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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

Here's a visual representation of the funding paradox in Indian startups: Image: A pie chart with a small slice (2.4%) labeled "Women-led startups" and an even smaller slice (1.3%) labeled "Black and Latinx founders". A separate section shows a dive

I analyzed 40 Indian founders from 30 popular Indian startups like Zepto, and here's what I found: 1) Most founders are between 30-40 years of age. 2) Most founders come from Delhi (5) and Maharashtra (8). 3) 95% of founders are male. 4) 87% o

How India's Startup Aid Compares to World Standards This readily shows that all around the globe, ⤷ 87% incubated startups survive for above 5 years against 44% predecessors (InBIA) ⤷ 2.3x faster on funding & an 18-month advantage on scale (HBR, MIT

Master the 3 M's: Manage, Maintain, Motivate for early-stage startup success. 1. Manage for Clarity & Impact Data: Google's study shows psychological safety & dependability are key. Micromanagement kills both. Insight: Foster agility with clear roles

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽? Pre-Funding Preparation Before approaching any investor, make sure you have: A clear business model A working prototype or MVP Market research & TAM (Total Addressab

From VC Intro to Term Sheet: 10 Surefire Steps! Master Your Story: Beyond numbers, paint a vivid vision. Know Their Lens: Research their fund's thesis, portfolio. Tailor your pitch for alignment. Prove Traction: Show compelling progress: revenue

Your pipeline is only as strong as the data it’s built on. In the world of B2B growth, it’s easy to get caught up in outreach volume, tools, and automation… But the real question is: Are you reaching the right people — at the right time — with the

As a VS owner, here are the top 5 questions first time founders should always answer in their pitch deck. 1 - What are your Unit Economics ? Understanding your unit economics, or the profitability of each individual customer, is critical. It helps