In this exclusive episode of GDP@MyGov, Ritesh Agarwal, the founder & CEO of OYO Rooms and a Shark Tank India judge, shares his incredible journey of building a global hospitality empire. He reveals the secrets behind OYO’s success, India’s startup revolution,and how PM Modi’s vision is driving entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and economic growth in India. Packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons, this is a must-watch for every aspiring entrepreneur!
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0:00:00 - Indian Dream: From Idea to Global Empire!
0:00:07 - Youngest Billionaire's Secret: Risk & India Growth!
0:00:20 - Sim Cards to Startup King: The Hustle Begins!
0:09:54 - "Naive Belief" That Built a Billion Dollar Company!
0:10:17 - OYO Idea: Born From Travel FRUSTRATION!
0:15:31 - First Booking Struggle: The REAL Startup Grind!
0:20:32 - Peter Thiel Moment: A Movie Changed Everything!
0:22:28 - College Drop Out?! The SHOCKING Choice for Billionaire Success!
0:28:09 - "Think BIG!" Silicon Valley's Million Dollar Lesson!
0:32:26 - Family Support: The Foundation of Indian Success!
0:36:39 - Mom's Doubt, Dad's Plan: Convincing Family for Startup Dream!
0:38:35 - 3 Keys to OYO's Success: Ritesh Agarwal's Playbook!
0:40:24 - Heart Over Brains? Leadership Choice at the Top!
0:42:06 - "Resilience" - The Billionaire's Secret Weapon!
0:43:42 - Parents & PM Modi: Inspiration for Resilience!
0:50:00 - PM Modi's Insight: "Why Not a Tea Seller...?" - Viral Moment!
0:51:27 - Global Respect for India: Saudi Crown Prince's Praise!
0:58:05 - PM Modi's "Shine": Inspiration Beyond Business!
0:59:29 - Rural Tourism Revolution: PM Modi's Farmer Income Boost!
1:00:55 - "Startup PM" - Modi's Entrepreneurial Genius Revealed!
1:01:40 - Tech & Innovation: PM Modi's Blueprint for New India!
1:02:43 - Govt's Fund of Funds: Fueling Startup GOLD Rush!
1:05:16 - India's Self-Made Capital: 70% Domestic Funding Boom!
1:09:39 - India to the World: Global Startup Domination Inevitable!
1:11:03 - 80+ Countries: OYO's World Takeover Strategy!
1:13:23 - "Proudly Indian": OYO's Global Success Formula!
1:14:34 - Qatar's 3X Investment: Belief in Indian Companies!
1:18:56 - Shark Tank India: Unexpected Revolution!
1:19:52 - Investor's Eye: What Ritesh Looks For in Founders!
1:20:22 - Shark Tank Success: ZERO to HERO Indian Startup Stories!
1:24:13 - Ayodhya's Transformation: Spiritual & Emotional Journey!
1:27:50 - Spiritual Tourism Boom: New Economy for India!
1:28:42 - India's Unstoppable Ascent: World-Class Infrastructure & Beyond!
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