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Depending on whom you ask, an investor’s “value-add” to their startup ranges from “they helped with many things” to “their usefulness was less than zero”. Thinking back to my time as a founder I realized what my investors most helped… Continue Reading →
Identifying the right cofounder is the most fundamental pillar to your startup’s success. What are some startups where the cofounders came together through “cofounder dating” and made it big? I’m looking at instances where they weren’t already school friends or… Continue Reading →
How are your “investor conversations” going?Bucketing your “investor conversations” clearly is critical both to save time and also to be aware of the big picture. Let’s look at which investor conversations are valuable and which one you should quickly discontinue.
Do traditional fundraising stages, such as “Seed” and “Pre-A”, truly encapsulate the essence of a startup’s journey? Or do we use them only as labels for fundraising amount? My video explains this
When it comes to tech, safety is about anti-virus, firewalls, backups, two-factor auth, etc. Manufacturing: It’s about Kanban, over engineering processes, safety equipment, etc. Healthcare: Deep cleaning equipment, measured dosage, tracking previous illnesses, etc. Each industry has its own contours… Continue Reading →
Looking at Twitter over the last year, I’m realising it had great Product-Market-Fit (PMF) but never great Business-Model-Fit (BMF) Millions use Twitter for consumption, and creators use it to increase distribution and followers. But Twitter itself has been unable to… Continue Reading →
Venture capital funds are currently in a robust position, with significant “dry powder” ready for deployment, a trend that has been substantiated by data from the past three years. This availability of capital is a testament to the continued investor… Continue Reading →
“Manali to Leh Road Trip” words that evoke amazement, awe & (usually) incredulousness.
It’s tough enough driving or motorbiking along this scenic Himalayan route, but three of us crazy ones went on the bicycle ride of our lives here
Everyone wants in on India’s Gaming startup story.Founders, Angels, VCs, Big tech,Media Co’s. Everyone. Who is the Indian “gamer”?Where do they play?Which games?What devices?Correlation between household income and IAP spend? This quick video answers so many questions. But, more importantly,… Continue Reading →
I come from two Indias. My take on this as a startup founder and entrepreneur in India.