Category Archives: Entrepreneurship in India

Resources for Indian Entrepreneurs

29 Jan

Meet Jas Charanjiva- The Entrepreneur On Street [Graffiti Message Art]

By Tamagna Ghosh No comments
Meet Jas Charanjiva- The Entrepreneur On Street [Graffiti Message Art]

Meet Jas Charanjiva the founder of  Life on Mars – A Factory of Art and Design. Jas was brought up at California where she pursued street graffiti, underground art with a bottle of spray paint simply to disrupt or protest. … Read More »

29 Oct

Why Kawasaki at the Nasscom Product Conclave ?

By sameer 13 Comments

Amidst the relevance, interactivity and focus of the event, Guy Kawasaki – as a keynote speaker and twitter specialist – added the superstar draw for many folks. Guy’s a great speaker with ready wit and humour, and very, very approachable. He’s also a persistent marketer.

However, I do think he wasn’t the best choice for the keynote. Also, the session he conducted was as much a distraction from the theme of the event as it was an attraction for many. Read More »

06 Oct

America vs. India, Dr. Mani Bhaumik,Innovation and a few Questions..

By arvind 11 Comments
America vs. India, Dr. Mani Bhaumik,Innovation and a few Questions..

Occasionally, I’d love to cover some rags-to-riches stories of people who’d inspire us (like Elon Musk) & instill a faith in our instinct to enterprise. But this one is different. And frankly speaking, not so in a positive way. Recently … Read More »

   
09 Sep

Money Saving Tips for Entrepreneurs (Cash is King)

By Kartik Varma 19 Comments
Money Saving Tips for Entrepreneurs (Cash is King)

Contrary to popular opinion in Bollywood, I think that Cash is King. Singh is just bling. This post looks at ways in which start-ups in India can conserve their cash and find ways to save money – highly relevant in … Read More »

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20 May

“Why should I marry you?” and other questions to ask VCs (during fund raising process)

By Kartik Varma 1 Comment
“Why should I marry you?” and other questions to ask VCs (during fund raising process)

The decision to have a VC invest in your venture should not be taken any less seriously than the decision of choosing a spouse. After all, your life and how you spend your time will be hugely influenced by the … Read More »

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23 Apr

Boring Stuff Thats Critical To Your Startup’s Existence

By Kartik Varma 9 Comments

Apologies for the long gap since the last post on startup financing…been busy at work. This post is full of some of the most boring activities that any of your entrepreneurs will be doing in your start-up. But, if you … Read More »

   
20 Mar

Startup Financing (Part 3): Understanding Term Sheets, Government Regulations..and more

By Kartik Varma 5 Comments

..contd from the earlier post on Startup Financing. This post deals with understanding term sheet, technical terms, government regulations etc; and completes the full circle in the process required to raise fund. Term Sheet A term sheet is a document … Read More »

   
19 Mar

Startup Financing (Part 2): How to Value your Startup?

By Kartik Varma 6 Comments

..contd from the earlier post on how much money should a startup raise What is the Valuation of My Business? Valuation is an art. Now that this cliché is out of the way, lets get on with it. If someone … Read More »

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18 Mar

Startup Financing (Part 1): How Much Money Should a Startup Raise?

By Kartik Varma 13 Comments
Startup Financing (Part 1): How Much Money Should a Startup Raise?

Apart from your passion, money is going to be the fuel that will keep your start-up’s engine running. If you have reached a stage that a VC begins talking to you regarding funding, you will need to address some important … Read More »

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