Small towns, Big Opportunities
The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a “Start-up” as a: noun, often attributive implying a fledgling business enterprise. A venture that is just birthing and needs support. There is nothing more a startup needs than encouragement and belief in their vision. The belief usually translates to people wanting to invest in their idea to transform it […]
Some truths about being an entrepreneur
If you are on the path of being an entrepreneur, you must really know what it is like to be one. A real entrepreneur knows that being one is not always tied to wealth neither is it glamourous. This journey is a difficult one and hence, is not pursued by each and every person. Only […]
An entrepreneur’s mind
What words can describe the stereotypical entrepreneur? Passionate? Will power? Persistent? Dedicated? Optimistic? Risk taker? Sure do these words sound good for an entrepreneur but what one really has is “fear”. And it is the most important trait because the people who are scared to death about failing while building their empire will make sure […]
The Spirit of Entrepreneurship
One of the characteristics of a person that cannot be taught in work or in life is the entrepreneurial spirit. This spirit is a part of who we are and forms over time. Not everybody gets this characteristic in themselves, but only those who demonstrate a true passion for building or inventing something, like a product or […]
The Think Tank- Amitabh Sinha
I am a serial entrepreneur, I have invested in my own businesses as well as others where I felt I could make a difference to the business. Currently I do not invest financially but through mentoring.
Business tips and success advice
As an entrepreneur, you need to painstakingly learn the importance of heeding the best business advice you could ever possibly get from the world’s best entrepreneurs. No doubt it takes a lot of efforts, time and energy to start a business and grow it to profitability. The most impactful lessons of your life would funnily […]
Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
A concern to mankind for many years has been social responsibility. But over the last two decades, it has gained immense importance in the business world. The growing interaction between the government, businesses and the society as a whole is the result. In the past, businesses were only concerned about making profits and minimizing their […]
Entrepreneurship
“An entrepreneur is an individual who, rather than working as an employee, finds and runs a small business, assuming all the risks and rewards of the venture.” A key role in the economy is played by entrepreneurs. So, what do entrepreneurs actually do? These are the people who bring good ideas to the market and provide innovative goods and […]
Execution of a Strategy Explained in 4 Easy Steps
What is a strategy? A strategy is a way of running your organization. In other words, “It is a method or plan chosen to bring about the desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem.” A lot of people have the belief that “planning” is the hardest thing about strategy. […]
Smart Tips To Manage Your Startup
When the talk of managing a startup arises, it is very beneficial and essential to know yourself as well as your employees well. Inefficient employees make work much harder than it really is, consuming a lot of time indeed. You must contribute to the goal you care about and believe in. If you try to […]
The secrets of being a successful Entrepreneur
A myth says that entrepreneurship is all about breakthrough ideas, innovative thinking and God’s grace. One must never measure success at the initial stage. Although there is no universal way of measuring it, but, being an entrepreneur, one gets successful not by the balance that gets credited in their banks at the end of the […]
How Important is Risk-Taking in a Startup?
A successful entrepreneurship involves taking risks. Most people tend to avoid risks, but those who are brave enough to be risk-takers, have a competitive advantage. Risk is a situation involving exposure to danger. Which entrepreneur would want to drive his business through risk right from the initial stage? With each risk an entrepreneur takes, there […]
7 Mistakes Every Start-up’s Founder Makes
Being a start-up’s founder is burdensome. To find a start-up is like a challenge, yet a rewarding experience. With the tremendous increase in competition, new start-ups are coming into the platform every single day. Every start-up has the birthright to make mistakes. Some make many, some make less. Here’s how to avoid taking your start-up […]
Clever Ways To Raise Funds
The basic question that comes to one’s mind while thinking of starting a business is “How do I raise funds?” Fund-raising refers to the gathering of monetary resources through people’s contributions. It can be raised at either the private or the public level. The literal meaning of FUND-RAISING is the “seeking of financial support for […]
Union Budget 2017; A kickstarter for startups
Budget 2017 has a lot in store for startups making it easy for a lot of aspiring businessmen to enter the market. To begin with, the budget which focuses more on giving some noteworthy concessions to the startups while holding out on some of the major demands, has also focused keenly on the demands of investors. […]
Dedicated verticals come up to service startups
Growth catalyst firm ah! Ventures recently launched The Marketplace, a platform for service providers to offer specific services for startups. Harshad Lahoti, CEO, ah! Ventures said, “Since we launched in mid-December, we’ve had about 100 enquiries from companies to be empaneled with us from services ranging from HR, IT, social media and content writing.”
India Update: Founders Lahoti and Kumar Discuss Ah! Ventures’ Now Live Marketplace
The new India-based ah! Marketplace, a platform which aims to connect startups to find relevant service providers at every step of their entrepreneurial journey, works on a model wherein accredited service providers from various sectors such as technology, legal advisory, design, content, finance and HR, offering their services to startups.
ah! Ventures launches a marketplace for accredited startup service-providers
PUNE: Growth catalyst firm ah! Ventures has launched ah! Marketplace, a platform that will act as a one-stop shop for accredited startup service providers. The platform wil help startups access service providers across different areas, like technology, legal, advisory, design, content and HR offerings.
ah! Ventures launches marketplace to provide services for startups
Early stage venture capital firm ah! Ventures has launched a marketplace to provide startups services such as branding, legal advisory, finance, staffing and more.
ah! Ventures launches a marketplace for accredited startup service providers
Growth catalyst firm ah! Ventures has launched ah! Marketplace, a platform that will act as a one-stop shop for accredited startup service providers. The platform will help startups access service providers across different areas, like technology, legal, advisory, design, content and HR offerings.
Are we witnessing The “Trump Effect” in Indian startups?
I was surprised to read today’s newspapers. Two poster boys of Indian startups are asking for protection. Though I do not have the depth of experience and exposure as they or their investors have in running and scaling up a business, some very fundamental points struck me. I thought I will articulate them here. I […]
Have you selected the right form of capital to growth your business?
A lot of things have changed in the banking and financial segment since the time I joined it 15 years ago. Technology and innovation created multiple disruptive opportunities and will continue to do so. Business models have undergone change time and again to survive. Twenty-one new banking licenses are issued to undertake financial inclusion at […]
GST and its impact on Start-ups
The announcement about passing of the Goods and Services Tax or the GST bill as is referred to is something everyone seems to be euphoric about and well, it is news worth the noise. The GST bill that was first recommended in 2003 by Kelkar Task Force, was mooted in 2006-07 budget, was supposed to […]
Investor Reverse Pitch? Yes, there is a method to the madness!
Indian is fast becoming the blue eyed baby in the eyes of the global entrepreneurial world. With intra & cross nation funding transactions on a consistent rise, the start-up fervour is no longer confined only to India. Given this scenario, it goes without saying that the number of start-up investment deals cracked is skyrocketing. India, […]