State: Tamil Nadu Language: Tamil, English, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam Population: 70,90,000 (2011) Weather: Hot and Humid Food: Steamed Rice, Idli Sambhar Places to Visit: Marine beach, Government museum, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Rippon building and Sri Parthasarathy Temple Industry Specialisation: Automobile, Software, Fintech, Electronic Hardware, Medical Tourism Chennai’s Own: BankBazaar Chennai, a city known for its… Continue reading Temples, Startups, and Sarees: Chennai
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Startups and Stardom: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra Language: Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, Tamil, Sindhi Population: 1,84,00,000 (2011) Weather: Generally Humid Food: Vada Pav Places to Visit: Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Kanheri caves, Haji Ali Dargah Industry Specialization: Real Estate, Trading, Recruitment Mumbai, a city full of dreamers and hard laborers is also a center for many religious… Continue reading Startups and Stardom: Mumbai
Founders’ Guide to Thrive: Mental Health & You
As a startup founder, you’re always thinking about multiple things at the same time! With COVID, we’re sure that you’ve got even more to worry about! You’ve dedicated all your time to solve a problem- this drive and passion are commendable. But with it, comes numerous bouts of self-doubt, urgency, and high expectations mostly from… Continue reading Founders’ Guide to Thrive: Mental Health & You
The Heart of Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal
State: Madhya Pradesh Language: Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Gujarati, Sindhi Population: 18,00,000 (2011) Weather: Tropical and hot year-round Food: Bhopali Gosht Korma Places to visit: Upper Lake, Lower Lake, Bharat Bhawan, Raisen Fort, New Market, Birla Mandir Industry Specialisation: Retail, Computer Science, Agriculture, Technology Bhopal’s Own: Appointy Bhopal, earlier known only as the city of… Continue reading The Heart of Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal
India’s Startup Capital: Bengaluru
State: Karnataka Language: Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu Population: 84,30,000 (2011) Weather: Moderate with both dry and wet seasons Food: Dosa, Chaat Places to Visit: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru Palace, Nandi Temple, Lalbagh botanical garden, Bannerghatta biological park Industry Specialisation: IT and Electronics, Telecommunications, Automobiles, Aerospace Bengaluru is the second-fastest-growing metropolis of India and is loved… Continue reading India’s Startup Capital: Bengaluru
History, Culture, and Startups: Indore
State: Madhya Pradesh Language: Malawi, Hindi, English Population: 25,90,000 (2011) Weather: Subtropical Food: Poha, Jalebi Places to Visit: Rajwada palace, central museum, Lal Bagh palace, Annapurna Temple, Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya Industry Specialisation: Software, Technology, Food Apart from being a beautiful tourist destination, the lifestyle of Indore is one of a kind. From the… Continue reading History, Culture, and Startups: Indore
The Land of Pearls, Biryani, and Tech: Hyderabad
State: Telangana Language: Telugu, English, Hindi, Urdu Population: 68,10,000 (2011) Weather: Dry and Warm Food: Biryani, Mutton Places to Visit: Golconda fort, Charminar, Hussain Sagar, Birla Mandir, Salar Jung Museum Industry Specialization: Health Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Tailoring, Poultry Hyderabad’s Own: CRIOT™ Hyderabad, also known as the “City of Pearls” is famous for its exotic jewellery… Continue reading The Land of Pearls, Biryani, and Tech: Hyderabad
Basics of Investing in Startups with Paresh Gupta
Headstart has been one of the largest startup organisations in the country ever since we came to be. Over 13 years, we have built a wide network of over 4000 startups in 50+ cities, we finally unveiled our plans to launch Headstart’s Investor Circle. Appealing to a community of next-gen investors who want to be… Continue reading Basics of Investing in Startups with Paresh Gupta
Growing New Investors with Prajakt Raut
Headstart has been one of the largest startup organisations in the country ever since we came to be. Over 13 years, we have built a wide network of over 4000 startups in 50+ cities, we finally unveiled our plans to launch Headstart’s Investor Circle. Appealing to a community of next-gen investors who want to be… Continue reading Growing New Investors with Prajakt Raut
Oxford of the East: Pune
State: Maharashtra Language: Marathi, Hindi, English Population: 74,00,000 (2011) Climate: Fairly Pleasant Food: Chiwda, Bhakarwadi Places to Visit: Pataleshwar temple, the 18th-century Shaniwarwada, the 19th century Aga Khan Palace, and the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum Industry Specialisations: Tech, iOT, Hardware, Automobile Manufacturing Pune’s Own: Infosys (One of the world’s largest IT Consulting) Of all superhero… Continue reading Oxford of the East: Pune
Royals, Puppets, and Startups: Jaipur
State: Rajasthan Language: Hindi, English, Marwari, Dhundari Population: 30,70,000 (2011) Weather: clear, dry and hot year-round Food: Laal Maas, Pyaaz Kachori Places to Visit: Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal Industry Specialization: EdTech, Travel, Handicrafts & Textiles Jaipur’s Own: CarDekho When you think of Jaipur, the first thing that comes to… Continue reading Royals, Puppets, and Startups: Jaipur
Founders’ Guide to Thrive: Fundraising Post-COVID
Presented in partnership with Intuit Circles With all that has gone down in 2020, it is certain that the aftershocks of the pandemic are going to be felt across the ecosystem for time to come. One feature that has drastically changed is Fundraising, an important aspect to keep the company running. Here are some things… Continue reading Founders’ Guide to Thrive: Fundraising Post-COVID