Technology has revolutionized the world as we know it. It has changed the way we see, talk, learn, work, play, eat, buy and what not. Healthcare is no exception. And, now with the startup boom, the healthcare space is undergoing a gradual yet consistent transformation. Startup Saturday Bangalore, in its December 2015 edition, explored the… Continue reading Startup Saturday Bangalore explores the ‘Age of Healthcare’ in Dec 2015 edition
Category: Entrepreneurship / Ecosystem
Headstart Kolkata kickstarts the WE Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs
Although, women are half as likely as men to start a business, they are still underrepresented in the field of entrepreneurship. So what could be the reasons for this abysmal state of women in business? Is it because the male dominated society considers entrepreneurship to be just their cup of tea? Is it due the… Continue reading Headstart Kolkata kickstarts the WE Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs share insights on building Social Startups – The Social Enterprise Summit Bangalore
We’ve all heard about Grameen Bank, d.light and Warby Parker, few of the well known enterprises that are addressing important social needs with an approach that has the potential to be efficient, effective and financially sustainable. A social enterprise is an organization or an initiative that aims to tackle social problems, improve communities, and address… Continue reading Entrepreneurs share insights on building Social Startups – The Social Enterprise Summit Bangalore
A Look at the October Initiatives of Headstart(also featuring Volunteer Heroes of the Month)
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)
Live Blogging at Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai – Oct 2015
We are having an introduction round from the participants. There’s an audience of 50+ people, comprising of students, vastu consultants, IT programmers, businessmen, and consultants. We also have companies like 91Springboard, lets hangout, Bon appétito, Ihavereadthebook.com, onspon.com, making champs, SMEBots, and curious kids. Around 95% of the people in the audience are 1st timers. Below are… Continue reading Live Blogging at Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai – Oct 2015
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
Building And Nurturing An Early Stage Startup Team
I was recently invited to speak at Startup Saturday Pune and share some lessons I learnt as I built the wonderful Pricebaba team. While it is easy to speak with a retrospective view, let me put it upfront – its a chaos and building a startup + team is pretty much managing constraints. The kind… Continue reading Building And Nurturing An Early Stage Startup Team
Startup Saturday Pune – Action from June and plans for July 2015!
“India has become the fourth largest country in the world for Startups! SEBI relaxes listing, fundraising norms for Startups” is trending on the media while I write this 🙂 There is a lot happening in the Startup space in India and the media is abuzz with all the action around it, especially FUNDING! Be it… Continue reading Startup Saturday Pune – Action from June and plans for July 2015!
Entrepreneurs and Investors demystify Startup Funding in the June Edition of Startup Saturday Bangalore
From Flipkart, Myntra, Snapdeal to Housing.com and Ola Cabs, some of India’s leading startups have raised more than a 100 million dollars in funding, and have now become household names.Funding plays a key role in the success and growth of any startup, and finding the right investor is often the most challenging aspect of the… Continue reading Entrepreneurs and Investors demystify Startup Funding in the June Edition of Startup Saturday Bangalore
Startup Tid-bits – Beginning with Success @ SSAHM April 2015 Edition!
“Well begun is half done”, professes Aristotle. “Do startup, but do it right”, announces Startup Saturday Ahmedabad, in association with GBG Ahmedabad on an electrifying Saturday in CIIE, IIM Ahmedabad on April 11, 2015. All ears and eyes were an assembly of budding entrepreneurs and young professionals who had a dream that needed guidance and… Continue reading Startup Tid-bits – Beginning with Success @ SSAHM April 2015 Edition!
This is a DO OR DIE for Startups in India – TRAI’s Internet Licensing and Net Neutrality
TRAI ( Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has invited current recommendations on its consultation paper (pdf) concerning Net Neutrality and Telecom Regulations in India. This paper is meant to decide the very manner in which we access the Internet, what we access and threatens the startup movement in India. In the current form, there is a proposal to put Whatsapp,… Continue reading This is a DO OR DIE for Startups in India – TRAI’s Internet Licensing and Net Neutrality