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Feb 09, 2025

The Great Reset of 10-Minute Delivery Apps in India

Discover how India's quick commerce sector transformed in 2024, with Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy, and others redefining speed and innovation in 10-minute delivery apps. Learn about emerging strategies, challenges, and the future of hyper-local delivery services.

Peeyush Jain

Feb 02, 2025

The Economics of OnlyFans

Discover how OnlyFans transformed the creator economy. Explore its innovative model, challenges, and impact on digital monetization and personalized content.

Peeyush Jain

Jan 29, 2025

What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway?

Parenting, Playtex, Computer Storage, and People leaving VC

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 15, 2025

Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster

Courage, Service as Software, Content, and Trump

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 12, 2025

Paws and Processors

Explore the rise of AI pets: futuristic companions or emotional placeholders? Dive into the evolution of robotic pets and what it means for human connections.

Peeyush Jain, +1

Jan 01, 2025

The Product Market Fit Game

Hell, Quantum Computing, China's Patents, and Mao-era System

Peeyush Jain, +1

Can India Have Its Own Zillow?

Explore the challenges of fragmented real estate data, pricing opacity, and broker dominance—and discover what it would take to create a game-changing property platform in India.

Peeyush Jain

May 14, 2025

High Agency

Excellence, AI x Online Shopping, The Efficiency Trap, and Risk

Peeyush Jain, +1

May 11, 2025

The Quiet Reset of the Influencer Economy

The influencer economy is undergoing a quiet reset. Brands are becoming cautious, influencers are adapting, and digital marketing strategies are evolving. Is this a temporary shift or a lasting transformation? Explore the changing dynamics of influencer marketing and what it means for brands and creators.

Peeyush Jain

May 07, 2025

What is an AI Agent?

Struggle, AI is coming, Founder's Office, and YC

Peeyush Jain, +1

May 04, 2025

The Gensol and BluSmart Saga: A Deep Dive into Alleged Fraud, EV Hype, and Investor Shock

Uncover the explosive Gensol-BluSmart fraud investigation: falsified documents, missing EVs, and siphoned funds now under SEBI scrutiny. A cautionary tale for clean tech investors in India’s booming EV space.

Peeyush Jain

Apr 30, 2025

The Visions of Neil Mehta

Success, Business Expenses, Levels of Man, and Quick Commerce

Peeyush Jain, +1

Apr 27, 2025

The Next Gold Rush: Private Equity's Play for Your 401(k)

Explore how private equity firms are reshaping 401(k) retirement plans, the benefits and risks involved, and what it means for investors. Stay ahead with expert insights and trends.

Peeyush Jain

Apr 23, 2025

Tracing the thoughts of a large language model

Employment, Keyboard, VC Media, and Stuff

Peeyush Jain, +1

Apr 20, 2025

Pix: The Digital Payment Revolution Inspired by India’s UPI

Discover how Pix digital payments are transforming transactions in Brazil with instant, secure, and cost-effective solutions. Learn about its benefits, security features, and future trends in the digital payment landscape.

Peeyush Jain

Apr 16, 2025

CEO Explains How He Faked Results in $300 Million Meltdown

Executives, Cancer, Systems, and Dunzo

Peeyush Jain, +1

Apr 13, 2025

The Second-Order Effects of Vibe-Coding

Vibe-coding is revolutionizing software development, shifting AI from co-pilot to primary coder. Discover how AI-led programming is reshaping app development, infrastructure tooling, and the rise of AI-native agencies.