Budget 2017 impacting Startups

2016 was an interesting year for the country and its startups. With many states pushing for reforms in their policies to aid and help startups, along with educational institutions encouraging students to take up entrepreneurship via incubators and mentorships. To help us understand the Budget 2017, we invited Alok Patnia, Founder of TaxMantra.com to share… Continue reading Budget 2017 impacting Startups

WE Mentoring Session @HSblr on 3rd Sept, 2016

A bright Saturday morning dedicated to WE – super enthusiastic ladies. WE Mentoring Session, organized on 3rd Sep, 2016 by WE at Headstart was a unique opportunity for 14 women led startups to be mentored by the most creative and seasoned experts. The format was simple. 14 startups got shortlisted to talk to the industry… Continue reading WE Mentoring Session @HSblr on 3rd Sept, 2016

Towards a flatter world…

Have you ever been to the edge of a cliff? Looking down from there, you must have felt that the world was so much different, larger and prettier than what we see daily. And perhaps wondered how the view would be from one of those other cliffs. Then, most usually go back to their daily… Continue reading Towards a flatter world…

Bringing back the romance in my life…with Headstart

Did this title get you wondering if I might have found love at one of the Startup Saturday events? Sorry to disappoint, but no. I found my sweetheart and partner 16 years ago and have been married for 12 years now. In these 12 years, we have gone through a journey of endurance, excitement and… Continue reading Bringing back the romance in my life…with Headstart

The Heart of a Volunteer

In the words of Lt.General Jimmy DooLittle, as captured brilliantly on screen in the movie ‘Pearl Harbour’, “There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer”. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the Americans planned a raid on Tokyo, but they were short on experienced pilots with combat experience and had to rely… Continue reading The Heart of a Volunteer

A Look at the February 2016 Initiatives of Headstart

Delhi “Startup India Initiative” by the Government, claims to redefine and restructure the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem of India. Startup Saturday Delhi, as part of its February Edition, gathered to discuss and debate on, whether the initiative marks the beginning of an era, or is it just another government hoax. The day started with a talk… Continue reading A Look at the February 2016 Initiatives of Headstart