These paid podcasts need to stop
Recently, the founder of Apna appeared on Rajshamani's podcast, boasting about his entrepreneurial journey and the success of his startup. However, his portrayal of Apna as a revolutionary product is misleading.
https://themorningcontext.com/internet/all-is-not-well-at-apna
Here's a brutal takedown of him https://x.com/ravihanda/status/1730453950485401872
Despite his claims, the company is currently laying off employees, experiencing stagnant revenue growth, and facing significant financial losses.
The founder, who has spent most of his life in the US, now presents himself as a champion for Bharat (India), but the reality is starkly different from the image he tries to project.
His attempts to appear as if he has everything figured out contrast sharply with the company's troubling financial situation and operational challenges.
The podcast feels fully paid but is not revealed which is illegal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq-Ajgs2oec&t=1s&ab_channel=RajShamani
Talking product sense with Ridhi
9 min AI interview5 questions
These founders are my true motivation. When running a company in with big losses on borrowed money they can speak like they are entrepreneurial champions, i have no reason to feel down in any manner.
apna spent 300 crore to earn 180 cr. These people should be shamed not cherished. A monkey can do this.
Monkeys can't raise capital though, gotta give him some credit 😂
Building palaces in air.
Apna is a cautionary tale for Indian startups