Category: Startup Saturday

Startup Saturday Bangalore – April 2018

Healthcare, is and remains, one of the most pressing challenges for our nation. We have come a long way but still, this space demands extensive advancement. Research says, “The Indian Healthcare Industry is expected to touch $260 billion in 2020”. With government’s latest intrusion in this sector, startups are identifying real problems in this space by taking a second look on things which made us accustomed in the past by addressing issues like early detection of disease, prevention, accessibility, affordability etc.

Headstart, with its Startup Saturday Bangalore initiative, organized an event for April 2018 edition, by bringing experts to share their perspective regarding the growth and challenges in Healthcare Industry. The session started with a very informative Panel Discussion on topic “Opportunities and Challenges in forming Healthcare Startup”

Artificial Intelligence: The next step in human evolution

Headstart, keeping its tradition to demystify and present an unbiased view on the latest technologies that are making their way into Indian Startup ecosystem, organized the Startup Saturday event to bring together the best minds in AI space and start the dialogue on “Artificial Intelligence and its impact on Indian economy”.

When to take the plunge: From Employee to Entrepreneur | SS Navi Mumbai

Note: The following article is derived from our session with Bhushan Karn, Co Founder, Entropy Innovations for Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai. Flying through entrepreneurship ain’t like dusting crops, farmboy. – Han Solo as the founder, The Millennial Falcon. Can you imagine!? The single most difficult line to cross: Idea phase We all have ideas. “I… Continue reading When to take the plunge: From Employee to Entrepreneur | SS Navi Mumbai

Decoding IPR for entrepreneurs: SS Navi Mumbai

Note: The following article is derived from our session with Parvez Kudrolli, Senior Associate at Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys, Registered Patent Agent for Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai. What is Intellectual Property, and why does it need protection? IP is anything intangible that you create in your mind. IPR is the action from IP… Continue reading Decoding IPR for entrepreneurs: SS Navi Mumbai

Structuring a startup company: SS Navi Mumbai

Note: The following article is derived from our session with Parvez Kudrolli, Senior Associate at Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys, Registered Patent Agent for Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai. The types of entities under which you can register your company are: Proprietorship : It is a type of business entity that is owned & run… Continue reading Structuring a startup company: SS Navi Mumbai

Advice From A Startup Veteran: Building The ‘A’ Team

Serial entrepreneur, science fiction enthusiast and startup veteran. Sandipan Chattopadhyay, CEO of xelpmoc (Turning complex around!) had some interesting pointers for the rookies and aspiring entrepreneurs at Startup Saturday Bangalore February 2017. Based on Sandipan’s extensive experience in his previous ventures (JustDial, moneycontrol.com and some more), he stressed that he lives by the maxim ‘The… Continue reading Advice From A Startup Veteran: Building The ‘A’ Team

A Guide To Getting Funded By Stellaris Venture Partners

February 2017 saw the announcement of Stellaris Venture Partners‘ $100 million maiden fund. Founded by ex-Helion partners Ritesh Banglani, Alok Goyal, Rahul Chowdhri. The fund is aimed at India specific solutions and global SaaS startups. Rahul Chowdhri, one of the founding partners addressed the audience at the February 2017 edition of Startup Saturday. Rahul did… Continue reading A Guide To Getting Funded By Stellaris Venture Partners

Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai: Building the ‘A’ team

(a.k.a. the one where this blogger got away with a few hundred Ocean’s 11 jokes) Blog by Aishwarya Meenakshi So, you have validated your idea, and are finally ready to build your dream team. Now what? To answer this question, and more, we were joined on 11th February by: Nikhil Pandey: Serial entrepreneur, Product Manager,… Continue reading Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai: Building the ‘A’ team

Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai: Idea Validation

What better way to start the New Year? Blog by Aishwarya Meenakshi The January edition marks the first in a series of 6 months of synchronized nationwide themes. The upcoming 6 months shall be based on ‘How to start-up‘ series. The coming themes shall be based around team building, product development, legal essentials, fundraising and… Continue reading Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai: Idea Validation

Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai : Legal compliance and accounting

Remember, remember the Eight of November…. Blog by Aishwarya Meenakshi Riding on the echoes of the demonetization wave, the theme for our December edition was a no-brainer. Joining us on December 10 on our very own edition of Law and Order were: Abhinay Singh Mitesh Katira We also had product demos by: Startupchoice.com CSN 15H… Continue reading Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai : Legal compliance and accounting

Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai : Growth Hacking

(aka the one where this blogger turns into a Timekeeper and is baffled by Steve Jobs.) Blog by Aishwarya Meenakshi Heya! “Dearly beloved, we be gathered here today, to celebrate and exclaim growth this Startup Saturday!” I wish I had opened with that – alas, I am trapped in an endless cycle of embarrassing myself… Continue reading Startup Saturday Navi Mumbai : Growth Hacking