The month of October was a remarkable one for the Headstart team. We had the PitchCity event in Jaipur, which was part of the Rajasthan Startup Fest; and Startup Saturday events in 8+ other cities. Here’s a detailed overview of the October initiatives of Headstart: Jaipur Headstart, in association with Startup Oasis, hosted the ‘PitchCity- Pitch wow,… Continue reading A Look at the October Initiatives of Headstart(also featuring Volunteer Heroes of the Month)
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Startup Saturday Kolkata Oct 2015 – The Age of Hyperlocal Products
In the fast-paced and stressful world that we live in today, comfort in any form is sheer bliss. Nowadays, one has the privilege to order food at any time with just a click; buy designer clothes from local stores and get them delivered at home; call a plumber or electrician at a moment’s notice; and… Continue reading Startup Saturday Kolkata Oct 2015 – The Age of Hyperlocal Products
Entrepreneurs share insights on Hyperlocal Businesses at Startup Saturday Bangalore Oct 2015
With more than 65 million consumers expected to transact through mobile devices in 2015, the demand for hyperlocal delivery is skyrocketing. Due to the rise of Internet users, the surge in payment options, and the proliferation of GPS -enabled devices and suitable demographics, there’s been a tangible growth in the number of hyperlocal startups, in… Continue reading Entrepreneurs share insights on Hyperlocal Businesses at Startup Saturday Bangalore Oct 2015
Startup Saturday Kolkata shares insights on IoT in September 2015 Edition
Imagine a world where your prescription bottles turn into devices that automatically notify you to take your medication or your fridge orders the food for you? This utopian world is a possibility owing to the technological marvel ‘Internet of Things’. With the wave of technology at its peak, IoT is the most trending phenomenon which… Continue reading Startup Saturday Kolkata shares insights on IoT in September 2015 Edition
Startup Saturday Bangalore explores the Consumer Internet space in September 2015 Edition
With the number of Internet users in India expected to hit the 500 million mark by 2018, the country will be one of the largest markets for Consumer Internet businesses, in the years to come. The Internet has long exceeded its role of providing a means of communication, and has become a broader tool to… Continue reading Startup Saturday Bangalore explores the Consumer Internet space in September 2015 Edition
Startup Saturday Bangalore discusses all about Startup Marketing in the August 2015 edition
Startups live and die based on their ability to acquire customers. They are often cash-strapped, time- crunched, and swamped with responsibilities. Under extreme resource constraints, they need to figure out how to break through the noise, and let their target customers know they have a superior solution for the critical problem. How can you,… Continue reading Startup Saturday Bangalore discusses all about Startup Marketing in the August 2015 edition
CorpFest 2011
CorpFest 2011, an Inter Corporate Festival to be held on 12th March, promises to be the ultimate experience for working professionals and is considered as a welcome break from the hectic deadlines and schedules. With competitions like team dance, team-band, painting etc lined up, this event would be a perfect team building experience. You can also catch the… Continue reading CorpFest 2011
Welcoming New Year with the spirit of Starting Up
Celebrating the culmination of a year of amazing work, HeadStarters welcomed 2011, resolving to nurture more startups and inspire more entrepreneurs with the Startup Saturday events. Starting Up @ Startup Saturday Bangalore The January edition of Startup Saturday Bangalore was being telecast by ET Now on its show Starting Up and was based on the… Continue reading Welcoming New Year with the spirit of Starting Up
Investing in an Indian startup: FDI or VC – Which is the better route?
Photo by Idea go The growth story of India is attracting foreign capital in increasing amounts. Foreign capital is being routed not only through stock markets, but it is also being infused directly into companies. This write-up is intended for venture capitalists which are looking to invest in India and it explains the routes of… Continue reading Investing in an Indian startup: FDI or VC – Which is the better route?
Starting Up @ Startup Saturday Bangalore
What better way to start off this spectacular New Year, than with a special Startup Saturday on 8th January. Aside from the usual excitement, something different was in the air at the venue this time – a slight frenzy, a lot more participants and that extra whirl of enthusiasm. Not only did we have an… Continue reading Starting Up @ Startup Saturday Bangalore
Building an acquisition alluring startup – Things to keep in mind
Often you know that your plan is not to run the company in the long term, but to build it to the point where it can run itself as a self-sustaining profitable business. After this point, you may want to be acquired and ‘cash out’. The startup entrepreneurs and the venture capitalists refer to this… Continue reading Building an acquisition alluring startup – Things to keep in mind
Signing off 2010 in Style at Startup Saturday Bangalore
The month of December brings both endings and beginnings to the forefront, and what a great way to culminate a year of amazing work by HeadStart, with yet another spectacular Startup Saturday in IIM-Bangalore. The event was based on the theme “Scaling a Services Startup”. This was a particularly engaging and active event, with good… Continue reading Signing off 2010 in Style at Startup Saturday Bangalore