Understanding the underlying reasons for procrastination goes beyond surface-level analysis. By delving into the origins of our time-wasting habits, we can develop more efficient and productive practices that align with our goals.

To ‘bridge’ the gap between current liquidity needs and next funding round, startup’s raise a Bridge Round. Simply put, Bridge Round is when a company raises additional funds between priced rounds, often contributed by one of its existing investors.

Post-fundraise hiring is a crucial next step for startup founders and is constantly the focus area of investors. They would want to see the best fit for the startup and want the founder to induce a hustle culture in the organization if not already done.

One size can not fit all. This means all needs are different, and the amount of funding you seek will affect the source of funding you approach.

You pick your team based on their relevant skills. We call it an intimate affair because there is a good chance that you may hire family members or relatives to the business based on your assessment…

As a founder, choosing the right co-founder is the most crucial business decision you will ever make.  We say this because, most early-stage startups fail due to founder disputes, not the substance of the business.

“What do investors want?” is a question that keeps entrepreneurs up into the wee hours of the morning.

The answer is not as elusive as some would have you believe.

“Hiring the BEST people for your business is your most important task”- Steve Jobs.

As a startup founder, you can take a page out of Jobs’ book by going the extra mile to hire the perfect candidates for your business.

The startup ecosystem is ushering in a new era of "tech-empowered India.” It is becoming more prominent and vital, and there is an opportunity for all investors to make outsized returns in the long term.

We have put together a few ingredients for entrepreneurs to blend for their startup success.

Only if.. I just had ... a little... more $$$.

Ever heard this line before? or wondered, what drives this wishful thinking? Failed startups are often heard saying “we ran out of money and hence time”.

Everyone aspires to be an entrepreneur today and make their startup the next unicorn through the valuation of their ground-breaking business idea. But is just an idea enough to build a business?

Charles Darwin famously said, "The species that survives is not the strongest, nor is it the most intelligent; it is the one that is most adaptable to change." It is interesting to see how his philosophy has been placed well within the backdrop of today’s business environment.

Web3, DeFi, Metaverse—these terms have proliferated our daily lives. Facebook, Inc. even changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. But what does Web3 mean?

We live in a relative world. Everything is relative. Your portfolio returns, no matter which fund, stock, or asset you buy, are measured relative to a corresponding benchmark. The dress you bought for your best friend’s birthday bash is compared to all other beauties at that party to figure out the “best-dressed girl”.

Choosing to do something difficult goes against your inherent POLE instinct. To make matters worse, going against POLE implicitly makes you do something that doesn’t follow the crowd. Remember, we are all inclined to walk the path of least effort. But, I’m sure you’ve reached your station in life by not letting these inconveniences stop you.

Have you ever tried losing weight? Let me not ask you the next logical question concerning your success. But if you have succeeded even marginally, you know it is a challenging and arduous task. When you start dieting, running, weight lifting or any other form of training, there are no immediate results. Nothing. Zero weight loss, not even an ounce.

As the world focuses on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and finding a path to a sustainable future, investors are adapting and seeking to understand the significance of sustainable development to their portfolios as businesses seek to be responsible and sustainable towards the environment and society. While it is easy to talk about the qualitative aspects of making progress, the one area ESG and impact investing have underperformed in is measuring output quantitatively.

In today’s world, no matter who you are or what cause you have dedicated your life to, you encounter a lot of uncertainty all around you. It won’t be a stretch to call this era a VUCA - Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity one. All things you do, decisions you make, people you deal with, virtually all interactions with the external world are in the realm of VUCA.

Input and output are related. But have you noticed that there is an unequal and unbalanced relationship between the two? Have you experienced that a handful of activities are responsible for a bulk of your true satisfaction and happiness? If you think about it, a few critical past decisions in life are solely responsible for where you are today.