup investing introduced by Infinite Club. They also cover Andhra Pradesh's new UA-cam Ac...
Can Ola Maps Dethrone Google Maps in India? | Roundup #159 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan break down significant updates from India's startup ecosystem, including Karnataka's new job reservation bill, the union budget's key highlights, and notable trends on Twitter. The discussion covers the impact of CrowdStrike's software glitch, and Ola's competitive move against Google Maps. The episode concludes with insights on...
How good is budget 2024 for startups? 2024 Budget Breakdown Devendra Agrawal
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In this episode, our guest Devendra Agrawal, founder of Dexter capital shared his views on the recent budget presented by the Modi government and Nirmala Sitharaman, comparing it to historical budgets by Manmohan Singh and P. Chidambaram. The conversation covers the budget's implications for the middle class, public markets, venture capital, and startups. key features such as the removal of ang...
Will Blackbuck’s IPO Boost Confidence in Indian Startups? | Roundup #158 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into major headlines in India's startup ecosystem. They discuss BlackBuck's filing of its DHRP papers for a 550 crore rupees IPO with SEBI, and IdeaForge's acquisition of a stake in space tech startup Galaxeye space. The episode also touches on the ongoing Twitter feud between Elon Musk and the European Commission over fre...
Why is India's Twitter Rival KOO shutting down? | Roundup #157 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss significant developments in India's startup ecosystem. Topics include SEBI's new regulations affecting brokerage firms, the launch of Narayana Health's game changing insurance product, and the shutdown of the Koo app after failed acquisition talks. The hosts also touch on Reliance Retail's relaunch of the Chinese brand S...
Why Is OYO’s Valuation Shrinking? | Roundup #156 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan delve into significant headlines shaping India's startup ecosystem. They start with a discussion on Micromax Venture's fund performance and key insights from the Figma Config conference. The hosts also explore Zomato's new Restaurant Service Hub, the rise of regional content with Stage's growth, and OYO's withdrawal of its IPO p...
243: Build in India, Sell to US | Nivas Ravichandran( Head of Marketing, Spendflo)
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, Roshan talks to Nivas, a seasoned SaaS marketer, to discuss his journey and insights into SaaS marketing. Nivas shares his accidental entry into the SaaS world, joining Freshworks (then Freshdesk) post-acquisition of his startup in 2015. The conversation highlights the importance of building a world-class product, visionary leadership from Freshw...
Are IITs losing their value? | Roundup #155 | The Startup Operator
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Roundup, Roshan and Gunjan discuss the significant drop in placements and employment of IIT graduates in the country, financial troubles at ThirdWave Coffee and Reshamandi, and the launch of Safe Superintelligence Inc. by Ilya Sutskever. The hosts also touch on notable fundraising rounds for Zepto, Alyve Health, and Bira91, and conclude with an analysis o...
242: Rentals to EVs - Bounce's Evolution in Mobility with Varun Agni (Co-founder, Bounce)
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In this episode of the Startup Operator Podcast, host Roshan welcomes Varun from Bounce. Varun shares insights into Bounce’s progression from its origins as Wicked Rides, a bike rental company, to becoming a prominent player in the electric mobility market. He discusses the significant milestones such as the launch of Bounce Infinity, the introduction of the E1 and E1 Plus models, and their bur...
Policy Reforms & Tech Innovations: India's Startups Look to Modi 3.0 | Roundup #154
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Policy Reforms & Tech Innovations: India's Startups Look to Modi 3.0 | Roundup #154
241: How he Became the Popcorn Man of India! | Vikas Suri (CEO, Popcorn & Company)
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241: How he Became the Popcorn Man of India! | Vikas Suri (CEO, Popcorn & Company)
India's Agnikul Becomes first in the world to 3D Print Rocket Engines! | Roundup #153
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India's Agnikul Becomes first in the world to 3D Print Rocket Engines! | Roundup #153
Ola goes against Microsoft! | Roundup #152 | The Startup Operator
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Ola goes against Microsoft! | Roundup #152 | The Startup Operator
Will Uber exit from India? | Roundup #151 | The Startup Operator
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Will Uber exit from India? | Roundup #151 | The Startup Operator
Whatsapp Threatens INDIA EXIT over encryption dispute & more | Roundup #150 | The Startup Operator
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Whatsapp Threatens INDIA EXIT over encryption dispute & more | Roundup #150 | The Startup Operator
240:How a Robotics startup aims to revolutionize Sanitation & Hygiene | Divanshu Kumar(CEO, Solinas)
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240:How a Robotics startup aims to revolutionize Sanitation & Hygiene | Divanshu Kumar(CEO, Solinas)
This is how India will become an AI Superpower | Roundup #149 | The Startup Operator
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This is how India will become an AI Superpower | Roundup #149 | The Startup Operator
239:AI Gold Rush: India's Unique Edge in the Global AI Race | Subhabrata Debnath (CTO, Neuralgarage)
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239:AI Gold Rush: India's Unique Edge in the Global AI Race | Subhabrata Debnath (CTO, Neuralgarage)
Reliance set to Enter EV space with Tesla partnership? | Roundup #148 | The Startup Operator
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Reliance set to Enter EV space with Tesla partnership? | Roundup #148 | The Startup Operator
238: Disrupting Credit - How UPI is shaking up India's credit card scene | Siddharth Mehta
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238: Disrupting Credit - How UPI is shaking up India's credit card scene | Siddharth Mehta
237: How TeliportMe rejected Google & Disrupted the Digital Map | Vineet Devaiah (CEO, TeliportMe)
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237: How TeliportMe rejected Google & Disrupted the Digital Map | Vineet Devaiah (CEO, TeliportMe)
Amul set to Take over International Dairy market! | Roundup #147 | The Startup Operator
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Amul set to Take over International Dairy market! | Roundup #147 | The Startup Operator
236: The Pitch That Paid Off: Redefining Recruitment | Rahul Arora(Founder & CEO, Intervue)
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236: The Pitch That Paid Off: Redefining Recruitment | Rahul Arora(Founder & CEO, Intervue)
India's EV revolution gets a boost As Centre Cuts Taxes | Roundup #146 | The Startup Operator
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India's EV revolution gets a boost As Centre Cuts Taxes | Roundup #146 | The Startup Operator
235: Mastering SaaS by Building 200cr Revenue company! | Gaurav Sharma(Founder, SAASLabs)
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235: Mastering SaaS by Building 200cr Revenue company! | Gaurav Sharma(Founder, SAASLabs)
234: Bringing Robots to Life | Abhinav Das(CEO, Orangewood Labs)
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234: Bringing Robots to Life | Abhinav Das(CEO, Orangewood Labs)
Elon Musk: Open AI is a threat to humanity!| Roundup #145 | The Startup Operator
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Elon Musk: Open AI is a threat to humanity!| Roundup #145 | The Startup Operator

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  • @user-su4gg2vw5u
    @user-su4gg2vw5u 2 дні тому

    Tumkur and Hassan Can be Hosur of Karnataka. Beyond Bangalore. ( This City is not near State Border Area, Flat Area and Temperature is Just Right) Proximity to Bengalure. Rail, Road & Airport Connectivity is available here. While Coastal & Port City like Mangalore, Udupi, Honnavar, Karwar Are Hilly & Heavy Rainfall Area needs to be connected by Robust Rail, Road, Airport to improve exports and Imports of Karnataka. Other Places like Hubballi, Belgavi and Kalburgi Can be Developed later. IIT Dharward and Central University Karnataka Kalburgi Can start MBBS Course. AIIMS may come up in Shravanbelagola or Tumkur.

  • @vaibhavsharma7136
    @vaibhavsharma7136 5 днів тому

    Watched it in one go ❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 5 днів тому

      Hey Vaibhav, there was plenty more we wanted to speak about but couldn't get to - we'll definitely do a follow up sometime. :) Glad you liked the content, do share it with folks you think may be interested.

  • @thatdhiraj
    @thatdhiraj 5 днів тому

    🙏

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 5 днів тому

      Always great to see you in the comments, brother! Thanks for the support. 🙂🙏

  • @shrutisaxena1616
    @shrutisaxena1616 6 днів тому

    Thanks for such a good podcast.

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 5 днів тому

      Glad you liked the content, Shruti! Do share it with your startup friends. 🙂

    • @shrutisaxena1616
      @shrutisaxena1616 3 дні тому

      I did! I’m also an avid listener of the podcast on Spotify. :)

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 3 дні тому

      @@shrutisaxena1616 awesome!! Glad to know. 🙂

  • @ckcariappa
    @ckcariappa 6 днів тому

    This was a super candid discussion on the state of Venture Capital right now - post the 2021 boom and markets correcting. Devendra doesn't hold back and speaks from the rare vantage point of being a founder, investor and a banker. Hope you like it! If you do, please don't forget to share and subscribe.🙂

  • @ChocolateCroissant-k8k
    @ChocolateCroissant-k8k 11 днів тому

    Clickbait bs

  • @FcUy-p1z
    @FcUy-p1z 17 днів тому

    Thank

  • @SumitKumar-pu9yl
    @SumitKumar-pu9yl 19 днів тому

  • @mathewgeorge9757
    @mathewgeorge9757 25 днів тому

    Congratulations on 10k lads!

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 24 дні тому

      Thanks for your support, Mathew! :) Onwards and upwards!

  • @SumitKumar-pu9yl
    @SumitKumar-pu9yl 25 днів тому

    Great work guys ❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 24 дні тому

      Thank you, Sumit! Great to see you in the comments as always. :)

  • @computerscienceresearch
    @computerscienceresearch 25 днів тому

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  • @ippalarajesh6643
    @ippalarajesh6643 Місяць тому

    Only for kannadiga's

  • @rohanjacob1226
    @rohanjacob1226 Місяць тому

    Fascinating at problem solving!

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 7 днів тому

      Indeed! Thanks for watching, please do subscribe to the channel if you like similar content. :)

  • @PushpalathaYaramala
    @PushpalathaYaramala Місяць тому

    Mr. Suumit shah i want to talk to you regarding fraud commited by your employee

  • @vamsirajagiri9090
    @vamsirajagiri9090 Місяць тому

    Really worth content, the co-founder was very eager to build stuff & talk about many things. I learnt new things

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Glad you liked the content! And thanks for stopping by. :) If you like similar content on Startups, pls do subscribe.

  • @CHIRAGGUPTA13
    @CHIRAGGUPTA13 Місяць тому

    I ordered veggies and made payment online but the delivery person refused to deliver the veggies and said they are mine i complained 10 times but nothing action was taken by them

  • @CHIRAGGUPTA13
    @CHIRAGGUPTA13 Місяць тому

    Otipy is the worst company it is fraud

  • @surfaceoftheoesj
    @surfaceoftheoesj Місяць тому

    Keep it up 💪🏾👍 guys❤❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 15 днів тому

      Thank you! Glad you liked the content.

  • @nagarava
    @nagarava Місяць тому

    Namma yatri not working in "Bellary" of Karnataka what it uses?

  • @rohithreddy75
    @rohithreddy75 Місяць тому

    subscribed for keeping musashi on shelf

  • @Basic_Tech_
    @Basic_Tech_ Місяць тому

    Lot of great insights on system architectures. Thanks Roshan for bringing Vimal on podcast.

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! Pls do suggest other folks who we could have on the pod. 🙂

  • @SumitKumar-pu9yl
    @SumitKumar-pu9yl Місяць тому

    Great work guys

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thanks, Sumit! Nice to see you in the comments as always. 🙂

  • @shilparadhakrishna7475
    @shilparadhakrishna7475 Місяць тому

    New game idea. Everytime one of you says "middle class", we take a swig of our drink

  • @achintamkarmakar
    @achintamkarmakar Місяць тому

    Only 15k view😮

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thanks for doing your bit, please do share it with more folks. 🙂🙏 And do subscribe to our channel for similar content!

  • @shilparadhakrishna7475
    @shilparadhakrishna7475 Місяць тому

    Lovely episode. It would be lovely if you guys can touch up on the sovereign gold bond on your channel. Why did the government suddenly reduce the import duty on gold and what impact does it have on the sovereign gold bond. That would be great!

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Great suggestion - we'll add this to our discussion. Thanks for stopping by, do share our content with your friends! 🙂

  • @ayaushsing3094
    @ayaushsing3094 Місяць тому

    Good perspective.... Nice listen to you guys

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thanks, Aayush! And we love to see you in the comments. :)

  • @dailynewztrollz3290
    @dailynewztrollz3290 Місяць тому

    Great work 👏 ❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thank you! Please do subscribe to our channel for similar content on startups and also share this with your friends. :)

  • @devendraagrawal4037
    @devendraagrawal4037 Місяць тому

    Pls do watch and provide feedback

  • @sriramsravishtamadiraju2170
    @sriramsravishtamadiraju2170 Місяць тому

    Why the hell does this channel have only 9.5K subscribers???

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Haha! Thanks, man. Hopefully, we get to that next level with support from folks like you - please do share our content with your friends and spread the good word. 🙂🙏

  • @thisisgauravm
    @thisisgauravm Місяць тому

    Pushing all the companies away with the help of local goons and politicians and setting up own company in the state, that is not Startup.. that is Mafia. I have worked with Uber as driver. I have started my own startups .. 1 closed in 3 yrs rest 2 didn't make even up to the registration. It is hard.. and making yourself the only player in the market on the grounds of Mafiagiri is not entrepreneurship. Sorry, not impressed!

  • @SparrowJack53
    @SparrowJack53 Місяць тому

    Actual Reason: As a Unicorn company it is very easy to boost their sub company, Because they don't want to prove themselves and they don't want to convince investor to invest into their company, Because they have money back with themselves. And moreover they have strong Network. And Short story : Everything was replicas from foreign countries

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      It's hard to execute beyond the idea itself. Of course, the resources help but really.. there are many examples of those who failed. Ex: Rocket Internet's India foray was a disaster!

  • @SumitKumar-pu9yl
    @SumitKumar-pu9yl Місяць тому

    Good work guys ❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thank you, Sumit! 🙂

  • @PeacefulIntothe90s-tk3wn
    @PeacefulIntothe90s-tk3wn Місяць тому

    Paid podcast

  • @mkamaal1000
    @mkamaal1000 Місяць тому

    I need to watch it may be 2-3 more times to actually understand what he wanted to convey. In some instances the gravity of his points was too much for me to comprehend.

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Yes, I've been reflecting on this episode quite a bit, too. Glad you liked the content, pls do subscribe and share. 🙂

  • @alonzo_go
    @alonzo_go Місяць тому

    speaking of sustainable businesses- I hope you guys get Sridhar Vembu on the pod to talk about the startups he has invested in and how/what they're doing. I've heard him give us glimpse but I'd like to know more.

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Hey, great suggestion - I've hosted him a couple of times before on another podcast, Bharatvaarta. Will definitely try to bring him on board again sometime. :)

    • @alonzo_go
      @alonzo_go Місяць тому

      @@ckcariappa yes I've watched many of his talks/pods but most of the time people only ask about his zoho story. I think there's more to learn from what type of companies he thinks we should create- from the companies he invests in. There's a lot of value in that. so a single episode only focussed on that would be great!

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      @@alonzo_go Yeah for sure! Great idea, let me reach out.

  • @thiccsenpai
    @thiccsenpai Місяць тому

    underrated channel overpowedrd content

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Thank you, glad you liked our content. Hopefully, won't be underrated for long with your support - do share and subscribe for more startup content. :)

  • @jobskills-um5xl
    @jobskills-um5xl Місяць тому

    there is a thing which rory sutherland mentions alot - if as a marketerer you are not pissing your finance guy you are not doing the job

  • @okayomkar
    @okayomkar 2 місяці тому

    Good consistency guys. Very underrated. I hope you grow soon.

    • @gunjansaha5466
      @gunjansaha5466 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Do tell your friends about the podcast!

  • @SumitKumar-pu9yl
    @SumitKumar-pu9yl 2 місяці тому

    Great job guys ❤

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your support, Sumit!! Glad you liked our content. 🙂

  • @thatdhiraj
    @thatdhiraj 2 місяці тому

    Om Shanti Koo 😮

  • @shilpashreemk6468
    @shilpashreemk6468 2 місяці тому

    office worker and school children going one place daly

  • @shilpashreemk6468
    @shilpashreemk6468 2 місяці тому

    Monday to Saturday going one place one time booking possible

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 7 днів тому

      Please email to support.

  • @aronnoahmed2880
    @aronnoahmed2880 2 місяці тому

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa Місяць тому

      Glad you like our content! Pls do share and subscribe.

  • @vishwasb8629
    @vishwasb8629 2 місяці тому

    Don’t call a booking engine “Tech” dude!

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 7 днів тому

      Pls link me to a booking engine you've built with 100mn users. Thanks.

  • @i-am-bhuvan
    @i-am-bhuvan 2 місяці тому

    bro how do you bring these guys, i am student of 1st year ..... and i am really amased by your content

  • @i-am-bhuvan
    @i-am-bhuvan 2 місяці тому

    bro how do you bring these guys, i am student of 1st year ..... and i am really amased by your content

  • @alonzo_go
    @alonzo_go 2 місяці тому

    If you are a marketer how come you have so few subscribers? This is not snark. I'm genuinely asking. Why is it that your brand hasn't worked? Is it the content? how are you not reaching more people?

    • @ckcariappa
      @ckcariappa 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the comment, man - perfectly valid question, no snark taken. :) There are many reasons for this, most of all that I haven't really taken my role as a content creator seriously - I have these conversations because I like them, don't optimise too much for what people like / don't like and so you'll notice that the nature of our content has remained pretty much the same. That aside, we are missing a few tricks on the production and distribution side of things, which we will hopefully fix in due time. In the meantime, it's up to folks like you to help us get there. And you can say I was among the first 10K subs of The Startup Operator. :) Thanks again, brother - keep supporting us!