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Day 3 of The Startup Mafia Series: The IIT & IIM Startup Pipeline – Why They Keep Winning The startup world loves the idea of the self-made founder—someone with nothing but an idea, grinding their way to success. But in India, there’s an open secre

🚨 Elite Tag in Indian VC Ecosystem: A Double-Edged Sword? 🇮🇳💸 In India’s startup scene, one trend stands out: VCs’ obsession with elite tags🏷️—IITs, IIMs, and pedigrees over potential. Investors often rush to fund even half-baked ideas💡 from “

Getting into IIT was a dream. I tried during my 12th. Didn’t make it. Not even close. Trying again was not an option because I knew the reality. Maybe I knew it all along. I was not a fit. I was a misfit. For the longest time, I believed IITs

Day 5 of The Startup Mafia Series: Inside the Indian Startup Mafia – The Exclusive Circles That Control the Industry Every industry has gatekeepers. People who decide who gets in, who gets funded, and who wins. The Indian startup ecosystem is no di

Government Initiatives Supporting Startups in India India loves startups. No, seriously. The government is practically throwing schemes, tax breaks, and incubators at entrepreneurs like confetti at a wedding. But while these initiatives have done wo