Mint Startup Diaries

2: Masayashi Son's inputs transformational for Oyo: Ritesh Agarwal

Episode Summary

According to Oyo's Ritesh Agarwal, getting Softbank on the cap table is meaningful not only in terms of capital but also the meaningful inputs he gets from its founder Masayoshi Son, the powerful tech investor in the world and his team. In the first part of this conversation with Mint's Associate Editor Shrija Agrawal,  Ritesh also opens up on the rationale behind consolidating his ownership in the company via the massive promoter buy back.

Episode Notes

According to Oyo's Ritesh Agarwal, getting Softbank on the cap table is meaningful not only in terms of capital but also the meaningful inputs he gets from its founder Masayoshi Son, the powerful tech investor in the world and his team. In the first part of this conversation with Mint's Associate Editor Shrija Agrawal,  Ritesh also opens up on the rationale behind consolidating his ownership in the company via the massive promoter buy back.