Dude i am working in pocket FM since last 3 years and its not fishy . They introduced new content to global users in audio series format, PFM have more users in US and other global countries as compared to Indian users

Hey, can you share details of the company culture especially in the product team. How are the working hours ? Leadership team ? And any other info ?

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Apparently, there are a lot of users in the US who listen to audio books.

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Something seems fishy. A lot of fundraise, 200Mn+ App seems very basic for that. And I just see romantic content on it. It’s a bit tough to believe they’re doing so well, why wouldn’t people pay fo...

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Something seems fishy. A lot of fundraise, 200Mn+
App seems very basic for that. And I just see romantic content on it. It’s a bit tough to believe they’re doing so well, why wouldn’t people pay for better stuff in that category?

Is this really a thing?

People at Pocket FM, is it legit?

People at Pocket FM, is it legit?- Grapevine

Does anyone here use pocketfm?

Came across this post and also heard a rumour they sell erotica which is taking their numbers to the level they are. Can anyone working in the company share if this is true?

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/saurabhparmar_pocketfm-startupindia-strategy-activity-7188484310549618688-ZGOc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

Post claims Pocket FM is increasing its numbers by selling adult content. Is this true?

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Source: https://the-captable.com/2024/05/pocket-fm-series-middle-america-160-million-arr/

How does Pocket FM have $160Mn ARR... woah 🤯

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Any insights into PocketFM? Tech wise, Product wise, Founders, Pay, Culture?

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What’s happening inside PocketFM, do they have a roadmap to profitability?

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How is PocketFM's culture? Looking to join. Media reports show they are doing very well, especially in the US which is very surprising given its very young. What's the secret sauce/catch? 😛

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Want to understand a few things about PocketFM and would love honest answers

1. Company culture?
2. ⁠How is the company doing financially and what are the future growth prospects?
3. ⁠How is the leadership team? Do people have ownership or too founder driven?
4. ⁠What’s with the over hiring these days? Can it be a case of hiring and firing?
5. ⁠Should someone join in the India growth team - revenue retention and growth

PocketFM - India Growth team

Growth Manager

Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM is in discussions for a fresh fundraise which will likely propel it to unicorn league

Pocket FM Eyes Unicorn Tag With Fresh Infusion From ADIA

Pocket FM is raising again after the just announced round? To become a unicorn?

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Hey folks, Any info regarding work culture at Pocket FM in the business/category teams? What are the salary levels?

Pocket FM culture & salary

I will start. Don't ask me to prove anything.

1. The CEO of MPL bought a ~20cr house in embassy grove, Bangalore just before laying off 50% of the MPL team this week.

2. VC funded Live streaming apps like rooter, eloelo,  are basically frauds. Get tonnes of cheap users by running ads that look like porn, the real engagement is really bad unless they do giveaways. They use VC money to show porn ads and do giveaways, brag about downloads & engagement to raise even more VC money. It's a total ponzi.

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A relative of mine lost INR 20 Lakhs in RummyCircle. He is above 50 years old and lives in a village.

Bc I am wondering how they did ask for 600 crs valuation with such content? Looks like they’ve hired Interns to keep up the engagement. That Gobar guy from twt should stop shitposting and do something about this app Instead.

Hood App - Weird content.

Founder

- Bengaluru-based Pocket FM has let go of around 200 writers for its US-based shows as part of cost optimization efforts.
- The company did not disclose the exact number of layoffs, but sources indicate around 200 contractual writers were impacted.
- A spokesperson stated that these changes are typical in the content creation industry and do not reflect on the company's overall health.
- Despite the layoffs, Pocket FM is in a strong growth phase with robust revenue signals and is accelerating hiring efforts across regions.
- Founded in 2018, Pocket FM raised $103 million in Series D funding in March 2024 and plans to expand into Europe and Latin America. 

 Source: Moneycontrol

Pocket FM Lays Off 200 Writers Amid Cost Optimization Efforts

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Are there any examples of early startup founders who failed in their startup idea and then went back to regular jobs?

The point of this question is not to insult rather than to understand a different perspective of a founder’s mindset. We hear all sorts of success stories but we never get to hear the failed stories and what happened to the people who built those companies.

Kinda like in “Silicon Valley” TV show how the younger generation quickly forgot about Pied Piper.

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