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Transforming Healthcare: The Rising Tide of Innovation in India
India's health tech landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, fueled by innovation and technological advancements. With the market poised to…
Consumer Tech: Transforming the Shopping Experience in India
The Indian consumer technology landscape is on the brink of a major transformation. With the market projected to…
Slaying as a Startup Founder: Beat procrastination and get productive
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.
A bridge, not a pier
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.
Finding the right fit
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 Doesn't Fit All
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.
An Intimate affair
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…
A match made in heaven!
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.
The Subtle Art of Startup Fundraising
“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.
“Hey, We’re hiring!”
“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.
Public Market Conundrum
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.
Chicken Soup for the Startup Soul
We have put together a few ingredients for entrepreneurs to blend for their startup success.
Only if.. I just had ... a little... more $$$
Only if.. I just had ... a little... more $$$.
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”.
Value vs Valuation
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?
Crisis: a terrible thing to waste
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.
What Investors Should Know Before Pumping Money In Web3 Startups
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?
Better Measure
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”.
Principle of Least Effort
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.
Crossing Over To The Other Side
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.
Could India’s new Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report framework provide the quantitative measures investors have been looking for?
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.