Podcast

Decoding ONDC with Chief Business Officer Shireesh Joshi

Prime Venture Partners · Prime Venture Partners (via YourStory) Free Intermediate India

Shireesh Joshi ran business at ONDC, so this conversation gives you the operator's view of what the network is trying to do and where participants fit. You hear the openings described by someone shaping the rollout, not an outside analyst. It is a useful complement to the Antler map if ONDC is where you see your shift.

  • Hear ONDC's intent from someone who ran its business side.
  • The network is built for many small participants, not one winner.
  • Operator detail helps you spot which layer is worth building.
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The question it answers

  1. A regulation or policy just changed in my sector. How do I read it as an opportunity instead of just a headache?

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