Tag Archives: Entrepreneurship

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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Seed a million

Posted on August 8, 2009 by R&D

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 →

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Business Travel and Class Distinctions

Posted on April 22, 2009 by rl

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 →

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The Art of Business

Posted on March 9, 2009 by dd

Possibly one of the most important barriers for a would-be entrepreneur to overcome is the fear that she/he can’t really match up to the reigning titans of business. One way to overcome it is to ask: why do I want … Continue reading →

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Give it time #2

Posted on October 31, 2008 by dd

Following through on the last post…as Harry Cohn (1891-1958), film producer is reported to have said: “Give me two years, and I’ll make her an overnight star.” That’s is the story of most successful businesses and people.
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