Startup

Imagine a t-shirt which is connected with an app; whatever design/text you chose to be displayed on your t-shirt can be changed, modified using the app. Want an image of Himalayas? Save it on the app, and voila! Your T-shirt is now…

Entrepreneurship is a journey into the unknown; venturing into an activity whose rules are strange, regulations are new and dangers at every step. Under these circumstances, startups and entrepreneurs need assistance and guidance for…

You may have an excellent team and a superb product/market fit. But that’s not enough. There are 1000s of businesses with a great product/market fit. But they fail as they couldn’t control their customer acquisition cost. A sale…

Zomato is India’s largest restaurant search e-commerce which not only allows you to search for restaurants around but also offers delivery and reservation services. Although it took a lot of time, but Zomato turned profitable this…

In order to make the life of entrepreneurs easy and for giving a huge push to Startup India campaign, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is going to launch a dedicated portal (and a mobile app) for startups this…

Every conqueror or revolutionary from history was able to mobilise large masses to achieve their vision and gain victory. Entrepreneurs are no less. With grit, determination and courage they chart a course, overcoming numerous hurdles…

The tipping point in the life of Richa Singh, founder of online counselling startup YourDost.com came in 2008, when her hostel mate from IIT Guwahati committed suicide due to academic and social pressure. As Richa shared, “Later on,…

Sometimes knowing the right questions is more important than having all the answers. In a startup environment, this would form the fundamental reason for your existence. When it comes to funding, how would one determine whether the…

Exactly a year back, Ola launched it’s online food delivery business Ola Café and now it is no more. It seems Ola has shut down Ola Café as the tab does not appear anymore in their mobile app now. While Ola has not announced it…

Today, 8th March, is International Women’s Day and what could be a better day to flag off some women-centric initiatives in India. After all, women are at par with men in every sector and can provide their skillsets in multiple…

Startups are flourishing in India, with more startups making their presence felt now then ever before. During the recent “Startup India, Standup India” PM Modi announced slew of initiatives to boost growth of startups in the country and…

The startup world is young, vibrant and exciting. Unsurprisingly, it is a common dream amongst entrepreneurs to have their office designed to reflect their energy. It sure is impressive to walk into a startup's office and find it…

“What Makes an Entrepreneur?” Think carefully before you answer. Because, this question is not about distinguishing good entrepreneurs from the bad ones. It’s also not about who among them has a Midas touch and who doesn’t. Being…

“Poverty is an artificial creation. It doesn’t belong to human civilization, and we can change that, we can make people come out of poverty. The only thing we have to do is to redesign our institutions and policies.” This was very…

During last month’s ‘Startup India Stand Up India’ program, one this which was doubted and questioned the most was the definition of a startup - Is it on digital companies making apps or traditional companies having brick-and-mortar…

Starting one’s own venture is a big step. It requires meticulous planning, dedication, time, and funds. In simple words, there’s a lot at stake. Although the risk or failure cannot be completely avoided it can be minimized by extensive…

Head versus heart, reason versus emotion - a perennial dilemma mankind has faced through all times, when it comes to making decisions. The dilemma is even bigger for an entrepreneur, since the decisions have a direct bearing on the…

Foodpanda, popular online food delivery service, has launched a pilot for quick meal delivery in Gurgaon. Promising delivery time of under 30 minutes, the food options range from North Indian to Chinese combo meals from select…

Connoisseurs of good, creative content often face this strange problem of choosing the most optimal platform for storing their online discoveries. On one hand lies Dropbox, wherein you can upload tons of videos, images and files, but…

Unveiling of Union Budget is one such event that is keenly followed by Business Owners, be it small or large. The announcements made during budget shape the financial decisions of many! With the launch of the ‘Start-Up India Campaign’ and…