OYO Rooms: Did It Fail? A Startup Journey 📉
OYO Rooms' rise from startup to hospitality giant faces challenges. Is it facing failure or just evolving? Learn more.

Talks by Renjith Krishnan
9.6K views • Aug 2, 2025

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The OYO Rooms Story: A Case Study in Startup Challenges
Description:
From a groundbreaking idea to a hospitality powerhouse, OYO Rooms' growth was meteoric. But behind the glossy headlines, a complex story of challenges was unfolding.
In this video, we'll explore the critical issues that have plagued OYO, including:
The Franchise Model: Was it a brilliant strategy or a ticking time bomb?
Hotel Partner Relations: The struggle to balance quality standards with partner satisfaction.
Operational Hurdles: Why was maintaining consistency across thousands of properties so difficult?
Financial Pressures: How did OYO's aggressive expansion and funding rounds impact its long-term viability?
The COVID-19 Impact: How did the global pandemic accelerate OYO's existing problems?
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in startups, business strategy, or the Indian tech ecosystem. We'll analyze what went wrong and what OYO is doing to bounce back.
#OYO #OYORooms #StartupIndia #BusinessAnalysis #CaseStudy #Challenges #BusinessStrategy #HospitalityIndustry #StartupFailures #IndianUnicorn #FounderStory #RiteshAgarwal
Description:
From a groundbreaking idea to a hospitality powerhouse, OYO Rooms' growth was meteoric. But behind the glossy headlines, a complex story of challenges was unfolding.
In this video, we'll explore the critical issues that have plagued OYO, including:
The Franchise Model: Was it a brilliant strategy or a ticking time bomb?
Hotel Partner Relations: The struggle to balance quality standards with partner satisfaction.
Operational Hurdles: Why was maintaining consistency across thousands of properties so difficult?
Financial Pressures: How did OYO's aggressive expansion and funding rounds impact its long-term viability?
The COVID-19 Impact: How did the global pandemic accelerate OYO's existing problems?
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in startups, business strategy, or the Indian tech ecosystem. We'll analyze what went wrong and what OYO is doing to bounce back.
#OYO #OYORooms #StartupIndia #BusinessAnalysis #CaseStudy #Challenges #BusinessStrategy #HospitalityIndustry #StartupFailures #IndianUnicorn #FounderStory #RiteshAgarwal
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