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Today's episode of Millionaire Mondays is extra special - because it's also the first episode being featured in #StartupSpotlights, a Google Play initiative, where inspiring startup founders share their untold growth stories.

In today's episode, we're in conversation with Yannick Colaço, co-founder of ‪@FanCode‬, a one-stop destination for sports fans in India. FanCode has more than 100M lifetime users, making it one of the largest sports streaming platforms in the country.

00:00 - Introduction
04:22 - Career Beginnings and NBA Experience
11:19 - The Inspiration behind FanCode
17:23 - Starting FanCode
25:30 - Team and Culture at FanCode
38:19 - Navigating the Pandemic
42:36 - Growth and Expansion Post-Pandemic
46:00 - Monetization and Revenue Strategies
48:54 - Merchandise and New Ventures
56:36 - Future Plans and Innovations
58:41 - Outro

Yannick Colaço and Prasana Krishnan started FanCode in 2019. The company has positioned itself as a comprehensive destination for sports fans, offering a variety of services including live streaming, non-live content, sports statistics, and merchandise.

Yannick Colaço previously worked with NBA India as managing director, while Prasana Krishnan was a former executive at sports pay-television broadcasters Sony Pictures Networks and Neo Sports.

FanCode raised $50 Million in May 2021.

One of FanCode’s significant strengths lies in its comprehensive sports coverage. The platform offers live streaming of matches, which includes not just major leagues and tournaments but also smaller, regional, and even grassroots events. This has democratised access to sports content, enabling fans to follow their favourite sports and teams regardless of their geographic location.

FanCode also provides detailed sports statistics and real-time data, enhancing the viewing experience for sports enthusiasts who crave in-depth insights.

Expanding beyond digital content, FanCode also offers sports merchandise, allowing fans to purchase official team gear. During the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, FanCode was the official merchandise partner.

Social Links

Google India’s IG:

https://www.instagram.com/googleindia...

Google India’s X:

https://x.com/GoogleIndia
https://x.com/googledevsin?lang=en

Google India’s YouTube:

   / @googledevelopersindia  
   / googleindia  

Google India’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/goo...

FanCode’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/fanc...

FanCode’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fancode/?hl=en

FanCode’s X:

https://x.com/FanCode

Yannick's LinkedIn:

  / yannick-colaco-237aab11  

Yannick's X:

https://x.com/yansports

[This podcast is sponsored by Google Play.]

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