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Partnership Woes – Who do I Partner With? Small Player or Big Player?

Partnership Woes - Who do I Partner With? Small Player or Big Player?

The startup was in a tizzy.

One of its largest partners who sourced the startup’s products, bundled them with other offerings and sold them to customers had decided to make the products itself.

The partner was much larger than the startup, had more money and reach. About 10% of the startup’s revenues came from this large partner, albeit at a lower margin than if the startup sold products directly. Read More »

 

Risk Culture in Startups – Why it fades away with time?

Risk Culture in Startups – Why it fades away with time?

The board meeting at the startup was underway and the CEO proudly highlighted what he considered to be the most successful initiative of the company. The initiative had been embraced by customers and partners whole-heartedly and the signs of continued … Read More »

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Startups and the Art of Growing Up

Startups and the Art of Growing Up

[Guest article by Sanjay Anandaram, entrepreneur turned investor and a strong advocate of entrepreneurship in India. This is a must read article for startups who are in the growth curve.] Startups thrive in an environment of chaos where multiple tasks … Read More »

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Conflict of Interest – Entrepreneurs Running Multiple Ventures [Politics Included]?

Conflict of Interest – Entrepreneurs Running Multiple Ventures [Politics Included]?

[Guest article by Sanjay Anandaram, entrepreneur turned investor. In this post, Sanjay brings up few interesting discussion points related to entrepreneurs running multiple ventures and importance of good governance system.] Julius Caesar the great Roman emperor divorced his wife Pompeia … Read More »

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Entrepreneurs – Don’t drink your Kool-Aid!

Here is presenting set of great insights by Sanjay Anandaraman, entrepreneur-turned-VC: · Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration: Initially described by Edison, the quintessential entrepreneur, this statement is still very applicable to all entrepreneurs. Many an entrepreneur will tell you … Read More »

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