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In This Telugu Business Podcast, We have Rapido Co-Founder Arvind Sanka who shares his startup journey with our Raw Talks Community.
Hop on for a thrilling ride as we dive into a Raw Conversation about the game-changing Startup journey of Rapido, right here on the "Raw Talks with VK" Telugu Business podcast. Join your host Vamshi Kurapati as he goes head-to-head with Aravind Sanka, the mastermind behind Rapido, to decode the secrets of their triumphant emergence in a competitive market dominated by giants like Ola and Uber. 🛵
What's on the Menu for Your Ears:
📌 Cracking the Market Code: Discover the ingenious strategies that propelled Rapido into the spotlight, stealing the thunder from established players and etching its name in the ride-hailing hall of fame.🔑
📌 The Egg and Chicken Saga: Embark on a journey through the intriguing "chicken and egg" narrative, as Aravind Sanka unravels the delicate balancing act of attracting both drivers and customers right from day one. 🥚🐣
📌 Investment Unveiled: Peel back the layers of Rapido's investment journey, navigating through the turbulence alongside names like Zepto and Swiggy. Uncover what drives these visionaries to push the boundaries despite diminishing ownership percentages. 💰
📌 Surviving Storms: Unearth the survival story of Rapido during the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic. Explore how they not only weathered the storm but also secured their highest investment amidst the chaos. ☔
📌 Service Evolution: Peek behind the curtain to uncover the obstacles that Rapido confronted while providing top-notch services. Gain insights into their ongoing efforts to enhance and refine their user experience. 🛠️
📌 App Wars and Pricing Play: Get ready to have your mind blown by the pricing dynamics of Rapido, Ola, and Uber. Ever noticed how app interfaces sometimes play tricks with fare rates? We'll decode these mysteries and more. ⚖️
📌 App Juggling Dilemma: Are you guilty of app juggling between Rapido, Uber, and Ola? Delve into the pros and cons of seamlessly switching between these giants and uncover potential implications. 📱
📌 Strategic Gambits: Is Rapido a coveted target for acquisition by the competition? Brace yourself for discussions on acquisition offers, their potential outcomes, and the ripple effects on the industry. 💼🤝
Fuel your curiosity and tune in for a no-holds-barred conversation that unveils the thrilling saga of Rapido's ascent, sprinkled with insights, controversies, and the drive to redefine the ride-hailing landscape. 🎧🚀
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Teaser
1:03 - Introduction
3:46 - Female Riders in Rapido
7:37 - Side Hustle/ Income
15:40 -Can We Run Business Without Money?
22:49 - What is Market Creation?
24:15 - Competition From Ola & Uber
33:00 - Journey During Covid
37:53 - Rapido Valuation!!
42:15 - How To Choose Investors?
50:30 - 10% or Less Stake With Founders
53:18 - Investment Round Regret?
55:33 - Do You Have A Mentor?
58:12 - Pivot Of Business!!
01:04:04 - Divisions in the Business
01:09:07 - Offers From OLA & UBER
01:03:00 - Startup Acquired by Rapido
01:15:24 - Art of Influence Case Study
01:19:44 - Controversies with Customers
01:23:54 - Uber Court Case
01:25:24 - Difference in Pricing Patterns
01:26:35 - Monetisation of Skills
01:28:56 - Rapido In The Next 5 Years
01:30:35 - Learnings & Inspiration
01:34:46 - Takeaways
Don't miss your chance to ride a shotgun with Aravind Sanka and Vamshi Kurapati on this rollercoaster of insights and revelations. Hit that play button and get ready to embark on a journey that will reshape your understanding of innovation and resilience! 🎙️🔍
#businesspodcast #rawtalks #rapido
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[@shivakrish7221]

Bro being failure startups founder ... Learning from failure is more imp than success

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[@knarendrababu8454]

When I'm studying btech I got an idea.. to Implement one to E one to everything.. transports.. in my city.. at that time like in 2012 no Apps were there.. I just made a template.. which it had my number .. and services that I'm offering.. i waited for 2months.. but no results.. then I stopped .. after I saw Zomato swiggy logistics, then rapido .. then i realized our idea needs a direction, one inspiration and a community s, this podcast really helping the people to think out of box.. every idea is a worth to implement it..

[@helloeshu1682]

Literally I shocked after seeing it was started by Telugu people Inspiring ❤❤ Thank you so much vanshi anna and team

[@omkarvallala]

I never expected I could watch a 90 minutes long podcast. U nailed it bro , Content is good , made it interesting no Blabbering, no bakwas, Kudos to ur team

[@malakondaiahpeyyala2925]

I watched 2 hours in the same channel , that was my length one watched

[@kommagangadharyadav617]

"Having a keen interest in business and entrepreneurship, I stumbled upon an incredibly enlightening podcast episode featuring the CEO of Rapido. As he shared his remarkable experiences and insightful perspectives, I found myself not only captivated but also greatly inspired. The CEO's eloquent communication style and genuine enthusiasm for his journey made for a truly engaging conversation. It's apparent that the host possesses a unique ability to curate discussions that resonate deeply with the audience, making this podcast a goldmine of wisdom for business enthusiasts like myself. This podcast is a testament to the power of merging business acumen with genuine passion, and I eagerly look forward to future episodes that promise to elevate my understanding of both business and the human experience."

[@ravitheja1551]

Usually I follow all North Podcosts, but this is so worthy than anyone. Vamsi you are the show topper man..I can imagine, how much of groundwork you would have been done prior to invite Arvind to your show. And about Aravind, No words about him, except praising..😊

[@gangadharmgr5101]

J SAI DEEPAK, supreme court advocate. Make a podcast with him brother!!

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[@manojallam]

Thats Really an awaiting Talk show

[@048vignan18ec]

Ha bro

[@MR-qr8xl]

How many of u are planning a startup or already through it just give a like. Not for likes but, Just to know the future Telugu startups.👍🏼

[@halwaraj7374]

Thanks for building a Telugu intellectual community. Your work is truly applauding and more power for you to interview many more great minds !

[@user-qg3xq5uo1t]

Informative Video 👏🏻👏🏻 I Just Shocked After listening his from📍TIRUVURU 😮...... I have learned something from Aravind 1. Knowledge , 2. Confidence, 3. Risk, 4. Consistency, 5. Hard word --------------- I’m a Software Developer 👨🏻‍💻 I’m from 📍Nuzvid .. near by tiruvuru

[@jeevan123v2]

Hi bro tiruvuru lo ekkadaa i am also TIRUVURU bro

[@PVRSTUDIOS01]

Being a sucessfull gigantic company like rapido he is very down to earth and and he gave very useful information and the total interview was very good 💯

[@charanboppe9851]

I'd like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you and your team for consistently delivering exceptional and high-quality content.

[@manojallam]

Really Inspired the Journey of Rapido Arvind garu.., Dnt even skipped One Sec of entire Talk show Appreciating the Effort for Hosting such Talks we are expecting such Quality n diversified Talks which Helps Young Entrepreneurs to come Forward Learning new things in every talks show, I hope it wont commercialize down the line All the Best to entire team, One fine day expecting a Talk show with Legendries like Narayana Murthy, Kumar mangalam Birla & GMR so on

[@sindhurakilaru4819]

90 minutes appude ayipoyindha anipinchindhi.. Arvind Sanka has delivered it very well.. just like a friend or senior talking

[@PranithaRajendhar]

Hii Annaya, after watching your podcast I became fan of you and every guest that comes gives such a genuine content through your channel and made me think differently after watching every podcast...Hope you have visited India startup programme....Please share your experience in a short video... Thanks in advance❤

[@ganeshkolli7102]

This Podcast is definitely one of the best from you and your team, I also assumed Rapido was founded by Non-Telugu Guy or some Foreign Company. I watched the entire podcast and got inspired. Definitely, one day some founder will say to this podcast is the reason for his startup. And gives a lot of insights to Telugu-speaking guys who can think of startups other than just routine work in corporate companies in this generation of students and employees. ( 20 to 40 year age) . Please continue this kind of podcast with those who were successful startups with Middle-class backgrounds and studied in Normal colleges but whose Passion makes them successful.

[@susheelchandra4362]

This is best so far i have seen in ur channel bro, Aravind is so composed and explaining it so clearly made it more engaging ❤

[@vamshiofficial8322]

Idhi na 1st youtube comment 9 years nundi chusthuna but this is the first :) Coversation mathram chala cool undhi bro time theliledhu literally. I am also starting a startup even from last 5 years. failing again and again but ilantivi chusinapudu malli hope osthundhi. One day nenu kuda me mundhu kurchoni matladuthanu ankuntuna. Thanks for your time & efforts bro. Love you❤

[@Lifeofsatya302]

All the very best bro nenu kooda mee laage chusthuna startup kosam

[@rajesh_ummagani]

Super Aravind gaari. . . Being a co-founder, down to earth & ee level lo mee experience share cheyadam ante. . . Kudosssssss 🙌🙌🙌

[@vinodmotati2297]

Inspiring to many telugu people like who would like to start a start-up thank you vamshi bro

[@bhoomigaripraveen]

Awesome talk !!! Arvind is great human being !!! As their intentions are pure , nature will also respond in the same way !!! Rapido Rocks !!!

[@PavanKarnika]

your strengths are 1. your voice 2. way of speaking. 3. asking different questions.😊

[@naveenurimilla8857]

After watching video, i read description so nice and Timestamps are super.., Thank you so much.

[@vamsireddy8692]

Me and my brother booked rapido auto to go to rushikonda , driver drove that ride as if he is in highway, suddenly a speed breaker came, he can't control the vehicle, my brother fell down and almost went into the wheels . After this tragedy we went to hospital with minor injuries but after one week we came to know that my spine got injured and my brother's back also injured, we called rapido to atleast bare the hospital bills. They simply said we won't provide any insurance for that but if you will die we will pay money. As a founder if you can change anything please do it. How can a customer know whether the driver drunk?

[@Bloodyhypocrites97417]

yeah ilantivi chala issues unai

[@KANTRI996]

As a co founder of rapido, pls shot out this issue. If u develop ur app then u have to find whether driver drank or not?

[@rathodshivakumar4222]

Thanks Annaoo, long been searching for a telugu channel about founder talks❤

[@ramesh8649]

Congratulations on 25th podcast anna looking forward for many podcasts like never before 👍🙌❤️

[@ravitejasriram4284]

Best podcast bhayya. Oka business ki market fit undha, vache problems ni ela deal cheyali, investments, customer satisfaction, customer safety, captains satisfaction etc inni chuskovali ani ardamaindi. Even they utilised covid to their favour antene ardamavthundi how good they dealt with their business anedi. Hats off bhayya!!

[@amithreddy93]

Aravind Maa college senior, nannu Maa college fest Alma fiesta lo select chesaru. He is a good human being and mana Telugu vaalu ante ishtam thanaki, chances ekkuva istharu.

[@ctv-thoughts]

Nenu degree lo unnappudu (ATP) rapido food delivery dwarane naa kharchulaku dabbulu sampadinchukune vaadni but tarwata daanni bike taxi ga start chesaaru, anyway this podcast is 🔥, it literally changed my way of thinking towards business...... Tq #VK bhaiya

[@royalsing]

All the 1:30 odd minutes I was stuck watching the podcast with getting bored at any point .. after long time I saw a worthy discussion in Telugu … keep rocking

[@pranithmeesala95567]

Bro you actually booked OG Driver of Rapido, This journey was superb. Thanks

[@ANR_creates.u]

Excellent podcast bro, keep rock never give up on this please do more podcasts, indirectly you're helping my entrepreneurial journey Thank you team who all are putting your efforts into these kind of videos❤

[@narendarreddyk.4226]

Great, clean, genuine, inspiring, valid content... Thanks to both of you...!😊

[@marrisiddu3623]

Thanks brother for making this video life lo, Edhina Start up cheyali Ane naku, manchi inspiration video edi..

[@KeepInTouchganesh]

I worked as a captain for 2days i invested my time day1 4->5 hrs after my petrol experience #100 my income 😮 Similarly day 2 #110/- income huge platform charges

[@CURSIVEHANDWRITING199]

I am sure, you are not being honest

[@KeepInTouchganesh]

@@CURSIVEHANDWRITING199 you can also try may be u will get High Picture 🖼️

[@srinivasannam73]

Good to hear a founder interview in telugu😊.. First time investment lepamu, pivot kottamu ane words vintunanu..

[@user-fm4yd6xk3t]

Great inspirational to listen from Arvind Rapido journey. Thank you I learned a lot from this podcast.

[@ravikavali]

This is the most valuable pod cast for the start up mindset people.

[@Prasad12110]

అరవింద్ గారికి హృదయపూర్వక ధన్య వాదాలు మీరు చాల చక్కగ మాట్లాడారు, really very inspirational not even missed single word...

[@myb2bnetwork855]

I am also an Entrepreneur...Building my business and doing everything with consistency etc. Really good to see telugu Entrepreneur's stories like this...keep doing such content...I never waste my time in commenting for any video in general...But for this video I thought its really worth commenting...

[@konchadavivek5531]

Excellent podcast with great content 🎉. Congratulations Rapido for the success.

[@MrYeduguri]

While watching this interview i installed rapido app. Proud of you for your honesty arvind garu.. ✍️🙏

[@MrYeduguri]

After knowing the fact telugu guys are founders, i am going to use rapido instead of other travel apps. I wish you more success brother.. ✍️

[@sai1802]

Engrossed from start to finish, not a single second missed. Truly captivating content! 🎉🎉

[@muraliAnumolu]

Great interview. Tried to skip, could not. Really proud of you Arvind. Inspiring!!

[@surendrasmartzz6582]

Such a honest founder really loved his way of explanation ❤

[@umeshsuggala3932]

I'm literally in shock after knowing that he is from tiruvuru, i belong to that constituency. Really good to see my neighbor 😄❤.

[@dhanushram2327]

Need a podcast featuring Vamsi sir about his journey till now.

[@abhishekd1012]

This is the best podcast I've ever watched!

[@gopichand5717]

Awesome, thanks for coming sir

[@RamuPalla912]

Chala bhaga artham cheskunnarranna about what we are expecting 👏🙏 feeling great for that❤

[@pavankalyanJarepeti]

Hi anna, Telugu loo intha manchi content chudadam edha first time, chala bagundhi...keep going👍👍👍

[@ch.mohankumar594]

Very good podcast. Never expected I can watch such a long podcast. Content is very good and thru this many of my doubts got cleared. Thank you

[@bobbybobby6243]

Very informative anna.....keep posting videos...very needful lessons for young people

[@explorewithskp1237]

Watching the full video for the second time ❤. Best Utube video that I had ever seen before 🙏

[@happy143143]

Really enjoyed the session with Rapido Co founder ! And it’s very inspiring to listen to Mr Aravind 🎉 Thanka for doing this podcast.

[@kuladeepkrishnabalaji1007]

Really inspiring… thank you for bringing this up… proud to be Telugu guy

[@an859]

Very inspiring journey great to hear the podcast👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@manganarendar6106]

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[@swamynadh5349]

This Podcast really inspring Love Rapido Founders❤

[@damureddy4248]

Great conversation, excellent suggestions, i like to appreciate your efforts. Kindly do similar prodcasts.

[@sasag2797]

Learnt a lot ,thanks to team raw talks

[@bhanuprasad7019]

Great content bro...🙌🙌...pls continue these kind of podcasts..... Don't think about the number of viewers...the content is soo good....

[@pragathiprojects6692]

Good to follow your talk. Very valuable & enlightening inputs to many. But, మాటల్లో VCs మీద ఒక తేలిక భావం కనిపిస్తోంది. Take care. Because, if your venture fails, they will loose money too. Not that you are earning and giving it to them. Risk is shared proportionately by VCs too.

[@praneetsai]

Very valuable podcast bro.. wortg listening.. thanks a lot.. kepp going..

[@sivakarthik4818]

I feel like Life is beautiful after seeing your lovely natural videos Pedanana Garu❤❤❤❤

[@revanthsuddala4127]

High Quality questions anna. Oka podcast loni questions intha relatable eppudu anipivvaledhu. You got a new subscriber 😃. English,Hindi podcasts choosthu unta. Nuvvu gani hindi lo chesthe andharini minchi pothav. Neethoni work(remote) chese chance unte cheppu anna.

[@anudeepk648]

Vamshi & Team, Great work 👏

[@anish_nandigama_2408]

Bro just wanted to say...nenu actually Wipro lo Full Stack Developer but still mana Arvind Sanka bro chepinatu nenu chesukuna like a part time job Rapido ni some times like at weekends Morning and Afternoon chesevadini like literally I used to do 18-20 rides a day max 1500 vachevi bro means month ki estimate chesukondi 45k alternate ga naku Wipro nundi 23k ala vastundhi chala difference undhi bro diniki dhaniki but still I manage both doing....So happy doing and joining in Rapido employment

[@deepu5991]

Such a nice content, pls bring these kind of people in women aswell so that we can inspire more bro As new entrepreneur would like to learn more and more Love from USA ❤❤

[@chaithum7562]

Awesome bro I think your KZbin channel is my mentor...🥰🥰🙏 Thank you..

[@anudeepparvatha1419]

Great podcast guys…..this podcast especially stood out…

[@thetelugulocaltraveller934]

Definitely it's an inspiration bro tq for making these type of video it can be helpful for future investment

[@balu230v]

The content is inspiring...completed full video in one go...

[@gsujithkumar1417]

Bro one suggestion, please start little bit about person's background, family and education so that we will be able to relate better for rest of the podcast, Thanks..

[@harishharry1354]

Superb Interview. Hats off 🎉

[@saikolluri9652]

Bro its fine you are giving a healthy content from others and their success storys end of the day you can also give your own journey till doing this stuff fro what and where you are it gives more impact on you for us , if its possible look at once ❤

[@madhavachinthala9656]

Clear and good podcast anna, great work don't stop it

[@naveenkolaparthy5169]

Literally I'm in shock bro 🤯, one and hour Ela ayyindo ipatiki ardam kala ,podcast antey asalu idea ledu idi nenu first time chustuna chala kotta ga undi and kotta vishayalu telisinavi , vallu rapido captains tho matladatam about captain reviews over female raids anedi asala shocking information and anta peda companies ki poti ga nilicharu that to founders manaTelugu vallu Ani chala Mandi ki telisiundadu even naku idi chuse daka telidu. Freelancing ey mana start chestunam antey unknown customers ni Ela find out cheyali koncham chepandi antey mana contacts ki sambandham lenivalu antey special ga eymanna platform unda ani ?? Alane video keka undi bro 💥💥

[@annapureddyswapna]

Proud and inspiring.. very useful for this generation

[@cynic.clinically]

ITS GREAT TO SEE FOUNDERS HERE 😯 . We want DTT PLEASE

[@panduranga421]

The questions are so unique and different

[@vlgamingytdm4356]

This is really superb podcast expecting more

[@sureshtadapaneni4256]

HI Guys I am also Captin in Repindo but where is the main problem that you are taking 18% it is too much because in 300 ride they are giving 185 to the rider if you take 125 then the rider will have a problem. The bike is ours, the petrol is ours, the tire is old, the engine is old. They are taking the extract without it. WHAT IS MY REQUEST IS AS POSIBEL AS GIVE RIDER TO MORE MONEY.

[@pavanyerraboina]

Tqsm for the video ,it's inspiring as well got to know some good knowledge as well,bro even I have some brilliant ideas ,which DEFINITELY break through in future I don't know what to do and how to go forward

[@sureshramadugu8939]

Mr. VK your idea of broadcasting of business podcast is awesome. I am no where Concern to business side still I am watching your videos.. 😂

[@saicharanyadav4791]

Good effort bro, Telugu audience not much familar with Podcast, While am watching TRS (Ranveer) Podcast I used to think their should be Telugu podcast. you made it bro

[@HimakumarTellaboina]

Loved His Humbleness!❤

[@sohithrachumallu7405]

More inspired after watching this podcast ❤. Thanks to Raw talks with vk.

[@raveendra1988]

i saw first time your interview but i am impressed nd very nice

[@Sspar]

Thanks really I am cma practice and cs very interested in these topics some day I will make it sense with someone or else....

[@eswar338]

really inspiring story...good motivation 👏👏

[@uttejpasupuleti3414]

Thank you for this i hope do more on bussiness founders

[@sunilreddy8873]

Do more vedios like this persons bro … I think it’s very hard to find a successful business person.. But you can do it..

[@dktechnode5971]

Bro your podcasts are genuinely incredible

[@donivanka]

This guy Vamsi knows how to raise the correct questions😅 My suggestion is that next time when you bring a new podcast, it would be better to ask audience what kind of questions to be asked in the podcast and also it will be very beneficial for consumers☺ Anyways I learnt so many things from this podcast Thank you😊

[@hemanthdubaguntla0207]

Congratulations for your 25th podcast bro My question is - What I have absorbed is their is so much fare difference in Hyderabad and banglore. Can you ask him why is this happening bro. Example- In Hyderabad 10km I paid 70-80 rupees but same 10km in banglore I paid 180 rupees. Note - On bike ride.

[@manoj-_-18]

I think time of travelling will be the constraint bro

[@ajithammannagari5856]

Wonderful podcast Anna keep them coming

[@SiddharthReddy-gj1lf]

Nice work bro .detail explanation about how a startup must be start and develop