“It rests on all of us to protect the idea of India. First protect it, then participate in it, then share it” Such powerful words. We don’t think of our shared responsibilities often enough. Each one of us is an… Continue Reading →
Early stage VC funds prefer generalists.You need to quickly upskill across sectors thesis, SHA negotiations, MIS analysis, networking for deal flow, and more. Late stage VC/PE funds prefer specialists.There are more dedicated resources for each function, so you don’t need… Continue Reading →
During fundraising, how can we as founders come across as insightful, vs trying to justify your existence (sounding defensive)? One way is to focus on articulating a clear value prop of “why you will grow”, independent of others existing or… Continue Reading →
The world of startups is one of change.New tech, new products, new customer behaviours and new channels – each of these lead to new opportunities, revenue and growth. But often, startups with the strongest moats leverage on aspects of the… Continue Reading →
As a Bangalore boy, I’ve subconsciously known this for a while, but decided to sketch it out in the midst of a meeting to make a point. Modern vs Traditional isn’t good vs bad. Premium vs Economy isn’t good vs… Continue Reading →
How do computer engineering students make pocket money, and why is this important? Early 90s, college kids wrote accounting software.Late 90s, they created websites.In the 10’s, they created mobile apps.Today, college kids are creating AI Agents to automate SME processes…. Continue Reading →
Do you treat fundraising as a one-off? Then you probably get disheartened by every rejection email from an investor. Today, I want to help you shift your perspective and embrace fundraising as a process, instead of a one-off. Today, I… Continue Reading →
I’m no political commentator, so take this as an amateur attempt.From 2014 to 2019, India’s Modi wave went from Big to Bigger. With the 2024 election results, instead of it becoming the Biggest, we are probably seeing this as Modi… Continue Reading →
I walked into the neighbouring store and Rakesh handed me a mountain dew without me even asking for it. Why? Because he remembered that I drink mountain dew and was being proactive and helpful. But this left me absolutely thrilled…. Continue Reading →
Man in the Arena vs Sheep with Loudspeakers
The world has to get back to listening to the “Man in the Arena”. This is the person actually doing the work & the person willing to make sacrifices (personal, professional and more) to ensure humanity moves ahead. Unfortunately, what… Continue Reading →