Category Archives: Barriers
Why Start-Ups Fail
The Economic Times had an interesting list of reasons for failure that start-ups and entrepreneurs need to be aware of, and to avoid. Here’s the “deadly” list by Tim Draper, Founder and managing director of global venture capital firm Draper Fisher … Continue reading →
Seed a million
We are passionate about turning entrepreneurs into winners and we believe that the environment and market in India is just right for this to happen. India’s economy is transforming and demonstrating sustained growth, even as countries around the world are … Continue reading →
On Evolution: Change Happens
With much turmoil in the business environment in the last year or so, it is evident now that it is not just the small companies that are vulnerable. The change in the environment is also giving new growth opportunities to the smaller or younger, previously vulnerable, businesses. Continue reading →
Business Travel and Class Distinctions
Spending policies are being reconsidered by companies, including cutbacks on travel and perks for executives. Some of these cutbacks can create severe dissonance amongst the team. A good guiding principle is “frugality” (not stinginess). It is a time tested principle … Continue reading →
Hullabaloo over everything – Part 1
While we write this (10th March 2009), the next weeks would possibly be marked by “newer concerns” about deflation. China has reported deflation the first time since 2002, there are whispers about India heading to it too, soon. Are these real … Continue reading →