How Much Equity to Give a Startup Advisor?
In the stillness of morning, before the clamour of emails and the tyranny of meetings begin, the founder sits alone with their calculations and doubts. The entrepreneurial path ahead holds unexplored markets, untested technologies, and lurking competitors. It’s in this…
How to Become a Venture Capitalist in India?
Venture capital in India has reached new heights in 2024, with ₹1,19,437 crore (US$13.7 billion) flowing through the economic system. This represents a 43% surge in funding, positioning India as the second-largest venture capital destination in Asia-Pacific. Deal activity has…
How to Choose the Right Venture Capitalist for Your Startup?
Three out of ten startups fail. That’s what a report by Exploding Topics says. Venture money and all. Four just pay back what they took. One makes it. Only one startup. The numbers don’t lie. Money isn’t enough. Never was….
What if a Startup Fails? Understanding Where the Investor’s Money Goes
Did you know that 90% of Indian startups fail within their first five years? This grim startup failure rate affects thousands of investors annually. If you’re a startup investor, or thinking about becoming one, like Gaurav Singhvi, a top angel…
How to Pitch Investors and Impress Them in Minutes: Confident Pitching Tips That Work
Nervous about pitching to investors? You’re never alone in such anxiety, though it feels terribly isolating. The Papermark’s 2025 Pitch Deck Metrics Report says, after examining the habits of investors through 8 million data points across 3,000 pitch decks, they’ve…
The Musical Chair Game of Exclusion and Inclusion
On the road to success, there is always ‘we;’ not me. Let me explain that to you with a small story that I came across. The story is about how a group of children played ‘musical chairs.’ It is often…
Ace Your Networking Game for Funding Your Start-Up
Networking is not everyone’s cup of tea. Some people ace it and others find the process uncomfortable. Having said that it has become a necessity in today’s world. It gives more power to you as an entrepreneur and is a…
9 Leadership lessons from Goddess Durga
You can learn: Day #1 Introspection, Patience, and Devotion from Goddess Shailputri Shailpurti is the Goddess of Nature and the daughter of the emperor of the mountains. She guides us in discovering our purpose in life. She also represents patience and…
8 points to keep in your mind while filling your ITR
Every assessee is vulnerable while filing his Income Tax Return or computing his tax liability either due to lack of knowledge or due to carelessness. These mistakes might seem to be too petty to worry about, but they can impose…