Category Archives: Funding

Hyperlocals, Aggregators: Developing the Ecosystem

Posted on January 21, 2016 by dd

Aggregator models and hyperlocal delivery, in theory, have some significant advantages over existing business models. Unlike an inventory-based model, aggregation is asset-light, allowing rapid building of critical mass. A start-up can tap into existing infrastructure, as a bridge between existing … Continue reading →

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Social Investing in India: Landscape study & Investor perspective

Posted on November 6, 2014 by dd

India has a rich culture and ecosystem of social enterprises, non-profits and many other social purpose organisations that serve the needs of many segments of society within a vast landscape. However, for a foreign investor looking for impact investing or … Continue reading →

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The Franchise “Space Programme”

Posted on December 5, 2013 by dd

(Published in ETRetail.com on 6 December 2013) Franchising isn’t rocket science, but advanced space programmes offer at least one parallel which we can learn from – the staging of objectives and planning accordingly. A franchise development programme can be staged … Continue reading →

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Multichannel for Multifold Growth – Panel Discussion at the Delhi Retail Summit 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by dd

Organised by the Retailers Association of India the Delhi Retail Summit this year (10 May 2013) focussed on multi-fold growth for retailers utilising multiple channels to the consumer, with panel discussions and presentations by industry leaders who shared their experiences … Continue reading →

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Why Start-Ups Fail

Posted on August 14, 2009 by dd

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 →

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