It is no revelation that large organizations can benefit from the solutions put forward by global start-ups utilizing emerging technologies. There are many forces at play when considering a partnership between start-ups and large organizations. What are some of the more crucial barriers and how can they be overcome?
Read MoreThe growth of digital financial products and services cannot be attributed to COVID. It also cannot be attributed to the fintech platforms and their technologies. With COVID shaking up traditional interactions, who is actually driving the fintech revolution? And what is it going to look like in a post-COVID world?
Read MoreBanking apps rose by 72% during COVID. 79% of banking executives say digital platforms add value. 32% of VCs feel COVID will negatively impact start-up investment. What happens to fintech post COVID? Read more here.
Read MoreRecessions and downturns are not a new phenomenon and will continue to emerge sporadically when least expected. Preparing oneself to minimize the brunt will go a long way in ensuring economic and personal stability. How does one strengthen prospects for a stable and successful career?
Read MoreOne of the core facets of the agile methodology is the collocation of teams to ensure efficiency and encourage the sharing of ideas and resources. High performing disruptive teams of today have been disrupted when they are required more than ever. So, how can teams remain agile while working remotely?
Read MoreScaling a sales team is one of the most challenging aspects of running a company. Every founder knows that, product aside, a sales team can make or break a business. Scale too quickly and suffer from quality issues. Scale too slowly and lose out on potential revenue. How do you make sure you're always scaling for success?
Read MoreCustomer loyalty has forever been an area of focus. Retaining customers cost less than acquiring new ones. Loyal customers are a brand’s biggest marketing machine, at a fraction of the cost. Reward points, freebies, elite status, preferential treatment – all facets of the loyalty driving apparatus. In the era of free trials, how do loyalty programs enable customer retention?
Read MoreWhile high IQ teams are crucial for success, after a certain IQ threshold, EQ has proven to be twice as important. EQ is a strong component in how people interact with one another, ultimately establishing and sustaining a strong work culture. What are the common traits for a high EQ hire?
Read MoreThe emergence of numerous start-up accelerators across the world has left start-up founders spoilt for choice when it comes to utilizing a program to accelerate company growth. However, all accelerators are not the same. It’s critical to consider the characteristics of each program before participating, to ensure that the time and resources spent will translate into valuable returns.
Read MoreAll founders eventually face the dilemma of choosing how to get their start-up off the ground – raise external funds or bootstrapping their venture. Each option has its own unique advantages and disadvantages, aspects that can have long-lasting effects on the vision a founder has for his company. How do you decide what is right?
Read MoreStart-up investors across the world are constantly evaluating investment opportunities that can given them staggering returns on their money. With a high failure rate of even venture backed start-ups, how can investors protect their investments? This is a comprehensive checklist of what should be kept in mind before making any start-up investment.
Read MoreInnovation & agile. Two terms are often heard together and even more often used interchangeably. While they can (and do) exist together, there is a fine distinction that separates them. Extremely innovative teams may churn out revolutionary ideas that may not see the light of day if disparate business units resist even the thought of change. How do you incorporate a sense of agile within your organization?
Read MorePartnership? Joint Venture? Collaboration? Alliance? Relationship? Strategic or ad-hoc? Which one and why? Squashing one’s competitors to succeed is a strategy of the past. Welcome to the brave new world of “co-epition.”
Read MoreProduct pricing is the most critical and painstaking portion of running a start-up. Mismatched pricing strategies have resulted in businesses leaving millions of dollars a year on the table. How can you design a pricing strategy optimized for your business?
Read MoreA Google-KPMG study in 2017 projects India’s edtech industry is going to be worth $2B by 2021. Paid users are estimated to grow six-fold from 1.6M to 9.6M. There has been a 4X increase in educational content consumption on YouTube with 44% of online educational searches coming from beyond the top 6 Indian metros.
Read More40% of India’s start-ups operate in the B2B space, securing more than 30% of overall tech funding in 2017. 43% of new start-ups incorporated in 2018 were focused on B2B. With 3 Indian unicorns operating in the B2B space, 7 more are likely to reach unicorn status soon. Why aren’t Indian start-up founders focusing on the next 500M internet users in the country?
Read MoreAgriculture employs ~50% of the Indian population. 70% of Indian farmers relying on rainwater for their crop. Supply chain inefficiencies result in the loss of an estimated $14B worth of produce annually. Farmers only take home 30% of the market price for their crops. How will Indian agri-tech change this?
Read MoreIndia has an unbanked population of 190M while it’s fintech community raised close to US$ 2B in 2018. The Indian populace has the second highest fintech adoption rate in the world at 52%. With over 2,000 fintech start-ups, what is the Indian fintech story?
Read MoreA few excerpts from the Indian start-up ecosystem in 2018: 18 unicorns. 1200 new technology companies. 7700 founded since 2013. Funding of US$ 4.2Bn - up by 108% YoY. Walmart acquires Flipkart for US$16 Bn. One question: What’s driving this rapid growth?
Read MoreTechnology has changed the way the world functions and is reinventing how industries and companies of old have done business.Unprecedented advancements are forcing companies to quickly adapt and utilize technology to meet enhanced customer expectations. What should you focus on to stay relevant?
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