02x01 - The Valley

[bunniefuu]

Notice the size?

It's bigger than your dreams.

Let's go.

I've shown you several buildings,
but you didn't like anything.

But this building is
very lucky for startups, sir.

This is the birthplace of companies
like Ola, Housing, etcetera.

This is where they all grew up.

But Housing closed down.

Damn it, closed down?

I mean got acquired.

For startups, it's the same thing.

Come.

Come.

You are just taking me for a ride...

The place is a little over your budget,
but this place is a dream.

When you smile, you're here to stay.

If you cry, you're out.



See this side.

You can see half of Mumbai from here.

Do something about the budget?

Sorry, can't help you with that.

This place is twice
the price of your budget.

Or you can get that
office we saw previously.

It was nice. Even suited your budget.

Nah... that place was very cramped.

This is it...

This is spacious.

This is best.

Sir, just say whether
you want it or not.

Naveen, where are you?

We are waiting, dude.

Yeah, I am almost there, Yogi.
Coming. Coming.

Let's announce the funding today, man.

People are getting restless.

Yeah, let's announce it today.

Has Mandal left for
the partnership meeting?

Yeah, he prayed before he left.

I just hope he nails it at the meeting.

Don't worry. He'll do it. Okay?

Just ask them to wait.
I am coming. Okay.

Okay, see you.

He's on the way.

How do you like our office?

Excuse me.

How do you like our office?

Unique.

And your office?

Ours was also a co-working space.

Co-working space...
We don't believe in co-working space.

Naveen says our office should be our own.

Speaks of company culture.

Yeah...

Why don't we wait in his cabin?

You won't require us?

Yes.

You and your tech.

See, every startup has to eventually
go on this hockey stick growth.

Okay?

We... at Pragati also aim to be here.
In our phase two.

You're either here or you're stuck here.

In fact, 99% of the startups
meet their end here.

Maybe that's why it's
called 'Death Valley'.

Don't take it personally, guys, please.

It's not a comment on you or your idea.

It happens.
It happens to a lot of people.

This obviously doesn't mean,

everything you've
done has gone to waste.

When I found out your
startup is shutting down,

I thought... we should meet once.

Think about it. It's not a random job.

It's a chance to change the world.

Honestly, Naveen, no offence but,

every founder from Powai to Bangalore
says the same thing.

How can you be so sure that,

you are the one who is
going to change the world?

- See, Raj...
- Sir.

Yogi called everyone immediately.

Says whoever doesn't show up,
will have to kneel down.

Come, come, please come here.

Come on, let me show you.

I'll show you the big picture.
Come outside.

Give your system a break, man.
You don't take a break yourself.

Puji, come on.
No one's going to eat your pilaf.

I want everyone here in three seconds.

- Yes, sir.
- Come on. Welcome.

Come on, guys.

Everyone front, right and centre. Quick.

- Come on.
- Fast.

Pragati is a fast-growing startup,
and you guys are so slow.

- What's going on today?
- What's up, guys?

Any updates today?

We're getting a bonus today.

Bonus! Bonus! Bonus!

Okay, guys, I know.

Many of you have several questions.

"What's the update on phase 2?
What's the plan?"

"Funding status, etcetera."

So let's put a full stop to
all your questions here in town hall.

But before I answer your questions,

I have a small question for all of you.

It's a guesstimate question.

Tell me... Five years from now,

how many people in this city,
will be using Pragati?

Five years from now,
at a growth rate of 1.5%,

Mumbai's population will be 220 million.

And 70-75% belong to
the age group we cater to.

Around 65% of them can
now afford a smart phone.

So minimum estimation
is 10 million people.

Imagine, Agastya,

we've 10 million potential customers
only in Mumbai.

And the strategic
partnership of KC Enterprises

and Pragati is going to be a game-changer,
in transforming their lives.

With your domination and our innovation,

together we'll definitely
create a better future.

And this is just the
success rate of one city.

Soon we're going to repeat
the same model in other tier-1 cities.

Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad.

Even the numbers are
in the same ballpark.

And then tier-2 cities,

and then tier-3 cities.

And now... today's most important news.

Guys, we have secured series-A.

Off site! Off site! Off site!

You'll all get it. Calm down.

Guys, when we started Pragati,

people always said
India's startup products

are either very mediocre or copycats.

So we decided to make
India's best product.

And, thanks to you guys,

the year we launched,

we featured in one of the
top three new apps in the country.

But... there were just four of us.

And now we are 24.

It's time to raise the bar.

We'll now make the
best product in the world.

- Yeah?
- Yes!

And step-one of our
mission will be Maharashtra.

Because as we speak,

we're talking to KC Enterprises
about our partnership.

They are the biggest offline
player in the Maharashtra region.

So with that belief, let's
start working on Pragati's next phase.

And as Yogi says,
without struggle, there's no progress.

Let's go back to work.

Yogi, deliver the file.

You are the intern.

So... do you want to stay in death
valley, or head for silicon valley.

Silicon valley.

Yogi, Raj and her co-founder Durin.

They just joined our team.

First day in office. Fritters?

No, thanks.

Two missed calls.
Shall we talk to Mandal?

- Did he?
- I think meeting is over.

Call him.

Okay, Hina.

- Yeah.
- Can you just take care of them?

Sure.

Hi.

- Hi.
- Durin.

- Let's start...
- Sure.

- The KC deal isn't happening.
- What?

The KC deal isn't happening.

KC didn't even turn up for the meeting.

What about their business head? Agastya?

He turned up, didn't he?

Was he convinced?

What convinced?
He politely screwed me.

He specifically said, making
a deal with little online startups

like Pragati is close to impossible.

I knew it.

What are you saying?

We just bragged about
phase two out there.

First Maharashtra, then India.

And now you're saying "I knew it".

Wait a second.
Naveen, what are you saying?

We have funds to last
only a couple of months more.

What did the investor say?

He'll release the funds
when we crack a big deal.

And we've no options
except for the KC partnership.

And now you say that you knew,

the deal with KC was
close to impossible, huh?

Yeah, I know this deal
is close to impossible.

But I also know that...
we'll crack the deal with KC.

How?

You are not Bejan Daruwala [Astrologer].

And that man refuses to even meet us.

Let's assume that he does.

How will he be convinced?

We'll convince him.

Don't worry.
KC, Agastya, will all be convinced.

They just need to hear the right pitch.

Sukhi, are you there yet?

- I am here.
- And five and half?

He is with me too.

I had a tough time getting the passes.

- Don't be late.
- Yes.

And be ready to receive
Naveen as soon as he arrives.

And listen,
don't get busy at the buffet.

Yes, brother.

I mean, no. We will not.

And yes, keep your eyes and ears open.

If you see KC, just grab him.
Stake him out.

Done, brother. Done.

Okay, Sukhi. God bless.

Thank you.

Hurry up.

I told you let's book an OLA instead.

At least it would have
dropped us at the door.

Rickshaws are not
allowed in 5-star hotels.

It's your face that's not allowed here.

You don't look apt for this event.

Do you know who's attending?

Who?

Thank you.
Thank you, everyone. Thank you.

Thank you.

So, Mr. Kartik,
you were saying something.

I was saying the eco-system has
changed entirely in the last five years.

It's not that difficult
to raise money anymore,

it's about who raises faster,
who raises better.

The investor is looking to invest money,
but only on the winning steed.

[English rap song playing continues]

Excuse me.

These seats are reserved
for the winners,

so could you please move to the back?

Not growing very fast.
What about growth?

If you look at companies like
Unacademy, and Byju's,

they bought companies like Aakash,
and built phenomenal scale.

And phenomenal losses as well.

He's right.

As always,
nothing but the truth from Agastya.

Mr. Bhaati, any comments.

What's to comment?

Any startup without data and failures,
isn't a startup at all.

Again a phenomenal like from Mr. Bhaati.

Excuse me.
Extra guests need to stand at the back.

We're having plus ones.

Apoorva, do you recognise us?

We had met last time, for the...

No I don't...

- Please, please.
- Come on.

Thank you.

There's a bit of confusion.

Naveen sir, hello.

Do tell us what you feel about this,

as a female founder?

Well, you should have asked
me this question, as a founder.

Because, as a female founder,
I only feel two things.

At events like these,

you don't have to wait
in line for the washroom.

But it's a never-ending
wait for funding.

She's right. She's right.

Mr. Bhaati,
what are your thoughts on this,

as the male founder.

What male?

Well, first of all,
we should all apologise to Vineeta,

because we took forever to
find a talented founder like her.

And to answer your question,

from what I know,
money has no gender.

Wow, what a fantastic line.

Next time this should
be there in the backdrop.

Mr. Agastya, as we can see,
Mr. KC is not here.

What do you think...

f*ck, KC didn't show up.

How do you think
he would respond to this

whole debate of old vs new.

He wouldn't.

But, as a representative of the brand,

that he has built over decades.

I would like to say that
profitability is really important.

If there's profit, there's business.

But you got to invest.

As long as startups have
a road to profitability.

You got to water the plant
before you can pluck the fruits.

What are you propagating?

Staying in the house 24
hours a day in the name of hustle.

Don't go home.
Don't start a family.

Don't get married. Don't have kids.

Why don't you want to have kids?

Why don't you want to get married?

For three days, we let every screw us,

Yogi literally licked people's boots.

Bhati got a favour from his friend.

And KC didn't show up.

Those who listen to BTS
can never respect the Beatles!

And that's a fact.

Mr. Pandey, what would you like to say?

I think...

he's right.

Okay.

And that's all,
I think we had a wonderful debate.

You don't worry.

As we are running late on time...

Let's go grab Agastya,
and you can give him your pitch.

Thank you all the finalist.

And our beautiful people around...

Okay, great.

Thank you.

Hey! Good to see you.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.
Let's meet again.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Yes. Are you heading back home?

- Yes.
- Bhati. Bhati.

KC didn't show up.

Talk to Agastya.

Vineeta. These are my boys.

- Naveen.
- Hi.

- Mandal.
- Hello.

Founders of Pragati.

Nice to meet you.
All the best for your startup.

- Thank you.
- That's very sweet of you.

Sugar.

Come, Vinita.

Shall we go then?
Come on.

Hello, sir.

- Hey.
- I am Saurabh Mandal.

CMO and founder of Pragati.

I actually sent you a mail.

Pragati sounds familiar.

I think Prachi might have mentioned it.

Yes... Prachi.

Prachi is somebody we've been
trying to hire for almost 18 months.

Do me a favour.
Put in a good word for us.

Tell her to come join Blume, okay.

- Well, good luck with your startup.
- Yes.

I stopped pillow willow long back.

But I must admit,
when the company went public,

I realised the benefits
of being employee number 7.

Agastya has f*cked startups.

See.

Even the waiters look f*cked.

My eyes are on the dessert.

Let's get in the line.
Let's get the first move advantage.

- Come on.
- Okay, guys.

I need your help.

We need to grab Agastya.

Forget about Agastya and KC, sir.

It's pointless.

Have you heard about his dogs?

Please help me out.

You go right, and you go left.

He will definitely run seeing you two.

Then I will catch him.

Okay. Go.

Hey... founder of Zeme. D2C brand.

- You're a true inspiration.
- Thank you.

Myself RRR. Ravi Ram Rastogi.

Of course, who doesn't know you.

Founder, Angel Investor,
Ted Talker, and Influencer.

I must tell you...
you make awesome shoes.

I make haircare products.

Is this what you call research?
You'll eat my shoe.

Mister, can you move.
You are taking up a lot of space.

Get the GoPro.

I wanted to make a Vlog with you.

I'll just be back from the lady's room.

Ohh...

You should have worn the GoPro here.
Go put it on.

Till then, I'll look for Gaurav Munjal.

Naveen, I see Agastya.

I am going for the capture.
Bye.

Keep walking.

Is that little troll watching?

Is he coming after us?

- Yes, he is.
- Keep walking.

Excuse me, Bhaati sir.

Tell your CSO to revert to me.

Wait... who are you?

Jatin Agarwal, founder of ZTech.

Bhaati, I am f*cking beer.

You said forget running pillar
to post for funding, and get acquired.

Aah, yes.

Beer's just grown old now.

Time and context is no use.

Waiter.

Beer fizzes out as soon
as it's poured out of the bottle.

Acquisitions are not too
profitable either these days.

You know what,
give your number to my PA.

He will set up a meeting, okay.
Bye. Come.

Is he giving his number?

Yes. He is.

Who was he?

I am acquiring him.

Last time he was asking for more money.

I stopped his funding.

The more attitude I show,
the more his rate will fall.

Don't look.

Great, Bhati.

- This party is boring.
- I know, man.

Let's go play poker. That
Pratik from Nexus also wants to play.

Let's go rob him clean.

Before that, meet Naveen.

- CEO of Pragati.
- Hey man.

Prabhas, founder of Alpha 1.

- From your sector.
- Yeah, of course.

Technically we are competitors.

Yes. You take care, man.

So...

any progress with Agastya?

Well... it's slow progress.

It's the same game all over.

The world is a cut-throat
place now, bro.

Intolerant to the ordinary.

There is no space or
respect for beer on the table.

So stop complaining,
and play on the front foot.

What?

Meaning take matters
into your own hand, bro.

VC, Founders, Co-Founders,

let them work at your terms.

Add water, soda, and ice...

to your capacity.

Because doesn't matter how
many bottles of beer you drink,

the real kick comes from...

- Whiskey.
- Correct.

Beer was good for starters.

But what got you here
will not get you there.

Level up, okay.

You are f*cking whiskey.

You are destined to go places.

JD for my friend, on the rocks.

Enjoy the party, and remember...

Beer out, whiskey in.

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"Let it go.
Bring the world to its knees."

"Let it go. Can't ever let it go."

"It's time to settle every score now."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"Let it go.
Bring the world to its knees."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"It's time to settle every score now."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"Let it go.
Bring the world to its knees."

"Let it go. Can't ever let it go."

"It's time to settle every score now."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"Let it go.
Bring the world to its knees."

"Let it go. Can't ever let it go."

"It's time to settle every score now."

"We'll make it... to the top."

"With or without you."

"We'll make it... to the top."

"With or without you."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"Let it go.
Bring the world to its knees."

"Let it go. Can't let it go."

"It's time to settle every score now."

Bro, I've been looking all over for you,
and you're chilling out here.

Listen...
Agastya was giving me attitude,

but he's finally convinced.

He said he was leaving in 10 minutes.

Give an elevator pitch in five.

Will you manage?

You know what, Mandal.
Ask him to f*ck off.

What are you saying, Naveen?

Bro... of Agastya is convinced,
half the battle is won.

Only half... not the w*r.

Give here.

Do you see this Hiranandani?

Our silicon valley.

It's all crowded now.

Everything has changed.

It's a different game now.

If Agastya is giving us attitude,
then we must play too.

We will talk directly to KC now.

Prachi, can we meet tomorrow?

Zicso saw another drop
in his daily active users.

Send a stinker to the CEO

We'll have to stuff the target.

But, ma'am,
Pragati's latest numbers were worse.

I mean, the partners are really unhappy.

I can show you the data also.

I know the data. I don't need to see it.

I know users are fewer,
but the engagement is good.

The users who come, they stay.

Of course,
I cannot justify their numbers.

They will have to work harder.

But, ma'am,
they are about to close the series-A,

so partners are saying
growth is important.

Growth takes time.

It takes nurturing, it takes...

You know, half the VCs
want to play the 2-20 game.

I don't want to play that.

I want to make great companies.

And I've always known
Pragati's products.

I've been saying this
since the first time I saw it.

Pragati is special.

They have it in them
to be a great company.

We just have to... push them.

Yeah, so...

Listen, Prachi...

One second, one second.
The founders of Zicso don't get it.

If they keep underperforming consistently,
their company will shut down.

Okay... I've good news and bad news.

So which one would
you like to hear first?

Bad news, please.

- One second. Can you just...
- Thank you.

Ohh... mummy.

What good news? Getting married?

Mama. Can I call you back?
I am in a meeting.

Yeah, we'll get the operation done soon.

Not again, mom.

Your cataract has nothing
to do with me getting up late.

Yes, I am eating aloe vera.

What? It was for application.

Listen, I'll call you back, okay.

I am in a meeting.
I'll call you back, bye.

Yeah, so... So the good news is...

By your casualness,
it seems like the good news is,

revenues have come in.

No. Market share has increased?

No, the burn rate has reduced.

Try harder, didn't hit
the spot yet with the sarcasm.

Found a new tech co-founder.

Oh no...

Elephant in the room?

I really have some good news.
Now you're ruining it.

No, I am really sorry about the coffee.

I could genuinely
do with some good news.

Because the partners think
I am wasting theirs and my time.

And Pragati is a sinking ship.

It's not a sinking ship,
it's a rocket ship.

Tell them to fasten their seatbelt.
Because we have already taken off.

- Desai. This is fantastic.
- Yes.

How the hell did you manage this?

Because as far as I know this guy,
he hates the startup community.

Yeah, I know.

- Remember the incident with the 'dog'?
- Yeah.

Which one?

A founder went up to him with a deal.

He was lowballing it.

He sic his dog on him.

- Really?
- Crazy guy.

This is really happening?

- Yeah-Yeah, Prachi.
- Fab.

- When?
- Soon. Very soon.

- So...
- So?

Bad news?

The bad news is, Prachi, now KC is on
board, so five million won't help.

We'll need at least eight million.

Eight million?

Yeah.

That's not possible.

It's impossible.

Why?

Because I'm having a tough time

getting five million
from the investment committee,

and now you want eight million.

You're being over-ambitious.

I am being over-ambitious?

Aren't you being under ambitious?

Rather than trying to reason with me,
you should focus on what you need to do.

Reduce your expenses,
and increase your revenue.

You are under-ambitious
in that department.

If you want the best for Pragati,

you will have to fight harder,
it's very simple.

And not... with us.

For us, please.

I am already fighting for you guys.
All the time.

But you said go big or go home!

Yeah.

Is the deal really going down?

Yes, hundred per cent.

Eight million is a big amount.

I know. I know.

Things better be in place.

They are.

They are, absolutely.

Yeah, because if they are not
then we will really go home.

Trust me. Yogi is on top of things.

Okay.

Okay, I'll get you another coffee.

Coffee worth three million.
It is a bit too expensive.

And we tried to make
targeted posts around them.

But Mr. Desai turned
out to be a complete SMG.

SMG?

Social media ghost.
Nowhere present.

Not even on Insta?

Twitter?

Tinder?

No?

What are you doing in this meeting?

Aren't you in tech?

Always poking his nose in everything.

It's okay. Please continue.

But, sir, his company's
employees were active.

So we tried to impress
them by targeting them.

But it didn't work.

We even posted Naveen sir's
old speech in a whatsapp forward.

But we got no response.

In fact, sir, I even asked
you to check the database,

whether they installed Pragati or not.

Impressing,
building interest, stalking...

All the tactics have failed.

They won't let you in the
office without a prior appointment.

What now?

If we can't grab their
attention by impressing them,

then let's offend them.

- Can I use this?
- Yes, please.

KC Enterprises must
have a Twitter handle?

Yes.

Just a minute...

Desperate boys...

that's what they are.

MahaStartup!

MahaStartup!

Friends welcome to my Vlog,

MahaStartup by RRR.

Ravi Ram Rastogi.

King Dhritrashtra married
princess Gandhari of Gandhar

to expand his kingdom,

Similarly,
startups are always looking to,

forge a relationship with the
offline companies in their sector.

So their market share grows,
their valuation grows,

and their reputation grows.

When the offline
partner comes on board,

the next round of
funding becomes easier.

This is why Byjus acquired Aakash.

And Amazon tied the
knot with Whole Foods.

We got to wait and watch,

whether the princes of Pragati
hit the target with KC Industries.

To find out, like me,
subscribe and follow.

By me, I mean my channel.

And don't write dickhead
in the super chat.

Does it look nice?

Are these the values
your parents gave you?

It's too much.

Bro, your thread is almost viral.

So many replies.

Any reply from KC's group?

I told you, Naveen, don't be a hero.

We screwed up the slim chance we had.

No one called.

f*ck!

Sir!

Did this just come in?

Awesome!

Okay. Okay. Okay.

KC, m*therf*cker.

Does KC have an Alsatian
or a German Shepherd?

Both are the same.

Naveen, hurry up.

Coming. Should I shave?

Getting ready for disruption?

The new razor is there.
Use it.

Yeah.

Don't shave, bro.

You'll look like
an experienced founder.

What? Shut up.

You should look fresher
and more polished.

Keep it french like me.

Desai is like the gladiator.

If you want to face him in the arena,

then keep a rugged warrior look.

Guys...

You got him confused now.

What?

I gave him the right advice.

Guys, minor disruption won't help.

Today is the day for the clean sweep.

I'll shave too.

Are dog bites covered by insurance?

Sir, actually...
we are big fans of your brand.

Your journey.

The way you have achieved the highest

market share in the
whole of Maharashtra,

it's really inspiring.

Agastya told me,

- you guys want to partner up with us.
- Yes, sir.

Yes, sir, we feel if KC Enterprises
and Pragati join hands,

we can truly transform this sector.

Sir, the kind of product Pragati is,

I think we can make your
business more efficient.

Good.

We were running things
inefficiently till now.

No, sir. I didn't mean that.

I mean tech is enabling
every sector today.

Even banks use fintech products.

So do schools and colleges, sir.

Tech and data are
being used consistently.

Banks are useless.

Schools are useless.
Retailers are useless.

And...

as per your Twitter thread,

KC Enterprises is also useless.

Now that you guys are here,
our lives will be sorted.

Please, carry on.

No, no, sir,

you're getting us wrong.

Now even our thinking is wrong.

You know,

we have met a few people.

And after watching
your thread, we felt,

now that you guys
have the ball rolling,

we want to know what your offer is.

Sir, we would like
to offer a partnership.

A partnership with us gives you
a chance to engage with innovation.

An innovation that prepares
your business for the future.

Like at present, I think
you have a sizeable customer base.

But with our tech,

I think you can achieve
a massive scale.

And create a lot more value.

I know. I know.

You will do a partnership.

Acquire a traditional Indian business.

Get funding,
and increase your valuation.

Isn't this a decade-old pitch?

I keep hearing 'for the future'.

But do you know at
this present moment,

India's online sale

is less than 3% on
the total Indian retail.

And that's the fact.

Yes, sir.

But 250 million people will
have smartphones in the future,

- which is 90% of our population...
- Maybe.

But I personally feel you
people are making a big deal

of this disruption...

piece.

- Isn't that what it's called?
- Yes.

Disruption piece.

Yes.

I keep hearing everything will change.
Everything will change.

Nothing. Nothing will change.
Nothing has changed.

Do you know why?

Because people are still the same,

and so are their habits.

And... you guys with
your hoodie and laptop,

open a company today and claim
everything will change tomorrow.

Remember what people
said when malls came up.

They said local stores will shut down.

Did they?

When Mcdonald's and KFC opened,

They said people will
stop eating biryani.

It's a different question
that we don't eat biryani.

We are vegetarians.

But nothing changed.

One app cannot change reality.

Sir, can I ask you something?

When was the last
time you used a camera?

I am sure it was a while ago.
Right.

But you still click pictures.

Sir, for a century, Kodak was the
biggest player in the camera industry.

But in 2011,
they had to file for bankruptcy.

Camera mobile phones nudged
the market in a new direction.

Kodak... which was a memorable brand,

is just a memory now.

But we still click pictures.

In fact, much more than
we used to, right?

Don't you agree, sir?

My grandson...

My nephew's son...

is in class eight.

He needs four tutors
to make him read his books.

He's playing games on
his mobile all the time.

And ed-tech companies
say you don't need teachers.

He can study alone.

Does not happen that way.

No.

These are just baseless claims.

The only business which prospers
is the business that profits.

Rest are...

a washout.

So until you have investor's money,

play your game.

You can open a startup in every alley.

Sell people the disruption dream.

Until... you don't run
out of investor's money.

- Get the car.
- Yes.

Thank you for coming.

- Sir...
- Please have breakfast before you leave.

Sir, sir, just give me two minutes.
Two more minutes, sir.

Sir, guys like us are

not here to open startups
in every alley and spend money.

We are in every alley,

because there is a problem
in everyone's alley.

And we know very well how
to spot them and solve them.

Because we have given
several exams in life.

And there's always one thing written
on every question in every exam.

Solve the following problems.

Sir, I feel the lives of entrepreneurs
like us is like a question paper.

We are holding on to a problem.

We won't stop until we don't solve it.

And even I know India's online
sales are less than 3 per cent.

But I also know that five years ago,

India's online sales
were less than 0.3 per cent.

That's ten times growth.

KC sir, you worked 30 years,

and became the biggest
player in the Maharastra region.

You were awarded the
Maharashtra Bhushan award.

But with our product,

you can become the
biggest player in India.

That too much-much sooner.

Your grandson wastes time on
games and reels like every other kid.

But at the same time,

he also searches for answers
on Google given by his teacher.

Sir, for me, the future
is not online or offline.

It's online and offline.

That's all I had to say, sir.

It's your call.

But think about it, sir.

Or your memorable brand
may also become a memory.

Even if I consider
you for partnership once,

and admit that you possibly
are the right fit for my company.

But...

where will you get funds for the
partnership when you're operating in loss?

Your expenses exceed your revenues.

You are a profitless-than-zero company.

How much can you guys invest?



Even if we deal in online, it will be
with a partner with ba*ls to invest.

We can...

We have the ba*ls.

Even if we don't make money,
we'll ensure that you make money.

And as proof of intent,

we're ready to invest 500 million.

Think about it.

People get carried away
in situations like this.

I don't.

We are committing, sir.

The day you sign the deal,

within 90 days, we're ready to invest




Yes, sir.

Within 90 days?

Yes, sir.

Okay, then.

Let's prepare the paperwork.

Thank you.

Bro, we cracked it.



Where will we get
that kind of money?

We had such a good meeting, Mandal.
Stop stressing yourself.

I am sure Naveen has a plan.

Do you, bro?

Yes.

- What?
- Yes. I have.

What?

Come on, let me show you.

I guess even the dog
was convinced in the end.

Yes. You were sh*t-scared
when it was sniffing you.

Hey!

Do you read a book
on quotes every day?

- Me?
- Yes.

I don't.

I mean... your statements
are straight out of the book.

There was so much
tension in the room,

I was afraid Naveen
would kiss KC sir.

And then doggy style.

Where are we?
It's almost nightfall.

Guys welcome
to the new office of Pragati.

The reception will be over here.

Yes, here.

Come on.

And the conference
room will be here.

We'll put up a convertible
partition over here.

We'll install two pods here.

People will be able
to take power naps.

And Yogi,
this will be the recreational area.

Our new Pragati playground.

And look at the view.

Come.

Are you serious?

Are we getting this?

Yes, I am serious.

Do you like it? Shall we lock it?

Bro...

This open space...

What are you doing?

We'll tell everyone to do Yo-Yo test.

And have you seen the ground floor?

Numerous lifts.

And they are all working.

Lifts were coming
and going like the metro.

- Check.
- What?

Check.

- Got it?
- Yes, got it.

- We'll transfer the rest soon.
- Okay.

- Thank you.
- Congratulations.

- Thank you.
- Great!

Congratulations.

It's a beautiful office,
just like your necklace.

Thank you. See you.

Naveen.

Yes.

The rent, KC's 500 million.
How are we going to manage all this?

You are making new commitments.

Did you talk to Prachi?

Look bro, if we don't get series-A,
we have money only for 90 days.

I did. I did talk to Prachi.

She is figuring it out.
It will be solved.

Look, Mandal, money comes and goes.

But KC's deal is rare.

Did we have an option?
Could we have done anything else?

We couldn't have let it go.

We have committed it.
We'll manage it.

We cannot become big
until we start thinking big.

If we think small we'll be small.

When we had our jobs,

did we ever imagine we'll
have our own company someday?

- Did we?
- No.

But we do now.
We are running a company.

We've committed 500 million.

I am telling you...
we'll arrange 500 million.

Understood?

Okay, I...

- It is a sexy office.
- It is.

So...

Don't worry, bro. We'll manage.

I must admit, Naveen.

Whenever our dreams become small,
you just blow up the font size.

Mandal, I'll call up Agastya,

- and follow up with him on the deal.
- Okay.

You ready the press
release for the partnership.

- Yes.
- Okay.

We'll get a confirmation
from Prachi by then.

We'll celebrate after that.

Appu's birthday is coming up too,
with the tech team.

Great.

"Dream big again now..."

"Spread your wings and
see how far you've to go."

"Sorry for the delay.
Keep going ahead..."

"The destination is closer
than ever, can't tire now."

Thank you, ma'am.

Thank you.

Date of birth.

I am in my 80s.

Who wrote iPad for everyone
and foot massage every weekend?

I'll ask the team. Okay, thank you.

Bro, I've shortlisted the printer.

- Very good. Go for the best one.
- Yes.

Something with wifi support, app support,
and if possible, emotional support.

Sir, he was asking about AC.

Shall I get it done
in the third quarter?

Get it done in this quarter.

And get a new microwave
for the snacks.

- Keep his pilaf hot, right bro?
- Yes.

The staff has asked
for three extra tables.

More tables, more work.

Sir, pool table,
TT table and Fuseball table.

They are making demands
like guitars and roller skates.

Pappi has crossed all limits.

He asked for his salary.

What the...

It's okay.
We'll get everything. Okay?

Sir, we got a notice
from the IT department.

We've to pay dues worth


We'll give them 300,000.

Okay, let the funds come in.

- Thank you.
- Let them know.

- Yes.
- Sir, one second.

Sir, do we include all four members
in the press release, or...

Include only three now.
Keep Jeetu out.

I'll let you know if
there is anything else.

- Okay. Sure, sir.
- Okay?

Okay, listen. Listen, Prachi.

We need to close
this discussion now.

For a week, we've been
discussing over 8-10 million...

Naveen, you've doubled
your ask in a week.

I am also expanding the company.

Who is that hipster?

- Him?
- Yes.

Our CA. Pappi's boss.

He handles our company's account.

Uncle. Uncle.

Uncle is the elder brother.

He only comes in once a week.

Someone ask the birthday girl.

Does she need anything else other
than server space and storage space?

Give me some...

Whether I get it or not,

but I will get Pragati a blue tick.

Bro, I'll buy a big
SUV after the funding.

- Really?
- 4x4.

I'll try to keep it simple.

Sedan, double door.

Get a double bed first.

You sleep next to
me when you have guests.

#nospace.

Eight million is roughly


If I use 500 million
in the KC partnership,

how will I run the
company with 100 million?

That's not how it's done, Naveen.

From five you raised it to eight.
Then you raised it to 10.

What the f*ck are you doing?

I think for a VC
your maths is very weak.

- I told you already.
- Hello, excuse me.

Don't talk to me like that!

I am a friend later, an investor
first, and a board member.

- You get it?
- Fine, then I'll do it myself.

Maybe I need to talk to a bigger VC.

Because I've already
committed 500 million.

So who asked you to over-commit?

And what is this
I'll go to a bigger VC?

Go wherever you want.
Do whatever the heck you want to do.

- Listen...
- What the hell is this?

Listen, Prachi. Okay, I am sorry.

I am sorry. Just listen to me. Okay?

Can I ask you a question
if you don't get angry?

Will Prachi transfer the 10 million?

She will, bro.
We've been banging our heads.

Naveen is at it.

Naveen. You're being unreasonable.

The partners had a tough
time approving eight million.

In fact, the final
approval hasn't come in.

So I would really suggest
you take whatever you're getting,

and manage in that.

Look, you were saying that
Pragati isn't doing anything.

This time we literally nailed it.

Let's just try and find out the solution.
Let's try and arrange 10 million.

Tell me, what should we do?

Oh, God.

Appu, are you coming

or will you get up only after
getting the new updates live?

I am coming.

- Let's go.
- Amazing.

We are here.

It's great.

You waited till 6:30 for the cake.

What should I do now?

Yogi.

Yes.

Check the message.

What the...

f*ck man!

Bloody thieves! Cons!

Take a picture.

- Yes, yes...
- Yes...

- Five and half...
- Come on.

Woah!

- Come. Come. Come here.
- Let's call them as well.

Naveen.

f*ck.

f*ck.

Mandal.

Yes.

They were cutting the cake.

Yes. We are coming.

All okay?

Yeah.

Okay. Come.

f*ck.

Damn it.

We're here too, bro.

- Light it properly.
- Come on.

"Happy birthday to you."

"Happy birthday to you."