It is refreshing to hear that the 16th of January has been officially coined as the National Startup Day as a mark of recognition of the contribution of startups to the country. The PM Office proudly calls startups the backbone of New India. Of course, startups have a huge influence on the economy, creating jobs … Read more
The formula for success in a startup: Discussion about achieving success in a startup. Naturally in this post, we don’t have a magical answer which ensures you 100% but an analysis of the inspirational quote from Thomas Watson about doubling your rate of failure. We will touch upon key points such as taking feedback, working … Read more
Done is better than perfect – Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook Done is better than Perfect! This quote echoes with the agile business philosophies which I feel so dearly for. All entrepreneurial experience so far has been about getting things done. Although there was always a huge focus on quality of produce, it was more important to … Read more
I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill – Edward Appleton Attitude Vs professional skill The world of startup is a fantastic one, its challenges are fairly common – lack of resources and huge ambitions. Quite a toxic combination if you ask me, but I am amazed each time I see the temerity to make things … Read more
It is very easy and natural to be tempered to do everything and offer more services and products to customers. The thought of why not’ creeps in and makes you wonder if it is really worth venturing. Esp for a startup when there’s not a lot of income, the danger is the easy buck which can often distract us from the real business strategy. It is quite relevant to ask the question as to where your market lies – horizontal vs vertical market!