Quick Reads
D2C is Not Meant to be Profitable
D2C businesses have highest unit economics cost, low margins and high valuations, with no sight of ever being profitable
Quick Reads
Restaurant Packing Charges are Unlawful
“Restaurant Packing Charges” on your Zomato/Swiggy bill is unlawful. Courts have fined restaurants for it, yet they are added.
Insurance Stuff
Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) of Insurance Companies
Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC) refer to the costs incurred by insurance companies or other entities in acquiring new insurance policies or contracts. The amortization of deferred acquisition costs affects the reported income of an insurance company over the life of a policy. Lets understand how…
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Mad Men in Gurgaon
Imagine living in the Mad Men era where you can crack open a cold one in the office. Gurgaon’s new office liquor policy allows this.
Randomness
Impact Funds: Investing for a Sustainable Future
Impact funds are investment funds that specifically focus on supporting and financing businesses and startups that have a positive social or environmental impact. List of impact funds are mentioned at the end.
Quick Reads
AI Startup Story in 5 Cycles
An AI startup raised $12 Mn, hired, increased partnerships, won award and fired 60% of employees – all in 5 news cycles
Randomness
World’s First Room-Temperature Superconductor can be just another Diamagnet
Difference between Superconductor and Diamagnet
Common Applications of Diamagnets
Common Applications of Superconductors
Why diamagnet is not as expensive as a superconductor?
Some Examples of Diamagnets
Insurance Stuff
Demystifying MGA in Reinsurance
MGAs play a crucial role in the reinsurance landscape by providing primary insurers with market access, underwriting expertise, risk management services, and administrative support…
Insurance Stuff
Virat Kohli-backed Insurance Company – Go Digit (insights from its IPO DRHP)
Virat Kohli invested INR 2 crore in Go Digit General Insurance, one of the first digital full-stack insurance companies in India, for 266,667 equity shares in January 2020 at INR 75/share. Let’s delve into some of the insights about Go Digit from its DRHP…
Product Management
IPO-bound OYO is a Technology Platform, not a Hotel chain
In the OYO IPO DRHP submitted to SEBI in September 2021, it is clearly mentioned that OYO is a technology platform, not a hotel chain. Their full-stack technology suite integrates more than 40 products and services. Let’s delve into the business model, tech-products and services, target market, and current market penetration and development strategy of OYO
