Rains, Food, Energy, Internet and Money. That’s what Kolkata discussed this month!

“A cynic is one who knows the price of everything, but value of nothing.” – Some wiseacre It was a meek looking Saturday afternoon. The rain gods were busy pouring their grace all over the city of joy.  Lethargy could have been excusable. But as we were to find out, in a room filled with… Continue reading Rains, Food, Energy, Internet and Money. That’s what Kolkata discussed this month!

Prep for co-founder search

Below are the few points which one should keep in mind when searching for co-founder # Early on 1. Spend at least half a day on the co-founders list Yes, if you are seriously looking out for co-founder then you would have prepared you mind to spare time required to call them and meet them. Go through the co-founder list… Continue reading Prep for co-founder search

Kolkatan Entrepreneurs hit the ball!

So I’ve spent two hours thinking, “How do I begin explaining today’s Startup Saturday Cricket match experience?” There are several moments which could define the beginning – when someone randomly proposed the cricket match as an event in addition to our regular meets, when we received a positive response when we announced the event at… Continue reading Kolkatan Entrepreneurs hit the ball!

Headstart Talks: Bhavish Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Ola Cabs

Ola Cabs, one of the fastest growing startups in the Indian Internet and  consumer space has sparked a new market opportunity . You might have met the man behind Ola Cabs at Startup Saturday Mumbai, if not, Headstart caught up with Bhavish Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO, Ola Cabs) to talk about Starting up and the journey with… Continue reading Headstart Talks: Bhavish Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO of Ola Cabs

#SSDEL Headstart Higher – Speed Dating & Startups Hiring

Last saturday (9th June, 2012), I and 250+ startup enthusiasts came together to be a part of Headstart Higher – India’s first speed dating session for startup hiring. This unique event, organized by the Headstart network, was held at American Center in New Delhi, India. If not all, most entrepreneurs would agree with me when I say hiring for a startup is one of… Continue reading #SSDEL Headstart Higher – Speed Dating & Startups Hiring

Startup Saturday – A participants perspective

Ruchita Agarwal attended her first Startup Saturday in Mumbai in May. Here are her thoughts:- Back in Mumbai J After a short hiatus in Bangalore with ‘ze job life’, I’m back home. It’s been about two weeks, and I’ve begun to get antsy. Need to go out meet some new people. I had read about Startup Saturday… Continue reading Startup Saturday – A participants perspective

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This year, I completed 3 years with Headstart as a volunteer and its been quite a journey. Over 70 leaders across 9 cities, meeting them as strangers and making lifelong relations, learning the ropes of business, getting into the pulse of the startup community, Headstart has given me a lot. A little past mid-night, today… Continue reading We.

Five Uncomfortable Lessons from the Silicon Valley Trenches

2012 will be the year of happening for Startup Saturday Ahmedabad. We saw close to 170 registrations this time despite other events making their rounds in the city. We had Mr. Shirish Andhare, a remarkable speaker who taught his class, ” Five uncomfortable lessons from the silicon valley trenches “. Mr. Shirish’s rich experience from… Continue reading Five Uncomfortable Lessons from the Silicon Valley Trenches

HeadStart partners with NEN for E Week India 2012

Entrepreneurship Week India (E Week 2012, http://eweek.nenonline.org/) – the largest national entrepreneurship event that reaches out to lakhs of people to build awareness and support – will take place from the 11 to 18 February 2012. E Week India is run by the National Entrepreneurship Network, supported by the Wadhwani Foundation and is led by… Continue reading HeadStart partners with NEN for E Week India 2012

Startup Saturday Delhi – November 19th 2011

One more successful session of start-up Saturday Delhi chapter got over today. The session was attended by entrepreneurs, mentors and hopefuls. The theme of the day was sales in start-ups and otherwise. The session kicked off with presentation by Tushar Bhargava of ZNI wireless, not only did Tushar gave some valuable tips on sales from… Continue reading Startup Saturday Delhi – November 19th 2011

Nasscom Product Conclave Is Back This November

HeadStart Network Foundation has partnered with Nasscom Product Conclave once again. As things fall in place for the event in November, Headstart Co-founder Ramesh Loganathan shares his experience with Nasscom Product Conclave. Ramesh has been an active volunteer for Nasscom Product Conclave and who better than him to tell us what to expect this year… Continue reading Nasscom Product Conclave Is Back This November