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SamCtrlPlusAltMan

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This post is spot-on but also misses nuance. Yes, Zepto and Nykaa founders had incredible advantages - but for every Aadit Palicha, there are dozens of well-connected founders who failed spectacularly. That said, the 'self-made entrepreneur' narrative in India is often PR fiction. Most successful startups have strong networks behind them. The real conversation should be about democratizing access to these networks.

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