As a Headstart volunteer, the most recurrent question we are asked is “Why do you do what you do?” Even if “Why not?” would be a totally appropriate answer, the soul of Headstart lies somewhere else and deserves a more eloquent answer. For startup culture to take root and grow, there are a number of… Continue reading Headstart – Fostering ‘Pay it forward’ since 2008
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The birth of Headstart Network Foundation
The founding members at Headstart were passionate organisers of unconferences called Barcamps in Bangalore, India. We observed that almost every startup that demoed at a Barcamp (some of them very promising) folded within a year. So we decided to do something about it. We brainstormed, debated, fantasised and ended up with a list of things that needed to be done. It looked something like 1. Connect different stake holders of the ecosystem together 2. Get senior entrepreneurs to mentor the next generation 3. Make startups cool to work in 4. Make funding accessible to early stage entrepreneurs and a few more points in descending order of priority.
Legal Essentials & Compliances for Startups | SS Lucknow
Startup Saturday The antecedent Saturday (12th August, 2017) exhibited a momentous event Startup Saturday, hosted by Headstart Lucknow and Nexus Legal Associates alongside Incuspaze, in order to canvass the legal essentials and compliances for startups. The event commenced with the distinguished speaker Aanchal Bhatia, CA experienced in introducing operational effectiveness and improving performance for MSMEs and… Continue reading Legal Essentials & Compliances for Startups | SS Lucknow
Startup Saturday Sales Edition – Key takeaways for startups
The June edition of Startup Saturday saw multiple cities embracing the theme ‘Hacking Sales’. We had stellar speakers from all across the country, talking on how to boost sales. For the benefit of the ecosystem, we have compiled key takeaways from different cities here:
A Bit About Co-Working Spaces
Alternative to Isolated working space Startup life is a roller coaster ride where one has to chase their dreams working out of their comfort zone 24×7. We, at Headstart try to address some of the challenges faced by startups at Startup Saturday. “I have an idea, have a team working on it, but do not… Continue reading A Bit About Co-Working Spaces
WE Mentoring Session Hyderabad
WE@Headstart was conceptualized in April 2015 and its vision is to provide support for women entrepreneurs in four ways – inspiration, information, mentoring and funding. The WE Mentoring Session for Women Entrepreneurs marked a glorious start for the WE Hyderabad chapter on 22nd Oct 2016. The volunteers of Headstart Hyderabad Chapter put together a splendid… Continue reading WE Mentoring Session Hyderabad
Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai August 2016 – Branding
After the smashing success of Headstart Navi Mumbai’s relaunch, the August Edition of Startup Saturday was eagerly anticipated. This time, the event theme was Branding. The speakers were : Saurabh Kanwar, Founder, Flarepath Divesh Mehta, Brand Communications Manager, Wear your Opinion Shubham Dandwate, Marketing Executive, Atomberg Technologies Pvt Ltd And a product demo by Amrut… Continue reading Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai August 2016 – Branding
Startup Saturday August 2016 – All About Product Design
As the multitude trudges along for the commencement of the Startup Saturday Event, the enthusiasm of the early bird attendees is tremendous. As the world elsewhere wakes up groggily to a lazy weekend, the enthusiasts living in the world’s second fastest growing startup ecosystem are already alive and kicking as Startup Saturday is about to start… Continue reading Startup Saturday August 2016 – All About Product Design
Headstart Mumbai – A Journey From 0 to 100
The 20th of August 2016 marks a milestone for the Mumbai chapter of Headstart Network Foundation as it hosts its 100th Startup Saturday. It is the greatest moment for a parent to see their child succeed, I feel the same for my child, Headstart Mumbai, for having reached such a key milestone. I joined Headstart as a Volunteer… Continue reading Headstart Mumbai – A Journey From 0 to 100
Relaunch of Headstart Navi Mumbai!
On the rainy afternoon of July 9, ‘Funding 101’ was organized by Headstart Navi Mumbai as a part of Startup Saturday. The panelists were Anil Amesur, Angel investor and Cofounder, Go Delight Foods http://www.godelight.in/ Aditya Mishra, Cofounder, SwitchMe and Headstart Foundation http://switchme.in Randeep Lobana : Cofounder, Zoomot http://coolshare.zoomot.com/ Anupam Singhal : Cofounder, BookMyBai.com http://www.bookmybai.com/ The speakers… Continue reading Relaunch of Headstart Navi Mumbai!
WE@Headstart – Mentoring Session
“I am endlessly fascinated that playing football is considered a training ground for leadership, but raising children isn’t.” – Dee Dee Myers (former White House Secretary) In this world run on perceptions, the statement made me think and emphasized to me, the fact that women today and all through evolution have held one of the… Continue reading WE@Headstart – Mentoring Session
Hyderabad Celebrates Its Centennial Startup Saturday
On the 9th of July, the 100th edition of an incredible community meetup Startup Saturday Hyderabad was celebrated at IIIT-H. This celebratory edition was packed with multiple panel discussions, startup pitches, live music, startup spoof, Zumba etc. The celebratory seminar had a featured panel on “Next Gen Early Stage Funding -A discussion on how… Continue reading Hyderabad Celebrates Its Centennial Startup Saturday